Carol J. Eppen, 97, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Carol was born on June 26, 1928 in Goodhue, Minnesota. On May 14, 1954, she married Willie Eppen; together they raised a family that brought her endless pride and joy. Carol was a deeply devoted family woman who adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, … [Read more...]
Jean R. Henke
Jesus took Jean gently by the hand, carrying her home to be reunited with her husband Ken on June 9, 2026. Jean Ruth Goede was born on July 2, 1948, in Wabasha, Minnesota, to Bruno and Ruth (Lawson) Goede. She grew up in Plainview, Minnesota, and graduated from Plainview High School in 1966. Jean was married on November 25, 1972, to SSG Kenneth W. Henke. The couple lived … [Read more...]
Donald Wayne Meyer
Donald Wayne Meyer, 89, of Mantorville, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, Minnesota. Donald was born on October 19, 1936, in Jordan Township, Minnesota, to Elmer and Caroline (Finley) Meyer. He graduated from Chatfield High School. He married Kay Frances Wahlberg on May 16, 1970. Donald worked at IBM in Rochester, … [Read more...]
Glennys Rae Worden
Glennys Rae Worden, 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 27, 2026. Glennys was born on December 8, 1951, in Memphis, Tenn., to Delos and Mary Overton. The third of 11 children, she spent her early years in Helena, Ark., before moving with her family to southeast Minnesota in 1960. In the fall of 1965, her family settled in Chatfield, Minn., where she met the love … [Read more...]
Craig Bren
Craig Bren, 71, of Chatfield, died Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Stewartville Care Center. Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Chatfield Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Monday at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service – Chatfield and one hour prior to the service at the church. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service – Chatfield is … [Read more...]
Ione P. Thorson
Ione P. Thorson, 90, of Chatfield, died Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Chosen Valley Care Center. Ione “Onie” was born August 23, 1935, in Ossian, Iowa to Hiller and Elsie (Wiedow) Holien. On November 10, 1958, she married Carl Thorson. They settled in Chatfield where they raised their family. She worked as an Avon representative for 40 years, at Mayo Clinic for 27 years … [Read more...]
Nancy (Jensen) Arnold
Nancy (Jensen) Arnold, born July 28, 1952, in Ames, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2026. While her passing was sudden, she is deeply loved and will be carried in her families’ hearts always. On April 24, 1970, Nancy married Rick Arnold of Chatfield, Minn. Together they shared almost 56 years together raising their family and building a life centered on … [Read more...]
William (Bill) Kenneth White, Marlys (Molly) Joy White
William (Bill) Kenneth White, 95, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on March 8, 2026, at the Chosen Valley Care Center under the Care of Mayo Clinic Hospice following a brief illness. He was born May 13, 1930, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., to Earl and Dorothy White. He worked at his father’s restaurant for many years. He enlisted in the United States Army National … [Read more...]
Scott Neil Rowland
Scott Neil Rowland, age 49, of Chatfield, passed away in his sleep on March 20, 2026, at his home. Scott was born on October 9, 1976, in Rochester to Neil and Rosalie (Gossman) Rowland. Scott was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield. He attended school in Chatfield and was a Chatfield High School graduate in 1995, active in multiple sports and … [Read more...]
Taylor Horsman
Taylor Jeanne was born on March 9, 1992, in Rochester, the daughter of Brett Horsman and Jeanne Conway. She attended school in Chatfield and graduated from Eyota High School in 2010. Taylor loved spending time outdoors and had a wonderful circle of friends. She was a “girlie” girl and loved doing hair and nails and making everyone else feel pretty. She was smart, witty, and … [Read more...]