The life and times of Francis “Mike” Joseph Tuohy magnificently mirrored the professional, personal, and benevolent benefits of America’s mid-century prosperity as he fostered the backbone of the Upper Midwest business economy through family-owned entrepreneurship. Mike was born March 27, 1936, in Rochester, Minn., third of 15 children born to Joseph and Teresa (Snyder) … [Read more...]

Sonja Deloris Gorham, 96, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Hesper Lutheran Church. Interment will take place in Hesper Lutheran Cemetery. The Mengis Funeral … [Read more...]

A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated community member passed away on December 12, 2024, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul, Minn., after a long and courageous battle with vascular dementia. She was 70 years old. Karen was born on July 8, 1954, in Chatfield, Minn., to Virginia Mae (Caw) and William Wilbur Kremer. She graduated from Chosen Valley High … [Read more...]

Hanna Elshoff, age 81, of Chatfield, Minn., departed for her final Dream Ride Thursday, November 7, 2024, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.,, due to injuries she sustained from a car accident. Hanna was born during WWII in Verden, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Johanne (Riemann) Wahlers. She is survived by her sister Irmgard Lexvold (Wahlers), son Karl … [Read more...]

Wade M. Jenkins left this earth for his next adventure on Monday, October 14, 2024. Wade’s health declined in recent months, and he left us far too soon.  Wade was born on June 24, 1958, in Rochester, Minn., to Joan and Jim Jenkins. He grew up with his siblings in Sunnydale, and later the family purchased an acreage outside of Chatfield, Minn., where Wade lived until moving … [Read more...]

In loving memory of Kristine “Kris” Horsman, 74, of Chatfield, Minn., who peacefully passed away on October 25, 2024. She was born to Glen and Marion Stevens on September 10, 1950, in Rochester, Minn. Kristine’s journey was one of warmth and affection. As a young girl, she flourished as a Girl Scout, setting a foundation of generosity and community spirit that would define … [Read more...]

Steven Boyd Gasner, age 70, of Chatfield, died at Mayo Clinic-St. Marys Campus on October 10, 2024, with his family by his side. Steven was born on June 22, 1954 in Lakefield, Minn., the son of Boyd and Kathryn (Spitzack) Gasner. He moved to Chatfield as a young boy and attended Chatfield schools. He was a 1972 graduate of Chatfield High School. He attended classes at the … [Read more...]

  Sally Marden Dodge Reese, 94 years old, passed away September 9, 2024, at Shorewood Senior Campus, where she had resided since 2019. Sally Marden Dodge was born August 21, 1930, to John W. and Clara (Roloson) Dodge of Marietta, Ohio.  She grew up in Marietta, Ohio.  After her father’s passing, she moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she graduated from North High … [Read more...]

Roberta “Bobbie” Manahan, age 96, of Chatfield, passed away with her niece by her side at the Chosen Valley Care Center on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Roberta Louis was born on July 25, 1928, in Pleasant Grove Township, the daughter of Ronald and Helen (Kamnetz) Burk. She moved to Orion Township when she was five years old and attended District 18 Country School. She was a … [Read more...]

Virginia M. Julian, age 87, of Madonna Towers in Rochester (formerly of Chatfield), passed away on August 19, 2024, at Olmsted Community Hospital in Rochester. Virginia Mae Julian was born on February 5, 1937, in rural Chatfield to Russell and Alice (Flury) Winans. She attended school in the Chatfield area and was a 1955 graduate of Chatfield High School. Virginia lived in … [Read more...]

Marsha (Ruskell) Thieke, 72, Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully August 17, 2024, with her family by her side after a five-year battle with FTD. Marsha was born in Beatrice, Nebr.,  coming to Chatfield in 1960. A graduate of Chatfield High School, Class of 1969, she attended Winona State University where she graduated in the class of 1974, earning a bachelor’s degree in … [Read more...]

Fay Arlene Colgan, 88, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, with her three daughters at her side.  She was born at home on August 22, 1935, to Frank and Lottie (Gray) Krueger. She grew up on the farm, located about seven miles west of Chatfield with her siblings, and attended the District #99 and “Dogtown” … [Read more...]