By Pastor Jeff Jacobs Unity Lutheran Parish - St. Paul, Saetersdal and St. Matthew’s, Granger For churches using the Common Lectionary (the Bible readings chosen for all Sundays and Holy Days in the Christian year) the story of Doubting Thomas, John 20:24-31, is recounted the Sunday after Easter – every year … for decades ... maybe for centuries! Every year we … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Quran Khalifa Mashawn Bennett, 38, Chatfield, Minn., 1/24/2025, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $285. 1/24/2025, Speeding (38/30), Fine $40. Lisa Ruzana Evans, 36, Little Canada, Minn., 1/20/2025, No Proof of Insurance - Driver, Fine $200, Total Fees $285. Amy Lenore Fox, 50, Chatfield, Minn., 1/14/2025, Allow Illegal Use … [Read more...]
Rachel Dawn Hegge
Rachel Dawn Hegge, age 63, passed away April 21, 2025, at the Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, Minn. Rachel was born on May 30, 1961, to Arthur and Eleanor Hegge and grew up in Black Hammer, Minn. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and the Black Hammer Swift Scooters 4-H Club. Rachel enjoyed the many 4-H activities, but moreso loved making friends. She … [Read more...]
Daniel H. Schmidt
Daniel H. Schmidt, age 94, of Austin, Minn., passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, Minn., on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Services are pending with Worlein-Hoff Funeral Homes of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com. … [Read more...]
Nevin W. Stender
Nevin W. Stender, age 82, of Spring Valley, passed away peacefully at Spring Valley Care Center on April 22, 2025. Nevin was born on July 8, 1942, in Wykoff to Walter and Pauline (Duppary) Stender. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff. He graduated from Wykoff High School in 1960. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army for … [Read more...]
Daniel Wallace Hutton
Daniel Wallace Hutton, age 82, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on April 21, 2025. Dan was born in Decorah, Iowa, on October 24, 1942, the son of Helen and Wallace Hutton. He was the second youngest of six children. From an early age and throughout life, his love was the family farm. While earning a B.A. in Business at Luther College, Dan met Arla Mae Attwooll, who he … [Read more...]
Jean Eloise Baker Tienter
Jean Eloise Baker Tienter, age 97, of Chatfield, passed away on January 23, 2025, at Family Roots Elder Care in Plainview, with her family by her side. Jean was born on August 15, 1927, the daughter of Ralph S. and Elva (Best) Baker in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County. She attended Chatfield area schools and graduated from Chatfield High School. She attended teacher’s … [Read more...]
Daniel Leo Leisen
Daniel Leo Leisen, 71, a decorated Army Green Beret, beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Rushford surrounded by family. Born on July 14, 1953, in Wabasha, Minn., to Mary (Hartert) and Leo Leisen, Dan lived a life of courage, service, and devotion. As a proud Sergeant (E-5), Dan served in the Vietnam War … [Read more...]
Gerald Arthur Dix
Gerald “Gerry” Arthur Dix, 82, passed away quietly at his home in Brownsville, Minn., on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Gerry was born on July 5, 1942, in Madison, Wis., to Clarence and Doloris (Ott) Dix. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Debbie Dix. Gerry is survived by his first wife, Nancy (Smith) Randle of Sarasota, Fla; his “current” wife … [Read more...]
Charlotte Lorraine Solum
Charlotte Lorraine Solum, age 99, of Spring Grove, died on April 19, 2025, at Spring Grove Assisted Living, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 23, 1925, in Choice, Minn., to LeRoy and Clara (Ryan) Hauge. She moved with her family in 1933 to manage the Fillmore County Poor Farm for a few years, until her parents bought their farm in Spring Grove. She … [Read more...]