Kimberly Ann Pongratz, age 64, of La Crescent, Minn., died peacefully on October 29, 2025. She was born on February 17, 1961, in Caledonia, Minn., to Roger and Marilyn (Snyder) DeWitt. She graduated from Caledonia High School in 1979 and attended the Technical College in La Crosse, Wis., earning a degree in radiography. She married Dana James Pongratz on September 25, … [Read more...]
Brock Jeffrey Nelson
Brock Jeffrey Nelson, age 35, of La Cresent, Minn., died in an ATV accident in Montrose County, Colo., on September 13, 2025. Brock was born on January 22, 1990, at Winona Health Hospital to Scott and Rebecca (Chiglo) Nelson. His birth was celebrated by his immediate family who couldn’t wait for his arrival. Dr. John Petersen delivered Brock and often referred to Brock as … [Read more...]
Harold J. Schauls
Harold J. Schauls passed away on September 8, 2025, at Community Memorial Hospital following a cancer diagnosis in June. Harold was born on July 29, 1949, in La Crosse, Wis., to John A. Schauls and Laura (Feldmeier Welsh) Schauls. Harold grew up on the family farm near Hokah and graduated from La Crescent High School in 1967. In 1968, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He … [Read more...]
Charles H. Houge
Charles H. Houge, age 92, passed away March 8, 2025. Charles and his wife Lois resided in La Crescent until moving to Canby in 1962. In 1988 they moved to the Twin Cities, and upon retirement in 2008, moved to Northfield, Minn. Charles is preceded in death by his parents Gehardt and Gladyne, brother John and infant sister Janaan. Charles is survived by his loving … [Read more...]
Kenneth P. Tschumper
Kenneth P. Tschumper was born April 24, 1950, in La Crescent, Minn. He passed away on December 19, 2024, after a strong fight against cancer. Ken graduated from Winona State University with a degree in Biology in 1972. He worked on a Master’s degree at St. Mary’s College in Winona until he decided to purchase his farm from his parents in January 1977. He was the fourth … [Read more...]
Janice Marie Nelson
Janice Marie Nelson, 80, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday at her home in La Crescent, Minn. She was surrounded by her loving caretakers and Mayo Hospice nurses. Janice was born to her loving parents, James Emmanuel Nelson and Ida Marie (Larson) Nelson on July 13, 1943. She lived on the family farm in Houston until she was 18. At that time she was transferred to a care … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Craig Phillip Runyan, 37, Waukesha, Wis.; 12/17/2023, Speeding (55/45), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 12/17/2023, Speeding (55/45), Fine $40. Jacob Randall Swindell, 28, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/12/2023, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Abrielle Nadine VonArx, 20, Caledonia, Minn.; 9/12/2023, … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Taylor Skye Augedahl, 28, Caledonia, Minn.; 3/11/2023, Miscellaneous Nuisances, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. Emily Lynn Babcock, 26, Houston, Minn.; 2/23/2023, Miscellaneous Nuisances, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. 2/23/2023, Miscellaneous Nuisances, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. Jack William Brewer, 24, Caledonia, Minn.; 3/12/2023, Miscellaneous … [Read more...]
Arlie C. Blexrud
Arlie C. Blexrud, 85 of Hokah, and recently of SpringBrook Village in La Crescent, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born September 24, 1938, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Winton and Ella (Sollien) Blexrud and attended schools in Spring Grove. Arlie proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1961. He served on board … [Read more...]
Allen Van Gundy
Allen R. “Al” “Gunner” Van Gundy, age 80, of La Crescent, Minn., died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., with his daughters by his side holding his hands. Allen was born November 9, 1942, at home, in Houston, Minn., the son of Carl and Luellen (Olson) Van Gundy. He was united in marriage to Loretta Leifeld on September 17, 1965, in La … [Read more...]