There will be a special worship service at the old Lenora United Methodist Church in rural Fillmore County on Sunday, July 16 at 3 p.m. The 1856 National Historic Register church building is a beautiful example of a pioneer church building in the local area. The Lenora Pioneer Church Society invites everyone to come enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the old church. … [Read more...]
Henrytown Lutheran rejoices on Dedication Sunday
It has been a walk in faith since April 16, 2015, for the congregation of Henrytown Lutheran Church of rural Canton, Minn., since a fire destroyed their beloved church. As the congregation contemplated on where they would be able to hold worship services, they also needed to decide if they should rebuild their church. After discussing the matter as a congregation it was … [Read more...]
Canton examines deterioration of old school
With conditions proving to resist any signs of improvement and danger evident in a place previously dedicated to the enjoyment of children, the Canton City Council went about discussing the property currently housing the old school. All members noted of the undeniably perceptible hazards in the presence of glass shards and falling brick. While the committee mulled over … [Read more...]
Lois Estelle Henry
Lois Henry, age 76, of Decorah, Iowa, died on Monday, June 5, 2017, at her home in Decorah, Iowa. Lois Estelle (Gossman) Henry was born on December 27, 1940, the daughter of Leland and Irma (Patterson) Gossman in Cresco, Iowa. Lois attended and graduated from Canton High School in 1959. She was married to Duane Henry on July 7, 1959, at St. Agnes-Plymouth Rock Catholic … [Read more...]
Willard H. Patchin
Willard H. Patchin Willard H. Patchin, 93, of Canton Minn., died peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Willard was born May 29, 1924, in Canton, Ohio. He attended school in Stewartville, Minn. After, he joined the United States Navy in December of 1943. He was honorably discharged as a Signalman of 3rd Class on May 10, 1946. In … [Read more...]
Larry L. Whalen
Larry L. Whalen, 84 of Rochester passed away on April 30, 2017, at his home surrounded by family. Larry was born on November 18, 1932 in rural Canton, Minn., to Paul and Myrtle (Roche) Whalen. Following graduation from Canton High School, he enlisted in the United States Army. Larry was stationed in Germany for 18 months. After the Army, Larry moved to Endicott, N.Y. for … [Read more...]
Canton discusses possibility of chicken ordinance
As a newfound member of the city with the traditionally rural farm animal playing a significant role in her family’s personal life, resident Julie Pugh spoke before the Canton City Council on April 12 in hopes of adding regulations to the current ordinance on raising chickens within city limits. Pugh went on to note that many cities, including those of Lanesboro and … [Read more...]
Ronald Henry Selden
Ronald Henry Selden was born on May 30, 1924, in Harmony, Minn., to John and Ruth (Helgeson) Selden. He grew up on a farm in Canton, Minn. Ronald graduated from Canton High School in 1942. After school, he farmed with his parents and drove truck for a time. He later went to work at St. Paul Rental, becoming service manger there. On June 18, 1946, Ronald married Marjorie … [Read more...]
Bonnie J. Fossum
Bonnie J. Fossum, age 83, of Canton, died suddenly Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Bonnie was born December 9, 1933 in Canton, Minn., to Ronald and Helen (Helgeson) Finney. She graduated from the Canton High School in 1951. On November 11, 1955 she married Ardell Fossum at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, Minn. They lived in … [Read more...]
Charlotte Virginia Nelson
Charlotte Virginia Nelson, 84, rural Canton, Fillmore Co., Minn., died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, January 29, 2017. She was born September 20, 1932, in the Big Woods, Preble Township, to Henry and Esther (Thompson) Knudson and was baptized and confirmed at the Henrytown Lutheran church. Charlotte was raised with her sister, Harriet Elvira on their ancestral … [Read more...]