Victor A. Chapel, Sr., 81, originally from Houston, Minnesota, died on September 7, 2026, at White Pines Advanced Memory Care, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. He was born on Mother’s Day, May 13, 1945, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Kenneth A Chapel and Dorothy “Dollie” (Coulson) Chapel. Victor was raised on the family farm near Money Creek. He left school in eighth grade to … [Read more...]
Lola Ruth (Grabhorn) Weiss
Lola Ruth (Grabhorn) Weiss, age 86, of Houston, Minnesota, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at Bay Harbor of La Crescent. Lola was born November 22, 1939, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Roy Grabhorn and Orena Moen. She graduated from Houston High School in 1959. She then moved to Milwaukee, where she met Roger Tiedemann. They were united in marriage and had two … [Read more...]
Ruth U’Delle Woxland (Brigham)
Ruth U’Delle Woxland (Brigham) passed away recently following a period of significant health challenges. Born in 1931, Ruth was defined by her resilience and dedication to her family. Raised in rural Minnesota during the Great Depression, she graduated from Houston High School in 1948. Ruth married Elmer Woxland in 1950. Together, they raised eight children while … [Read more...]
Charlotte Ann Kerrigan
Charlotte Ann Kerrigan, age 96, of Houston, passed away on April 11, 2026, at the Valley View Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Houston. Charlotte was born on June 24, 1929, in La Crosse, Wis., the daughter of Edward and Gena (Vathing) Sanden. She attended school in Houston, Minn., and graduated in 1947. She acquired her teaching degree through Winona State University … [Read more...]
William (Bill) Louis Frutiger
William (Bill) Louis Frutiger, age 93, of Aitkin, Minn., died on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He is survived by his children: Margie Frutiger, Karen Wheeler (Dale), Beth McCusker (Shawn) and Martha Finklea (Charles); five grandchildren: Nick (Tanya) Jore, Natalie Jore, Andrew Finklea, Dylan Finklea, and Grayson Finklea; six great grandchildren: Kloe, Aunnan, Mariah, Will, … [Read more...]
Edward “Ed” S. Jacobs
Edward “Ed” S. Jacobs, 66, of Houston, Minn., passed away on April 15, 2026. More information and online condolences are available at www.schumacher-kish.com. … [Read more...]
Faye H. Owens
Faye H. Owens, 84, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home. Faye was born on June 10, 1941, in La Crosse, Wis., to Homer and Florence (Manion) Stelplugh. Faye grew up on the family farm in Looney Valley, Minn. This fostered her love of horses, animals and the outdoors. She attended Lower Looney Valley Country School through the eighth grade and … [Read more...]
Eugene R. “Gene” Lundak
Eugene R. “Gene” Lundak, 81, of Houston, Minn., passed away on October 15, 2025. Born July 12, 1944, in Cresco, Iowa, Gene dedicated his life to education, service, and uplifting others. A lifelong learner, Gene earned multiple degrees – including a doctorate after his retirement – and spent most of his career teaching Math and Computer Science at Winona State University. … [Read more...]
Sharon Lorna (Gady) Unnasch
Sharon Lorna (Gady) Unnasch, age 77, of Houston, Minn., passed away unexpectedly at her home from natural causes on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Sharon is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jerome; daughters Carol (Jamie) Teale and Kathy (Tim Loomis) Unnasch, grandchildren Jesse (Amber), Arrie (Damion), Ellie (Devon), Nikki and Cheyanne; great-grandchildren Alex, Willow and … [Read more...]
Inez Pauline (Gunem) Abraham
Inez Pauline (Gunem) Abraham went home to meet her Heavenly Father on September 18, 2025, and was welcomed by the waiting arms of her husband, family, and friends who have gone before her. With great trepidation, we her children, will attempt to construct an obituary with which she would be satisfied. We know that she would never say in five words what she could say in five … [Read more...]