February 16, 1948–June 30, 2023 Rodney John Koliha, 75, of Harmony, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. Rodney was born on February 16, 1948, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Robert and Wanda (Scanlon) Koliha. Rodney grew up on a dairy farm in York Township. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling and wrestling in high school. He graduated Harmony High school in 1965, and Austin Area … [Read more...]
Jacquelyn Rask
Jacquelyn Rose (Schaller) Rask, age 88, of Freeburg and Caledonia, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Health Systems on June 28, 2023. Jackie was born on November 26, 1934, in Houston County, Minn., the oldest daughter of William and Blanche (Schuldt) Schaller. Jackie was baptized into faith at Peace United Church of Christ, Freeburg, Minn. On June 21, 1958, she was united … [Read more...]
Timothy Sollien
Timothy “Tim” Sollien, age 62, of Mabel, Minn., died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at his home in Mabel. Timothy John Sollien was born on April 19, 1961, in Caledonia, Minn., to Andy and Inez (Osmundson) Sollien. He attended the Mabel-Canton Schools, graduating in 1979. After high school, Tim enrolled at WTC in La Crosse, Wis., in the Diesel Technician program. He later … [Read more...]
Mark Witt
Mark Arnold Witt, age 83, passed away at home Saturday, July 1, 2023. Mark was born on April 4, 1940, to Arthur D. and Marion J. (Mason) Witt, at Grandview Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. Growing up with his siblings Rachel and Mason on their farms, first on South Ridge, and then in Looney Valley, Mark graduated from Houston High School. On December 4, 1958, he was united in … [Read more...]
Garland Moe
Garland Duane Moe, age 91, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, surrounded by family on his beloved farm. Garland was born in Caledonia, Minn., on September 14, 1931, to Walter and Alice (Nelson) Moe. He graduated from Caledonia High School. Garland met Joann Schwertel at the Avalon Dance Hall in La Crosse, Wis., and were married on May 20, 1954. … [Read more...]
Alice Nosek
Alice E. Nosek, 90, of LeRoy, Minn., died on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at her home. Alice Elaine (Parson) Nosek was born on December 30, 1932, in Beckwith, Iowa, to Rollie and Lena (Korn) Parson. She graduated from Fairfield, Iowa High School in 1951. She later graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Iowa City, Iowa (University of Iowa) in 1954. Alice married … [Read more...]
Heroes needed now: Give blood or platelets
The American Red Cross wants everyone to enjoy a safe and fun Fourth of July, which includes ensuring a strong blood supply for patients in hospitals across the country. There has been a concerning shortfall in blood donations in recent weeks, and the upcoming holiday could put a further strain on donations, as millions celebrate with family vacations and other seasonal … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On May 23, Owen Christopher Prevost, 22 of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Prevost is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. On or about May 21, within the city of Spring Valley, a Fillmore County sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Michelle Lee Johnson, 49, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/25/2023, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Autumn Maryjane Merchlewitz, 21, Caledonia, Minn; 3/11/2023, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Jason John Payne, 20, Onalaska, Wis.; … [Read more...]
Blooming where you are planted
By Pastor Kevin Barnhart Spring Grove Evangelical Free How can I bloom where there is no water? If you are like me, you may have been praying for rain with more fervency these days. The farmers and those who make a living from the soil have been praying hard for rain. How can things grow without water? When we think of this call to bloom where you are planted, we think I … [Read more...]