On February 27, Lacey Nicole Manuel, 29, of Preston, appeared before District Court Judge Jeremy Clinefelter. Manuel is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. On or about February 25, a Minnesota state trooper was patrolling Fountain and came across a vehicle parked oddly on … [Read more...]
James Ostrem
James Ostrem, longtime resident and native of Lanesboro, Minn., died peacefully April 4, 2023, at Spring Valley Care Center, aged 88. Jim was a veteran of the Vietnam War and other conflicts, a career U.S. Air Force pilot who retired as Lieutenant Colonel, then returned to Lanesboro to farm and serve the community in many ways. Born in 1934, Jim grew up farming with his … [Read more...]
Donna Mae Leighton
Donna Mae Leighton, 82, of Eyota, Minn., passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester after a brief illness. Donna was born October 13, 1940, in La Crosse, Wis., to Stan and Ruth Egge (Trulson). She attended Lanesboro High School and graduated in 1958. On January 21, 1961, she and Glen E. Leighton were married at Zumbro Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]
Donna Mae Otterness
Donna Mae Otterness, age 91 of Spring Grove, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Harmony Place in Harmony, Minn. She was born at home on August 4, 1931, to Odin and Viola Moen (Miner). On July 26, 1947, she married Alfred Otterness Jr and upon his passing in 2002, they had been married for 54 years. She has been a lifelong resident of Spring Grove except for one year, … [Read more...]
Kenneth Dale Smidt
Kenneth Dale Smidt, 77, of Spring Valley, with family members surrounding him, took God’s hand and peacefully passed away at St. Marys Hospital Monday, April 3, 2023. Ken was born February 1, 1946, in Stewartville, Minn., to Dorothy (Stevenson) and Clovis Smidt. He graduated from Stewartville High School in 1964. October 30, 1965, Ken married his high school sweetheart, … [Read more...]
David Roger Norgard
David Roger Norgard, age 74, of Spring Grove, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Lewiston Senior Living Community in Lewiston, Minn. David was born on April 28,1948, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Alfred and Amanda (Mathias) Norgard. He was a long-time farmer in Spring Grove and his love of tractors and cats continued throughout his life. He was a Spring Grove High School … [Read more...]
Richard D. Hagedorn
Richard D. “Dick” Hagedorn, 84, of Hart, Minn., died on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Richard David Hagedorn was born on Wednesday, January 18, 1939, in Winona, Minn., to William and Goldie (Stevens) Hagedorn. Richard was raised in Winona and was a 1957 graduate of Winona Senior High School. Dick met Sue Ann Rendigs at the Moonlight … [Read more...]
Update to missing person search for Madeline Kingsbury
In regard to missing person Madeline Jane Kingsbury (age 26), the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from residents and landowners located in Norway Township, Preble Township, northern Newburg Township, eastern Holt Township, and eastern Amherst Township. We are asking that you search your acreage, wooded property, outbuildings, vehicles and trails for … [Read more...]
Bernis Finke
Bernis Finke, age 90, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, in Rochester, Minn., from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Services will be held April 15 at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church with a 9 a.m. visitation, followed by an 11 a.m. funeral with Pastor Deanna Woodward officiating. A eulogy will be shared by good friend, Pastor Mark Rader. On November 23, 1932, … [Read more...]
Charles Souhrada
Charles Souhrada, 88, of Von Ormy, Tex., formerly of Fountain, Minn., passed away at home on March 27, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anna May (Dougherty) Souhrada, daughters Charlotte Brevig and Julianna (Harold) Fravel, and son Shawn Souhrada. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jason Fravel, Amber Fravel, Carl Brevig, Joshua Grant, Jacob Grant, … [Read more...]