Eric Lee As I am writing this, we are fast approaching Christmas. If you are like me, you have been rushing headlong toward this time. Every year, I intend to make time to sit in stillness amidst the cold, dark quiet of winter, and every year it seems I fail miserably. But I have had one great fortune this year and last. As an actor at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, for … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Knights Sweep Gophers
The last time Chatfield and Kingsland b-ball team’s hooked up, the Gophers, upsets in both games, swept at late season series last year. In the first meeting this year, the black and silver got revenge. In Spring Valley, junior Wyatt Pruter had a career-high 29 points (11-11 FTs) with 6 assists as Kingsland’s boys downed Chatfield 64-56. Jordan Beck (12 pts, 6-9 FGs, 7 rebs) … [Read more...]
Together, WE can make a difference!
You’ve heard it said that there’s power in numbers, and the students at Rushford-Peterson (R-P) Schools felt that power when they came together to feed 140 families for Christmas. The project was called Feeding Fillmore County and was led by the school’s WE group, comprised of juniors and seniors. WE is an international movement that believes when we come together, we can … [Read more...]
Sandy Myhro
Sandy Myhro 63, of Brightwaters, N.Y., and formerly of Rushford, Minn., passed away suddenly December 4, 2017, at her home. She is survived by her husband Alan Pearlman; father, Luther Myhro; and brother, Steve (Sarah) Myhro. Her mother Carolyn Myhro, who passed away in 2016, preceded her in death. Sandy worked for Frenkel & Company International Insurance Brokers … [Read more...]
Rose Mary “Rosie” Colbenson
Rose Mary “Rosie” Colbenson, 88, died December 10, 2017, in her special little place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Rushford, Minn. She and her husband of 69 years, Obert, 96, produced a legacy of many little feet: David (Sara, Heather, Trista, Reall); Judy Marie (predeceased), Patricia, Craig and spouse Nancy (Emily, Kristi, James), Lynn and spouse Cal Feine (Janelle, … [Read more...]
Judy Lee
Judy Jo Anne Lee, 75, of Houston, Minn., died Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. Judy was born August 5, 1942, in Spring Grove to Jay and Beulah (Forde) Kallis. She attended a one-room school house in Rooster Valley near her home place. She then went to Spring Grove Elementary and graduated from Spring Grove High School, May 5, 1962. She … [Read more...]
Mother Rosemary Therese Quinn
Mother Rosemary Therese Quinn, 71 years old, returned to the Lord on December 16, 2017, surrounded by her Community in Houston, Minn. She suffered with cancer for many years. She was born on May 21, 1946, in Teaneck, N.J., to John and Anne (McBride) Quinn. She grew up in New Jersey and studied at St. John’s University, N.Y., earning a degree in psychology and theology. She also … [Read more...]
Lyle James Moger
Lyle Moger, age 75, of Plainview, Minn., died December 19, 2017, at home. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017, at First Lutheran Church of Highland, with Pastor Patricia Hinkie officiating. Burial will be in Highland Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the church. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home, … [Read more...]
Rhieny Oeltjen
Funeral services for Rhieny Oeltjen were held 11 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2017, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Dr. David Lieder officiating. Burial took place in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Visitation was held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Faith United Methodist Church, 617 Maple Lane Spring Valley. Rhieny Oeltjen, age 93, of … [Read more...]
