Winneshiek County Deputies responded to a motorcycle accident that occurred on the evening of June 11 on County Road A14. The driver, Wyatt Rex Tibbals, 21, of Cresco, Iowa, was traveling at a high rate of speed on a motorcycle and struck pedestrian, Finn Lee Ronken, 22, of Canton, Minn., who was in the roadway. As a result, both were fatally injured. This accident remains … [Read more...]
Armyworms
By Katie Drewitz University of Minnesota Extension PRESTON and CALEDONIA, MN, June 13, 2023 — As of writing this article, both Fillmore and Houston counties, along with many other parts of the state, are in D0 (abnormally dry) or D1 (moderate drought) conditions. Given the current stage and conditions of our crops there are many things that we need to be thinking … [Read more...]
Ruth Carolyn (Hintze) Lemke
Ruth Carolyn (Hintze) Lemke passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Olmsted Medical Center. She was 86 years old. Ruth was born in Spring Valley, Minn., on January 13, 1937, to Ruben and Lenora (Grabau) Hintze. Ruth attended school in Spring Valley, graduating from Spring Valley High School in 1955, where she had been active in both band and chorus. … [Read more...]
Kathleen Myrah
Kathleen Marie Myrah, age 76, of Spring Grove, passed away suddenly at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., surrounded by her family and holding her grandson Cavin’s hand. Kathy was born on August 15, 1946, in Decorah, Iowa, to Curtis (Shorty) and Anastasia (Tubby) (Carolan) Foltz. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Anges-Plymouth Rock Church in rural Winneshiek Co. … [Read more...]
Wyatt Tibbals
Wyatt Tibbals died tragically alongside one of his good friends on June 11, 2023. Wyatt was 21 years old; his untimely death has left family and friends shocked and devastated. Wyatt was born to Rex Tibbals and Mary Waldron on March 13, 2002. As a child, it was always a struggle to get Wyatt inside the house. He loved everything outdoors and became interested in hunting and … [Read more...]
Finn Ronken
Finn L. Ronken, 22, of Canton, passed away, Sunday, June 11, 2023, from injuries sustained in an accident. On October 24, 2000, Finn Lee Ronken was welcomed into the world by his parents Gary Ronken, Jr. and Erica Eiken, in Decorah, Iowa. Finn was baptized in the Henrytown Lutheran Church and attended Fillmore Central Schools, graduating in 2019. Finn showed a vivid … [Read more...]
Marjorie Wherley
Marjorie Ann Wherley, 87, of Preston, Minn., was born July 11, 1935 in Chaska, Minn., and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones June 14, 2023. Throughout her life, Marjorie made every day count. Her days were filled with kindness for everyone. She didn’t take a day for granted, spending as much time as she could with loved ones. She loved hugs and kisses from her … [Read more...]
Meredith “Mert” (Bakken) Landsverk
Meredith “Mert” (Bakken) Landsverk passed away on June 5, 2023. Her children survive Meredith: son Troy (Karen) Landsverk, daughter Karla (Tim) Peters, and husband Donald Bakken, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Meredith is preceded in death by her parents, brother and two sisters, along with her husband Dale Landsverk and daughter Rochelle Rae … [Read more...]
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Darold Smith, born April 12, 1950, precious child of God, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11:57 that night. We thank you for sharing your love with us for your 73 years here on earth. We look forward to joining you in Heaven when Jesus calls our name. We rejoice knowing that your spirit is free now, soaring with Jesus and the angels. Jimmy … [Read more...]
Merrily Dale
Merrily Ann Dale, age 78, December 7, 1944 - June 16, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents Harbrand A. and Helen A. Rundquist and siblings Sue Bloberger and Bob Rundquist. She is survived by her husband of over 58 years, Glenn Dale; children Pam Meixell (Chris), Denise Doyle (Mike), Daniel Dale (Kimberly), and Melanie Waite-Altringer (Brian); many grandchildren … [Read more...]