Fillmore County Journal

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Fillmore County Flashback Peterson’s Blind School Teacher

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By Cheryl Boyum Eaton Fillmore County  Historical Society Roy Maynard Johnson was born January 11, 1935, to Jens and Hazel Johnson at Moorhead, Iowa. He had two older brothers and a younger sister. His father was a farmer and the family moved to Belmond, Iowa, when Roy was in eighth grade. He took part in band, choir, and FFA. As a young child, he was diagnosed with … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Jakob Robert Aarsvold, 21, Kasson, Minn., 1/6/205, Speeding (69/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $125.   Fidel Brigido Bernardo, 44, Memphis, Tenn., 1/1/2025, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $185.   Ceraphine Sue Franck, 20, Winona, Minn., 11/29/2024, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $50, … [Read more...]

Arlene Luzum

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Our beloved Arlene, age 85, of Rosemount, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Catherine (nee Ryan) Hill, and one brother, Allan Hill.  Arlene was a life-long caregiver, serving as a Registered Nurse for 40 years, a wife and mother to four and a grandmother to eight.  Born and raised in … [Read more...]

Mary Lou Thoreson

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Mary Lou Thoreson, age 90, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, Minn. She was born January 19, 1934, the daughter of Frank and Myrtle (Bung) Ressie in Winona, Minn.  Mary Lou graduated from Winona High School in Winona, Minn., and went on to attend Midwest Bible School in St. Louis, Mo. She … [Read more...]

Arthur “Richard” Thoreson

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Arthur “Richard” Thoreson, age 90 of Chatfield, Minn., passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, Minn. He was born September 1, 1934, the son of Arthur Ralph and Katherine Ida (Woxland) Thoreson in St Paul, Minn. He graduated from St Charles High School in St Charles, Minn., and later went on to attend … [Read more...]

Knud E. Jorgensen

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Knud E. Jorgensen, 89, of rural Stewartville, Minn., passed away on Friday morning, January 17, 2025, at his home of natural causes surrounded by his loving family. Knud was born on May 19, 1935, in Graese, Denmark to Jess and Martha Jorgensen. He grew up on the family farm and attended local schools and Kregme in 1950. Knud was an avid soccer player and a skilled horseman … [Read more...]

Marlys Elaine Paulson

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Marlys Elaine Paulson, 87, of Rushford, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, surrounded by her family. Marlys was born April 15, 1937, in Lanesboro to Elnor and Myrtle (Olson) Danielson.  Marlys attended school through the eighth grade until she needed to begin working to help support her family.  Later in life she attended and graduated from … [Read more...]

Laurel Gatz

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Laurel Gatz, age 84 of Bloomington, Minn., passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, after surviving lymphoma. Laurel Shannon Ness was born September 21, 1940, in Spring Grove, Minn., the daughter of Arnold and Helen Thorson Ness. Laurel was baptized in the Black Hammer Lutheran Church. She attended Black Hammer Country School and Spring Grove High School, graduating as … [Read more...]