Hoff Funeral Homes

12/13/2025

With over 150 positions available, do you know what jobs exist in the U.S. National Guard? Since today is the National Guard’s birthday, research some fun facts about this unique branch of the U.S. military. And take a moment today to thank a service member who serves or served in the National Guard!

12/12/2025

During the holiday season, grief can make you feel isolated and alone. Giving back and volunteering can be a welcome break to the ups and downs of grief and give you something positive to look forward to amidst the holiday happenings. Check out this article for ideas on how to get involved, give back, and balance your grief with joy this Christmas!

Giving back during the holiday season can be a meaningful and productive way to honor a loved one's memory. Learn more here!

12/12/2025

This year, our staff knocked our Community Invovlement goal out of the park! Which means, we got to do a fun activity together! Thanks to Amy Jo at Green Thumb Artistry, we all got to create our own porch pots! And we decided that several of them, matched our personalities.

So, let's play a little game....let's see if you can tell which of our staff members created which porch pot!

This is how this is going to work:
1. I'll give you the names of all of our staff members that participated
2. You comment their name on the photo of the porch pot you think they created.
3. On Monday, we will post the big reveal of who created which porch pot AND for every winning guess you have, your name gets entered into a drawing for a few local gift cards!

**You can only make one guess per photo**

Staff that participated: Mara James, Grace Johnson, Lisa Hawkinson, Maddie Schmoker, Judy Anderson, Hannah Schultz, Rachel Varner, Laura Rainey, Kristi Meyer, Brandy Merkel, Sherry Paisley, Ashley Czaplewski

12/10/2025

Christmas in June may sound out of the ordinary, but not for Kasey Zachmann! Discover how a loving community came together to support a girl with a terminal diagnosis.

“There are really no words to describe how incredible everyone is.”

12/08/2025

12/07/2025

On this day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made and the resilience shown by so many men and women on December 7, 1941. We will never forget you!

12/03/2025

If you love a warm, flaky treat, consider trying puff pastry! Check out the article below for four, puff pastry recipes that you can bring to your next holiday gathering.

If you have even the slightest bit of stress over holiday hosting, stock up on puff pastry immediately. With the help of this one ingredient, you can churn out gorgeous, delicious, and impressive appetizers like you went to pastry school.

12/03/2025

Some families want to keep a loved one’s ashes at home for a while, which can be part of that family’s grieving process.

If this is your preference, it’s important to also make sure you have a long-term plan for a loved one’s cremated remains. Consider what kind of permanent placement you want when you feel ready to lay your loved one to rest.

Our funeral directors are here to answer your questions about urn burial, scattering, columbarium, and other places of final rest. Simply give us a call at (507) 932-4100 when you’re ready to consider your options.

11/28/2025

The first year of the grief journey is difficult. It’s particularly hard to face the first time a special day passes, like a birthday or holiday. In this article, you will learn some ideas for navigating the “firsts” you will encounter on your path to healing. Click to learn more!

If this is your first year without a loved one, take a few moments to consider ways to navigate the "firsts" you will experience throughout this year.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! It's a day to stuff ourselves with delicious food and express how grateful we are for the past year. What's your favorite memory since last Thanksgiving?