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Ruth Evangeline Black

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Ruth Evangeline Black, 101, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, Minn.  Ruth was born on July 29, 1922, to George A. and Ella A. Boyum. Ruth married Alex G. Black on June 21, 1947. They had one son, Alan (Pamela) of La Crescent, Minn.   Ruth was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Gordon. Ruth graduated … [Read more...]

Lowell R. Kinstler

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Lowell R. Kinstler, 85, Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Gundersen Hospital. Lowell was born on May 28, 1938 in La Crosse, Wis., to Alfred and Dorothy Kinstler. Lowell attended grade school in Paradise Valley and graduated from Houston High School on June 1, 1956. He was united in marriage to Krystle Johnson in Houston, Minn., on July 2, 1961, and enlisted … [Read more...]

Niel Frederick Christensen

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Niel Frederick Christensen, Sr., age 90, of Houston, Minn., went to his eternal home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare in Houston. He was surrounded by Janelle and their family. Niel was born October 20, 1933, in Harlan, Iowa, the son of Arthur and Anna (Nielsen) Christensen. He grew up in Jacksonville, Iowa. He met the love of his life, Janelle Rose … [Read more...]

Roger Allen Arndt

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Roger Allen Arndt was born to George and Ruth Arndt, in Winona, Minn., on January 18, 1952, and met his creator on April 23, 2024, after a brief, courageous battle with cancer.  After graduation from Winona Senior High School in 1970, he studied auto mechanics at Winona Technical School, graduating in 1972. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany as a hawk … [Read more...]

Tom Westby

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Tom Westby, 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away in his home on April 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Tom was born in La Crosse, Wis., on March 29, 1957, to Harley and Joycelyn (Benson) Westby. He grew up in Houston, Minn., where he spent his formative years building a trophy-winning hot … [Read more...]

Connie Peterson

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Connie Peterson passed away at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was the adopted daughter of Warren and Betty Swenson of Houston. Connie attended Houston Public School and graduated in 1970. Upon graduation, she married James Peterson of Caledonia.  They had been married 50 years before Jim’s passing in 2021. From that marriage they had one son, Sammy James Peterson. … [Read more...]

Donald Meyer

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Donald Meyer, 81, died peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on March 26, 2024.  Donald is survived by his wife Eleanor Meyer, his two daughters, Tamera Ringhand and Lynn Olson, his sons Jonathan, James, Matthew and Chris Meyer; his sister Karen Moga, and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Donald was born on March 8, 1943, to Paul and Jennifer Meyer, … [Read more...]

Allan Robert Larson

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Allan Robert Larson, age 78, of Houston, Minn., died Monday, February 19, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Allan was born November 20, 1945, in Rushford, Minn., the son of Irving and Frances (Tracey) Larson.  He honorably served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam Conflict. While he was in basic training, he met his Army buddy, Ray … [Read more...]

Houston School – Organized and Audited

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The Houston School Board began their regular January 4 meeting with their organizational meeting to start off the new year. Little changed - Rushford State Bank was named the official depository; the district legal counsel also remained the same. Wire transfer authorization was given to Superintendent Mary Morem and Director of Finance Gwen Rostad. Once again Mimi Carlson was … [Read more...]