Kenneth Leibfried, age 78, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on June 25, 2023, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. Kenny was born September 25, 1944, in Sherburne, Minn., to Joseph and Florence (Studer) Leibfried. He lived and grew up on the family farm in Ostrander with his nine brothers and sisters. He attended and graduated from Leroy High … [Read more...]
Seth Rolfs
Seth was welcomed into the world on December 24, 2003. He was the best Christmas present we ever got. Seth died tragically due to a car accident on June 17, 2023. Seth always had a big smile on his face. He loved hunting and going to Historical Rendezvous. He was good at throwing tomahawks and enjoyed it when he beat his dad. Seth graduated from Fillmore Central High School … [Read more...]
James and Darlene Sanden
James Glen Sanden and Darlene Irene (Schafer) Sanden will be interred together forever at the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery. Jim was born on July 3, 1936, in Harmony, Minn., to Glen and Edith Sanden. He passed away November 15, 2021. Jim was a collector and a woodworker. He always had a beautiful garden. Darlene was born on April 25, 1945, in St. Cloud, to Alvin and Geneva … [Read more...]
Cleo Mayfield
Cleo Ann Gillund Mayfield, 84, resident of Columbia, Tenn., died peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Born March 26, 1939, as a native of Preston, Minn., Cleo proudly claimed her Lutheran Scandinavian heritage. As the daughter of the late Talmer Gillund and Signe Vang Gillund, she grew up in a loving family of six … [Read more...]
Mavis Wallace
Mavis Ione Brevig Hampton Wallace was born September 21, 1942, the first of seven children born to Alvin and Vivian Brevig. She was finally granted her wish to be with her Lord on May 26, 2023, surrounded by her siblings. Mavis was raised on the farm, but soon discovered that working in the house was her calling. She was busy helping her mom and grandma, and helping with … [Read more...]
Gerald “Jerry” Myers
The fish in pool 5 on the Mississippi are sleeping easier. Gerald “Jerry” Roy Myers died Saturday, June 24, 2023. Jerry was born February 22, 1940, in Dexter Minn., to Valdie and Beuhlah Myers. He grew up in the Leroy, Minn., area. In 1958, Jerry joined the United States Navy. He served until 1963. August 1, 1963, Jerry married Susan Jo Blakley in Rochester, Minn. They moved to … [Read more...]
Chad Stutzka
Chad William Stutzka, age 50, of Peterson, Minn., died Tuesday, June 20, 2023, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Chad was born December 3, 1972, in Winona, Minn., the son of Dick and Cathy (Paulson) Stutzka. He attended Rushford High School. He was an excellent artist, and especially enjoyed drawing. Chad was a jack of all trades, and held many jobs over the years. He … [Read more...]
Athlete of the Week: Jake Fishbaugher
Raised bed gardening
By Tanner Marquardt Student Intern University of Minnesota Extension PRESTON, MN, June 19, 2023 — As you’re gardening this year you may find that you want to change up your garden, or maybe you want something easier to access, consider raised garden beds. Raised garden beds are excellent for people with mobility issues or who struggle to bend to the ground. Raised garden … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Monday, June 26 • La Crescent City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. • Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, … [Read more...]