Statewide Toward Zero Deaths program has helped to reduce fatalities on Minnesota roads by 3% since 2011 Ten individuals and organizations were recognized by the Minnesota departments of health, public safety and transportation at the statewide Toward Zero Deaths conference for their efforts to reduce the number of traffic deaths and serious injuries in the state. Road … [Read more...]
Give thanks for good healthy by giving blood
The American Red Cross urges people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood for patients in need. A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and travel. Medical conditions and emergencies that require blood don’t stop for the holidays. Patients like 6-year-old Ava King will continue … [Read more...]
Maxine Ruth Naber
Maxine Ruth Naber, 101, passed away October 31, 2018 at Valley View Health Care in Houston, Minn.,. Maxine was born October 28, 1917, in Butler County, Iowa, to Harvey and Minnie (Schoeneman) Christopherson. She accepted Christ as her savior April 11, 1935. On August 16, 1938, Maxine married Orville Naber in Bear Grove, Iowa. She was a farmer’s wife most of her life but did day … [Read more...]
Marlys Larson
Marlys Larson Marlys Beverly Larson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. She had recently moved into an assisted living apartment in Spring Valley, as she was recovering from serious health issues from over the past year. Her spirits were high and she loved her new place, especially because she could keep her cat … [Read more...]
Bonnie Hedrick
Bonnie Margaret Dinneen Hedrick passed at her home on October 26, 2018, surrounded by her family (including the four-legged members). Bonnie was born at the Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 7, 1968, to Daniel and Jennie Clark Dinneen. Her father’s military service required relocating 10 times in four years, planting the seed for Bonnie’s wanderlust. Along … [Read more...]
Roger McGinley
Roger McGinley, 66, of Bertha, Minn., died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at his home. A memorial service for Roger will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27 at Thomastown Covenant Church in Staples, Minn., with Pastor Nathan Hillman officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Roger is survived by his wife Cheryl, children, … [Read more...]
Isabel D. Paolini
Isabel D. Paolini, 96, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Country Winds Manor in Cresco, Iowa. Isabel was born in Harmony, Minn., on December 16, 1921, the daughter of Herbert A. Daniels and Ausye G. (Harstad) Daniels. She graduated from Harmony High School in 1938, and left Harmony for Chicago, Ill., in order to attend business … [Read more...]
Marguerite M. Feldmeier
Marguerite, M. Feldmeier, 91, of Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, October 21, 2018, at her home. Marguerite Marie Lorenz was born on December 19, 1926, in La Crosse, Wis., to Joseph and Matilda (Langen) Lorenz. She was raised in Hokah, Minn., and graduated from St. Peter’s High School in Hokah. On March 5, 1946, she was united in marriage with Anthony Feldmeier. They farmed … [Read more...]
Everyone is rooting for Gabby
Gabriella “Gabby” Lou Brown was celebrating her first birthday and baptism on Sunday, October 7. It was a great day surrounded by her family and friends. Her mom and dad, Heidi and Matt Brown, had noticed a slight fever during the weekend, but hadn’t been alarmed since they thought it was probably caused by her one-year molars. Gabby woke up on Monday and she was the worst … [Read more...]
Don’t be fooled by those who assert themselves as experts
By Kindra Ramaker Stewartville, MN Fillmore County Journal Readers – as both a member of the Fillmore County discussion group addressing “Conversations on Race in Fillmore County” as well as being informed by my work on the Olmsted County Human Rights Commission - I would like to address an opinion piece published in the Fillmore County Journal written by Jeff Erding, a long … [Read more...]