Arlouene Pickett of Preston, Minnesota, passed away October 9, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus. Arlouene was born on November 9, 1946, in Caledonia, Minnesota ,in Houston County. She was the third oldest of 10 children born to Roy and Persis (Nelson) Ask. Arlouene grew up on a farm in Sheldon and attended Sheldon country schools. She later attended Houston … [Read more...]
Patricia Gale (Randall) Hetland
In Loving Memory of Patricia Gale (Randall) Hetland Patricia Gale (Randall) Hetland, affectionately known as Patti, passed away peacefully in Houston, Minnesota, on October 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong admirer of animals and nature, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, wit, and unwavering love. Patti was … [Read more...]
Roger Elton Johnson
Roger Elton Johnson, 99, of Houston, Minnesota, died Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse. Roger was born to Oscar and Olga (Hostvet) Johnson on August 25, 1927. He attended Oak Ridge and Houston Schools. Roger served one year in the Navy Seebees stationed in the Philippines. In 1950, he re-enlisted in the Air Force and served in Japan during … [Read more...]
Victor A Chapel
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...]