Maxine Elaine “Maggie”
Bren Johnson
We share in the celebration of the life of Maxine “Maggie” Johnson of Chatfield, Minnesota, who passed in peace on April 4, 2013. Maggie was born on December 20, 1940, in South Dakota and lived there un
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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
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Helen Halloran Wheeler
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
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Helen Halloran Wheeler
Helen Halloran Wheeler, a loving mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, friend, and volunteer, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at her home in Chatfield, MN.
Helen was born July 22, 1931, and grew up in Chatfield, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1949 and Winona Teachers College, Winona, MN in 1951. While living in Park Rapids, MN Helen was an active volunteer helping the low income and elderly with their taxes. She was Lake Emma Township supervisor and also volunteered at St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary. Helen was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. She made many friends while in Park Rapids and enjoyed their friendship throughout her life.
Helen relocated to southeastern Minnesota and volunteered in many church and community organizations and events. She was the resident manager of the Ronald McDonald House where she supported families from all over the United States and the world. In addition, Helen volunteered annually by helping the elderly file their tax forms. Helen has attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Chatfield, MN since 1931.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald F. and Loretta Halloran, and a brother, John.
She is survived by five children, Pat (Camille) Wheeler of Eagan, MN; Cindy (Bill) Litfin of Windom, MN; Mike (Caroline) Wheeler of Eden Prairie, MN; Joni Wheeler of Palm Desert, Calif.; and Tim (Jane) Wheeler of Park Rapids, MN; eleven treasured grandchildren; and three beloved great-grandchildren. Helen is also survived by her two supportive sisters, Geri Beckel and Karen (Terry) Huckstadt; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A celebration Mass will be held Tuesday, April 9, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield following the Mass. Following the burial a lunch will be served.
Helen Halloran Wheeler, a loving mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, friend, and volunteer, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at her home in Chatfield, MN.
Helen was born July 22, 1931, and grew up in Chatfield, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1949 and Winona Teachers College, Winona, MN in 1951. While living in Park Rapids, MN Helen was an active volunteer helping the low income and elderly with their taxes. She was Lake Emma Township supervisor and also volunteered at St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary. Helen was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. She made many friends while in Park Rapids and enjoyed their friendship throughout her life.
Helen relocated to southeastern Minnesota and volunteered in many church and community organizations and events. She was the resident manager of the Ronald McDonald House where she supported families from all over the United States and the world. In addition, Helen volunteered annually by helping the elderly file their tax forms. Helen has attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Chatfield, MN since 1931.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald F. and Loretta Halloran, and a brother, John.
She is survived by five children, Pat (Camille) Wheeler of Eagan, MN; Cindy (Bill) Litfin of Windom, MN; Mike (Caroline) Wheeler of Eden Prairie, MN; Joni Wheeler of Palm Desert, Calif.; and Tim (Jane) Wheeler of Park Rapids, MN; eleven treasured grandchildren; and three beloved great-grandchildren. Helen is also survived by her two supportive sisters, Geri Beckel and Karen (Terry) Huckstadt; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A celebration Mass will be held Tuesday, April 9, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield following the Mass. Following the burial a lunch will be served.
Donna Mae Bradt
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Donna Mae Bradt
Donna Mae Bradt, 71, of Rochester, Minn. died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at MSOCS in Rochester, where she had lived since February of 2011.
Donna was born Nov. 18, 1941, in Rochester, to Louis and Mary (Stokes) Bradt.
She enjoyed
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Chatfield authorizes purchase of properties
Fri, Apr 12th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Government
Posted in Chatfield Government
By Karen Reisner
The Chatfield City Council unanimously authorized the EDA to move forward with the purchase of two properties southwest of Highway 52 and north of Grove Street NW as recommended by the EDA. The authorization was contingent on the
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Bernard ‘Bernie’ William Musty
Fri, Apr 5th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Bernard ‘Bernie’
William Musty
Bernard ‘Bernie’ William Musty, 91, of Chatfield, Minn. died April 2, 2013, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.
Bernie was born July 28, 1921, in Mazeppa, Minn. to Hubert and Elizabeth (Hinds) M
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Delores Mary McBroom
Fri, Apr 5th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Delores Mary McBroom
Delores Mary McBroom, 90, of Chatfield, Minn. died Sunday, March 31, 2013, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield where she had lived for four and a half years.
Delores Mary Lynch was born August 17, 1922, in Chatfield
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ELCA Women’s Spring Gathering
Fri, Apr 5th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Faith & Worship
Posted in Chatfield Faith & Worship
For inspiration and fellowship come to Chatfield Lutheran Church for the ELCA Women’s Spring Gathering of the Root River Conference on Saturday, April 13. Our theme is God’s Spirit from I Corithians 3:16 “Surely you know that you are God’s t
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Chatfield Community Education supports and serves families
Fri, Apr 5th, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Features
Posted in Chatfield Features
Chatfield Community Education recognizes the importance of early childhood experiences. Therefore, it is a priority to support and serve families with young children. Programs and services have been designed with the young child in mind.
ECFE
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Robert Henry Siegel
Mon, Apr 1st, 2013
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Posted in Chatfield Obituaries
Robert Henry Siegel, 91, of Chatfield, Minn., died Tuesday March 26, 2013, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.
Robert was born Oct. 12, 1921, in Chatfield, to Hugo W. and Clara Mae (Henry) Siegel. He graduated from Chatfield High School in
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