Twenty-five Caledonia community members attended Caledonia Area Public School’s stakeholders’ meeting hosted by Krin Abraham, school superintendent. The meeting was held Wednesday, May 17, from 6-9:32 p.m. at Caledonia Middle/High School. Abraham warmly welcomed all who attended and discussed the purpose of the evening’s meeting. Abraham stated, “The goal for tonight is to … [Read more...]
Kim Michelle (Richardson) Wangen
Kim Michelle (Richardson) Wangen, of Harmony, went to her heavenly home on May 18, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 65. Kim was born on October 15, 1957, in Harmony, Minn., to Gaylon and Lucy Richardson. She graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1975 and married her sweetheart, David Wangen, on July 26, 1975. Kim started her work career as … [Read more...]
The historic closing of “The Phantom of The Opera” on Broadway
By Grace Torgerson The chandelier has fallen for the final time and “The Phantom of The Opera” has closed on Broadway. “Phantom” is the longest running show in Broadway history, closing just weeks after it’s 35th anniversary. The original closing date was set to be in February 2023 but was later pushed to mid-April because of a huge increase in ticket sales. This increase … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions – Our hope in hardships
By Pastor Michael Harman St. Johns Lutheran Church and School Job 19. I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in MY flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for MYSELF, and MY eyes shall behold, and not another! The Book of Job tells the history of a man whose faith was tested … [Read more...]
Darren Donlan
Darren Kyle Donlan passed away unexpectedly May 12, 2023, in his hometown of Spring Grove, Minn. Darren was born February 18, 1978, to Howard and Donna Donlan. He loved the outdoors and was often found camping, fishing and attending sporting events. He was an avid NASCAR and Minnesota Vikings fan. Darren is survived by two children, Erika and Trevor; his mother Donna Donlan, … [Read more...]
Charles Bresnahan
Charles T. Bresnahan, 76, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Monday, May 15, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, Iowa. Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon, with Fr. John Moser officiating. Friends may greet the family from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church on Thursday. Burial will be held at a later … [Read more...]
Robert “Bob” Simonson
Robert “Bob” Simonson, 80, of Bowman, N. Dak., passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bowman on May 2, 2023. Funeral services for Bob were held on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the W.E. Solberg Gymnasium in Bowman, with Pastor Renee and Pastor Charles Johnson officiating, and burial following at the Bowman Cemetery. Visitation was Saturday, May 6 from 12-9 p.m. at the … [Read more...]
Art Overcott
Arthur Melvin Overcott, 84, of Preston, Minn., died on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Art was born September 21, 1938, in Minneapolis, to Arthur and Evelyn (Pengra) Overcott. He grew up in Minneapolis with five brothers and sisters. After high school, he served in the Army, mostly in Germany, where he also learned something of his German heritage. … [Read more...]
Sandra Ptacek
A Mass of Christian Burial for Sandra “Sandy” Ptacek, 84, a longtime Stewartville, Minn., resident, will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Stewartville, with Rev. Kevin Connolly officiating. Mrs. Ptacek died on Saturday, May 13, while surrounded by her loving family, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Sandra Kae (Kendall) … [Read more...]
Beverly Jane Thiele
Beverly Jane (Grosskoph) Thiele, 92, of Caledonia and Eitzen, Minn., found her peace on May 10, 2023, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. She was born January 13, 1931, at Grandview Hospital, in La Crosse, Wis., to Walter and Elsie (Siedel) Grosskoph. Beverly was baptized February 8, 1931, and confirmed March 25, 1945, at Mount Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church … [Read more...]