Mary Gayle Thorson was born August 21, 1948, in Racine, Minn. She was the second of four children born to Norwin and Pauline (Maricle) Thorson. In 1954 the family moved to Ostrander, Minn. Mary attended the Ostrander and LeRoy schools, graduating in May 1966. She attended college in Mankato, Minn., where she met her future husband, Edward Adrian. They married in June 1973 … [Read more...]
Harold Fravel
Harold Fravel, age 67, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., from complications of organ failure. Harold was born May 26, 1958, in Cresco, Iowa, the son of Charles and Helen (Leistikow) Fravel. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1976. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Julianna Souhrada on July 2, 1977. Harold … [Read more...]
Charlotte Ann Kerrigan
Charlotte Ann Kerrigan, age 96, of Houston, passed away on April 11, 2026, at the Valley View Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Houston. Charlotte was born on June 24, 1929, in La Crosse, Wis., the daughter of Edward and Gena (Vathing) Sanden. She attended school in Houston, Minn., and graduated in 1947. She acquired her teaching degree through Winona State University … [Read more...]
Jerald L. Krueger
Jerald L. Krueger, age 89, of LeRoy, Minn., died on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Evans Senior Living Community in Cresco. Jerry is survived by his wife Marie Krueger of LeRoy, Minn.; two daughters, Barbara (Doran) Kasel of Austin, Minn., and Bonnie (Keith) Knode of Riceville, Iowa. Funeral services for Jerry will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Lime Springs … [Read more...]
William (Bill) Louis Frutiger
William (Bill) Louis Frutiger, age 93, of Aitkin, Minn., died on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He is survived by his children: Margie Frutiger, Karen Wheeler (Dale), Beth McCusker (Shawn) and Martha Finklea (Charles); five grandchildren: Nick (Tanya) Jore, Natalie Jore, Andrew Finklea, Dylan Finklea, and Grayson Finklea; six great grandchildren: Kloe, Aunnan, Mariah, Will, … [Read more...]
Lorin Earl Hove
Lorin Earl Hove, 89, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. Lorin was born on February 16, 1937, in Wadena, Minn., to Olaf and Blanche (Sowers) Hove. As a child he moved with his family from northern Minnesota to the Chatfield area. He graduated from high school in 1955 and then attended … [Read more...]
St. Johns Lutheran School History
By Kim McKeon Edited by Mickey Angerman The long history of St. Johns Lutheran School, the first parochial school in Fillmore County, had its beginnings in the very earliest days of our St. Johns Church. Just one year after the organization of the church in 1974, a seminary student was engaged to teach school here in 1875. Those first classes were conducted in one room of the … [Read more...]
Letter about school library management…
To the Editor, We are writing in response to what was shared about the April 20th Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting. The School Board authorized a $500 contract with the superintendent of the St. Charles school district, who is also a licensed library media specialist, in order to provide library management oversight. While we understand and appreciate the need for … [Read more...]
Memorial and Celebration of Life for Daniel Volkman
May 22, 2026 Military Honors Committal Ceremony: 10 a.m., Minnesota Veterans Cemetery, 715 US-52, Preston, MN 55965 Memorial: Noon-5 p.m., Crossings Center, 170 S. Fremont St., Lewiston, MN 55952 Join us to pay respects and celebrate the life of Daniel Volkman. There will be a committal ceremony with military honors at the Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., at 10 … [Read more...]
Colletta Ann Tripp
Colletta Ann Tripp, age 82, of Rushford, Minn., died May 4, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home following a battle with lung cancer. She was born June 8, 1943, in Sioux Falls, S. Dak., to Virgil and Irene (O’Dea) Kelley, who made their home in Humboldt, S. Dak. Colletta grew up in Humboldt, where she built the roots of a life centered on faith, family, and friendships that … [Read more...]