Albert (Al) Schluter, age 94 of Cresco, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco.

Ronnie Lewis Carey, age 56 of Nashua, died Dec. 16, 2021, at the Omaha Veterans Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Laverne F. Whitney, age 87, of New Hampton, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, at his home.

Gerald Franklin Johnson, age 86 and a long-time resident of New Hampton, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at MercyOne Medical Center in Waterloo with his family and his dear companion Marjorie Bullen by his side.

Eric James Njus, age 35 of Lawler, passed away peacefully at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by loved ones on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.

Madonna Mary Laures, age 79 of New Hampton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.

Faythe Elizabeth Drewelow, age 79 of New Hampton, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, at Linn Haven Rehab and Healthcare. 

Elaine Marie Costigan, age 94 of New Hampton, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at New Hampton Nursing & Rehab Center.

Patricia Ann Recker, age 81 formerly from Alta Vista, passed away on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Mankato, Minnesota.