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08/23/2026

Alice (Schwartzhoff) Brown died on August 12, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1948 and raised in Dorchester, IA. Alice went on to be an artist and will be remembered for her beautiful floral arrangements, wedding decorations, and her gentle kindness. We cherish her memory along with parents Clarence and Winifred Schwartzhoff, siblings Dale Schwartzhoff and Marie Ellestad (Don), sister-in-laws Rita and Pat Schwartzhoff, son Nathan Brown, daughter-in-law Kristen Brown, and beloved granddaughter Evie Brown. She is survived by her son Aaron Brown, daughter in-law Kaylee Brown, friend Mark Young, siblings Gerald (Darlene), Earl (Lynn), Gary (Nancy), Joe (Kathy), and Helen (Bob Boyd) Schwartzhoff, and sister-in-law Marie Schwartzhoff along with many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Friday September 4th, 1:00 PM at Holy Family Hall in Caledonia, MN with a visitation one hour before. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dorchester, IA.

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08/21/2026

Richard John Becker, age 104, of LaCrescent, formerly of Brownsville, MN passed away August 19, 2026, at Valley View Care Center, Houston, MN.

Richard was born December 3, 1921, in Reeder, North Dakota to Steven and Christina (Lucas) Becker.

He was raised in Reeder before moving to Brownsville in 1937.

On May 21, 1945, he married Margaret Mary Mullen at St. Patrick's Church, Brownsville. They lived in Brownsville for 59 years, and then moved to LaCrescent.

Richard fought in WW11 from 1944-1946, serving in the U.S. Army, T5, 101st Airborn. He worked at Trailer Company and transferred to Trane Company, until retiring in 1987. He was a founding member of the VFW in Brownsville. Richard and Margaret enjoyed polka dancing and spent many Saturday evenings at the Concordia Dance Hall. After retiring, they traveled extensively.

Richard is survived by 3 children, Diane (LeRoy) Alseth, Debra Robb, and Daniel Becker; grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Margaret of 68 years, a granddaughter, Sherri Alseth and a brother, Joseph Becker.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am, Saturday, September 26, 2026, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Brownsville. Visitation will be from 10-11 am before the service at the church hall. Burial with Military honors will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Valley View Care Center and St....

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08/14/2026

Thomas Robert Schellsmidt, 67, of Caledonia, MN, died August 12, 2026.

No services are planned.

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08/07/2026

Edward "Buddy" W. Bathrick entered his eternal resting place on August 6th, 2026, surrounded by his family at Mayo Hospital, LaCrosse, WI.

Edward was born July 9th, 1957 to Edward Thurlowe Bathrick and Anna Louise (Hamm) Bathrick.

Edward, known to many as "Buddy" was a selfless man. Always giving and helping others. Buddy will be missed by the many lives he touched in his 69 years he was with us. He spent the last 20 years of his life with the love of his life, his finance, Lisa Rogers.

Ed was currently working at Claddagh Senior Living, Caledonia.

Buddy was an avid sports fan. Being from New York, you could catch Buddy watching the Mets and the Jets. Buddy also enjoyed watching Ghost Hunting shows, and going on his own ghost hunts.

Ed was a family man. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Edward is survived by his fiance, Lisa Rogers; children: daughters, Stephanie (Nicholas) Peters and Jennifer Livingston; sons, Edward (Eddy) Bathrick, Alex (Sabrina) Bathrick, and Matthew Bathrick; grandchildren, Shane, Brent, Isabella Peters; Charlie Bathrick; and Daisy Livingston; many nieces and nephews; sister, Mary Bolebuch; and brother, Thomas Bathrick.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, son, Lars Bathrick; brothers, Bobby Bathrick and Jimmy Bathrick.

A Celebration of Buddy's life will be held Saturday, August 22 at 1 PM at his home, 224 E. McKinley St., Caledonia.

In Lieu of flowers,...

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08/03/2026

Joseph Richard Tollefson
Joseph “Joe” R. Tollefson, age 78, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Joe was born on December 29, 1947, to Isaac and Florence Tollefson. He graduated from Loretto High School in 1966, where he enjoyed playing both basketball and baseball.

Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army, including a deployment to Vietnam, from 1968 until receiving an honorable discharge in 1970.

On July 6, 1973, Joe married Bonnie Poppe at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caledonia. Together they raised three children: Brian, Mark, and Laura. Joe was a devoted husband, a proud father, and a loving grandfather.

Joe worked as a salesman for DS Electric for many years, where he built lasting relationships with customers and colleagues throughout his career.

A dedicated member of American Legion Post 191, Joe generously volunteered at countless community events and was a passionate supporter of Legion Baseball. In 2017, he was recognized during the Legion Alumni Game for his outstanding dedication to the program. Whether cheering from the stands or lending a helping hand, Joe found great joy in supporting youth baseball. He also proudly served the Caledonia Fire Department for 21 years and remained a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Joe enjoyed golfing, playing softball, hunting, and spending time in his woodshop. After retirement, he could often be found enjoying coffee and a game...

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07/24/2026

Robert (Bob) Burns, entered this world on July 23rd 1952, and departed on his birthday, July 23rd 2026. This is fitting for a man who celebrated life every day.

Bob grew up in Rushford and Caledonia with his parents, Bob and Edy, and his sister, Jane. From a young age, he was known as a loyal friend who was fun-loving, mischievous, and always ready for an adventure. At the ripe age of 15, Bob rode his motorcycle to the Wisconsin Dells, where he lived with friends in a converted garage while working for the summer to "save money" - an adventure that perfectly reflected his independent spirit and outgoing nature.

Bob graduated from Caledonia High School in 1970 and went on to earn his associate’s degree from WWTC. He had a knack for numbers and joined the family business Burns and Burns Accounting. From there his career path led him to construction management and working for Mathy Construction Company for 37 years. Throughout his career he led road crews and estimated asphalt projects from large state highways to individual driveways. Bob was known for always having a pencil behind his ear, dog treats in his pocket and taking time to share a quick joke, a friendly conversation, and a warm smile.

Bob was an active member of his community as a 20-year volunteer firefighter, 8-year Caledonia city council member, 17-year Mayor of Caledonia, and 6-year Houston County Commissioner. He was a volunteer for the Houston County Food Shelf, St Mary church...

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07/23/2026

Michael Patrick Nelson, age 77, of Caledonia, formerly of Coralville, IA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the Serenity House Hospice Touch in Tomah, WI.

Mike’s body has been cremated. A celebration of life will be on Sunday, August 2, 2026 , from 1:00-3:00 at Elsie’s , 226 E. Main St. in Caledonia.
There will be a military honors ceremony at 1:30.

Mike was born on November 10, 1948, in LaCrosse, WI to Alden and Margaret (Link) Nelson. Mike served his country in the United States Army from May 1968-May 1970. He was in Vietnam as well as a member of the Big Red 1.

He returned home and was united in marriage to Kathleen (Myhre) on November 14, 1970. They made their home in Coralville, IA. They shared fifty three years of marriage until Kathy’s death in 2024.

Mike loved watching westerns, listening to oldies music, especially music from the 1960’s. He also enjoyed playing poker and cribbage with family. One of his favorite games to play with his family was the dice game! Later in his life, Mike fulfilled his dream of owning a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Some of his other interests was taking the camper to Wildcat in Brownsville for long weekends with Kathy and friends. Mike also loved the Chicago Cubs !

Mike is survived by: two children: Deanna (Tim) Miller of Kalona, IA and Patrick (Tammy) Nelson of Parnell, IA. His three grandchildren are Mya Miller, Noah Miller and Harper Nelson; brothers, Steve (Sab Shimono) Alden,...

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07/16/2026

Eloyse Rosella Guillaume

Eloyse Rosella Guillaume, 87, of Brownsville, MN, passed away July 12, 2026. She was born on October 25, 1938, in Spring Grove, MN to Rueben and Edna Bjergum. Her mom passed away when she was 10 months old, so she was raised by her father and grandparents, Martin and Tila Bjergum.

Eloyse was a produce manager for 35 years at Rusert's and Quillin's grocery stores in Caledonia. She married Ken Guillaume on March 2, 1957 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Caledonia. She and her family enjoyed traveling throughout the states.

She is survived by her husband, Ken; and daughter, Keri (Eunice) Guillaume. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Vicki Guillaume, parents, and grandparents.

A special thank you goes out to Emplify Health Hospice for their exceptional care. Thanks also to the very caring staff at LaCrescent Nursing Home.

Per Eloyse's wishes, there will be no services and burial will be at a later date.

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07/12/2026

Ken Wiese, Jr.

Ken Wiese, Jr., age 78, of Brownsville, MN, passed away July 11, 2026, at his home.

He was born September 19, 1947, in La Crosse, WI, to Kenneth and Leona (Teff) Wiese. He married Barb Scott February 26, 1968.

Ken enjoyed yard work, spending time with his family, and...

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06/29/2026

Richard L. Reinhart, age 74, of Brownsville, MN, died on June 28, 2026.

To honor Richard's wishes, there will be no services.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Gundersen Medical Foundation, Medical Research Fund for cancer research.

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