Carol E. Sjarpe, age 78, of Harmony, formerly of rural Lanesboro, Minn., died Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Harmony Place Assisted Living in Harmony. Carol was born February 3, 1944, in Cresco, Iowa, to Howard and Helen (Hahn) Berning. She attended country school in the Harmony area and graduated from the Harmony High School in 1961. On July 7, 1961, she married Gary … [Read more...]
Robert (Bob) H. Rippentrop
Robert (Bob) H. Rippentrop, 60, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Mayo Clinic’s Methodist Campus Hospice Unit, with his daughter by his side. He passed from a long, courageous, and complicated battle with JAK2-Myelofibrosis, a rare form of chronic leukemia. Bob was born on December 5, 1961, to Raymond Cort and Jean Marie (Howard) Rippentrop in Spring Valley, Minn. He … [Read more...]
Renee Darlene Kumpf
Renee Darlene Kumpf, 72, of Stewartville, Minn., passed away peacefully on May 26, 2022. She was born in Houston, Minn., on March 16, 1950, to Gladina and Gynther Halverson. She graduated from Houston High School and went to cosmetology school in Winona. After graduating from cosmetology school, she worked as an oOptometric assistant for 23 years. Renee met the love of her … [Read more...]
David J. Olson
David J. Olson, age 84, of Caledonia, died peacefully, Saturday, June 4, 2022, at his home. Dave was born November 3, 1937, to Oscar and Evelyn (Welch) Olson in Mabel, Minn. He told everyone that he was born above the liquor store; back then it was the Olson Cafe which was owned by his parents. He attended Caledonia High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from … [Read more...]
Dennis Eugene Voeltz
Dennis Eugene Voeltz, 68, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after a very brief battle with cancer. Dennis was born on May 9, 1954, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Maynard and Frances (Krahn) Voeltz. He grew up in Spring Valley and attended Spring Valley High School. Following high school, he enlisted in the United … [Read more...]
Richard “Rich” C. Milne
Richard “Rich” C. Milne, age 76, of Preston, died on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Preston, Minn. Funeral service for Richard will be Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 11 a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn., with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, and will continue for one hour prior … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Adam Matthew Conway, 31, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/4/2022, Initiate, Compose, Send, Retrieve, Read Electronic Message (While Driving), Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Danielle Terese Erickson, 30, Caledonia, Minn.; 3/15/2022, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $115. 3/15/2022, Driver Must Carry Proof of … [Read more...]
HomeHelpMN relief program for homeowners open for applications
SAINT PAUL, MN – Minnesota’s relief program for homeowners, HomeHelpMN, who have fallen behind on their mortgages or other housing-related expenses because of the COVID-19 pandemic is now open. The application period is open until June 17, but homeowners who need help are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The program, funded by Congress through the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion – “Faith’s Check Book” inspiring and uplifting
By Pastor Mark Woodward Maple Leaf Parish Spring Valley: Faith, Cherry Grove, Fountain, Preston (and Lenora) Uanited Methodist Churches During a particular rough time in my life, I very much appreciated the inspiring, uplifting, encouraging words of a wonderful pastor who lived in England. Charles Spurgeon lived from 1834-1892 and he was a prominent clergyman during this … [Read more...]
Government this Week
Tuesday, June 7 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:00 a.m. •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse Board Room, 9:00 a.m. •Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. •Rushford Village City Council, CRV Office/City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 •Canton City Council, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. •Mabel City Council, Community Center, 6:00 … [Read more...]