Muriel R. Wiemerslage, 88, of Caledonia, passed away Monday May 2, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born in Houston County, Minn., to Herman and Irma (Krick) Kuecker. On February 15, 1952, she married George Wiemerslage and he preceded her in death on July 23, 2018. Muriel and George made their home in the New Albin/Eitzen area for six years and … [Read more...]
Bernadette “Bernie” Hathaway
Bernadette “Bernie” Rose (Rickerl) Hathaway, 98, passed away in Grand Meadow, Minn., on May 3, 2022. Bernie was born in Story County, Iowa, on August 31, 1923, to Frank Joseph Rickerl and Julia Elizabeth (Baldus) Rickerl. Bernie married Fletcher “Red” Dean Hathaway on May 11, 1944 – they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary shortly before Red passed away in 1994. … [Read more...]
Patricia A. Hanson
Patricia A. Hanson, age 80, of Spring Grove, Minn., died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at her home following a lengthy illness. Patricia was born March 17, 1942, in Mabel, Minn., to Andrew and Nola (Sherburne) Newman. On May 28, 1960 she married Cletus Hanson of Spring Grove at the Mabel United Methodist Church. They lived and farmed in the Spring Grove area. Patricia worked … [Read more...]
Nancy Karen (Papenfuss) Soukup
Nancy Karen (Papenfuss) Soukup, 79, of Lanesboro, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Nancy Karen Papenfuss was born November 22, 1942, in La Crosse, Wis., to Henry and Theodora (Moldenhauer) Papenfuss. Nancy was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Nodine, Minn. She graduated from Winona School District. On December 22, 1960, she married Paul J. … [Read more...]
Marty J. Dahlberg
Marty J. Dahlberg, 65, of Hesper, Iowa, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at his home. Marty was born January 13, 1957, in Preston, Minn., to Martin and Betty (Kundert) Dahlberg. He grew up in Canton and attended the Mabel-Canton Schools. He entered the United States Army, where he was stationed in Hawaii and was a driver for various people including important … [Read more...]
Rev. Curtis A. Fox
Rev. Curtis A. Fox, 91, of Peterson, Minn., died on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Curtis Andrew Fox was born on August 22, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Andrew and Myrtle (Larson) Fox. He was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from Minneapolis Roosevelt High School in 1948. Curtis attended Lutheran Bible Institute and received … [Read more...]
Peering at the Past Farm boy evades “friendly” fore hooves while dancing to Lady’s tune
Part seven of a series It was “a different approach to torture,” putting the harness on a horse named Lady. It was “a dance to Lady’s tune.” Her front feet were some of the most active I have ever seen,” wrote Warren Lange in the published memories of his boyhood on a 1930s farm on South Ridge in Mound Prairie Township, Houston County. Lange described Lady as highly … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Levi Jene Leffler, 25, Ferryville, Wis.; 4/4/2022, Speeding - Exceed Limit 55 mph (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Austin John Simdars, 25, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/1/2022, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. 4/1/2022, Failure to Obey Traffic Signal, Fine $50. Chatfield Police Department Kayla … [Read more...]
Sheriff John DeGeorge seeking re-election
John DeGeorge will be seeking a second term as Fillmore County Sheriff in this year’s election. DeGeorge is a 25year veteran of the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, serving as a deputy sheriff, undercover narcotics investigator, patrol sergeant, and captain before being elected sheriff in 2018. “We took office four years ago with a clear vision and a great team. We … [Read more...]
Government This Week
Monday, May 2 •City of Houston Planning Committee/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Kingsland School Board Work Session, Elementary Conference Room, 6 p.m. •Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •LeRoy City Council, Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 •Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Houston County Commissioners, Courthouse Board Room, 9 … [Read more...]