Donald Dean Narveson, known to his loved ones as Dean, passed away on October 12, 2023, at the age of 85 in Chatfield, Minn. Dean was born on December 22, 1937, to Baldwin and Mildred Narveson in Chatfield and spent his entire life in the community he cherished. Dean leaves behind a loving family, including his devoted wife of 64 years, Teresa Halloran Narveson. He is … [Read more...]
Donna Jean Meyer
Donna Jean Meyer, 82, went home to her Savior on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., surrounded by her family. Donna Jean (Galster) Meyer was born on January 22, 1941, in Jamestown, N. Dak., to John and Ruth Galster. Donna spent her growing up years in Sioux Falls, S. Dak., where she graduated high school in 1959. She then traveled … [Read more...]
Mary Lou McKenna
Mary Lou was born in Spring Grove, Minn., to Herb and Luella Wiebke on October 3, 1945. She attended Prosper school for seven years, walking about a half mile to school every day. In eithth grade, she rode a bus to Canton High School and graduated in 1963. She married Leo McKenna on June 5, 1964, in Preston, Minn. They lived in Waterloo, Iowa, until 1969, when they moved … [Read more...]
James H. Faulkner
James H. Faulkner, age 98, of Chesterfield, Mo., passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in Saint Louis, Mo. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on August 9, 1925, to James and Ruth Faulkner (nee Williams). He was a long time resident of the Lanesboro and Rushford area. James is survived by his wife Irma Faulkner (nee Seim), children: Carol (John) O’Brien, Cathy (Mario Guerra) … [Read more...]
James F. Christie
James F. Christie, age 71, passed away in his home Friday, October 6, 2023, of natural causes. Jim was born November 7, 1951, to Dilman and Dorothy (Hanf) Christie in Rochester, Minn., and was brought home in a blizzard. Jim was a lifelong resident of the Racine and Stewartville areas. He grew up on the family farm and was a 1969 graduate of Stewartville High School and … [Read more...]
Michael L. Clement
Michael L. Clement, age 87, of Preston, Minn., met his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn., where he resided since April 2022. Michael was born in Oregon to Ralph and Evelyn Clement, the eldest of four children. He did most of his growing up years in Scappoose, Oreg. In 1952, the family moved to Iowa where … [Read more...]
Local Land Rent Survey Now Available
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension PRESTON and CALEDONIA, MN, September 26, 2023 — The Fillmore and Houston County Extension offices are currently collecting responses to the 2023-2024 Fillmore and Houston County land rent surveys. If you are a land owner in Fillmore or Houston County you may see a paper copy of the survey arrive in the mail. University of … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Claire Elise Butchkoski, 37, La Crescent, Minn.; 9/20/2023, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Parker Paul Ingvalson, 22, Mabel, Minn.; 2/18/2023, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $300, Total Fees $400. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions … [Read more...]
Michael Clifford Bernard
Michael Clifford Bernard, 54, of Chatfield, died October 7, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester – Methodist Campus after fighting a battle with cancer, the only situation he ever had that was out of his control. Mike was born April 10, 1969, in Rochester to Clifford and Lana (Erickson) Bernard. Mike graduated from Chatfield High School in 1987 and attended Riverland … [Read more...]
Merlin Thoen
Merlin Thoen, age 83, of Lanesboro, Minn., died on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, Minn. Merlin Ardell Thoen was born on April 27, 1940 ,to Amos and Amy (Hilden) Thoen in Lanesboro, Minn. Merlin graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1958. Shortly after high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He took his military job … [Read more...]