Thomas J. Brunson, 68, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Sunday, February 19, 2022, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Tom J. Brunson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 24, 1953, to Thomas and Ruth (Murphy) Brunson. He attended school in Des Moines and later moved to a farm in Minnesota. He attended school at Caledonia, where he then enlisted in … [Read more...]
Arlene E. Thoreson
Arlene E. Thoreson, 93, of Harmony, Minn., died on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Arlene Eleanor Olson was born July 7, 1928, to Albert K. and Elnora (Larson) Olson. She was baptized and confirmed at Saetersdal Lutheran Church, where her grandfather was a founding member. Arlene attended country schools and then graduated from Harmony High School. … [Read more...]
Jean Elizabeth Mlinar
Jean Elizabeth Mlinar, 85, of Spring Valley, Minn., (formerly of Cresco, Iowa) passed away on March 12, 2022, at Ostrander Care and Rehab in Ostrander, Minn. Jean was born on September 17, 1936, the daughter of Clarence and Berdie Parker in New Hampton, Iowa. She lived in New Hampton until moving to Cresco, Iowa, in 1949. She graduated from Cresco High School in 1954. After … [Read more...]
Lawrence Riess
Lawrence Rienhold Riess, 88, of Chatfield, Minn., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born in Marshfield, Wis., on May 24, 1933, to Henry and Frieda (Schauer) Riess. Lawrence graduated from Rochester High School in 1952. Lawrence served in the Army from 1954-1956. He was married to Betty Moore on September 8, 1956. Lawrence ran multiple successful … [Read more...]
Rita Marie Ryan
Rita Marie Ryan, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 11, 2022. Rita was born to John and Loretta (Ebbers) Staples on September 20, 1941, in Slayton, Minn. She grew up in Avoca Minn., then moved to Rochester, Minn., soon after she graduated in 1959. Rita met the love of her life, Jim Ryan, while they both worked at … [Read more...]
Bruce A. Wingert
Bruce A. Wingert, 70, of Fountain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his children. Bruce Anthony Wingert was born August 30, 1951, in Osage, Iowa, to F J and Beverly (Eberhardt) Wingert. He graduated from Preston-Fountain High School in 1970. On July 31, 1977, he married Tracy Garden in Charles City, Iowa. Bruce was a lifelong … [Read more...]
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Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Sean Douglas Connor, 26, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/1/2022, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Deloris Esther Jacobs, 94, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/26/2022, School Bus - Stop Signal Extended/Red Lights Flashing - Other Drivers to Stop, Fine $100, Total Fees $175. Tanner Terry Steele, 26, Caledonia, … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement – Milly Lee Kingsley
Milly Lee Kingsley Domingo and Mindy Kingsley, of Harmony, Minn., announce the birth of their daughter Milly Lee Kingsley, born March 3, 2022, at 2:27 a.m. Milly was born at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa, weighing 7 lb 9 oz., and measuring 19½ inches. Milly was also welcomed home by big brother Mason. Grandparents are Kerry and Jane Kingsley of Harmony, … [Read more...]