Chatfield Police Department Gage Anthony Heath, 21, Chatfield, Minn.; 3/18/2015, Harassment; Restraining Order Violation (Felony), Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 10/31/2018), Total Fees $990. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 305 days for two years). Credit for time served: 26 days. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (10/31/2016): Follow all Conditions set … [Read more...]
Joseph J. “Joe” Ptacek
Joseph J. “Joe” Ptacek, age 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday November 14, 2016 at his home in Spring Valley. Joseph Jerome Ptacek was born July 15, 1926 in Granger, Minn., to Joseph and Emma (Valvoda) Ptacek. He attended school in Spring Valley through the 8th grade and was united in marriage to Mildred McConnell at the St. Ignatius Parsonage in Spring Valley, Minn. … [Read more...]
Wayne D. Tostenson
Wayne D. Tostenson, 62, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Rochester Mayo Clinic – Saint Mary’s Hospital. Wayne David Tostenson was born June 8, 1954 in Rochester, Minn., to Norman and Hazel (Thorness) Tostenson. Wayne graduated from Mayo High School in 1972. After high school, he worked at various places, including bartending at various bars … [Read more...]
Shari Sue McKenzie
Shari Sue McKenzie, 68, of Wykoff, Minnesota passed away November 13, 2016 at her home. Shari was born August 30, 1948 to Marvin and Patricia (Moon) Dahley in Fillmore at the Polkadot house in which her grandmother lived. Shari was married to Duane House on September 13, 1969 and later divorced. She married Charlie (Mac) McKenzie on September 7, 1996. Shari loved to … [Read more...]
Edwin W. “Ed” Erickson
Edwin W. “Ed” Erickson, age 59, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at The Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, Minn. Edwin Wayne Erickson was born May 27, 1957 in Rochester, Minn., to Edwin and Laura (Higgins) Erickson. He attended school in Chatfield and Spring Valley through the eighth grade and was united in marriage to Paula Fister on June 16, 1978 at … [Read more...]
Charlotte Grace (Goodroad) Kukuk
Charlotte Grace (Goodroad) Kukuk of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away in her 88th year on November 13, 2016. She led a full and joyful life, loving God and family and serving others. She leaves behind memories of her many acts of kindness, often expressed through her singing in church groups and legendary cooking and baking. Charlotte and her husband, Ivan V. Kukuk had a loving … [Read more...]
Margaret H. Johnson
Margaret H. Johnson, 91, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Margaret H. Steinbauer was born on April 3, 1925, in Hart Township of Winona County, Minn., to Conrad and Marie (Zeman) Steinbauer. She was raised on the family farm and attended Hart School. Margaret was a 1943 graduate of Rushford High School. … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week – Riley Means
Letter about Preston Mural…
To the Editor, What a great article by Hannah Wingert, “Fillmore Central Kids Help Paint Preston Mural,” on the front page of the Nov. 7 Fillmore County Journal. Wingert reports about Preston’s mural project including the mural vision, the design process, materials used, and the three mural painting studios held for the public and students. The article describes an art … [Read more...]
Letter about Greg Davids…
To the Editor, Hello Greg. You might remember me as a kid, my parents are Garry and Becky Schmidt from Wykoff. They have been supporters of you for many years and have always been loyal to you. As have I since my first time voting, I am now 34. My wife and I voted for you again in this election, though this year I had my reservations. The tire plant is old news so I won’t … [Read more...]