Fillmore County Journal

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Gerald “Jerry” Carman

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Gerald (Jerry) Carman, age 94, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Jerry was born January 27, 1930, to Virgil and Cecilia (Hronek) Carman in Pocahontas County, Iowa.  He attended grade school in Pioneer and high school in Gilmore City. Jerry farmed with his brothers and father on their farm near Pioneer, Iowa. He was drafted and … [Read more...]

Harold Harvey

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Funeral services for Harold Harvey will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy, Minn., with Rev. Herman Bakker officiating. Visitation will be held 3-5 p.m. Monday May 27, 2024, at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, Minn., and will continue for 1 hr prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at the LeRoy Cemetery at a later … [Read more...]

Truman Archie Dahl

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Truman Archie Dahl passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024. Truman was born February 21, 1932 to Adolf and Thora Dahl. Truman was the first born boy after 22 grandchildren to carry the Dahl name. There was much excitement and many wanted to contribute to naming him. His sister Mavis insisted on Twillard. Luckily, Thora refused!  Truman graduated from Rushford High School and … [Read more...]

James Myrl Rislove

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On May 17, 2024, James Myrl Rislove passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and listening to his favorite music, after a three-year battle with multiple myeloma. Jim was born to Jack and Sheila (Buckingham) Rislove on May 4, 1961, in Winona, Minn. He was raised in Rushford, Minn., where he grew up riding bike, playing baseball, and running the streets with his … [Read more...]

Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Norstad

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Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Norstad, age 78, of Rushford, passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Bonnie was born on August 24, 1945, to Willard and Adeline (Hanson) Lindell in Red Wing. She attended school in Cannon Falls, graduating from the Cannon Falls High School in 1963. She was united in marriage to James Norstad on July 13, 1963, at … [Read more...]

Scott Thomas Harstad

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Scott Thomas Harstad passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Isle, Minn. He was born in Harmony, Minn., on April 22, 1956. Scott graduated from Harmony High School in 1974, and later from Bemidji State University in 1978. He then spent a few years in Southern California before he returned to Minnesota to attain his MBA at Carlson School of Business. Scott … [Read more...]

Kevin L. Assmus

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Kevin L. Assmus, 65, of Preston, Minn., passed away on May 4, 2024 at his home. Kevin Lynn Assmus was born May 11, 1958, to Carl Assmus and Caryl Jean Dethlefsen. He is survived by his daughter Asia Johnson of Rochester, grandson Hoyt Orman, brothers and a sister. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. … [Read more...]

Harlan Wayne Mensink

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Harlan Wayne Mensink, 96, of Ostrander, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Ostrander Care & Rehab Center. Harlan was born August 3, 1927, in Cherry Grove, Minn., to David and Anna Mensink.  He graduated from Wykoff High School in June 1945.  Immediately after graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, served on the U.S.S. Current ARS 22 and was discharged … [Read more...]

Howard “Bud” Rathke

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Howard “Bud” Rathke (97) of Rochester, Minn., died peacefully January 30, 2024.  Bud was born May 25, 1926, on the Windy Ridge family farm near Preston, Minn., to Herman and Alice (Miner) Rathke. He attended Waukokee and South Windy Ridge schools through eighth grade, graduating from Preston High School in 1943.  On June 18, 1950, he married LaVonne “Bonnie” O’Neil from … [Read more...]