Beatrice Clarissa Burmeister, age 89, died June 25, 2017, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Beatrice was born March 3, 1928 to Nels and Agnes Teigen at the farm of her maternal grandparents, Ole and Kari Flaby, (currently the Old Barn Resort) outside of Lanesboro. She graduated from Lanesboro Public Schools and went on to get a degree in English and Vocal Music Education … [Read more...]
Donna Elaine (Bestor) Gartner
Funeral services for Donna Gartner will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Preston United Methodist Church, with Pastor Michael Smith officiating. Burial will be at the United Methodist Cemetery in Preston, Minn. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Donna Elaine (Bestor) Gartner, age 87, of Preston, died June 24, 2017, at Seasons Hospice … [Read more...]
Susan K. Landsom
Susan K. Landsom, 65, of Mabel, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Sue was born May 22, 1952, in Caledonia, Minn., to Armie and Iris (Easton) Ranzenberger. She grew up in Mabel and attended school in Spring Grove, Minn. On February 21, 1970, she was united in marriage to Ozzie Landsom. Sue worked various places and she owned her own restaurant, Sue’s Coffee Shop … [Read more...]
Terrence A. “Terry” Fort
Terrence A. “Terry” Fort, 64, of Rochester, Minn., and formerly of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus in Rochester. Terry was born on May 17, 1953, in La Crosse, Wis., to Donald and Marilyn (Pittelko) Fort. He was raised in the Money Creek, Minn., area, and was a 1971 graduate of Rushford High School. He graduated with an … [Read more...]
Donald “Sonny” Lester Kohn
Donald “Sonny” Lester Kohn died on Saturday, June 18, 2017, at Traditions in Preston, where he was a resident the over the last five years. He was born on September 25, 1934. He married Thelma Thorgleson on October 5, 1963. Thelma passed away on May 11, 2012. Sonny served in the Army from August of 1959 to August 1963. Following his time in the Army, he farmed for a while … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Journal Athlete of the Week – Tayah Barnes
The new American pragmatism
Pragmatism. The word has reached a near-sacred status in the last decade, particularly since the awkward campaign and embarrassing loss of Hillary Clinton, but like all words, it can be bent to say what you want it to. The formal definition of pragmatism says: “1: A practical approach to problems and affairs tried to strike a balance between principles and pragmatism,” and … [Read more...]
Letter about Senior meal changes at The Cracked Egg in Lanesboro…
To the Editor, We have come to a point in our business where we have had to make a difficult decision. Our time spent serving meals to our aging community has come to an end. We would like to thank the citizens of Lanesboro who have participated in this program at our restaurant. We have enjoyed your company, your wisdom and yes, even your humor. We want to also … [Read more...]
Miss Harmony Scholarship Program in 18th year; coronation on June 24
This year, 2017, marks the 18th year of the Miss Harmony Scholarship Program. Program coordinators Allison Whalen, MaryBeth Ostrom and Heidi Kingsley are very excited about the activities that lay ahead for the four contestants. This year’s contestants are Kassandra Back, Ashley Himli, Taylor Willford, and Tatum Whalen. The pageant activities will take place June 19-24. … [Read more...]
Science Cinema Sundays at the National Trout Center
On Sunday, June 25 at 2 p.m., the National Trout Center in downtown Preston will be showing the movie, The Lorax. Bring the entire family for this fantasy adventure and enjoy popcorn and root beer floats. This is a free event. Throughout the summer, the National Trout Center is hosting a variety of family-kid friendly events including Science Cinema Sundays on the last Sunday … [Read more...]