Ralph Clarence Reneson passed from death to life on Thursday, January 4, 2024, after a long and arduous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born on August 12, 1953, to Matthew and Lillian (Holty) Reneson. As a child, Ralph attended Bible camp and responded to the call to repent of his sins and trust in Jesus alone as his Lord and Savior. That decision would impact his life forever. Ralph loved being outside and found joy riding horses at his family’s farm and with his neighbors. He also excelled at wrestling during high school and at Pillsbury Baptist Bible College. Afterwards he continued his education at Mankato State University. On May 16, 1981, Ralph married Christine (Marsolek) in Rochester, MN, and the couple was blessed with three children. Ralph’s love for the outdoors was also shared by his family. Camping in places like Two Harbors and Yosemite National Park; completing the strenuous hike up Half Dome; skiing, deer hunting, golfing; fishing with his cousin at the Bo
Travis Lee Hatcher, resident of a Cardinal Group Home, Gotham Lane, in Rochester, MN, and former resident of Stewartville, MN, died peacefully on 12/31/2023 at Mayo Clinic-Methodist Hospital-Rochester campus. He was surrounded by family and the loving presence of his pastor, as Travis awaited his appointment time to be at the Pearly Gates of Heaven. Friends and Family may have wanted more time with him on Earth, but God was calling Travis home.
The Midwest Bible Baptist Church recently filed plans to build a 12,299-square-foot addition to its existing 8,728-square-foot complex, which sits on a hill at 5930 Bandel Road NW.