Arden Hargrove, 75, of Houston, Minn., passed away on January 22, 2023, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Disease. Arden was born on October 28, 1947, to Loren and Mary (Beach) Hargrove in Rochester, Minn. Arden attended Houston High School where he was Homecoming King and excelled at football and wrestling. After graduating in 1965, Arden enlisted in the U.S. Navy … [Read more...]
Houston School Board organized and ready to work
The Houston School Board welcomed two new members to its ranks at their organizational meeting January 5. Marissa Bailey and Nickki Johnson were elected this past fall to replace long-time board members Tom Stilin and Gene Lundak. The first order of business was to elect new officers. Mimi Carlson was elected board chair with Josh Norlien elected vice-chair. The new treasurer … [Read more...]
OHV exit resolution
The Houston City Council wasted little time as they looked at a draft resolution to exit from the OHV Trail project at their first regular meeting on January 9. Councilman Cody Mathers, council representative on the OHV Exit Committee, presented all the original documents regarding the OHV trail as well as the resolution. Since there was no clear direction from the council … [Read more...]
Mary Rediske
Mary Rediske, 71, of Hokah, Minn., died on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Mayo Clinic – Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after a hard-fought three-year battle with cancer. Mary Beth Wojahn was born on December 10, 1951, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Elmo and Avis (Gaustad) Wojahn. The family lived in Orchard Gardens until 1961, when Elmo retired from the Navy and moved … [Read more...]
Mary Louise Bymers-Van Loon
Mary Louise Bymers-Van Loon was born on May 18, 1922, in Onalaska, Wis., to John and Leila Bymers. Mary went home to be with the Lord Jesus, her Messiah, while listening to Handel’s Messiah, on December 21, 2022, at the age of 100. A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at the Hoff Funeral Home of Houston from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, January 7. Arrangements have been … [Read more...]
James Peterson
James Duane “Jimmy” Peterson, 57, died on December 23, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse after a brief illness. Jim was born on December 1, 1965, to Duane and Bonnie (Meyer) Peterson in Caledonia, Minn. Jim graduated from Houston High School in 1984 where he played football and was described by his teammates as “Quiet, but ferocious and always a team player.” … [Read more...]
Michael Justin (Mike) Kelly
Michael Justin (Mike) Kelly, 88, of Houston, Minn., died peacefully Friday, December 23, 2022, at the Claddagh Senior Living, Caledonia, Minn. Mike was born April 12, 1934, to George and Aleda (Johnson) Kelly and graduated from Houston High School in 1952. Funeral services for Mike will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 30 at the Hoff Funeral Home of Houston. … [Read more...]
Houston Council approves police camera purchase
The Houston City Council accepted a proposal for the purchase of a camera system for the new community center/police headquarters at their regular meeting December 12. The setup will include a fully wireless system with our cameras on the outside of the building as well as two cameras inside. The package will cost $3,504.93 and will provide the needed security for the … [Read more...]
Sherman Cole
Sherman Cole, 98, of Houston, Minn., died on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Valley View Healthcare in Houston. Sherman was born in Stillwater, Minn., on November 22, 1924. On June 15, 1957, he married Evelyn Hall of Grand Meadow, Minn. He graduated from the Stillwater High School in 1942; he then entered the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and graduated with a … [Read more...]
Fr. David Wechter
Father David L. Wechter, OCSO, 92, returned to the Lord, the second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022, surrounded by his community, the Hermits of St. Mary of Carmel. He was born April 23, 1930, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Vincent and Grace (O’Brien) Wechter. While living in New York, he attended St. Mark’s Church and grammar school, Holy Angels Collegiate Institute for four … [Read more...]
