After a long and valiant struggle, Michael passed away peacefully on January 22, 2018, at age 69. He suffered complications resulting from a fall in August. Michael was preceeded in death by his mother, Eileen (Manahan) Hlohinec and his father, John M. Hlohinec. He will be dearly missed by his sister, Sharon Morganti (Raymond), his brothers Mark and John (Sue) Hlohinec, and … [Read more...]
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Irene Kester
Irene Amelia Kester, 94, of Chatfield, passed away on January 28, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Irene was born October 11, 1923, to Frederick and Amelia (Holton) Schroeder. On February 14, 1948, she married Richard Kester at the Methodist Church in Chatfield. Irene enjoyed spending time with friends, sewing, baking bread and rolls, doing crossword puzzles and … [Read more...]
Give to the Max Day 2017
Give to the Max Day has become a Minnesota tradition since 2009, and F & M Community Bank (F & M) has participated in it in various ways to support local nonprofit organizations. This year, according to CEO Dan Christianson, F & M supported four local organizations with some matching funds. Those organizations were the Preston Area Community Foundation, the … [Read more...]
Gopher Wrestling Moves to 8-1
The last time Chatfield wrestling started the year 8-1, it was 2013-2014. That 8-1 start became a 27-1 Class A state championship season. It would be a bit much to expect that much from this year’s Gophers. Section 1A boasts defending Class A champion #1 Z-M (16-4), plus #3 Goodhue (13-3). But Travis Bartels group is off to a great start. Caledonia/Houston was the latest … [Read more...]
Boys Basketball (1/15 – 1/20)
FC 36, Goodhue 43 (FC: Josh Peters 11 pts (3-11 threes); Matt Lutes 9 pts; Logan Corson 8 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assists, 3 stls. FTs: FC 2-5, G 10-19. Wildcats took lead for good in final eight minutes. Defending section champ Goodhue is 9-7) W-K 73, Lanesboro 52 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 18 pts, 9 rebs, 8 assists; Andrew Luck 15 pts. WK: Zach Kjeseth 25 pts) GM 59, Houston 56 … [Read more...]
Girls Basketball (1/16 – 1/20)
FC 53, Southland 52 (FC: Paige Donlinger career-high 15 pts (9-23 FTs); Alleigh Meyer 9 pts, 7 rebs; Grace Miller 8 pts, 6 stls. S: McKendry Kennedy 23 pts (11-12 FTs). Falcons went ahead late in first half, never trailed thereafter. Rebels made a push at the very end. FTs: FC 18-45, S 16-24. Falcons had six girls shoot free throws and none hit over 50%) Caledonia 49, … [Read more...]
Christel Molter Jefferis
Christel Molter Jefferis, 80, of Chatfield, passed away on January 22, 2018, at her home. Christel was born March 12, 1937, to Karl and Else (Mensch) Molter in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. On March 12, 1964, she married Mallory Jefferis in Mannheim-Kafertal, Germany. Christel enjoyed spending time with friends, crocheting, and pottery. Christel is lovingly remembered by … [Read more...]
Carol Ann Gunderson
Carole Ann Gunderson, 75, of Spring Valley, passed away on January 22, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Carole was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a friend to all that knew her. She was born on December 29, 1942, in Rochester, Minn., to Lloyd and Winnifred (Draheim) Ober. Carole grew up in Chatfield and graduated from Chatfield High School. … [Read more...]
Erma Shaw
Erma Shaw, age 98, passed away on January 21, 2018 at Cottagewood in Rochester, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 25 at 11 a.m., with visitation on Wednesday, January 24 from 5-7 p.m., and one hour prior to the funeral; lunch will be served following the service. All services will be at the Free Methodist Church in Fillmore, 19127 … [Read more...]
Government this week
Monday, January 22 • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 5:30 p.m. • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 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. • Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 23 • … [Read more...]