In the March 13 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, the article on the March 6 Lanesboro City Council meeting, page 27, stated that Chase Bakke was discussing his job as the city liaison for the fire department. While Bakke does hold that role at this time, the time frame that was being discussed was last year when he was the city liaison for the ambulance department. We … [Read more...]
Spring into the Lenten season
By Pastor Bridget Sheely Racine/Wykoff/Sumner Center UMC I saw my first robin the other day and oh, the joy that filled my heart! We are so very blessed to live in a region where we get to experience the beauty of all for four seasons and I believe spring to be such an inspiring season. It brings with it renewal and rebirth. So, the moment I saw that robin I was not … [Read more...]
Correction
Two items regarding the Public Works building were incorrectly noted in the Rushford Village article that began on page one of the March 13 edition of the Fillmore County Journal. First, the correct cost for the overhead door installation is $2,327. Second, STS Plumbing and Heating of Mabel will do the plumbing and heating in the building. We apologize for the errors. … [Read more...]
Dale Luther Mundahl
Dale Luther Mundahl, formerly of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully in Mequon, Wis., on March 12, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born on April 1, 1942, in Rushford, Minn., to the late Oscar and Evelyn Mundahl. His family later moved to Rochester, MN, where Dale graduated from John Marshall High School in 1960. Subsequently, he graduated from Luther College in Decorah, … [Read more...]
Roy “Bucky” Rogers
Roy “Bucky” Rogers, 82, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was born on September 1, 1940, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Captain Paul Rogers and Ive (Tuftin) Rogers. He graduated from Duluth East High School in 1959. He farmed most of his life and worked for nearly 30 years at the Scenic Valley Winery. He was a jack of all trades and also worked at the … [Read more...]
Nobert Skaran
On Tuesday, March 14, Norbert Stanley (“Nub,” “Norb,” “Bear,” “Gramps”) Skaran – a man of many names and many talents – entered eternal life surrounded by his family. Norbert was born on a farm in Grand Meadow Township, Minn., to Olaf and Tillie (Myhre) Skaran on December 9, 1924. He was drafted into World War II military service on December 30, 1942, and entered the Navy … [Read more...]
Craig William Goodsell
Dad lived a private life. If it were left up to him, his obituary would read “Craig William Goodsell died.” But since it’s not up to him... Craig William Goodsell, officially started plowing the golden fields of heaven on February 28, 2023. Rumor has it, the Landowner told him he showed up a little bit early but He was happy to have him. Dad was born to Parker and Naomi … [Read more...]
Deloris (Roelofs) Padilla
Deloris (Roelofs) Padilla, 98, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, at Arbor Terrace, Rochester. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. A full obituary is available at www.mackenfuneralhome.com. … [Read more...]
Marvin “Marv” LeRoy Gathje
Marvin “Marv” LeRoy Gathje, 86, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Oak Lawn Rehabilitation Facility in Mankato, Minn., following a couple months of illness. Marvin was born February 16, 1937, in Chatfield, Minn., to LeRoy and Helen (Dushek) Gathje. Marvin joined the Navy in 1955 and earned the title of Boilerman Third Class. He served on the USS … [Read more...]
LaVonne Joan Reps
LaVonne Joan Reps, 65, of Lewiston, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, St. Marys Rochester Campus. LaVonne was born May 12, 1957, in Winona to Laurence and Milda (Runge) Laumb. She grew up on Vinegar Hill and graduated from Rushford High School in 1976. Following high school LaVonne went on to cosmetology training at Winona Area Technical Institute. … [Read more...]