The funeral service for William E. Rodenz , 70, of Rochester, Minn., formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Pine Island, Minn. A time of visitation for family and friends will take place from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Cornerstone Baptist Church and one hour prior to the service … [Read more...]
Katherine Kulas
Katherine Marie (Sogla) Kulas, 83 of Winona, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus. Katherine was born June 8, 1938, in rural Rushford to Martin and Marget (Oian) Sogla. She was raised by Emil and Gunhild Oian. On August 29, 1959, she married Roger Kulas in Winona. Katherine was a devoted housewife, mother and her family always … [Read more...]
Genevieve Bentley
Genevieve Bentley, age 96, of Decorah, Iowa, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Wellington Place in Decorah. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Big Canoe Lutheran Church, 1316 Big Canoe Rd. Decorah, Iowa, with Rev. Waldemar Gies presiding. Visitation will be Monday, November 29, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service … [Read more...]
Paul Ryan
Paul R. Ryan, 71, of rural Peterson, Minn., died on Monday, November 15, 2021, at his home with his family at his side. Paul Richard Ryan was born on February 3, 1950, in La Crosse, Wis., to Ben and Hildegard (Dragvold) Ryan. He was raised on the family farm near Choice, Minn., and was a graduate of Rushford High School where he played football and basketball. Paul’s … [Read more...]
David Runkel
David Runkel from Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021. He is preceded in death by his brother Robert and sister Alta (Polley). He is survived by his wife JoAnn of Harmony, brother Dan (Terry) Runkel of Rochester, sons Rob Runkel of Boulder, Colo., and Kent (Kelly) Runkel, of Redwood Falls, and daughter Julie (Brad Redfield) Runkel of Pine Island; as well … [Read more...]
Lois Ray
Lois Lillian Rohlf Ray, born April 1, 1933, in Ida Grove, Iowa, in the farm home of Lillian and Glenn Rohlf, passed away on November 17, 2021. A memorial service will be held for Lois on Monday, November 22, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Preston United Methodist Church, with Pastor Mark Woodward officiating. A public visitation will be held the night before on Sunday, November 21, … [Read more...]
Doris Louis 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...]
Ronald Dybing
Ronald Dybing, of Houston, died Friday, November 19, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse. Ron was born June 20, 1931, in La Crosse to Gilbert and Addie (Gydal) Dybing. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Alaska. On July 3, 1958, Ron and Cynthia Eide, of Rushford, were married in Canton. Ron drove semi, worked construction. … [Read more...]
Larry “Piney” Niemeyer
Larry “Piney” H. Niemeyer, age 73, of Spring Valley, Minn., rode a wheelie thru heaven’s gates on November 18, 2021, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn. Larry was born August 18, 1948, in Wykoff, Minn., to Armin and Ella (Meisner) Niemeyer and was the youngest of five children. He attended school at Wykoff High School. On March 18, 1967, Larry was united in marriage to … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, November 22 • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 23 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse Board Room, 9 a.m. • Spring Grove City Council, … [Read more...]