Mary Jane Hendel, 92, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, surrounded by three generations of her family. She was born February 15, 1931 in Detroit, Mich., the second of four children born to Al and Mary (Ernster) Huesmann. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband George, brother Alan, daughter Greta Ingvalson, and grandson-in-law Charlie … [Read more...]
Marion J. Simon
Marion J. Simon, age 80, of Winona, Minn., formerly of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on February 28, 2024. Marion was born October 28, 1943, in Winona to Roderick and Kathrine (Kohner) Krenzke. She married Leo Simon on June 15, 1963. Marion worked as a nurse at Caledonia Nursing Home and Clinic, and also at Mayo Clinic in … [Read more...]
Allen “Tom” Ronnenberg
Allen Elmer “Tom” Ronnenberg, age 78, of Sugar Loaf Senior Living in Winona, formerly of St. Paul, Minn., died Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living. He was born September 16, 1945, in Winona, Minn., the son of Elmer and Esther (Oldendorf) Ronnenberg, Jr. He graduated from Lewiston High School, the class of 1963. He went on to attend Mankato State University, … [Read more...]
Liisa Wand
Liisa Wand, age 68, of Preston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at her home in Preston. Liisa was born on November 2, 1955, to Howard and Ruth (Ross) Porter in Jefferson, Iowa. Liisa met the love of her life, Jeff, at an early age in eighth grade. They started dating in high school and never looked back. After graduation, Liisa and Jeff attended Iowa State … [Read more...]
Marian Eldora Walsh
Marian Eldora (Kellogg) Walsh was born breech on August 2, 1944, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., the daughter of Leon and Constance (Crosby) Kellogg. Her uncommon arrival set the tone for the strength and fortitude she carried with her all her life. She married Joseph Leonard Walsh on February 13, 1965, a union that lasted 58 years until his passing in 2023. … [Read more...]
Arlene Staupe
The funeral for Arlene Staupe will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Christ Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Preston. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Arlene B. Staupe, age 98, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home. Arlene was born on August 26, … [Read more...]
Shirley Ann Hyland
Shirley Ann Hyland, age 93, of Spring Valley, Minn., died peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Shirley was born on March 20, 1930, in Mower County, Minn., to Harold and Helen (Bateman) Douglas. Shirley was a proud member of the 1948 graduating class of Spring Valley High School. On September 20, 1949, Shirley … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Animal Testing
By Addison Kessler Animal testing is an integral component of modern science, product testing, and education (Beauchamp/DeGrazia PMC). It has been used to help understand the human body for thousands of years. Animal testing is wrong because the animals have no choice in whether they will be tested or not. Why test on animals when humans and animals are not biologically the … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: We’re Going To State!
By Maggie Dempewolf As I sat there in the auditorium, shakily holding onto the hands of my fellow one act play teammates, I really thought to myself, could this be it? Are we really going to go to state? Well, let me tell you just how excited everyone was when we heard the judge’s next words. “And finally, in first place, performing “Clowns With Guns,” Fillmore Central High … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions: Are You the Adventurous Type?
By Pastor Bridget Sheely Racine/Wykoff/Sumner Center UMC Are you ready for an adventure? If you were asked today to drop everything, trust in the Lord and believe that He will guide you down a new path and take you on a journey that will change your life would you be willing to take that first step? As Jesus walked along the beach one ordinary day, he met some fishermen … [Read more...]