By Matthew McClimon In our world there has always been a universal idea that there is good and evil. Good is described as the hero or the best a person can be. Evil is seen as angry, dark, and anti humanity. I think the better question to ask is whether we choose to be good or evil. This philosophical idea has many answers and they are incorporated into everything in modern … [Read more...]
“Amazing Grace” by John Newton 1779
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Churches: Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) Did you know that this powerful Christian hymn is 250 years old this year? 2023 marks the 250th anniversary of this great hymn written by John Newton. John Newton has a remarkable conversion experience in completing surrendering his life to Jesus … [Read more...]
Bryan J. Sickles
Bryan J. Sickles, age 24, of Cresco, Iowa, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home. A Celebration of Life was held from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, March 4, at the Heritage Event Center 229 3rd Ave. W., Cresco, Iowa. Guests were invited to share their favorite Bryan story with his family and friends. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home assisted the family. Bryan John Sickles was … [Read more...]
Donald E. Dahl
Donald E. Dahl, 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. Donald Edward Dahl was born October 20, 1932, to George and Thora (Engerud) Dahl in Beaver Township, Fillmore County, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed at Bloomfield Lutheran Church. When he was a child, he met Pastor Neil Christopherson at Bible … [Read more...]
JoAnne Carrol Bartram
JoAnne Carrol Bartram, 99, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023, at her home in rural Lanesboro Minn., with her children by her side. She now lives eternally with her Lord and Saviour. God gave her the desires of her heart to live a long life caring for others. JoAnne was born January 18, 1924, in Lima, Ohio, to Raymond and Lillian Simmons. She married Curtis Edward … [Read more...]
Lucille M. Burke
Lucille M. Burke, 97, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Lucille Maxine Thompson was born on Saturday, October 10, 1925, in La Crosse, Wis., to Martin and Ida (Sweningson) Thompson. She was raised in Rushford and attended Rushford Schools. On March 3, 1946, Lucille was united in marriage with Vernon Burke … [Read more...]
Dale H. Egland
Dale H. Egland, 80, of Houston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Lewiston Senior Living in Lewiston, Minn. Dale Hurvey Egland was born on October 4, 1942, in Houston, Minn., to Hurvey and Jane (Clawson) Egland. He was raised in Houston and was a graduate of Houston High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting and education from Winona State … [Read more...]
Pearl Avis (Chiglo) Murphy
Pearl Avis (Chiglo) Murphy, age 93, of Whalan, Minn., and Winona, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving and adoring family. Pearl was born on July 8, 1929, at home in Whalan, Minn., to Peter and Myrtle (Sveen) Chiglo, the oldest of 10 children. Growing up, Pearl helped raise her many siblings and worked on the family’s … [Read more...]
Avis “Iris” Wright
Avis “Iris” Wright, 88, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse, Wis. Iris was born to Alfred and Gladys (Cronk) Segelstrom of Minneapolis, Minn., on October 12, 1934. The death of two children and a devastating house fire, combined with the Great Depression, proved too much for the Segelstroms. They separated, and their five remaining … [Read more...]
Houston County pursuit
On February 26, 2023, at approximately 6:10 pm, Houston County Emergency Dispatch received a 911 call of a one vehicle crash on Hwy 14 16 61 in the City of La Crecent. When a Houston County Deputy arrived on scene, the witnesses stated that the vehicle crashed into a guard rail and then kept driving towards La Crescent. The Houston County Deputy located the vehicle a short … [Read more...]