Jean E. Volkman, 85, formerly of Lewiston, Minn., died Friday, November 15, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield, Minn. Jean Hamilton was born September 5, 1934, in La Crosse, Wis., to John and Gladine (Moen) Hamilton. She married Wilbert F. Volkman on November 22, 1952. She is survived by her two children, Sherry (Dennis) Zeise, Medford, Minn., and Rocky (Julie) … [Read more...]
Exploring the origin of our choices
Many years ago I was walking along the canal in New Hope, Pa., on a warm summer’s evening with Glenn, who was my “buddy.” I never took our relationship seriously so I was startled, to say the least, when he asked me to marry him. I was even more surprised to hear myself say, “Yes,” without hesitating! I didn’t know until that moment that I was “in love” with him and wanted to … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, November 18 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Tueday, November 19 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 20 • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 21 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Fillmore … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Dominique Tyrell Whitehorn, 24, Rochester, Minn.; 8/18/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Colt Chapman Amos, 36, Rochester, Minn.; 10/18/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cheryl Beth Backus, 54, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/15/2019, Operate Motor Vehicle With Expired … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Veterans Day essays
The following Veterans Day essays, written by Fillmore Central sixth graders, were read at our observance on Monday, November 4, 2019. What Veterans Day means to me By Brennus Braaten He paced around his house holding his rifle in the dark of night, as the sounds of bombs got closer and louder. As the sun rises he returns to his home, where the windows are boarded up, … [Read more...]
John Ruen
John Oscar Ruen went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2019. He was 83 years old. John was born September 9, 1936, to Howard and Lyla Ruen in Ostrander, Minn. The family moved to Lanesboro in 1949 and John graduated from The Southern School of Agricultural in 1954. John joined the U.S. Air Force in the fall of 1954, was stationed in Waco, Tex., and served in … [Read more...]
Eugene Arnold Hanson
Eugene A. Hanson, 92, of Peterson passed away at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, Wis., on Monday, November 11, 2019. He was born in Winona on October 27, 1927, to Oscar and Gena (Dale) Hanson. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1945, and enjoyed his entire life farming in the Peterson area. On June 28, 1952, he married Bernice Sande at the Arendahl Lutheran … [Read more...]
Bruce Blixt
Bruce Blixt, 71, passed away Monday evening, October 28, surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Born April 26, 1948, in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of Lawrence and Susan (McEwan) Blixt and a long-time resident of Peterson, Minn. Bruce graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1966. He went on to attend Winona State University in Winona, Minn., where he … [Read more...]
Duane Kenneth Bruening
Duane Kenneth Bruening, 90, died peacefully at Barthell O.E.S. Home in Decorah, Iowa, on November 3, 2019. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2019, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah, with Rev. Donald Hertges and Rev. Msgr. Edward Lechtenberg officiating. Burial was in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery in Decorah with Military Honors. … [Read more...]
Kris Edward Hall
Kris Edward Hall, 58, of Winona, Minn., died peacefully next to his love on Friday, November 8, 2019. Kris battled brain cancer for 25 years, beating the odds time and time again, only to pass the torch on to the Mayo Clinic to continue his legacy. He spent his last moments next to those that loved him more than he could imagine – or would ever believe. From the beginning, … [Read more...]