Evelyn Louise Bock, age 98, of Decorah, Iowa, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Eastern Star Nursing Home in Decorah, four days after her 98th birthday. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Helms Funeral Home, 306 East Water St, Decorah, Iowa, with Rev. Doug Bryce presiding. The burial took place in the Freeport … [Read more...]
Theodora Marcia “Teddy” (Fregin) Von Arx
Theodora Marcia “Teddy” (Fregin) Von Arx, 93, of Caledonia, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024. Teddy was born September 16, 1930 to Theodore A. Fregin and Elizabeth M. (Taylor) Fregin. She grew up in La Crosse, Wis., and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1948. Teddy married William V. “Bill” Von Arx on August 11, 1956 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in La Crosse. … [Read more...]
Carrol J. Danielson
Carrol J. Danielson, 83, of rural Harmony, Minn., followed his parents’ footsteps to heaven on Friday, January 19, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Carrol was born November 28, 1940, in Waukon, Iowa, to Hiram and Lillie (Honsey) Danielson. He attended schools in Rushford and Utica before graduating from Canton High School in 1958. On October 8, 1960, he was … [Read more...]
Gerald Arden Inglebret
Gerald Arden Inglebret, age 90, of Cresco, Iowa, passed away on January 17, 2024, at the Evans Memorial Home in Cresco. Gerald was born February 14, 1933, in York Township, Fillmore County, Minn., to John W. and Alma (Birkeland) Inglebret. He was baptized at home and was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church for services, Sunday School and confirmation. He was raised on … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: How AI is Changing the Job Market
By Ben Udstuen Many people know artificial intelligence as a bad and scary thing, because of stories they hear or movies they see, portraying it as evil. I believe that someday it could get to that point, but hopefully society catches it before we get there. AI is also misconstrued as a whole, and not seen by everyone as a potential tool. The completion of tasks can be sped … [Read more...]
Blessed Memories
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Churches: Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) When I was growing up, I loved visiting the family farm in the small Iowa village of Ticonic located about 35 miles from Sioux City. On this farm lived my two favorite uncles who were indeed “characters” in their own way. Their house and the neighboring … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Harley Dean Becker, 26, Rochester, Minn.; 10/25/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 10/25/2023, Speeding (49/30), Fine $60. Zachary James Laird, 23, Minneapolis, Minn.; 10/17/2023, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Rick Lance Benson, 61, Mabel, Minn.; … [Read more...]
Words from David Dunn, Preston Veterans Home Administrator
The new year is underway, and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has opened their first new veterans home in over 25 years here in beautiful Preston! We officially opened our doors on January 3, 2024, admitting our first four residents. As a veteran myself I am honored and excited to lead this phenomenal team and serve fellow veterans. Sitting on top of the 15-acre … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Amdahl
James “Jim” Amdahl, 73, of Flandreau, S. Dak., passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the Flandreau Community Center. Visitation with the family present will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau. Jim was … [Read more...]
Diane B. Wendt
Diane B. Wendt, 79, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Diane Beverly (Hongerholt) Wendt was born on April 1, 1944, in Lanesboro, Minn. to parents Henry and Clara (Hanson) Hongerholt. On December 1, 1962, she married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Wendt, at First Highland Lutheran Church in Highland, Minn. Diane … [Read more...]