Phyllis Mae Johnson, 98, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home where she had resided since September of 2021. Phyllis was born May 24, 1925, at her home outside of Harmony, Minn., to Ben and Olga (Helleland) Overland. Phyllis was confirmed at the Rushford Lutheran Church in 1940. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1943 and then … [Read more...]
Mary Ellen McNamara
Mary Ellen McNamara, 95, a longtime rural Spring Valley, Minn., resident, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, surrounded by family, of natural causes, at Spring Valley Living Center. Mary Ellen Yetter was born November 22, 1928, to Harry Sr. and Mary (Baier) Yetter in Chatfield. She grew up on the family farm, attended country school and Chatfield High School, graduating in … [Read more...]
Richard Osmundson
Richard Alan Osmundson, 88, of Eagan, Minn., died on December 30, 2023, with his wife LeaEtta at his side, on their 67th wedding anniversary. He was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on July 22, 1935, to Jeremiah F. and Alma J. (Quandahl) Osmundson and grew up on a nearby farm in Highlandville, Iowa. Richard graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1954. From 1954-1956 he served … [Read more...]
Lorraine (Kuhlmann) Eich
Lorraine (Kuhlmann) Eich of Houston Minn., passed away just three days shy of 81 years of age on January 27, surrounded by the love of her husband, children, grand-children and great-grand-children. Lorraine was born on January 30, 1943, to Charlotte and Harold Kuhlmann (deceased) of Hokah Minn. She lived in Hokah with her parents and siblings Cora (Jim) Berg, Peter (Marilyn) … [Read more...]
Ada Delores Kjos
Ada Delores Kjos, 87, of Rushford, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. Ada was born April 25, 1936, in Riceford Township, near Mabel, Minn., to Adolph and Doris (Rank) Nelson. She worked her way through high school by nannying for the Roberton’s and graduated from Rushford High School in 1955. On June 22, 1957, she married Raymond Kjos at … [Read more...]
Rodney Dean Gregerson
Rodney Dean Gregerson, age 77, of Harmony, Minn., died on Friday, January 26, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Rodney was born on November 10, 1946, to Kenneth and Phyllis (Olson) Gregerson on a farm outside of Harmony. In 1979, he met the love of his life, Marilyn Welscher, at the Harmony House restaurant; they later married on August 30, 1980. Right out of school, … [Read more...]
Is There a Place in Heaven for Our Pets?
By Pastor Paul Hauschild Chatfield and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches I experienced the death of two dear pets of mine, both this past December. It was very sad for me. I love animals and I believe God put that sensitivity in me. I bet many of you can relate. A few years ago, the death of my little 16-year-old dog was a slow one at the end. I could tell she was waiting … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project – Beyond the Bin: Repurposing Food Scraps and More for Less Waste
By Hayden St. Mary Every single day, around 330 million pounds of food are wasted across the U.S. That’s the weight of about 55,000 trucks!! Even if just the people who read this article start to use some of these easy ways to reuse or repurpose food, it can make a big difference! If you’re an adult, chances are you have to wake up early for work and need to have your … [Read more...]
What people had to say about their nominees for the 2023 Business Person of the Year…
Sarah Barth Sarah’s Diner Canton, MN Reason for nomination: She could make more money but keeps her prices very reasonable, people even tell her she needs to raise her prices! Describe the impact of the above: Her place of business is a true community gathering place. Some customers come twice, every day. What do you think motivates the nominee? Her caring nature and … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Michaelle Tracia Munson 57, Caledonia, Minn., 12/18/2023, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (45/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Chatfield Police Department William Scott Kester, 18, Chatfield, Minn., 12/13/2023, Speeding (42/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Larissa Ann Fiegel, 26, … [Read more...]