In the August 14, 2017, article titled “Lanesboro EDA in need of new members,” it is stated that the Police Service Contract with the Fillmore County Sheriff’s office was approved. In actuality, the contract has been and was approved again with the City of Preston. … [Read more...]
Sue’s Muse
The library, one of my favorite places As a child, I always thought of the library as a magical place. The building itself was rather spare, set apart from any town, pretty much in the middle of nowhere. But, once I entered the Glen Lake Library, the shelves held books full of mystery, magic, and exotic places I could visit with just the turn of a page. Today, I love the … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Garrett Alan Barnes, 20, Preston, Minn.; 7/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Chanel Ranae DeYoung, 36, Stewartville, Minn.; 7/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Miranda Lynn Tarrence, 22, Wykoff, Minn.; 7/20/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Binaya … [Read more...]
Kevin Hanson
Kevin L. Hanson, age 47, of Mabel, Minn., passed away Sunday, August 14, 2017, in Vernon County, Wis., from injuries sustained in a boating accident. Kevin was born September 1, 1969, in Caledonia, Minn., to Bruce and Martha (Dawley) Hanson. He attended the Mabel-Canton Schools. He worked at several different jobs including logging, truck driving, and recently was working … [Read more...]
Robert Weston Amundson
Robert Weston Amundson, 93, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on August 4, 2017. Robert was born March 17, 1924, in Chatfield to Marvin and Harriet (Pease) Amundson. Robert attended school in Chatfield, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1942. On September 12, 1943, he married Arleen Storelee at the Union Prairie Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. Robert worked at IBM … [Read more...]
Marjorie Ellen Burkholder
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...]