Rev. Peter J. Haugen St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Death is a dread foe, stinging us, separating us from those we love. Death hurts. And that hurt is often sharpest when he swoops into our lives suddenly, without warning, seemingly out of nowhere. We must be ready. But we so often aren’t – especially we who are left behind. There is no easy fix for Death’s … [Read more...]
Mulch Perennials and Bulbs after the Soil Freezes
By Katie Drewitz While I continue to hope for nice autumn weather, we know that winter will come in the next few weeks. As the soil freezes, we need to be thinking about mulching both perennial and bulb flower beds. Although snow is the best winter protection for perennials, we can’t always depend on adequate snowfall to form sufficient insulation. Therefore, protective … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Ericka Ann Kolden, 26, Spring Valley, Minn., 7/21/2024, Speeding (84/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $285. 7/21/2024, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200. Shaune Dee Luck, 54, Fountain, Minn., 7/22/2024, Duty to Drive With Due Care - Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $125. Cody James Martin, 39, Spring Valley, Minn., … [Read more...]
Timothy Joseph Orr
Timothy Joseph Orr, 72, of Houston, Minn., passed away suddenly due to cancer on Monday, October 14, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his wife by his side. Born on May 25, 1952, in La Crosse, Wis., to Allen and Irene (Bigelow) Orr, Tim’s journey was one filled with love, laughter, and a true passion for life. After graduating from Houston High School in 1970, Tim … [Read more...]
Lyle W. Meldahl
Lyle W. Meldahl passed away peacefully with family Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Lyle was the eldest son of Paul Cyrus and Thelma (Bendickson) Meldahl, and beloved husband of Ann Hongerholt. In his younger years, they moved to a farm five miles from Choice, where Lyle walked to school as a first grader. He later attended Scotland School through the eighth grade. He then attended … [Read more...]
Dolores Edith Schwade
Dolores Edith Schwade, 96, passed away peacefully at Evans Senior Living Facility on October 14, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, Iowa, with Father Jacob Rouse officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Recitation of the Rosary will … [Read more...]
Steven Boyd Gasner
Steven Boyd Gasner, age 70, of Chatfield, died at Mayo Clinic-St. Marys Campus on October 10, 2024, with his family by his side. Steven was born on June 22, 1954 in Lakefield, Minn., the son of Boyd and Kathryn (Spitzack) Gasner. He moved to Chatfield as a young boy and attended Chatfield schools. He was a 1972 graduate of Chatfield High School. He attended classes at the … [Read more...]
Linda Nerstad Kemp
Linda Nerstad Kemp, of Spring Grove, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024. Linda’s warm spirit was brought into this world on the frosty morning of January 9, 1952. Linda was raised on the family farm outside Spring Grove with her five brothers and sisters by their loving parents James and Edith Nerstad. Linda was a proud farm girl and loved caring for … [Read more...]
Norman P. Nordsving
Norman P. Nordsving, age 84, of rural Canton died Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Norman was born July 26, 1940, in Winneshiek County, Iowa to Cyrus and Luverne (Young) Nordsving. He graduated from the Mabel High School with the class of 1958. In 1958 Norman entered in the United States Navy where he was in machine Maintenance and … [Read more...]
Galen “Sonny” Clarence Casterton
The Lord called Galen "Sonny" Clarence Casterton home on October 5, 2024. Sonny was born on August 8, 1942, in Woodstock, Ill., to Anita Casterton. He was raised in Harmony, Minn., and graduated from Harmony High School in 1960. He married Bonnie Kraling on August 17, 1963, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Big Springs) and together they raised three sons and celebrated their … [Read more...]