Fillmore County Journal

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Dennis Harvey Hanson

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Dennis Harvey Hanson, age 88, of Rochester, Minn., died peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Mayo Clinic, Saint Marys Campus, in Rochester, Minn. Dennis was born on March 4, 1936, in Alden, Minn., to William and Carrie (Mickelsen) Hanson. In January 1956, Dennis joined the United States Army and served during the Cold War.  He was honorably … [Read more...]

DelRoy Wayne Elston

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DelRoy Wayne Elston, “Del,” family man, friend, teacher and coach died on Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by his family.  Del was born on August 15, 1940, in Brookings, S.  Dak., to Wayne and Irene Elston.  He attended and graduated from Brookings High School in 1958.  While at Brookings, Del earned three letters in football and was named to the all-state team, as well as … [Read more...]

Virginia M. Julian

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Virginia M. Julian, age 87, of Madonna Towers in Rochester (formerly of Chatfield), passed away on August 19, 2024, at Olmsted Community Hospital in Rochester. Virginia Mae Julian was born on February 5, 1937, in rural Chatfield to Russell and Alice (Flury) Winans. She attended school in the Chatfield area and was a 1955 graduate of Chatfield High School. Virginia lived in … [Read more...]

Llewellyn “Lew” Randall

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Llewellyn “Lew” Randall, age 82, of Preston, Minn., died on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Traditions of Preston. Llewellyn Ordell Randall was born on June 29, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Layne and Eva (Rasmussen) Randall.  Lew grew up in Lanesboro and graduated from Lanesboro High School.  He married his first wife, Myrna Ama, and had three children: David, Tami and Teresa.  … [Read more...]

Marsha (Ruskell) Thieke

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Marsha (Ruskell) Thieke, 72, Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully August 17, 2024, with her family by her side after a five-year battle with FTD. Marsha was born in Beatrice, Nebr.,  coming to Chatfield in 1960. A graduate of Chatfield High School, Class of 1969, she attended Winona State University where she graduated in the class of 1974, earning a bachelor’s degree in … [Read more...]

Fay Arlene Colgan

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Fay Arlene Colgan, 88, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, with her three daughters at her side.  She was born at home on August 22, 1935, to Frank and Lottie (Gray) Krueger. She grew up on the farm, located about seven miles west of Chatfield with her siblings, and attended the District #99 and “Dogtown” … [Read more...]

Kenneth L. Gatliff

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Kenneth L. Gatliff passed into the loving arms of his savior on August 13, 2024.  Ken was born September 18, 1940, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Corliss and Statia (Myers) Gatliff. The oldest of seven children, he was a natural leader and was elected class president in high school. Ken graduated from Miami University, Miami, Ohio, and began his nearly 30-year career with Control … [Read more...]

Fillmore County Board Meeting Summary of Minutes, 8.6.2024

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Fillmore County Board of Commissioners met in a special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. Present: All members, Administrator/Clerk, other staff, citizens, and the press. Board approved: •Agenda & Consent Agenda (8/1/24) Commissioner Warrants: •MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust-MCIT$     23,861.00 •R & S Fiber Optic Services$     … [Read more...]