Fillmore County Journal

"Where Fillmore County News Comes First"

Ola “Lea” Buenger

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Ola “Lea” Buenger, age 91, passed away on Sunday morning, August 11, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Lea was born in Rock Island, Ill., March 9, 1933, to Egbert and Ola May Wormen. She was the youngest of three siblings, two sisters and one brother. They moved to Iowa where Lea finished her schooling and worked many odd jobs, two of which were for the veterinarian in … [Read more...]

Larry O. Hoff

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Larry O. Hoff, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on August 8, 2024, at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Born on January 4, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Myles and Vernice (Nelson) Hoff, Larry grew up on the family farm in Rural Fillmore County, the second of five children. From an early age, Larry exhibited a profound empathy for others, a trait that … [Read more...]

Harriet Darlene (Lex) Truman

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Harriet Darlene (Lex) Truman, age 81, of LeRoy, Minn., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Memorial services for Harriet will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Saratoga Community Church, 10194 Howard Ave. Lime Springs, Iowa.  Visitation at the church will begin at 12 p.m. and continue until the time of service at 2 … [Read more...]

Thomas Raphael Nagle

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Thomas Raphael Nagle, age 74, of Houston, Minn., died Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Billings, Mont., returning home from his trip to Yellowstone, following a hard battle with diabetes and cancer. Tom was born July 29, 1950, in La Crosse, Wis., the son of Raphael and Kathleen (Flanigan) Nagle. He attended Pickwick Grade School, and graduated from Winona Senior High School. He … [Read more...]

Todd Marlin Gregerson

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On a cool August morning, Todd Marlin Gregerson, 62, of rural Grand Meadow Minn., passed away surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren, with hobo Shoestring playing in the background on “The YouTube.” Todd was the only son of Bob and Maxine Gregerson of Grand Meadow. He was born December 9, 1961, in Rochester Minn. He grew up in a large family with five sisters: … [Read more...]

Marilyn (Dahl) Torgerud

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Marilyn (Dahl) Torgerud, 70, of Harmony, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024, with her loving daughters by her side. She was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on December 12, 1953, to Melvin and Norma (Vick) Dahl. Marilyn grew up on a farm outside of Mabel with her beloved sister Norene. She graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1971. Throughout her life, Marilyn … [Read more...]

Youth Can Find Their Spark in 4-H!

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Since 1902, 4-H has served and engaged young people in every part of Minnesota. The 4-H program empowers youth to be true leaders. Through learning and leadership experiences and with the support of caring adults, youth in 4-H discover their sparks (or passions) and build the skills they need for a lifetime. Minnesota 4-H Mission To engage youth, in partnership with adults, … [Read more...]

Tessmers Named Houston County Farm Family of the Year

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The David and Sara Tessmer family of Caledonia has been named Houston County’s “2024 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota. The Tessmer farm was founded in the 1870s and is a fifth-generation farm. David and Sara are taking over the family farm from David’s father, Eugene. The Tessmers have a corn, soybean and hay cash crop operation, do custom harvesting, … [Read more...]