Maureen S. McMahon, 65, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Maureen Suzanne Idso was born March 15, 1957, in Rochester, Minn., to Wayne and Suzanne (Nicklay) Idso. She grew up on the family golf course and graduated from Chosen Valley High School. Maureen was married August 24, 1974, at St Bridget’s Catholic Church … [Read more...]
Roger D. Schibursky
Roger D. Schibursky, age 78, of Preston, Minn., passed away at his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Roger Dean Schibursky was born in Hokah, Minn., on May 7, 1944. He was the son of Arthur (Art) and Ceona (Becker) Schibursky. He was their pride and joy. He was raised in Preston and during his years at Preston High School he played football. He also played hooky a few … [Read more...]
Violet Hahn
Violet Hahn passed away on February 21, 2023, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn. She was 97 years old. Violet Beatrice was born on December 21, 1925, to Palmer and Anna (Rosheim) Gullickson of rural Lanesboro, Minn. She attended rural school and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1943. She graduated from Winona Business College in Winona, Minn., in 1944, … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, February 27 Caledonia City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 6 p.m. Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 28 Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 1 Brownsville … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Samuel Arthur Sherod, 21, Minneapolis, Minn.; 12/3/2022, Speeding (60/50), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. Kenneth Dean Sjarpe, 61, Rochester, Minn.; 9/18/2022, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle -Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Total Fees $175. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 86 days for one year). Credit for time served: four days. … [Read more...]
Application open for MDA Value-Added Grant Program
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Value-Added Grant Program. The program provides funding to help processors add value to Minnesota agricultural products by investing in production capacity, market diversification, and market access for value-added … [Read more...]
Odell Jerome Johnson
Odell Jerome Johnson passed away on February 19, 2023, at the age of 101. Odell was born on July 19, 1921, to John Martin and Cora (Sanden) Johnson in Hesper, Iowa. He attended Newhouse country school and graduated from Mabel High School in 1940. He was a lifelong member of Mabel First Lutheran Church. Odell enlisted in the Army Air Corp in February 1942. He received … [Read more...]
Margaret Doloris (Gaustad) Anderson
On February 17, 2023, Margaret Doloris (Gaustad) Anderson made her transition to Heaven while at Valley View Healthcare in Houston. Within three weeks she suffered a stroke which was followed by the onset of COVID-19. Margaret was born on March 24 1930, to Peter and Senell (Gundersen) Gaustad. In 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert Anderson. They celebrated … [Read more...]
Evelyn Lena Augusta Halverson
Evelyn Lena Augusta Halverson, 89 of Caledonia, Minn., went to her heavenly home on February 18, 2023. She left this world peacefully surrounded by a room full of loved ones at Mayo Hospital. Evelyn was born to Lydia and Dewey Heaney on May 8, 1933, in Caledonia. On April 14, 1952, she married Herman Halverson and together they built a life they loved. Evelyn dedicated her … [Read more...]
Lloyd F. Hebig
Lloyd F. Hebig, 82, of Stewartville, Minn., died on Friday February 3, 2023, of natural causes, at his home. Lloyd Francis Hebig was born on November 29, 1940, in Cresco, Iowa, to Archie and Sylvia (Jorgenson) Hebig. He grew up on the family farm in rural Spring Valley, and attended Spring Valley schools, graduating from Spring Valley High School in 1958. He enlisted into … [Read more...]