Donald E. Range, 63, of Houston, Minn., died on Monday, April 29, 2019, at his home. Donald was born January 25, 1956, in Harrisburg, Pa., to Miles and Gertrude “Pinkie” (Layton) Range. Donald graduated from Bentley High School in Livonia, Mich. He received his B.A. degree in Biblical Literature from Taylor University in Upland, Ind. He received an M.A. Degree in Student … [Read more...]
Dale McCaffrey
On March 25, 2019, Dale McCaffrey lost his battle in life but gained his heavenly victory. Dale was born May 29, 1952, to James and Melva (Asleson) McCaffrey. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and Winona. Dale is survived by his brother Michael and the two joys of his life, his niece and nephew Kelly and Ian. He is survived also by his aunts Marge (Richard) … [Read more...]
If you build it, they can play: Houston’s ‘Mission 66’ inclusive playground in need of volunteers
The only thing standing between the city of Houston and an accessible playground that can be used by all children is … you. That’s the message that a group behind Mission 66 want to get out to those in Houston County and beyond who would like to lend their time to help build a playground that’s been years in the making. The project needs 150 volunteers per shift from … [Read more...]
Roy Ask
Roy Harvey Ask, 101, of Houston, Minn., died April 14, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, Minn. Roy was born July 19, 1917, on his family’s farm in Campbell Valley, near Money Creek, in Houston County, Minn. He was the fifth of 13 children of Norwegian immigrants, Haakon Karlsen Ask and Karen Annette (Hansen) Ask. His early childhood was spent helping … [Read more...]
Harley Ferdinand Goede
Harley Ferdinand Goede, 95, of Houston, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab. Harley was born January 9, 1924, on the family farm near Houston on South Ridge, to Ferdinand and Minnie (Selke) Goede. He attended Loretta School on South Ridge, graduating from the Houston County eighth grade. On February 21, 1947, Harley married Violet Wilson in … [Read more...]
Baseball (4/1 – 4/6)
D-E 1, GMLOK 2 [8] (GM: D. Copley 8 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 18 K, 1 BB, 2-3, HR, RBI, 2 R; Reid Kruegel 2-3) Houston 17, M-C 7 (H: C. Olson 4-5, 2B, 3B, GS-HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 4 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 6 K, Win; Caden Ness 4-4, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R; Jaytin Millen 2-2, two 3B, RBI, 4 R; James Hongerholt 2-5, 2B, 3B, RBI, 2 R; Alex Alfson 3-5, two 2B, RBI, R; Landon Carrier 3-5, RBI, R. MC: … [Read more...]
Softball Preview
Chatfield Gophers > Head Coach: Jerry Chase (new). 2018 finishes: 15-2 in TRC (4th straight West title), 19-4 overall (1AA East Runner-Up, lost to Lourdes in Section 1AA “Final Three” game). Key Returnees: Lexi Chase (Jr. P/OF, 1st Team Class AA All-State, 3-time All-TRC), Belle Berg (Sr. SS, 2nd Team All-State, 3-time All-TRC), Carlie Berge (Jr. P/1B, All-TRC), McKenna … [Read more...]
Marlene Ann Bahler
Marlene Ann (Gady) Bahler, 80, of Houston, Minn., died on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Marlene was born on April 23, 1938, in La Crosse, Wis., to Walter and Louise (Lassen) Gady. She was raised in Nodine, Minn., on the family farm and graduated from Winona Senior High School in Winona, Minn., in 1956. She was united in … [Read more...]
Patricia “Patty” Wahl
Patricia “Patty” E. Wahl, 87, of Neillsville, Wis., and originally from Houston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at her current residence in West Salem, Wis. Patricia Eileen Wahl was born in Mountain Lake, Minn., to Edwin H. and Georgia Alvena (Johnson) Wilcox on January 14, 1932. She moved with her family to Sleepy Eye, Minn., and later to Houston during her … [Read more...]
Francis Odell Van Gundy
Francis Odell Van Gundy, 86, of Houston, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Mayo Health Systems-Franciscan Healthcare. Francis was born July 14, 1932, in Mound Prairie Township to Carl and Luellen (Olson) Van Gundy. He attended country school in Paradise and Mound Prairie and eventually, Houston High School. At age 13 he went to work for various farmers in the area while … [Read more...]