Bob H. Lane, 69, passed away at home in rural Chatfield on, Tuesday evening, April 9, 2019. Bob was born December 26, 1949, to Lyle and Olive (Broadwater) Lyle. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1967. On February 1, 1980, Bob married Cheryl Severson in Chatfield. Bob had a liking to El Caminos and collected baseball cards. He enjoyed playing softball and played … [Read more...]
Florence Eleanor Edwardson
Florence Eleanor Edwardson, 92, died peacefully at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford on April 7, 2019. Florence was born January 30, 1927, to Peter and Isabel (Odland) Edwardson. She was a lifelong member of Whalan Lutheran church and had a strong faith. Florence grew up in the Whalan area, living both on a farm and in Whalan. She cared for her mother, who had taken … [Read more...]
Convoy of supplies and compassion delivered to flood ravaged Nebraska and Iowa
“We’ve had losses,” said farmer Nick Stortz of Canton, “but nothing to the magnitude of what’s happened in Nebraska and Iowa in the face of recent flooding.” With compassion for people and animals who are suffering, Nick and Jenny Stortz wanted to meet people face-to-face and show them that somebody cares, will show up with needed supplies, and go beyond a handshake to offer a … [Read more...]
Pro-choice? What choice?
By Aaron Swaaartzentruber Greenleafton, MN “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee.” (Jeremiah 1:5) “For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mothers womb.” (Psalms 139:14) God has a lot to say about the unborn. Apparently He knows each one of the over 60 million precious little … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, April 15 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 • Rushford Village City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 • Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Fillmore County Planning … [Read more...]
Mayo Civic Center Region 1 Wrestling Hall of Fame inductees
The Mayo Civic Center Region I Wrestling Hall of Fame honored inductees and area teams and wrestlers on March 4 at the Southeastern Minnesota Wrestling Seniors Banquet at Charlie’s Eatery in Rochester. Over 300 people were in attendance to honor Section 1 teams (along with Kenyon-Wanamingo), their coaches, and Hall of Fame inductees. Athlete Roy Haag (Lewiston-Altura): A … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project A loving home
By Leah Himlie Imagine that there are two couples. One of the couples is pregnant without wanting to be. The other couple would die to have a child but is not able to. Instead of aborting, the pregnant couple is pressured into carrying the pregnancy to term and putting the child up for adoption. The other couple goes through all the legal steps needed to adopt a child. Their … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Mark James Hamann, 65, Chatfield, Minn.; 3/13/2019, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Nathaniel Eugene Combs, 19, Cresco, Iowa; 1/5/2019, Ted Foss Law - Passing Parked Emergency Vehicle (More Than Two Lanes in One Direction), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. James Michael Duling, 25, … [Read more...]
Gerald “Jerry” Steinkamp
Gerald “Jerry” Leon Steinkamp, 62, of Grand Meadow, Minn., unexpectedly passed away at his home the morning of April 8, 2019. Funeral services for Jerry Steinkamp will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Bear Creek Lutheran Church in rural Grand Meadow, with Pastor Larry Iverson officiating. Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Hindt … [Read more...]
Keith William Pitzer
Keith William, age 81, went home to visit Jesus on April 6, 2019. He is survived by wife Barbara Pitzer; children: Debra, Kevin, Dawn and Andrea; step-children Karl and Brett, grandchildren: Matthew, Jestin, Jillian, Jamen, Audreanna, Tyler, Antony, Connor and Alexander; and six great-grandchildren. After driving as a teamster for many years, he has earned a rest! Visitation … [Read more...]