Heidi K. Berge, 55, of Caledonia, Minn., died on May 14, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after complications following a surgical procedure. Heidi Berge was born September 25, 1966, to Hilaine (Berge) Gilbeck and was raised primarily by her grandparents Hilma and Clarence Berge in Rushford, Minn. She was baptized and confirmed at Highland Prairie Lutheran … [Read more...]
Richard Joseph Schmidt
Richard Joseph Schmidt, 85, died peacefully April 4, 2022, in Fort Collins, Colo., following years of declining health. Rich was born September 4, 1936, near Preston, Minn., the first born son of Gerald and Carol Schmidt. He was very social, loved telling stories, played trombone and football, but was happiest when fishing or hunting. He graduated Preston High School in … [Read more...]
Wanda Lou (Gatzke) Schmidt
Wanda Lou (Gatzke) Schmidt, 85, died peacefully October 31, 2021, in Fort Collins, Colo. Wanda was born July 5, 1936, near Preston, Minn., the sixth child of John and Winnie (Bigalk) Gatzke. She attended school in Preston, was very social, playing trombone in band, singing in the choir, and participating in many extracurricular activities. She graduated Preston High School … [Read more...]
Doris Louise Botcher
Doris Louise Botcher, age 91, of Houston, Minn., passed away November 18, 2021, at Claddaugh Memory Care, Caledonia, Minn. Doris was born May 4, 1930, in Buckholts, Tex., to James and Mabel (Cross) McCrummen. She married Gerald Botcher June 6, 1953, in Caledonia, Minn. Gerald passed away March 14, 2016. Doris was an active volunteer in Houston. She was honored to be the … [Read more...]
Muriel Jean Waage
Muriel Jean Waage loved to sing. Muriel, born in Harmony, Minn., on August 31, 1926, died Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was the youngest of 11 children born to Edward and Jane Hoiness. “As long as I can remember I was singing,” said Muriel in an interview in 2019. “I sang in church choirs and we all sang around the Christmas tree.” While attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, … [Read more...]
Richard Roger McCabe
Richard Roger McCabe, 52, passed away in his home on April 27, 2022. Richard was born on January 11, 1970, to Roger and Ingrid McCabe. He is survived by Marnie, his wife of 26 years; son Ryan, 23; daughter Ashley, 20; mother Ingrid Johnson, father Roger McCabe, brother Tim Newton, sisters Angela Rasmussen and Hannah McCabe, and many other relatives. He also had many friends … [Read more...]
Joyce Opal Danielson Fossum
Joyce Opal Danielson Fossum, of Canton, Minn., passed away on May 12, 2022, after being called home, ending her battle with cancer. Joyce was a loving mother to three boys: Todd, Tim, and Troy; a faithful and supportive wife to her late husband Robert Fossum, and beloved grandma and aunt to many. Joyce Danielson was born on April 13, 1937, to Pearl and Edwin Danielson. … [Read more...]
Stella Ann (Hager) VanGrevenhof
Stella Ann (Hager) VanGrevenhof, 75, of Spring Valley, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Stella was born on June 1, 1946, to Joseph and Lorraine Hager in Wabasha, Minn. After Stella graduated from Mondovi (Wis.) High School in 1964, she worked at St. Marys Hospital, Rochester, Minn., as secretary to the head hospital dietician. On November 13, 1965, Stella married Glen E. … [Read more...]
Swedberg announces candidacy for Houston County Sheriff
Brian Swedberg is pleased to announce that he will be a candidate for Houston County Sheriff in this year’s election. Brian has been working for the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for 31 years. During those years, he has progressively been promoted. He started his career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1991 as a dispatcher and jailer, then promoted to deputy, then promoted to … [Read more...]
Correction
A correction is made to the May 2, 2022, article on page 23, titled “Appeal and Equalization meeting held in Caledonia.” The first sentence in the New Business section should have read, “The council approved the change to the compensation offer for the city clerk/administrator applicant. Based on experience, the offer will go from step 1 to step 2 of pay grade 12, increasing … [Read more...]