At its June meeting, the Mabel City Council revisited blacktopping Cherrywood Drive. The project was left unresolved last month after bids were brought by City Works Director Bob Miereau. At that time, a motion was made to accept the low bid of $24,500 from River City Paving in Decorah, but that’s as far as it got. When it was brought up again by Mayor James Westby at this … [Read more...]
Engagement
Tuerk ~ Ericson John and Lisa Tuerk would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Danielle to Brandon Ericson, son of Kirk Ericson and Karla Ericson, both of Chatfield. Danielle graduated from Owatonna High School in 2012, and graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College in 2013 with a degree in Dental Assisting. She is employed … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Thomas Ardell Brown, 31, Peterson, Minn.; 4/25/2017, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. John Kenneth Campbell, 61, Andover, Minn.; 5/25/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jeanette Louise Finley, 50, Lanesboro, Minn.; 3/12/2017, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Ka Ngaw Khua, 20, Waterloo, Iowa; … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On June 5, Ryan Lee Allen, 29, of Chatfield, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Allen is charged with Domestic Assault – Intentionally Inflict or Attempt to Inflict Bodily Harm, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about June 4, the defendant allegedly, amidst an argument with a significant other, … [Read more...]
Curtiss Dotzenrod
Curt Dotzenrod, age 73, of Stewartville, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 15, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, following pancreatic cancer complications. Curtiss Paul Dotzenrod was born on July 25, 1943, in Montgomery, Ala., to Alvin and Mary (Plummer) Dotzenrod while his father was stationed at Gunner Field Army/Air Force base. He grew up in … [Read more...]
Earl Jacob Holets
Earl Jacob Holets, 78, of Chatfield, passed away on June 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Earl was born May 9, 1939, in Preston, Minn., to Earl and Mona (Schafer) Holets. Earl served in the Army from July 1957 to February 1963. On October 27, 1962, he married Ruth Marie Zincke. The couple made their home on a dairy farm near Fountain. Earl enjoyed … [Read more...]
Paul Richards
Paul Raymond Richards, 82, died peacefully June 15 2017, of cancer in Rochester, Minn. Paul was born and raised in Chatfield, Minn., where he lived most of his life. He was born April 14 1935, to Robert Richards and Hollie (Thorpe) Richards. He was known to be smart and honest, enjoyed casinos and trips to Maine. Paul served in the Army’s 101st Airborne and was a VFW … [Read more...]
John Edward Young
John E. Young, son of Ervin W. Young and Gladys (Hoiness). Young died at the Harmony Care Center on December 30, 2016. His remains were laid to rest in a private ceremony at the SE Minnesota Veterans Cemetery on June 2, 2017. John was born in 1938, graduated from Harmony High School and St. Olaf College. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961-63. After his honorable … [Read more...]
Vera E. Gahnz
Vera E. Gahnz, 99, of Rushford died Saturday, June 10 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Vera was born July 12, 1917, on the family farm on the banks of Pine Creek in Fillmore County to John and Sarah (Knutson) Johnson. She was baptized and confirmed at Arendahl Lutheran Church in rural Peterson. Vera and Robert Gahnz were married March 5, 1960, at Arendahl Lutheran … [Read more...]
Larry Dean Gates
Larry Dean Gates of Lime Springs, Iowa, passed away at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Larry was born in Decorah, Iowa, on October 21, 1950, to Donald and Jeanette (Andersen) Gates. He grew up on a farm in the Kendallville area and attended country schools there through seventh grade. He often talked of fun times and still kept in touch with many … [Read more...]