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Caroline Melinda Diers of Monticello, Minnesota passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1937 in Paynesville, Minnesota to parents Louis and Esther (Fischer) Blomker. On June 14, 1957 she was united in marriage to Harland Diers at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, Minnesota. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, sewing and other crafts. Survived by children, Kenneth Diers, William (Kathy) Diers, Pamela (Byron) Hassell, James (Nancy) Diers, Candace (Keith) Bohlman, 13 grandchildren, and 15 Great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers Wesley Blomker and Clifford Blomker, and sister Shirley Gustafson.
A private service was held with family at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Sharon Darlene Brovold of Saint Anthony, Minnesota passed away peacefully on
October 15, 2025. She was born on May 14, 1940 in Seattle, Washington to
parents Arthur and Anita Brovold. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents,
grandparent, Elidea Gast, and brother, Loren Brovold. She is survived by her
sister-in-law, Judy Brovold, and nephew, Jessie Brovold.

Shawn Coleman Anderson of Howard Lake, Minnesota passed away on October 17, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1992 in Renton, Washington to parents Gregory Anderson and Denise Whidden. Shawn graduated from the Dassel-Cokato High School in 2011 and served in the United States Army from 2013-2014. He enjoyed cooking, building model planes, and spending time in nature. Shawn was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his uncle, Jeff Anderson (Coleen); step mom, Carol Anderson; adoptive mom, Stephanie Savoy; girlfriend, Hannah Leino; and cat, Solstice. Memorials preferred to the Wounded Warrior Project. A memorial gathering will be held at the Litchfield Legion, November 8th from 11-2. Cheers

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Roger LeRoy Bluhm of Hutchinson passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by family.
Roger was a proud Army veteran who served during the Korean War and was a lifelong resident and active member of the Hutchinson community. He took a special interest in Veterans Affairs and served many years as the McLeod County Veterans Service Officer before retiring. He was also a longtime volunteer firefighter and a dedicated member of both the American Legion and the VFW.
Roger shared 42 loving years with his wife Margie Bluhm, who was his closest companion and constant support.
He is survived by his wife Margie, children, grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren who will lovingly remember him.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Joyce Kathleen (Swendra) Thorson of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Howard Lake, Minnesota was called to her Eternal rest on October 15, 2025.
She was born on December 2, 1939 in Cokato, Minnesota to Ambrose and Catherine (Piehl) Swendra. She was baptized on June 6, 1940 at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota and confirmed on June 6, 1954 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato.
Joyce was united in Holy Matrimony on June 16, 1956 to Dale Thorson and was blessed with three children.
After Dale’s passing in 1988, Joyce married Dennis Massey on November 27, 1999.
Joyce was an active member of the Howard Lake Lions Club and St John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed hunting, gardening, traveling and caring for her lawn. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. In her career Joyce worked as a machinist for both Eaton and Dana Corporations.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and husbands. She is survived by her children, Terry (LaNette) Thorson, Bruce (Gerry) Thorson, and Cindy (Mike) Kaine, step children, Dawn Sorenson, and Bret (Jill) Massey, 14 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Howard Lake Lions Club or St. John’s Lutheran Church of Howard Lake.
Services are Saturday, November 1, 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, MN at 11:00 a.m. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the service.