Nancy Jeanne Miller of Downers Grove, Ill., and formerly of Arvada, Colo., and Rushford, Minn., passed away on August 9, 2021, after a prolonged illness. She was 81 years old. Born in La Crosse, Wis.,, on February 22, 1940, Nancy spent her childhood in Rushford, Minn., graduating from Rushford High School in 1958. She went on to earn a B.A. from Saint Mary’s College in … [Read more...]
Gene G. Brandvold
Gene G. Brandvold, 84, of Rushford, Minn., and formerly of Bloomington, Minn., died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his home, surrounded by family. Gene Gavin Brandvold was born on October 23, 1936, in Albert Lea, Minn., to Gerhard and Lettie (Johnston) Brandvold. He lived in New Richland, Minn., Winthrop, Minn., Janesville, Minn., summers on the family farm in rural New … [Read more...]
Carol Jean (Brandt) Garson
Carol Jean (Brandt) Garson, 71, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Carol was born in Rochester on December 21, 1949, to Albert and June (Sorenson) Brandt. Following High School, Carol went to Rochester Technical College and earned her nursing degree. She held various jobs in the nursing field, and also worked as a school … [Read more...]
John William Dewey
John William Dewey, 76, of rural Houston, Minn., died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., with his wife and sister by his side. The family would like to give many thanks for the wonderful and caring staff at Gundersen. John Served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966. He was a member of the Houston American Legion Post 423. He was … [Read more...]
Owen Mathieu Carlson
Owen Mathieu Carlson, born April 6, 1940, in Morton, Minn., died September 8, 2021, in Minnetonka, Minn. Owen Mathieu Carlson, age 81, died peacefully in his wife’s arms on September 8, 2021. He was a Cold War veteran and proud recipient of the 1035th USAF Field Activities Group Outstanding Unit Award. He graduated from Dunwoody Institute in 1966 and worked in civil … [Read more...]
Mary Ann Eloise Hoff
Mary Ann Eloise Hoff, age 90, left this earth on September 5, 2021, to fill an empty place in God’s beautiful garden. Eloise Hoff was born November 19, 1930, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Gilman Owen and Minnie Ovedia (Aasum) Myrah and was the oldest of five children growing up in Spring Grove. She graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1948 and went on to Winona State … [Read more...]
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Fatal crash in Fillmore County
On Saturday, September 4, at approximately 10:01 p.m., Fillmore County Sheriff’s dispatch received a 911 call of a single vehicle rollover crash on Fillmore County Road 12, approximately one mile east of Highway 52. Law Enforcement, Fire and Ambulance were dispatched. Law Enforcement arrived on scene at 10:07 p.m. and located an unresponsive male occupant in the driver’s seat. … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Brian Wayne Bumberlow, 36, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/15/2021, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $500, Total Fees $675. Local Confinement -365 days (stay 364 days for one year). Credit for time served: one day. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (8/27/2021): Remain law-abiding, and be of good … [Read more...]
Crown Rally makes a stop in Spring Valley
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, residents of Fillmore County were treated to an unexpected car show like no other. Pictured above are some smiling young men posing with a Lamborghini valued at more than $600,000. Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery in Spring Valley, Minn., hosted a luncheon for a car enthusiast group known as Crown Rally. There were 125 exotic, luxury and … [Read more...]