Many uninsured Minnesotans can get tested for COVID-19 at no cost to them during the federal public health emergency, thanks to a new health care option. The state will cover the cost of testing for individuals who apply and meet all of the following conditions: •Be a resident of Minnesota. •Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawfully present noncitizen with an immigration … [Read more...]
John Yonts
John M. Yonts, 86, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. John Mason Yonts was born on August 13, 1933, in Groseclose in Smyth County, Va., to William Grady and Ora Mabel (Lindamood) Yonts. He was raised at Groseclose, Va., in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains. John attended high school in Marion, Va. He entered … [Read more...]
Shelva Giordano
The memorial service for Shelva Giordano will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stewartville. Due to attendance limitations and distancing guidelines, the memorial service will be primarily for family and very close friends. There will be a visitation starting at 10 a.m. in the church narthex for anyone to stop by and greet the … [Read more...]
Dennis “Denny” Wead
Dennis “Denny” Wead, 75, of rural Preston, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, unexpectedly, at his home. Dennis Walter Wead was born January 19, 1945, in Lanesboro, to Walter and Harriet (Hoff) Wead. He grew up on a farm outside of Lanesboro, and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1963. After high school he entered the Marine Corps, and served in the Vietnam War. After … [Read more...]
Fillmore County death
Updated July 16, 2020 According to Fillmore County Chief Deputy, Lance Boyum, the body of the man located in the Root River yesterday has been identified as 58 year old, William Michel, of Rushford, Minn. An official cause of death will be determined pending the autopsy. July 15, 2020 According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, search and rescue teams located the … [Read more...]
Everett David Vesey
Everett David Vesey, 81, of Wykoff, Minn., and formerly Cylinder, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, Minn. Everett was born June 22, 1939 in Chatfield, Minn., to Milton “David” and Hazel (Shaw) Vesey. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1957. On June 18, 1961, Everett was united in marriage to Dixie King at the … [Read more...]
Helen Melbostad
Helen Melbostad passed away July 1, 2020, surrounded by her family at her daughter’s home. Helen Dorothy Lane was born April 21, 1927, at home in rural Winneshiek County, Iowa, to Reinhard and Alvina (Auna) Lane. She was baptized and confirmed at Highland Lutheran Church. Helen attended rural school at the Kjome School located in Highland Township of Winneshiek County, … [Read more...]
