1945 – 2023 Linda Lou Davis, 78, of Stewartville, Minn., formerly of Grand Meadow, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after many long illnesses. Linda was born on February 8, 1945, to Hubert and Mildred (Nagel) Mensink in Cresco, Iowa. She attended Liberty Country School in rural Preston as a child, later … [Read more...]
Michael Macho
A Mass of Christian Burial for Michael “Mike” Macho, 67, of rural Dexter, Minn., will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Stewartville, Minn., with Rev. Kevin Connolly officiating. Mr. Macho died on Friday, June 9, 2023, of natural causes at his home. Michael F. Macho was born on September 11, 1955, in Springfield, Minn., to … [Read more...]
Patricia Fasbender
Patricia “Pat” Fasbender, 74, of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 11, 2023, at home with her family by her side. Patricia Mae Manning was born December 5, 1948, in Litchfield, Minn., to Henry and Frances (Shamla) Manning. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1966. Pat went to college at St Mary’s of Rochester Minn., graduating as an LPN in 1969. She … [Read more...]
Carlyn Kraabel
Carlyn George Kraabel died at his farm south of Spring Grove, Minn., on June 7, 2023, following complications from congestive heart failure. The oldest of five boys, Carlyn was born on June 19, 1942, in Belgrade, Minn. He attended country school and graduated from Belgrade High School in 1960. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he met Janet Williams and they … [Read more...]
Joyce Miland
Joyce A. Miland, 79, of Spring Valley, Minn., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Joyce Ann Miller was born July 13, 1943, at St. Marys Hospital. She was the oldest child of Murley and Mary (Naylor) Miller of Sleepy Eye, Minn. Joyce was employed at Rochester Methodist Hospital as a dietician’s aide for 46 … [Read more...]
This gift is for you, beloved
By Pastor Bridget Sheely Racine/Wykoff/Sumner Center UMC Spring has sprung and summer is right around the corner. What a wonderful time of year! I can’t help but feel a sense of renewed life this time of year and as I drive through the countryside all the wonderful sights only confirm my senses. Newborn calves dot the landscape, flowers are waking from their winter … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, June 12 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • La Crescent City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Grand Meadow City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City … [Read more...]
Correction
In the front page article of the June 5 Fillmore County Journal, “Preston hisoric campus and riverfront master plan,” it was mistated that Sheila Craig is the vice president of the Fillmore County Fair. She is instead the secretary for the Fillmore County Fair Board. … [Read more...]
Correction
In the June 5, 2023, June Dairy Month article “Introducing the 2023 Fillmore County Dairy Royalty,” regarding Faith Shriever, wording on page 10 should state: Although her family has made the decision to sell their cows, Shriever still takes care of her own dairy cattle that she houses at a local dairy farm. … [Read more...]
Ostrander City Council hears request for racing event
By Patrick Andrews The June 6 Ostrander City Council meeting opened with a visit from organizers of Fins and Films, a non-profit organization in search of a venue for their “grass drag” racing event. The Spring Valley land previously used for the low-speed drag race has since been built on, and the event’s coordinators have turned to an Ostrander lot as a “plan B” venue, … [Read more...]