Darrell W. Hughes, 74, of Houston, Minn., died on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Darrell was born on June 7, 1944, in Winona, Minn., to Robert and Thelma (Overland) Hughes. He was raised in Wiscoy Valley in Winona County and was a 1962 graduate of Houston High School. Darrell served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, during the … [Read more...]
Curtis Wennes
Curtis Ellsworth Wennes, 92, of Hesper, Iowa, died peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2018, at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. Curtis was born on June 28, 1926, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Edgar and Cora (Brunsvold) Wennes. He attended school in Hesper, Iowa, and Mabel, Minn., graduating from the Mabel High School in 1944. On September 28, 1947, Curtis married … [Read more...]
Brandon Arndt
Brandon Matthew Arndt, 38, of Rochester, died September 10, 2018. Brandon was born February 22, 1980, in Frederic, Wis., to Dean Richard and Norma Jean (Larsen) Arndt. Brandon was raised in Chatfield. He worked as a caretaker with Bob’s Trailer Park in Rochester. He enjoyed gardening, bicycling, playing games, and watching movies. He loved spending time with his … [Read more...]
Virgil Dempewolf
Virgil Ray Dempewolf, age 94, of Spring Valley, Minn., died September 10, 2018, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 14, 2018, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Deanna Woodward officiating. Burial will be in the Etna Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley … [Read more...]
Beverly Ann Hamblin
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Beverly Ann Hamblin. She passed away peacefully at home, with her children by her side, on Wednesday morning August 15, 2018, at the age of 85. Beverly was born on September 2, 1932, to Edward and Christine (Luckason) Redalen in Lanesboro, Minn. where she was raised and participated in many school and church events, … [Read more...]
Everett Eickhoff
Funeral services for Everett Arthur Eickhoff will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2018, at St Johns Lutheran Church in Wykoff, with Pastor Michael Harman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday, September 14, 2018, at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home in Wykoff and will continue for one hour prior to the service on … [Read more...]
Patrick Lawler
Patrick Claude Lawler, 85, passed away on September 5, 2018, in Rochester. Patrick was born July 11, 1933, in Chatfield to Lawrence and Hazel (Mahan) Lawler. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1952. On September 26, 1964, he married Janet de los Santos. He worked as a police officer for 41 years in Chatfield. He enjoyed spending time with family. He also … [Read more...]
The Shop Salon
The Shop Salon is in its one year anniversary and is situated in beautiful downtown Rushford, Minn., at Pam’s Corner. Nikki Johnson is the owner and a hairstylist as well. But one must know that this is not a stereotypical hair salon and Miss Nikki Johnson is not your run of the mill hair dresser. She is much more than that and has a wonderful and heartwarming story about her … [Read more...]
Correction
In the September 3, 2018, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, in the article titled “State Veterans Cemetery - Preston receives certificate of recognition,” it was incorrectly stated that Brad Lindsay, Deputy Commissioner of Programs and Services with the MDVA was in attendance. Instead, in attendance was MDVA Commissioner Larry Shellito. We apologize for the error. … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, September 10 • Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Houston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 11 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • … [Read more...]