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Brian Jonathan Pierce

September 2, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

Brian Jonathan Pierce, age 64, of Cook, Minn., passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Duluth. Brian was born on March 25, 1961, in Rochester, Minn. He was the son of Myron and Mary Pierce of Spring Valley, Minn. Brian was baptized and confirmed at St. Ignatius Church in Spring Valley. On December 16, 1983, Brian was united in marriage to Lisa … [Read more...]

Karen Sue Grover

August 27, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

Karen Grover obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Karen Sue Grover, age 64, of Winona, Minn., died peacefully in her home Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her beloved dogs Dexter and Bella, cats Lucy and Ricki, and daughter Cami, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Daughter of Gerald “Jerry” and Diane (nee Anderson) Grover, Karen was born June 23, 1961, in Winona, Minn. After growing up in Rushford, … [Read more...]

Margaret Ann Perkins

August 26, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Margaret Perkins obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Nov. 25, 1937 - Aug. 24, 2025 Margaret Ann Perkins, long-time Chatfield resident, died peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Margaret was born in Red Wing, Minn., on November 25, 1937, to Carl and Ruth Oberg. She was raised on her parents’ farm near Vasa, where she acquired her skills of confidence and incredible drive. She attended a one … [Read more...]

Wayne Ralph Purtzer

August 26, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Feb. 25, 1937 – Aug. 19, 2025 Wayne Ralph Purtzer, 88, of Houston, Minn., died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Claddagh Senior Living, in Caledonia, Minn. A gathering of celebration will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Hoff Funeral Home in Houston, Minn., with military honors and visitation to follow until 4 p.m. Arrangements by Hoff Funeral Home of Houston. … [Read more...]

Marilyn Joyce Liebold

August 26, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Marilyn Liebold obituary, Fillmore County JOurnal

A memorial service for Marilyn Liebold will be held 1 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. Burial will take place following the service at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery. Marilyn Joyce Liebold, age 89, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2025. She was born on January 3, 1936, in Austin, … [Read more...]

Reggie R. Benson

August 26, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Reggie Benson obituary, Fillmore County JOurnal

A celebration of life for Reggie R. Benson will be held from 2-6 p.m., on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Old 7th Event Center in Racine, Minn. Reggie Benson, age 82, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died Saturday,  August 23, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. He was born August 22, 1943, in Belmond, Iowa, to Dale F. and Hazel (Arends) Benson. … [Read more...]

Doris Mae Westby

August 25, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Doris Westby obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Doris Mae Westby, 91, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Rushford.  Doris was born on November 26, 1933, in Mabel, Minn., to Theodore and Olga (Flatten) Johnson. On May 14, 1955, she married Shelby Westby at Mabel United Methodist Church. They welcomed six beautiful children into this world; Doris was able to spend her time … [Read more...]

Evelyn Roelofs

August 25, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Evelyn Roelofs obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Evelyn Roelofs, age 89 of Preston, Minn., died on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Traditions of Preston, in Preston, Minn. Evelyn Jean Mensink was born on June 23, 1936, at the Preston Hospital to Earl and Eva (Termaat) Mensink.  Evelyn grew up in Greenleafton, attending Flying Cloud School through the eighth grade, and graduated from Preston High School in 1953.  After high … [Read more...]

Mina “Ruth” Callanan

August 21, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

Mina "Ruth" Callanan obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Mina Ruth Callanan, “Ruth,” 93, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Chosen Valley Care Center, surrounded by her husband Art and all eight of her children. Ruth was born April 1, 1932, in Preston, Minn., to George and Bessie Burns. She graduated from Preston High School in 1950.  She was united in … [Read more...]

Delores “Dory” Marie Swenson

August 20, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal

Delores "Dory" Swenson obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Delores “Dory” Marie Swenson was born in LeRoy, Minn., on July 18, 1953, to Henry and Helen (Wierson) Swenson.  Dory graduated LeRoy High School in 1971.  She attended the LeRoy Lutheran Church.  Dory loved spending time with her daughter Melissa (Brandon) and granddaughters Mariana, Haley, and Natalie; and great-granddaughter Allie.  Dory loved going to sports games, going to … [Read more...]

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