Commissioners Dewey Severson, Eric Johnson, Chairman Robert Burns, Teresa Walter, and Greg Myhre were all in attendance at the September 14 meeting of the Houston County Commission. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and led board members and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and minutes from the September 7 … [Read more...]
John William Dewey
John William Dewey, 76, of rural Houston, Minn., died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., with his wife and sister by his side. The family would like to give many thanks for the wonderful and caring staff at Gundersen. John Served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966. He was a member of the Houston American Legion Post 423. He was … [Read more...]
Joan Ruby Virock
Joan Ruby Virock, 83, of Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Joan Ruby Omodt was born on January 17, 1938, in Houston, Minn., to Clemont and Lois (Johnson) Omodt in rural Houston, Minn. She was raised in Perkins Valley near Houston and was a 1956 graduate of Houston High School. On April 26, 1956, she was united in … [Read more...]
Loren Thomas
Loren Richard Thomas, 79, of Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. Loren was born on September 14, 1941, in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, Minn., to Adra Purdy and Mildred Henrietta (Wrase) Thomas. He graduated from Mabel High School in Mabel, Minn. Loren served in the U.S. Army National Guard. On … [Read more...]
John “Joe” Joseph McManimon
John “Joe” Joseph McManimon, 92, of Houston, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home in Houston on July 1, 2021. Joe was born on September 19, 1928, in Yucatan Township of Houston County, Minn., to Joseph and Catherine (Kinsella) McManimon. He was raised on the Oak Ridge family farm and attended Rushford public schools, graduating in 1946. Joe served with the Army on the … [Read more...]
Thelma Johnston
Thelma Johnston, 94, of Houston, Minn., passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, June 27, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Thelma Corrine Morken was born on August 30, 1926, to Obert and Cora (Ekre) Morken. She and her younger sister Grace grew up on the family farm in Yucatán Valley and attended Badger Country School. She graduated from … [Read more...]
Donald Feldmeier
Donald Feldmeier, age 55, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at his home in Houston. Donald was born on September 10, 1965, in La Crosse, Wis., the son of Ambrose and Joyce (Stumlin) Feldmeier. A Celebration of Donald’s Life will be held at a later date. Hoff Funeral Homes are assisting Donald’s family with arrangements. … [Read more...]
Lynda Kulas
After a lengthy and determined battle, Lynda Kulas passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was predeceased by parents Douglas and Dorothy Simmons, and sister Darlene Kozlowski. She leaves behind husband Thomas; siblings Grant and Nancy; children Cameron, Stan (Kimberly), Jonathan (Kim), Christopher (Tiffany), Patricia (Carmine), and Leanne (David); and step-children John … [Read more...]
Doris Loken
Doris M. Loken, 89, of Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Doris Marie McGaffey was born on May 29, 1932, in La Crosse, Wis., to George and Helen (Olson) McGaffey. Doris was raised in the Houston area and was a graduate of Houston High School. On November 5, 1950, she was united in marriage with Wilbur Loken at Money … [Read more...]
Larry M. Soland
Larry M. Soland, age 73, of Houston, Minn., died on Saturday, May 29 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Larry was born on July 31, 1947, the son of Marven and Ivanelle (Livingood) Soland. Larry was a member of the class of 1965 Canton High School, Canton, Minn. He worked as a distributor for the Coca-Cola Company, a heavy road construction worker … [Read more...]
Michael W. Fogel
Michael W. Fogel, 73, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. A celebration of Mike’s life will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021, at St. Boniface Church, Waumandee, Wis. Visitation will began at 9 a.m. at the church. Services entrusted to Wozney-Killian Funeral Home in Arcadia. Condolences may be left at www.wozneykillianfh.com. … [Read more...]
Return of the anti-OHV citizens
The regular May 10 meeting of the Houston City Council was held at a new location, the new Community Center, but had many visitors with the same topic on their minds as last month — the proposed OHV trail. Once again, the room was filled with citizens adamantly opposed to the OHV trail. Steve Westby asked the council who was going to repair the trail and care for it; he … [Read more...]
Sheldon Warren Swenson
Sheldon Warren Swenson, 73, of Onalaska, Wis., and formerly of Houston, Minn., died on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his home, with his family at his side. Sheldon was born on April 26, 1947, in Houston, Minn., to Warren and Betty Ann (Polowich) Swenson. He was raised in Houston and was a 1965 graduate of Houston High School. He married Sandra Anderson in 1974 and they had … [Read more...]
Steven “Steve” P. Bergsgaard
Steven “Steve” P. Bergsgaard, 65, of Onalaska, Wis., died on Monday, April 12, 2021, at his home, of natural causes. Steve was born on April 12, 1956, in Preston, Minn., to Royce and Dorothy (Knutson) Bergsgaard. He was raised in Houston and was a 1974 graduate of Houston High School. Steve attended Moorhead State University. He then transferred to Winona State University … [Read more...]
OHV trail project brings in full house
The regular meeting of the Houston City Council on April 12, 2021, brought in a full house of visitors to protest the proposed OHV trail in Houston. Anticipating a crowd, city employees set up as many socially distanced chairs as possible in the community center for the meeting; International Owl Center’s Karla Bloem set up mikes and a sound system to ensure all could hear the … [Read more...]