Harlan Wayne Mensink, 96, of Ostrander, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Ostrander Care & Rehab Center. Harlan was born August 3, 1927, in Cherry Grove, Minn., to David and Anna Mensink. He graduated from Wykoff High School in June 1945. Immediately after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, served on the U.S.S. Current ARS 22 and was discharged … [Read more...]
Howard “Bud” Rathke
Howard “Bud” Rathke (97) of Rochester, Minn., died peacefully January 30, 2024. Bud was born May 25, 1926, on the Windy Ridge family farm near Preston, Minn., to Herman and Alice (Miner) Rathke. He attended Waukokee and South Windy Ridge schools through eighth grade, graduating from Preston High School in 1943. On June 18, 1950, he married LaVonne “Bonnie” O’Neil from … [Read more...]
Daniel Paul Gade
Daniel Paul Gade, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home farm on May 13, 2024. He was born July 7, 1961, in La Crosse, Wis., to Paul and Arlene Gade. In 1979 Dan graduated from Kee High School Lansing, Iowa. After high school he continued working on the family farm in rural Eitzen, Minn. On August 20, 2005, Dan was united in marriage to Jeanne (Ingvalson) Misch at St. … [Read more...]
Lowell R. Kinstler
Lowell R. Kinstler, 85, Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Gundersen Hospital. Lowell was born on May 28, 1938 in La Crosse, Wis., to Alfred and Dorothy Kinstler. Lowell attended grade school in Paradise Valley and graduated from Houston High School on June 1, 1956. He was united in marriage to Krystle Johnson in Houston, Minn., on July 2, 1961, and enlisted … [Read more...]
Mr. Mulholland – 55 Years in a School District
By Stephanie Derby It is simple math - 13 years as a student plus 42 years as an employee equals 55. Mr. Scott Mulholland retires this May from Kingsland Public Schools after working for the district in some capacity since 1982. He’s been a paraprofessional, a dean of students, an advisor, and a teacher… to name a few. He’s also a graduate of Spring Valley school and spent … [Read more...]
Marvin H. Gehling
Marvin H. Gehling, age 75, of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away peacefully at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., on Friday May 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. Marvin Henry Gehling was born December 5, 1948, to Clarence and Florence (Kraus) Gehling in Carroll, Iowa. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1966 and attended Austin Area Vocational-Technical School … [Read more...]
Bernice Joyce (Sivesind) Doering
Bernice Joyce (Sivesind) Doering, age 89 of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home with family at her side. “Bea” was born June 23, 1934, to Gladys and Henry Sivesind. Bea graduated from Spring Grove High School where she was active in choir and theater. Her father died in her senior year. After high school, Bea was recruited by Dr. Ahlfs to be his assistant in … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Are You Led or Are You Driven?
By Pastor Jeff Jacobs Unity Lutheran Parish - St. Paul, Saetersdal and St. Matthew’s, Granger A few Sundays ago, April 21, was “Good Shepherd Sunday,” the day in the Easter Season focused on images of Christ as our shepherd. There’s a story about a seminary professor who told his classes that in the Holy Land a shepherd went in front, and the sheep, knowing his … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – “What Jennifer Did,” a Netflix Documentary
By Hannah Kingsley Rapidly we can go from being the happiest child ever to having something snap within us. This snap may or may not change who we are, and seldom do we know when things start to snap. Perhaps it’s not a snap but a simple change in attitude towards life. For Jennifer Pan this change or this snap, whatever you choose to call it, changed – in this case possibly … [Read more...]
Impress Fellow Fans With Smoked Brisket
Sports is often credited with bringing people together. That tendency to connect people from different walks of life is even more noticeable when sports is combined with food. Food and sports go hand in hand. Food is never too far away when getting together with fellow fans. That’s true if fans are hosting a game watch at home or if they’re tailgating in a stadium parking … [Read more...]