Lois Schmitz died November 4, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born August 7, 1935, to Henry and Genevieve (Hoscheit) Meyer. She attended Catholic Central Grade School and Loretto High School, graduating in 1953. On August 30, 1955, Lois married Miles Schmitz, they were blessed with 12 children. In her lifetime Lois had the privilege of working with many good people at … [Read more...]
Steven “T-Bone” Michael Theobald
Steven “T-Bone” Michael Theobald, age 66, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away with his sisters at his side, on September 19, 2025, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, Harmony, Minn. T-Bone was born July 19, 1959, in Caledonia to Sylvester “Bing” and Maxine (Hagen) Theobald. He graduated from Caledonia High School in 1977 and married Darla Steele on October 22, 1988, at St. … [Read more...]
Virgil A. Losen
Virgil A. Losen, age 62, of Decorah, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Wellington Place in Decorah, following a battle with cancer. Virgil was born on May 7, 1963, in Caledonia, Minn., to Alton and Violette (Erickson) Losen. He grew up in the Hesper area and attended North Winneshiek School. He was baptized and confirmed at Hesper Lutheran … [Read more...]
Alice Marie Kruse
Alice Marie Kruse passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Valley View Health Care in Houston, Minn., at the age of 82. Alice was born on October 12, 1942, to Charles and Ruth (Pieper) Kuecker. On April 9, 1961, she married Harold Kruse and together they raised their two sons, Daniel and Timothy, on their family farm between Eitzen and Caledonia. In 2005, Harold and Alice … [Read more...]
Wayne Ralph Purtzer
Feb. 25, 1937 – Aug. 19, 2025 Wayne Ralph Purtzer, 88, of Houston, Minn., died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Claddagh Senior Living, in Caledonia, Minn. A gathering of celebration will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Hoff Funeral Home in Houston, Minn., with military honors and visitation to follow until 4 p.m. Arrangements by Hoff Funeral Home of Houston. … [Read more...]
Gregory (Greg) Klug
Gregory (Greg) Klug peacefully passed away at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born March 22, 1953, in Caledonia to Leland and Patricia (Demmer) Klug. Greg graduated from Caledonia High School and was a lifelong farmer. Greg carried on the farming tradition at his farm west of Caledonia that has been in the family for over 100 years. He is … [Read more...]
Paul Donald Gensmer
Paul Donald Gensmer, age 93, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Bethany St. Joseph Care Center in La Crosse, Wis. Paul was born on May 1, 1932, to Grover and Erna Gensmer in La Crosse. He graduated from Caledonia High School in 1950. After high school he attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis for two years before transferring and graduating from St. Olaf … [Read more...]
John Dana Pongratz
John Dana Pongratz, age 96, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Emplify Health by Gundersen. John was born January 24, 1929, to Rolland and Florence (Dana) Pongratz in Warrens, Wis., where his family owned and operated an IGA store. He graduated from Tomah High School in 1946 and Eau Claire State Teacher’s College in 1950 with teaching degrees in music and chemistry. … [Read more...]
Laverne J. Massman
On July 22, 2025, heavenly angels came to take Laverne Joseph Massman, age 96, of Caledonia Minn., to his eternal home, where he will now be reunited with his wife of 70 years, Julia, and many other family members awaiting his arrival. Laverne passed away peacefully, at Claddagh Senior Living, surrounded by the love of his children and family and the Claddagh and St. Croix … [Read more...]
Joann Moe
Joann Marion Moe, age 91, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, in her home with family by her side. Joann was born in Trempealeau, Wis., on May 5, 1934, to Joseph and Olivia (Schmitt) Schwertel. She grew up and attended school in Trempealeau. After school she began working at St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., as a nurse’s aide. She mainly … [Read more...]