Paul “Herb” Hanson, age 58, lifelong resident of Lanesboro died Tuesday, November 28, at his home following a long battle with cancer. Paul was born May 8, 1959, in Rochester, Minn., to Carroll and Evelyn (Hilden) Hanson. He grew up and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1977. He had worked for Whalen Sand and Gravel, Norse Products, and for the last 27 years at … [Read more...]
Millicent Faithe Scheevel
Millicent Scheevel, age 67, of LeRoy, died Monday, November 27, 2017, at Mayo Clinic - St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services for Millie Scheevel will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Greenleafton Reformed Church in Greenleafton, with Rev. Roger Lokker officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, December … [Read more...]
Julie Hadoff
Julie Hadoff, age 59, of Winona, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Gundersen Health in La Crosse, Wis. Funeral services for Julie Hadoff will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2017, at Whalan Lutheran Church in Whalan, with Rev. Pat Hinkie officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Julie Kay Hadoff … [Read more...]
Robert Pfremmer
Robert Pfremmer, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 in Harmony, Minn. Graveside service for Robert will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., with Rev. Loel Wessel officiating. Burial will follow. Robert James Pfremmer was born September 10, 1940, in Lanesboro, Minn., … [Read more...]
Gerald “Jerry” Barth
Memorial services for Gerald “Jerry” Barth will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 27, 2017, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Mark VanHouse and Rev. Betsy Dartt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and will continue for one hour prior to the … [Read more...]
Juanita I. Ladewig
Juanita I. Ladewig, 69, of Rushford, Minn., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. Juanita Ione Volkman was born February 4, 1948, in Rushford, Minn., to Edward and Ellen (Bartelson) Volkman. She was raised in the Pine Creek area, where she attended country school. She attended Lewiston Schools for a couple of years and … [Read more...]
Marcellus Ranzenberger
Marcellus Ranzenberger, age 77, of Spring Grove, Minn., formerly of Mabel, Minn., and Dorchester, Iowa, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. Marcellus was born January 6, 1937 in Waukon, Iowa. He graduated from Spring Grove High School. He married Mary Ann Rasmussen and they lived and farmed in the Dorchester area until moving … [Read more...]
Correction
In the November 13, 2017, issue of the Fillmore County Journal, it was misstated in the Canton City Council report titled “Canton meets a new face of Fillmore County,“ that there would be a benefit held on November 18 for Brian Kelly. It should have read that this benefit will be held for Brian Kerns. We apologize for the error. … [Read more...]
When I hear the sounds of Christmas
Fillmore Central High School Tapestry Choirs are preparing for the annual Tapestry Dinner Concert. This year’s dinner, “When I Hear the Sounds of Christmas” will be held on Saturday, December 2, at 7 p.m. in the high school stage gym. Tapestry members will perform holiday selections such as “When I Hear the Sounds of Christmas,” “Up on the Housetop,” “Mary, Did You Know?” … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, November 27 • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 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. Tuesday, November 28 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Monday, … [Read more...]