Complimentary root beer floats. The opportunity for some friendly competition through a game of horseshoes or volleyball. Various children’s activities. An overall sense of community. During the so-called “dog days of summer,” few, young and old alike, can sanely argue against anything promising quite so much and sure to deliver in terms of enjoyability. To cap it off, … [Read more...]
Russell C. Sather
Russell C. Sather, 85, of Houston, Minn., died on Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Houston. Russell Clayton Sather was born on April 21, 1933, in Morris, Minn., to Ralph and Clara (Morseth) Sather. He attended school in Herman, Minn., and graduated from Morris Agricultural School. Russell served in the U.S. Army in Germany from February 1954 to … [Read more...]
John R. “Butz” George,
John R. “Butz” George, 71, of Houston, Minn., died on May 19, 1918. Without Butz’s blessing, there will be a visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston, Minn. The visitation will be followed by military honors and a family service at the funeral home. With Butz’s blessing, the same evening, the family will be … [Read more...]
Julie Mae Anderson
Julie Mae Anderson, 74, formerly of Houston, Minn., passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, following a brief illness. She was born December 11, 1943, to Paul and Glenis (Sather) Anderson of Houston. She graduated from Houston High School and the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colo. Following graduation, she married William Smith, who graduated from the … [Read more...]
George L. Morken
George L. Morken, 85, of Spring Grove, Minn., died surrounded by family, Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. George was born January 1, 1933, in La Crosse to Solvie and Karen (Dolalie) Morken. He attended country schools in the Oak Ridge and Chisolm Valley area and graduated from the Houston High School in 1950. He served in … [Read more...]
Cora J. Wheaton
Cora J. Wheaton, 98, of Houston, passed peacefully on April 2, 2018, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by her children. Devoted to her family, Cora lived a full life, baking, gardening and quilting for her church’s mission projects well into her 90s. Cora was born to James and Clara (Storlie) Arneson with her twin sister, Corrine, on August … [Read more...]
Violet G. Runningen
Violet G. Runningen, 86, of Houston, passed away peacefully on March 1 at her farm home surrounded by her five children. Violet had countless friends and was known for her compassion for others, a welcoming smile, and putting others ahead of herself. A big joy, she said, was, “family coming home to visit and visiting with friends.’’ She loved gardening, country music, … [Read more...]
Charles Merle Carrier
Charles Merle Carrier, 90, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was born on June 10, 1927, in Yucatan, Minn., to Hollis and Marie (Ellefson) Carrier. He married Wanda Lou Williams on October 18, 1946, in Iowa. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1943 to 1945. He worked for Allis Chalmers in La … [Read more...]
Sue K. Hanford
Sue K. Hanford, 71, of Houston, Minn., died on Friday, January 26, 2017, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Sue was born on July 19, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., to Clemence “Buster” and Mildred (Beck) Comstock. She was raised in Houston and was a 1965 graduate of Houston High School. Sue worked at Northern Automotive in Spring Grove, Minn., for over 40 years. She was … [Read more...]
Houston’s Rosendahl Repair ready for its 10th year
When father-son duo Terry and Chad Rosendahl first began their repair business, there was no way of knowing if it would thrive in the small town of Houston. Nearly a decade later and the pair are getting ready to celebrate a big milestone and a steadily growing business. “Business has grown every year,” says a grateful Chad Rosendahl. “2017 was our best year yet. I was … [Read more...]