Arnold Otterness, age 85, of rural Dennison, died peacefully at his home on Sunday. September 25, 2022. Services are pending.

Robert James Montgomery died peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the age of 90. Bob was born on March 15, 1932 in Weaver, MN to James and Alta Montgomery.  Bob graduated from Plainview High School. After graduation, he worked at Northern Pacific Railroad for three years.  He was then drafted into the US Army, where he served two years in the Korean War.  After an honorable discharge, Bob went to work at Honeywell where he worked for thirty-seven years before retiring....

Marlene Carol Mattson, age 84, of Kenyon, MN died on July 23, 2022.    The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, September 17 at 11:00 am at Spring Garden Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls, with lunch following the service in the church basement. Interment will be at the church cemetery. Marlene was the only child of Clarence and Olga (Kolsrud) Danielson, born on April 8, 1938 near Cannon Falls, MN.  She enjoyed family and friends while...

Luella Jane Nelson Poe, age 97, a longtime resident of Cannon Falls, died at Three Links Care Center in Northfield on Friday evening, September 2, 2022. Luella was born on December 22, 1924 in St. Croix Falls, WI, the daughter of Calvin James and Minnie Belle (LeBaron) Carpenter. She graduated from Forest Lake High School and went to MN Bible College, where she met and married Roy David Nelson in December, 1949. They lived on a farm near Cannon Falls. They were loyal members of the Church...

Ruben Mendez, age 73 of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully August 28, 2022, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gail; children: Miguel, Sara (John), Yolanda (Mike); siblings: Alice, Rachel, Vince, Ray, Kenny, and Paul; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was formerly of Hawley and Crookston, MN. Although his passing was unexpected, he lived a full and happy life with many interests and hobbies. In addition to riding the rails with BNSF for 33 years, he...

Linda A. Whitson, age 80, of Stanton, died on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus, in Rochester. Linda Anne Whitson was born on May 23, 1942, in Randolph, the daughter of Clifford and Ruth (Betts) Peter. She grew up on the family farm, graduating from Randolph High School in 1960. On April 8, 1961, she married Jack Whitson. They were both longtime members of the Stanton United Methodist Church. Linda drove school bus for 17 years at Randolph...

Kenneth Popp passed away on July 4, 2022, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN, after a courageous battle with bladder cancer.  Kenneth Wayne Popp was born on January 18, 1950 in New Ulm, MN, to Clifford and Eleanor Popp. Kenneth graduated from Randolph High School in 1968. On August 20, 1968, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the Vietnam War from June 26, 1969 to March 24, 1971. He was honorably discharged on March 24, 1971. He married Sharon (Leese) Pedersen...

Marilyn Marie Anderson (Gilbertson), 90,  passed August 1, 2022 at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault. Marilyn was born in Faribault, grew up in Kenyon and  spent most of her life in Cannon Falls, where she enjoyed a career as an officer at the First National/Merchants Bank. She was a long-time parishioner of St. Pius V Catholic Church in Cannon Falls.  Marilyn was known for the energy she brought to her professional and family life, her generosity with family, friends...

Robert Martin Gird was born on September 5, 1944, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Loyce Nadine (Bode) Gird and Robert Edmund Gird. He was raised in Tulsa and graduated from Nathan Hale High School. He spent a short time in the military, and after his discharge, worked at various jobs in Tulsa throughout his life. Buster, as he was known to his family, enjoyed fishing and camping with his immediate family for many years. He became disabled in his 60s and spent his later years at Southern Hills Care...

Lavern Robert Holt, age 94 of Cannon Falls, MN, died on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the VA Medical Center Palliative Care Unit in Minneapolis. The graveside service and interment will take place on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10:00 am at Trinity Cemetery, Wanamingo. Military honors will be provided by the Cannon Falls Veterans Honor Guard. Lavern was born on October 12, 1927, in Eureka Township (Dakota County) the son of Edward and Glenis (Beisner) Holt. He grew up in the Hader...