Vernon James Pickett, age 79, of Eyota died of heart failure Thursday, July 15, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.  Following high school in Eyota, Vernon married Carol Sanden in Lake Mills, Iowa, in 1963.  They raised two beautiful daughters in Iowa and were later divorced. In 1981, Vernon returned to Eyota and happened upon his pre-high school, Dover, Minnesota, roller rink sweetheart, Barbara (Menard) Brobst and married her.  They...

Wayne Mark Dittrich age 78 passed away at Cottagewood Senior Communities, Rochester, MN on Saturday, July 10th, 2021. Wayne loved sharing his joy with friends, family and anyone near him.  His playfulness was infectious, a party starter. Shared his joy and fullness of life and God’s love by selling and giving-away vegetables. A trait he came by honestly. As a brother, he taught baseball, dancing, farrowing sows, tying double Windsor knot, and spit-shining shoes. Wayne danced...

Nancy Agnes Kaupa, 75, of Plainview, MN passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Nancy was born in Wabasha, MN on September 24, 1945 to Edward and Elvira (Mars) Passe.  She met her best friend and love of her life Joe Kaupa when they were freshmen in high school while she was a lifeguard at the Wabasha Beach.  After graduating from St. Felix High School in Wabasha, MN she completed cosmetology school in Minneapolis, MN.  Joe and...

Kathryn Thompson, 92, of Plainview died May 29, 2021 at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center in Plainview. Kathryn Marie Thompson was born April 4, 1929 in Pepin County, WI, to Richard and Gladys (Poquette) LaPean. She attended school in the Arkansaw and Durand, Wisconsin area. She worked as a waitress in Durand restaurants and also processed eggs for the Army during the War. Kate loved gardening, canning, baking, playing cards and doing puzzles. In her spare time, she made quilts and did...

Diane K. Gleason, 69, of Balsam Lake, WI died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in St. Paul, MN. Diane was born December 3, 1951 in Wabasha, MN to Martin and Joan (Majerus) Lee. Diane graduated from St. Charles High School in 1970. She went to Cosmetology School and worked many years at JCPenney Salon in Rochester. Diane married Mark Gleason on June 28, 1980. Survivors include her husband, Mark Gleason, step-daughter Murphy Elliott; siblings Martin (Marcia Lee), Patty (David) Brackett, Terry...

Milton C. Wehrs, 93, of St. Charles, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Whitewater Healthcare Center in St. Charles. Milton was born February 15, 1928 in Elgin to George and Alvina (Adler) Wehrs. After high school Milton started farming in Elgin with his parents and eventually bought the farm. He farmed until 1977 when he sold the farm and purchased a Coast-To-Coast Hardware franchise in St. Charles, MN. Milton, along with his wife Mavis, operated the hardware store until they...

Marie T. Kruger, 58, of Plainview, MN and Jacksonville, NC, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at her home in Jacksonville, NC. Marie was born May 18, 1962 in Rochester, MN, to Fred and Theresa (Kane) Stafford. Marie graduated from Elgin High School in 1980. Marie married Gerard Kruger on May 30, 1981, and had their daughter Cassie in 1983, and Michaela in 1987. Marie and Gerard moved to Plainview in 1988 and she provided daycare for several years. In 1991, she opened her flower shop,...

George J. Kruger, 93, of Plainview, died Sunday, April 18, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. George was born March 18, 1928 in rural Plainview, to William and Ann (Norton) Kruger. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1947. George married Dorothy (Blee) Kruger on September 2, 1950; they remained happily married until her passing in 2015. George started Kruger Implement in 1959, where he sold Allis Chalmers tractors and other equipment. After he sold Kruger...

Marie Appie Price, 84 of Eyota passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 7th, 2021 surrounded by her family.  She is free now from pain and at home in the loving arms of her Father in Heaven.  She fought a hard battle with cancer and showed us all the meaning of courage. Marie was born in Dickenson, ND on March 29th, 1937 to Thomas and Appelonia (Lockhart) Fetch.  She graduated from Dickenson Highschool in the Class of 55.  Following she moved to Rochester MN to attend...

Nancy Jane (Riess) Schmitz, 90, of Elgin, died, Friday, April 2, 2021 at Whitewater Health Care Center in St. Charles.  Nancy Jane Thompson was born September 20, 1930 to Archie and Etta (Franklin) Thompson in Dover, MN. She graduated from Dover High School in 1948, and worked at Northwester Bell Telephone Co. in St. Charles for 2 years. She married Galen Riess March, 1950 and they lived in Rochester. He passed away in 1974. In March, 1978 she married John Schmitz and they moved to...