Timothy Joseph Orr, 72, of Houston, Minn., passed away suddenly due to cancer on Monday, October 14, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his wife by his side. Born on May 25, 1952, in La Crosse, Wis., to Allen and Irene (Bigelow) Orr, Tim’s journey was one filled with love, laughter, and a true passion for life. After graduating from Houston High School in 1970, Tim … [Read more...]
Lyle W. Meldahl
Lyle W. Meldahl passed away peacefully with family Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Lyle was the eldest son of Paul Cyrus and Thelma (Bendickson) Meldahl, and beloved husband of Ann Hongerholt. In his younger years, they moved to a farm five miles from Choice, where Lyle walked to school as a first grader. He later attended Scotland School through the eighth grade. He then attended … [Read more...]
Dolores Edith Schwade
Dolores Edith Schwade, 96, passed away peacefully at Evans Senior Living Facility on October 14, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Cresco, Iowa, with Father Jacob Rouse officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Recitation of the Rosary will … [Read more...]
Nester Ilot Chiglo
Nester Ilot Chiglo passed away on September 28, 2024, at Claddagh Senior Living in Caledonia, Minn. Nester was born at home on July 20, 1932, to Peter Sr. and Myrtle Sveen Chiglo. He was baptized and confirmed at the Whalan Lutheran Church. He started school in the Whalan, Minn., public school and went to high school in Lanesboro, Minn. Nester started working at various … [Read more...]
Kendall Hammell
Kendall Hammell, age 7, of Chatfield passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Kendall Ann Hammell was born the second daughter of Lucas and Melissa (Wassink) Hammell in Rochester, Minn., on September 24, 2016. Kendall would have been a second grader at Chatfield Elementary this fall. She was a brave little soul with a great sense of … [Read more...]
Travel Opportunity to Europe for Caledonia High School Students
Caledonia Area Public School board members met Monday, July 15 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., led with the Pledge of Allegiance, then conducted roll call with all board members present. School district employees present included Superintendent Craig Ihrke, Middle/High School Principal Nathan … [Read more...]
Dolly Pearl (Lange) Mensink
Dolly Pearl (Lange) Mensink passed away peacefully Monday May 20, 2024, in Pine Island, Minn., surrounded by family. Dolly was born March 13, 1931, to Friebert and Sarah (Miller) Lange on the family farm west of Harmony Minn. She attended Big Spring School for eight years before graduating from Harmony High School in June 1950. Dolly attended Big Spring Church where she was … [Read more...]
Habitat for Humanity Makes Eitzen’s House a Priority
During the May 14 city council meeting, Eitzen Mayor Jeff Adamson briefed council members on his recent conversation with Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region’s executive director, Kahya Fox. She assured the mayor that she will make the town’s Habitat for Humanity house a priority, and she will light a fire under the feet of the project managers. Mayor Adamson … [Read more...]
Ronald Leo Jaeb
Ronald Leo Jaeb, age 91, of Richfield, Minn., joined his Lord and savior on February 24, 2024. Ronald (Ron) Jaeb was born July 16, 1932, in Hayfield, Minn., to Victor and Angela Jaeb. He grew up in Claremont, Minn. He fondly recalled spending summers with grandparents in Bird Island, where he developed a life-long love of gardening. He talked often about the strawberry … [Read more...]
Donald Charles Wilson
Donald Charles Wilson, age 75, of Winona, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Donald was born April 9, 1948, the son of Walter and Alice (Strathdee) Wilson. He grew up in Whalan, Minn., and attended Peterson High School. Following high school, he honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was a decorated war hero. Following his service, he drove … [Read more...]