Chatfield Police Department Jebah Doe, 23, Rochester, Minn.; 7/2/2019, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 7/2/2019, No Proof of Insurance (Driver), Fine $200. Amy Cristy Herold, 43, Chatfield, Minn.; 6/26/2019, No Proof of Insurance (Owner), Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 6/26/2019, Instruction Permit - Driver Under 18 - No Adult, Fine $50. Kevale … [Read more...]
E. LaVonne Draper
E. LaVonne Draper, 96, of Lanesboro, passed away September 24, 2019, at Harmony Care Center in Harmony Minn. LaVonne was born November 24, 1922, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Freeman and Laura (Kroeger) Stahr. She graduated from Geneseo High School in 1939. On November 14, 1942, she married Wendell Draper in Dysart, Iowa. LaVonne enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, and … [Read more...]
Jean Slindee
Jean Ann Slindee, 89, of Blackduck, Minn., died on Monday, September 23, 2019, at the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2019, at Zion Lutheran Church in Blackduck, with Rev. Anne Meredith officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 29 at Cease … [Read more...]
Harvey Klungtvedt
Harvey O. Klungtvedt, 88, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Harvey was born on December 13, 1930, in Rushford, Minn., to Helmer and Olga (Vogen) Klungtvedt. He was raised in the Rushford area and lived on various farms in the area. Harvey was a 1948 graduate of Rushford High School. On October 22, 1955, he … [Read more...]
Arlene Moran
Arlene R. Moran, 86, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, September 23, 2019, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, Minn. Arlene was born on December 3, 1932, in Elkader, Iowa, to Arthur and Florence (Bauer) Donlon. She was raised in Elkader. Arlene married Orrin Moran. Arlene and Orrin farmed in the Highland, Minn., area for many years. She also worked at the Good Shepherd Lutheran … [Read more...]
Carla Rae Tiernan
Carla Rae Tiernan, age 50, of Albertville, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was born on September 17, 1969, in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Robert and Arlouene (Ask) Pickett. Carla graduated from Preston-Fountain High School in 1988, and was her family’s fourth generation to graduate from there. In high school she was a member of the National Honor … [Read more...]
Lester Fimon
Graveside services for Lester Fimon will be held 11 a.m. Saturday October 12, 2019, at Frankford Cemetery, Mower County. Lester J. Fimon, age 98, of Spring Valley, died Monday September 23, 2019, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center. He was born January 17, 1921, in rural Spring Valley, to Joseph and Wilhelmina (Rutz) Fimon. Lester attended rural schools and served in the … [Read more...]
Jerry George Bush
Jerry George Bush, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Spring Valley Living Care Center, where he was under Hospice Care. Jerry was born March 30, 1945, in Austin, Minn., to Charles and Erma Emma (Puck) Bush. He attended and graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1963. Following his graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and served … [Read more...]
William Marcus Copeman
William Marcus Copeman, 76, of rural Chatfield, Minn., passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home. William was born on December 25, 1942, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Charles Levenous “Lee” and Louise (Drogemuller) Copeman. He graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1961. William “Bill” Marcus Copeman loved to work hard on his … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, September 23 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 24 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, Elementary Meeting Room, Preston, 6:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change. … [Read more...]