Betty Wiltgen passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at her home in Harmony, Minn., at the age of 93. Betty Grace was born on May 8, 1927, the youngest of seven children born to Charles and Grace (Rathbun) Daniels in Ossian, Iowa. Her time with her mother was short, as she suffered from tuberculosis and passed away when Betty was only nine years old. Betty attended … [Read more...]
Troy J. Swancutt
Troy J. Swancutt, 59, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in his home. Troy James Swancutt was born January 6, 1961, in Riceville, Iowa, son of Mern and Betty (Saltou) Swancutt. He was the first baby of the New Year at Riceville Hospital in 1961. Troy graduated from Crestwood High School in Cresco, Iowa, in 1979 and from Northwest Iowa … [Read more...]
Board of Directors approve returning volleyball, football to fall season
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN – The Minnesota State High School League’s Board of Directors today approved a reconsideration placement of fall activities, a decision that brings football and volleyball back to the fall season. The plan, which fits within COVID-19 guidance of the Minnesota Department of Health, will have an approved football season beginning on September 28 with the … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Chandler Sigmund Bergrud, 18, Spring Grove, Minn.; 8/17/2020, Failure to Obey Traffic Signal, Fine $50, Total Fees $125. Wes Dale Kellogg, 40, Vergas, Minn.; 9/4/2020, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $135. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Terry James Cassel, 38, Nekoosa, Wis.; 8/14/2020, Speeding (55/45), Fine $40, Total Fees … [Read more...]
Recycling 101
By Drew Hatzenbihler Solid Waste Administrator Just as many parts of our lives have been changed by the pandemic, our upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection event will also have some changes to ensure the safety of all of our participants and staff. We ask for everyone’s help to have a safe collection event on October 6 from 12-5 p.m. The requirements to … [Read more...]
Henry “Hank” Ostby
Henry “Hank” Ostby, 88, of Chatfield, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Stewartville Care Center. Hank was born May 27, 1932, to Ivy and Heinrick Ostby. Hank grew up with six siblings. In January 1951, Hank joined the U.S. Navy, where he was a cook and baker on the USS Greene, before bring honorably discharged in November 1954. On June 8, 1956, Hank married … [Read more...]
Bergetta E. Gunderson
Bergetta E. Gunderson, 92, died on September 17, 2020, at St. Anne’s Nursing Home, Winona, Minn. Bergetta was born April 6, 1928, in Preston, Minn., to Alfred and Emeline (Soffa) Dahl. She attended St. Olaf and Luther College, graduating from Luther in 1950. Later she received her Masters in Special Education from Winona State University. She taught school for 32 years in … [Read more...]
Marvin L. Gunderson
Marvin L. Gunderson, 89, died September 11, 2020, at St. Anne’s Nursing Home, Winona, Minn. Marv was born March 2, 1931 in Fergus Falls, Minn., to John and Lizzie (Foslien) Gunderson. He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1949. He attended Gustavus Adolphus College from 1949-53 where he was All-Conference football guard in 1951 and 1952. He then served two years in the … [Read more...]
Ruth Marie Miehlisch
Ruth Marie Miehlisch, 82, of rural Lanesboro, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Ruth Schewe was born May 1, 1938, in Sleepy Eye, Minn., to Stan and Muriel (Hier) Schewe. She graduated from Sleepy Eye High School and was crowned homecoming queen. She loved her career as a pediatric nurse after obtaining her LPN Degree in … [Read more...]
Geneva (Hamlin) Kidd
Geneva LaVerna (Hamlin) Kidd, of Wykoff, Minn., died Friday, September 18, 2020, at the Spring Valley Nursing Home. She was born to her parents, Ray and Anna (Klomps) Hamlin, from Cherry Grove, Minn., on May 2, 1922. She was married to Owen Everett Kidd on November 18, 1939, in Hammond, MN, by her Uncle Dick. Geneva lived on a farm, and she was truly engaged in being a … [Read more...]