Fillmore County Journal

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Teresa Ann (Halloran) Narveson

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Teresa Ann (Halloran) Narveson, aged 86, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on May 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born to Joe and Ione (Johnson) Halloran on October 15, 1937, in Rochester, Minn., she grew into a life characterized by family devotion, community involvement  and unwavering faith. Teresa leaves behind a … [Read more...]

Dorothy Katherine Evanson

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Dorothy Katherine Evanson, a beloved sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother, suffered a stroke the day following her 70th birthday and passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by the sounds of her family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born on April 18, 1954, in Rochester, Minn., on Easter Sunday, to Harriet (Koepke) and Paul Kelly.  Dorothy was the second … [Read more...]

Philip John Rogers

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Philip John Rogers, a dedicated teacher and devoted community member, passed away on April 27, 2024, in Rochester, Minn., at the age of 87. Born in Madelia, Minn., on October 27, 1936, Philip lived a life filled with purpose, positivity, and unwavering commitment to those around him. In December 1963, Phil married the love of his life Katherine Hromatka in Chatfield. … [Read more...]

John Sydney Hauser

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John Sidney Hauser, age 87, of  Minneapolis, formerly of Harmony and  Caledonia, Minn., passed away April 28, 2024, at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minn. John was born April 11, 1937, in Caledonia, to Hazel Hauser. He was a graduate of Caledonia High School, and attended Winona State College, where he met his future wife, Judy Newman. They had four children … [Read more...]

Richard “Dick” Fuller

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Richard "Dick" Fuller, 89, of Lanesboro, Minn., died April 27, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer.  He was born on August 12, 1934, to William and Mary Fuller in Shinhopple, N.Y.  At the age of 17 Dick joined the Army, and started on what became a 20-year career. On July 4, 1952, he arrived in Korea to be attached to the 7th … [Read more...]

Michael “Mike” Blanchard

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Michael “Mike” Blanchard, 76, of Savage, Minn., formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away at Savage Senior Living Facility at Fen Pointe on the afternoon of Saturday, April 27, 2024. Michael Steven Blanchard was the eldest child born to Junior “Corky” and Dorothy (Allen) Blanchard on September 3, 1947. Michael was married to Theresa Schwering on May 8, 1971, until she … [Read more...]

Roger Allen Arndt

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Roger Allen Arndt was born to George and Ruth Arndt, in Winona, Minn., on January 18, 1952, and met his creator on April 23, 2024, after a brief, courageous battle with cancer.  After graduation from Winona Senior High School in 1970, he studied auto mechanics at Winona Technical School, graduating in 1972. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany as a hawk … [Read more...]

Sally Dee Smith

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Sally Dee Smith, formally from Rochester, Minn., peacefully passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was born to Richard and Betty Young (Olson) in Des Moines, Iowa, on December 5, 1945. She grew up in Clarion, Iowa where her father was the doctor in town and her mother a nurse. She graduated with a Master’s in Elementary … [Read more...]

Tom Westby

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Tom Westby, 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away in his home on April 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Tom was born in La Crosse, Wis., on March 29, 1957, to Harley and Joycelyn (Benson) Westby. He grew up in Houston, Minn., where he spent his formative years building a trophy-winning hot … [Read more...]