Fremont W. Schuttemeier, 98, of Eitzen, Minn., was called to his Heavenly home Friday, September 29, 2023, at Green Lea Senior Living, Mabel, Minn., surrounded by his family. He was born November 18, 1924, in Union City Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, the son of William and Caroline (Meyer) Schuttemeier. He grew up living on the family farm and attended rural country … [Read more...]
Tony C. Vick
Tony C. Vick, 62, of Caledonia, formerly of Mabel, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 1, 2023, at his home. Tony was born March 12, 1961, in Spring Grove to Gary and Sharon (Dahl) Vick. He attended Mabel-Canton Schools. He had worked at Northern Engraving in Spring Grove for 24 years. He loved working in molding. Until his dying day, he would check molded products to see … [Read more...]
Thomas “Tom” Craig McCormack
Thomas “Tom” Craig McCormack, age 72, of Saint Francis, Minn., passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. On September 15, 1951, Tom was born in La Crosse, Wis., to Dorothy Mae McCormack (Onsgard), who grew up in Houston, Minn., and William B. McCormack. Tom attended elementary school for two years in Houston and later graduated from Robbinsdale High School. In high school, … [Read more...]
Clutch Performer of the Week – Kinley Soiney – Mabel-Canton
Volleyball Athlete of the Week – Kyla Hellickson – Fillmore Central
Football Athlete of the Week – Ethan Stendel – Caledonia
Cross Country Athlete of the Week – Autumn Rakosnik – LFC
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Jason Thomas Bernau, 41, Winona, Minn.; 6/2/2023, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Daniel John Hafner, 69, La Crescent, Minn.; 6/2/2023, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $100. Franciso Tehuacatl Hernandez, 39, Caledonia, Minn.; 8/5/2023, Driving Without a Valid … [Read more...]
Robroy Barthel Kelly
Robroy Barthel Kelly, 70, of Canton, Minn., formerly of Mankato, Decorah and Kansas City, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at WinnMed in Decorah. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. A full obituary will be posted at a later date at www.mengisfuneralhome.com. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements. … [Read more...]
Marilyn J. Bingel
Marilyn J. Bingel, 85, of Rochester, Minn., died on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Marilyn was born June 9, 1938, in Chicago, Ill. to Paul and Erna (Reinars) Israel. She graduated from Palatine High School in Illinois and married Willard Bingel, Jr., her high school sweetheart, in 1960. She worked for Kemper Insurance in the litigation department before retiring. Her pride and … [Read more...]