By Deanna Kay Phillips For my last article I decided to to interview Michelle McClain-Kruse on April 23, 2018, who has had success with her own business. She has been a major influence in my life. Whether it was teaching me more about horses or declaring herself my college mom, she has been there for it all. Her business is Thunder Rode, Inc. It provides a place of safety … [Read more...]
Engagement
Lind ~ Fruechte Dave and Karla Lind of Rushford are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kenzie Lind, to Isaac Fruechte, son of Carl and Becky Fruechte of Caledonia. Kenzie is a 2012 graduate of Rushford-Peterson High School. She graduated in 2016 from St. Mary’s College in Winona with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education. She is currently … [Read more...]
M-C Class of 2018 travels
Day 1: April 6 Harley and Dakota We arrived at the school at 4 a.m.; we got our bags checked. Tom was the last one there, which is to be expected because it’s Tom. We loaded the bus and headed outside to take a picture. Some of our parents were crying as we loaded the bus to take off for our 10-day tour of the Eastern United States. Finally, we all piled on the bus, … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Lee Alan Buttala, 54, Decorah, Iowa; 4/6/2018, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Krist Mathew Midbrod, 44, Houlton, Wis.; 3/7/2018, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Daniel Blaine Miller, 54, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/18/2017, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until … [Read more...]
Fillmore County District Court
On April 23, Daniel Lee Stark, of Preston, appeared before District Court Judge Carmaine Sturino. Stark, 27, is charged with Receive/Possess Firearms with an Altered Serial Number. It is a felony with a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about April 22, the defendant was pulled over for speeding. Officers allegedly discovered an … [Read more...]
Irene W. Anderson
Irene W. Anderson, age 93, of Mabel, died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home in Mabel. Irene was born August 24, 1924, in Newburg Township of Fillmore County, Minn., the daughter of Leonard and Bertha (Hanson) Bacon. She graduated from the Mabel High School in 1942. She served in the United States Coast Guard from October 2, 1944 until March 8, … [Read more...]
Cecilia Ann Halvorson
The Mass of Christian Burial for Cecilia Ann (Riepe) Halvorson, 81, of Stewartville, Minn., will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Stewartville, Minn., with Rev. John Wilmot officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Mrs. Halvorson died on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, of natural causes at home, surrounded by family. She was … [Read more...]
Clarence “Jim” Gordon
Clarence “Jim” Gordon, 79, of Harmony, died Monday, April 30, at Gundersen Health Care in La Crosse, Wis., from complications of a stroke. Jim was born January 25, 1939, to John and June (Krull) Gordon in Rock Dell Township near Stewartville. He attended school in Spring Valley. On June 18, 1960, he was united in marriage to Marlys Crouch in Cherry Grove. He had several … [Read more...]
Betty Dianne Johnson
Betty Dianne Johnson, 81, of Lanesboro, made her journey to heaven on April 28, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester. Betty was born November 12, 1936, in Rushford, Minn., to Carl and Ellen (Ferden) Sorum. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1954. On June 25, 1955, she married Arthur Everett Johnson. Betty enjoyed flower and vegetable … [Read more...]
Virginia B. “Ginny” Johnson
Virginia B. “Ginny” Johnson, age 83, of Spring Valley, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Ostrander Care and Rehab. Funeral service for Virginia will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2018, from 5-7 p.m. at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring … [Read more...]