By Bethany Schneekloth Every year without fail, during the Christmas season, people put out their angels. Whether they are topping trees, ornaments, or little figurines decorating an area, the angels all have similar characteristics with their horns of gold and vibrant dresses. With wings of either gold or white feathers, they are beautiful to see. But when did the use of … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions: When life gives you dingleberries…
By Pastor Bridget Sheely Racine/Sumner Center UMC, Stewartville UMC Children’s Mininstry Coordinator A few years back, when my two boys where young our family loaded up into our truck to go pick out our Christmas tree. As we cruised down the road with the Christmas music playing, our oldest was bouncing around in the back seat and doing what kids do, which ended with me … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Rochelle Annette Current, 54, Caledonia, Minn.; 1/21/2021, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Andrea Ruth Hardy, 30, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/1/2021, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $275. Samantha Lee Hoff, 32, La Crescent, Minn.; 1/29/2021, Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $105. … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On December 1, Anton Joseph Plonka, 20, of Stewartville, Jabriel Khader Aden, 18, of Rochester, and Nelson Augustino Soro, 20, of Rochester appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat regarding criminal conduct in Chatfield. Plonka is charged with three felonies; Aggravated Robbery - 1st Degree - Aid/Abet, Simple Robbery - Aid/Abet, and Theft - Take/Use/Transfer … [Read more...]
Priscilla Graff
Priscilla M. Graff, 94, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Spring Valley Living. Priscilla May Stone, daughter of Guy LeRoy and Pearl Stone was born May 22, 1926, at her grandparents, R. J. Williams, farm in Linn Grove, Iowa. She graduated from Linn Grove High School on May 10, 1944, and on May 24, 1944 she married Aloysius Joseph Graff at St. … [Read more...]
Dr. Dean H. Sheller
We lost a dear husband, father, Iowa Hawkeye fan, traveler and favorite dentist on December 9., 2020. Dr. Dean H. Sheller of Chaska, Minn., passed away at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minn. Dean, 74, was born on February 10, 1946, and grew up on a farm near Eldora and Grundy Center, Iowa. He graduated from McPherson College and earned his doctorate from the … [Read more...]
Julie Kay Laisy
Julie Kay Laisy, age 70, died peacefully on Sunday, December 13, 2020, with her family by her side. She was loving, caring, strong, and compassionate and known for her sense of humor and spunk. Julie, known as “Jules” to many, had a beautiful smile that make her eyes sparkle. She gave the best hugs and was a support to many throughout her life. She will be deeply missed. … [Read more...]
Roy Aloyisus Montgomery
Roy Aloyisus Montgomery, 83, of Plainview, passed away at his home on Wednesday evening, December 23, 2020. He was born on October 17, 1937, in Elba, Minn., to Rollie and Rose (Walcheck) Montgomery. The family later moved to Plainview where Roy attended school and was a standout star player on both the high school basketball and football teams. Roy graduated from Plainview High … [Read more...]
Marie Mundfrom Bany
Marie Bertha Bany, 93, died peacefully on December 21, 2020, at the Ostrander Care and Rehab, where she had lived since 2008 She is survived by her brother Fred (Dorothy) Mundfrom of Spring Valley and 17 nieces and nephews. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the memorial service and burial will be in the spring at the Saetersdal Church, rural Harmony. … [Read more...]
Darlene Ann Bradt
Darlene Ann Bradt, 80, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 26, 2020, surrounded by her husband, daughter, son-in-law, and son. Darlene was born June 7, 1940, in Dyersville, Iowa, to William and Mary Enette (Schemmel) Jurgens. She graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Worthington, Iowa, and Mercy School of Practical Nursing in Marshalltown, Iowa. … [Read more...]