The Houston School Board met in the library of Houston Public High School at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board Members Bonner, Stillin, Krage, Wilson and Carlson. Board Member Norlien arrived to the meeting after it commenced. Following the pledge, the board approved the last meeting’s minutes and opened to public comment. … [Read more...]
SWCD High School Scholarship deadline is March 31
Each year, the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) provides two $500 scholarships to students pursuing a degree in natural resources, agriculture or another related field. One of the scholarships goes to a graduating Fillmore County high school senior. That application is due Friday, March 31. Applications are available at the SWCD office in Preston or … [Read more...]
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Donna Barnes
Donna Barnes, age 87, of Harmony, Minn., died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Clara House in Harmony. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the United Methodist Church in Harmony. Interment will follow in the State Line Cemetery, rural Harmony. Friends may call on Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. The Lindstrom Funeral … [Read more...]
Robert Turner ‘Bob’ Gustafson
Robert Turner “Bob” Gustafson, 81, of National City, Calif., died after being struck by a vehicle in front of his home while walking his dogs on Feb. 13, 2017. Bob was born to Gilbert T. and Elizabeth Gustafson on Jan. 16, 1936, in St. Paul, Minn. His father died in 1941. On June 18, 1949, Elizabeth married Walter Blakeslee and moved to the Blakeslee farm near Mystery Cave … [Read more...]
Lawrence “Larry” Baumler
Lawrence “Larry” Baumler, age 76, of Mabel, formerly of Burr Oak, died Monday, March 6, 2017 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Larry was born January 31, 1941 on the family farm in Burr Oak Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa to Martin and Esther (Schott) Baumler. He attended Burr Oak country school and graduated from the Canton High School. He served two years in … [Read more...]
Naomi J. Goodsell
Funeral services for Naomi J. Goodsell were held 11 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2017 at Grand Meadow Lutheran Church, with Rev. Beth Krolak officiating. Burial took place in the Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation was from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow. Naomi J. Goodsell, age 87, of Grand Meadow, died Thursday March 2, 2017 at the Grand … [Read more...]
Flora R. Grabau
Flora R. Grabau, age 88, of Preston, Minn., through Christ Jesus, entered heaven on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff, Minn., with Pastor Michael Harman presiding. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Wykoff. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017 at … [Read more...]
George Speer
Memorial services for George Speer will be held 11 a.m. Thursday March 9, 2017 at the Greenleafton Reformed Church, with Rev. Roger Lokker officiating. Burial will be in the Chester Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday March 8, 2017, also at the Greenleafton Reformed Church. George Speer, age 74, of LeRoy, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home with … [Read more...]