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 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, 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, 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, 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...]

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 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, 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, 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...]