Kathleen A. Nelson, age 81, of Houston, Minn., passed away on June 30, 2024 at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, Wis. She was married to Arvid Nelson on February 25, 1961, until his passing in November 2022. Kay was born on August 17, 1942, to Herb and Winnie Dunn in Caledonia, Minn. She graduated from Loretto High School. She was a member of Saint Mary’s … [Read more...]

Mark B. Gulbranson, age 67, of Spring Grove passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Valley View Care Center in Houston, Minn. Mark was born on February 22, 1957, the son of Harold and Lois (Koenig) Gulbranson in Spring Grove. He attended schools in Harmony, Mabel-Canton and Spring Grove High School. Following his education, Mark dove deep into all the things he loved. … [Read more...]

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, 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, 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 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...]

Niel Frederick Christensen, age 90, of Houston, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Hoff Funeral Home – Houston. … [Read more...]

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 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...]