Marjorie Ellen Burkholder, 75, of Overland Park, Kans., passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, surrounded by her daughters at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa, following a massive stroke. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 18 at McGilley and Hoge Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 19 at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, with a … [Read more...]
David J. Tacke
David J. Tacke, 67, of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Mayo Clinic after a decades-long battle with a rare blood disease. He was surrounded at the time of his death by his beloved family. A prayer vigil for David will be held at 8 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Lanesboro, on Friday, August 18. Funeral Mass of the Resurrection will be … [Read more...]
John F. Morken
John F. Morken, 62, of Winona, Minn., and formerly of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Sauer Health Care in Winona, Minn., following a short and courageous battle with ALS. John was born on July 11, 1955, in Winona, Minn., to Alton F. and Marlys (Glende) Morken. He was raised in Rushford and was a 1973 graduate of Rushford High School. He worked at TRW … [Read more...]
Ronald Duane Ahern
Ronald Duane Ahern passed away August 12, 2017, at his home in rural Chatfield. Ronald was born June 19, 1931, in St. Charles to Cyril and Thea (Narveson) Ahern. He married Theresa Waller at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1951. Ron was veteran of the Korean War and worked most of his adult life as a cement mason with local 472. Ron was also a farmer and an avid horseman … [Read more...]
Norma Rasmussen
Norma Rasmussen, 100, of Mabel, died Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Lakeview Commons in Maplewood, Minn. Norma was born November 12, 1916 in Preble Township, near South Fork, to Peter and Margit (Sand) Rye. She attended the South Fork School and the South Fork Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School. As a young woman she worked for her neighbors and relatives. While … [Read more...]
Constance (Connie) Pauline Rehm
Constance (Connie) Pauline Rehm joined her Heavenly Father and Savior August 10, 2017, after a 40-year relationship with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). While most would have considered MS a battle, she saw it as a friend (not always a good one), allowing her to discover many wonderful things about this world. She appreciated everyone whose life met hers. Connie was born November … [Read more...]
Wilma Esklund
Wilma Jean Patten Esklund passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, August 10 at the Ostrander Care and Rehab Center. She was born Wilma Jean Boelter on February 6, 1928 to Herb and Belle (Halvorson) Boelter in Spring Valley, Minn. She grew up in Spring Valley and the surrounding area and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1946. Willie married Larry Patten … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office George Henry Brunscheen, 70, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 7/12/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tiffany Ann Crisp, 29, St. Paul, Minn.; 5/16/2017, Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Trisha Kay Dahlke, 26, Spring Valley, Minn.; 7/19/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Daniel … [Read more...]
Houston School Board approves new policies, handbooks
The Houston School Board met in the library of Houston Public High School on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at 6 p.m. for their regular meeting. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board members Bonner, Stillin, Krage, Wilson and Evenson, with Board members Carlson and Norlien entering the meeting later. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the agenda … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, August 14 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 15 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m. • … [Read more...]