Shirley Van Gundy, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Heritage Court Assisted Living in Houston. Shirley was born on October 13, 1933, in Caledonia, Minn., the daughter of Homer and Florence (Manion) Stelplugh. Shirley was raised in Looney Valley with her siblings and she graduated from Houston High School; there she was introduced to the love of her … [Read more...]
Caledonia street project on schedule
City Engineer Matthew E. Mohrs, Bolton & Menk, Inc., confirmed that the 2023 Caledonia street and utility reconstruction project is on schedule. The project is scheduled to begin mid-June. Mohrs updated the council on the street project. The next meeting with the property owners is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16. A newsletter was sent to all the property owners who own … [Read more...]
Kenneth Joseph Meisch
Kenneth Joseph Meisch “Kenny,” 68, of Caledonia, Minn., walked into the arms of Jesus on April 30, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, beloved father, and adoring grandpa. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caledonia, Minn., on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. at the … [Read more...]
Unanswered questions at Pine View Rehabilitation and Senior Living
The community of Caledonia reeled in disbelief after the Pine View Rehabilitation and Senior Living closed at the end of last year. The town was left with unanswered questions, residents without a home, and employees without jobs. Founder/CEO Nathan Hertzel, of the nursing home management company Nava Healthcare, was quoted on January 16, 2023, as saying that the facility was … [Read more...]
Caledonia School Board listens to a number of guest speakers
Caledonia School Board members met on Monday, April 17, from 6-8:52 p.m. Board members present were Derek Adamson, Tim Gunn, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Mike Peterson, Daniel Small, and Spencer Yohe. Superintendent Craig Ihrke, Elementary Principal Sue Link, Middle/High school Principal Nathan Boler, and Community Education Director Gretchen Juan also attended. The board … [Read more...]
Brandon Tornstrom
Brandon Tornstrom, age 26, of Caledonia, passed away April 16, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am, Saturday, April 22, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, at St. Mary’s Holy Family Hall, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be from 10-10:45 a.m. before the service at St. Mary’s Holy Family Hall. … [Read more...]
Caledonia City Council hears from landowners
After a lengthy public hearing during the Caledonia City Council meeting on April 10, the board approved creating a seven-person ad hoc planning committee to discuss the proposed changes to the town’s zoning map as it relates to agricultural and residential land use. Mayor DeWayne (Tank) Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. He led his fellow council members and … [Read more...]
Audrey Jean Comstock Gardner
Audrey Jean Comstock Gardner went to her Heavenly home on March 4, 2023, after a battle with cancer. She was born June 24, 1944, in Caledonia, Minn., to Neil and Marie Comstock. Audrey had an adventurous spirit and wasn’t afraid to take risks. While raising her three children in Stewartville, Minn., she decided to move across the country to McAllen, Tex. Once there, she … [Read more...]
Elden Ronald Pohlman
Elden Ronald Pohlman, 72, of Caledonia, passed away March 29, 2023, after a five-year battle with ALS. Elden was born at the Caledonia Hospital on January 16, 1951, to Wilfred and Lucille (Albrecht) Pohlman. He was their third child. At an early age, he learned the importance of working hard on the family farm in Crooked Creek Valley near Freeburg. He drove Allis … [Read more...]
Steven A. Deters
Steve Deters was born March 17, 1943, in Caledonia, Minn. He passed away on March 31, 2023, at home in Foley. Steve is survived by his wife Melanie, sons Andrew and Benjamin, daughters Karen Sanchez and Lisa Wheeler, brothers Terry, Tom, John and Mark and sister Ruth Mazurka; eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Olga … [Read more...]