Bernadine was born on July 26, 1927, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Minneapolis, to William and Theresa (Kauth) Busch. She grew up in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the eldest of five children and attended grade school at Sacred Heart School in Robinsdale and graduated from St.

A Celebration of Life service to honor the life and legacy of Melvin “Mel” Melzer, age 97, of Windom, formerly of Luverne, will be held at the LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center in Windom on Wednesday, July 23, at 11 a.m., with a time of visitation and gathering from 10-11 a.m.

Chad A. Blomgren, age 56, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home.

Wayne Michelsen, age 92, of Magnolia, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Sanford USD Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Wilma Lavon Bengtson, age 89, of Hills, died Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society Mary Jane Brown Home in Luverne. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the Trinity Cemetery near Steen.