Helen Rose Baker, 91, of Chatfield, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester. Helen Rose Meeker was born Jan. 12, 1921, in Jordan Township, Fillmore County, rural Chatfield, to John and Mary (Baker) Meeker.
She graduated
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Ilene Mildred Anderson
Fri, Jul 6th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
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Ilene Mildred Anderson, 89, of Chatfield, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Ilene Mildred Soiney was born May 16, 1923, in Harmony, to Lawrence Soiney and Matilda (Jacobson) Soiney. She attended Harmony and Whalan Schools. She married Ervin O. Anderson in 1943 in Whalan. Ervin passed away in 1968. Ilene was a nurses aide at the Lanesboro and Preston Care Centers. She worked at Saint Marys Hospital as a housekeeper and dietary aide, and cleaned houses for Doctors in Rochester for many years.
Ilene was a member of Whalan Lutheran Church and the Erickson-Rose Legion Auxiliary Post 637. She enjoyed spending time with her family, making mission quilts and day trips with friends.
She is survived by four daughters, Carole Johnson of Chatfield, Linda (Larry) Wrolstad of Kenyon, Donna (Francis) Novotny of Chatfield and Cindy (Ole) Bothun of Chatfield; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bette (Milton) Eide of Rushford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin, a daughter, Sharon, three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Whalan Lutheran Church, in Whalan, with Rev. Patricia Hinkie officiating. Burial was in the Whalan Cemetery.
Everyone who came in contact with Ilene loved her. She has left a legacy of wonderful memories for her family and friends.
Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield was in charge of arrangements.
Ilene Mildred Soiney was born May 16, 1923, in Harmony, to Lawrence Soiney and Matilda (Jacobson) Soiney. She attended Harmony and Whalan Schools. She married Ervin O. Anderson in 1943 in Whalan. Ervin passed away in 1968. Ilene was a nurses aide at the Lanesboro and Preston Care Centers. She worked at Saint Marys Hospital as a housekeeper and dietary aide, and cleaned houses for Doctors in Rochester for many years.
Ilene was a member of Whalan Lutheran Church and the Erickson-Rose Legion Auxiliary Post 637. She enjoyed spending time with her family, making mission quilts and day trips with friends.
She is survived by four daughters, Carole Johnson of Chatfield, Linda (Larry) Wrolstad of Kenyon, Donna (Francis) Novotny of Chatfield and Cindy (Ole) Bothun of Chatfield; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bette (Milton) Eide of Rushford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin, a daughter, Sharon, three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Whalan Lutheran Church, in Whalan, with Rev. Patricia Hinkie officiating. Burial was in the Whalan Cemetery.
Everyone who came in contact with Ilene loved her. She has left a legacy of wonderful memories for her family and friends.
Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield was in charge of arrangements.
Chatfield reviews resident survey
Fri, Jun 29th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
Intern Jordan Boysen detailed the results of a resident survey at their June 25 meeting. The city participated in the State Auditor’s Performance Measurement Program. The intention of the survey is to measure the effectiveness of city services and
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Added benefits for volunteer firefighters
Mon, Jun 18th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield All
Posted in Chatfield All
The Chatfield City Council at their June 11 meeting acted on some issues related to the city’s fire department. Mayor Don Hainlen and councilor Josh Thompson were absent.
The Public Services Committee had recommended that a benefit which has lon
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William Henry Dudley
Mon, Jun 11th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
William ‘Bill’ Henry Dudley, 61, of Chatfield, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Chatfield.
Bill was born July 25, 1950, in Decatur Ill., to J.C. and Esther (Young) Dudley. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1968. He joined the US Arm
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Chatfield gives preliminary approval for Commercial Waste Hauling License
Mon, Jun 4th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield All
Posted in Chatfield All
The Chatfield City Council considered a request from Veolia Environmental Services for a license to haul commercial and industrial refuse at the council’s May 29 meeting. Councilors Ken Jacobson and Paul Novotny were absent.
David Meyer, Roches
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Celebrating what has been achieved, looking to what can be one day
Mon, Jun 4th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield All
Posted in Chatfield All
Thursday evening, May 24, supporters and local state legislators committed to the ongoing improvement of the Chatfield Center of the Arts assembled for a celebration of the progress made to date. During this time of limited government budgets, suppo
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Chatfield School Board discusses literacy plan
Mon, May 28th, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Education
Posted in Chatfield Education
Chatfield School Board members met on Tuesday, May 22 for the final meeting before the conclusion of the 2011-2012 school year. Items on the meeting agenda included several alterations in the district’s staffing and the approval of the newly initi
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Klimek~ Arndt
Mon, May 21st, 2012
Posted in Chatfield Social Scenes
Posted in Chatfield Social Scenes
Alicia Klimek and Dustin Arndt, both of Chatfield, Minn. are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.
The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Connie Klimek of Glenwood, Minn. The groom is the son of Curt and Jennifer Arndt
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