Viola Johnson, 103, died of natural causes April 20, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center where she had been living. She was born December 12, 1916, in Fillmore County, rural Fountain. After graduating from Chatfield High School and the Minneapolis Business College she was employed at the First National Bank in Spring Valley, a job she held for 30 years until she retired in … [Read more...]
Mary Patricia Keefe
Mary Patricia Keefe, 87, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2020, at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Mary’s loving family was at her bedside and outside her window at the time of her passing. Mary was born August 6, 1932, to Ralph and Lilah Peters in St. Charles, Minn. Shortly after Mary was born the family moved to Chatfield. She graduated from … [Read more...]
Richard (Ric) Duane Murphy
Richard (Ric) Duane Murphy, age 64 of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020, at his home. Ric was born January 24, 1956, in Osage, Iowa, to Richard and Mildred (Helgeson) Murphy. Ric went to Lyle High School, graduating in 1974. He then went on to attend the University of Mankato State, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1979. Instead of pursuing his career, his … [Read more...]
Helen Elizabeth Stead
Helen Elizabeth Stead was born July 19, 1918, in Winona, Minn. After graduation from Winona Senior High School she went to work at Peerless Chain Company in Winona as an office worker. Her office was across the street from where Donald worked and once they met, that was the beginning of a love that lasted over 73 years. Don and Helen were married May 4, 1940, at the home of her … [Read more...]
Birth Announcement: Liam Michael Wangen
Tanner and Callie Wangen of Winona, Minn., are proud to announce the birth of their son Liam Michael Wangen. Liam was born March 30, 2020, at Gundersen in Lacrosse, Wis., weighing 8 lb 9 oz, and was 21 inches long. Liam is also welcomed home by big sister Lily Wangen. His grandparents are Michael and Pauline Wangen of Lanesboro, Minn., and Keary and Susan Glenna of Winona, … [Read more...]
