Fillmore County Journal

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Bonnie Elaine (Kraling) Casterton

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The Lord called Bonnie Elaine (Kraling) Casterton home on May 16, 2024. She was born on December 16, 1942, in Lanesboro, Minn. to Harvey and Shirley (Elton) Kraling. Bonnie graduated from Harmony High School in 1960. She married Galen (Sonny) Casterton on August 17, 1963, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Big Springs), where she continued to be an active member and Sunday School … [Read more...]

Pastor Devotions – Surprise!!!

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By Pastor Mark Geselle Valley Christian Center, Spring Valley Life is full of surprises.  An old friend calls you out of the blue.  The weather forecast calls for a nice sunny day and it storms.  The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the NBA Playoffs after 20 years!  My brother-in-law died last week... We really never know what will happen in life.  We’re often surprised and … [Read more...]

Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports

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Caledonia Police Department Joshua James Erickson, 45, Spring Grove, Minn., 3/2/2024, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $275.  Brandon Dennis Johnson, 25, Houston, Minn., 4/18/2024, Driver Approaching Intersection Fails to Yield Right of Way, Fine $50, Total Fees $125.  Nicholas James Jore, 43, Spring Grove, Minn., … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project Spring Grove: A Quaint Norwegian Town With Big Charm

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By Hayden St. Mary Down in the very southwest corner of Houston County, Minn., is a small (population of 1,240 as of 2022) Norwegian-based town called Spring Grove. Named after a spring of cool, fresh water situated in a grove of stunning hardwood trees found nearby, Spring Grove is the very first Norwegian settlement in all of Minnesota, dating back to 1852. This small town … [Read more...]

Arlyn L. “Sevy” Severson

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Arlyn L. “Sevy” Severson, 95, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Solon Nursing Care Center in Solon, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., on June 7, 2024. Sevy was born on July 18, 1928, in Granger, Minn., the son of Anthony and Leona (Linderman) Severson. He grew up in Preston, Minn., and … [Read more...]

Dolly Pearl (Lange) Mensink

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Dolly Pearl (Lange) Mensink passed away peacefully Monday May 20, 2024, in Pine Island, Minn., surrounded by family.  Dolly was born March 13, 1931, to Friebert and Sarah (Miller) Lange on the family farm west of Harmony Minn.  She attended Big Spring School for eight years before graduating from Harmony High School in June 1950.  Dolly attended Big Spring Church where she was … [Read more...]

Ruth Evangeline Black

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Ruth Evangeline Black, 101, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, Minn.  Ruth was born on July 29, 1922, to George A. and Ella A. Boyum. Ruth married Alex G. Black on June 21, 1947. They had one son, Alan (Pamela) of La Crescent, Minn.   Ruth was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Gordon. Ruth graduated … [Read more...]

Gerald “Jerry” Carman

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Gerald (Jerry) Carman, age 94, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Jerry was born January 27, 1930, to Virgil and Cecilia (Hronek) Carman in Pocahontas County, Iowa.  He attended grade school in Pioneer and high school in Gilmore City. Jerry farmed with his brothers and father on their farm near Pioneer, Iowa. He was drafted and … [Read more...]

Harold Harvey

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Funeral services for Harold Harvey will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy, Minn., with Rev. Herman Bakker officiating. Visitation will be held 3-5 p.m. Monday May 27, 2024, at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, Minn., and will continue for 1 hr prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at the LeRoy Cemetery at a later … [Read more...]