Marvin “Marv” LeRoy Gathje, 86, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Oak Lawn Rehabilitation Facility in Mankato, Minn., following a couple months of illness. Marvin was born February 16, 1937, in Chatfield, Minn., to LeRoy and Helen (Dushek) Gathje. Marvin joined the Navy in 1955 and earned the title of Boilerman Third Class. He served on the USS … [Read more...]
HVED director meets with Chatfield School Board
At the March 8 school board meeting, board members Josh Thompson, Jill Harstad, David Sowinski, Mark Johnsrud, Katie Priebe and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, Principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Athletic Director Dan Schindler was present along with Student Senate members Tristen O’Connor and Hunter … [Read more...]
Maureen S. McMahon
Maureen S. McMahon, 65, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Maureen Suzanne Idso was born March 15, 1957, in Rochester, Minn., to Wayne and Suzanne (Nicklay) Idso. She grew up on the family golf course and graduated from Chosen Valley High School. Maureen was married August 24, 1974, at St Bridget’s Catholic Church … [Read more...]
Chatfield accepts proposal for 2023 Street Improvement Project design
City Engineer Craig Britton reviewed the proposal for plans and specifications and construction services for the 2023 Street Improvement Project at the city council’s February 13 meeting. Councilor Josh Broadwater was absent. The hourly rate contract with Widseth to prepare plans and specifications is estimated to cost $262,870. Full reconstruction is scheduled for Grand St. … [Read more...]
Laurald Joseph (Larry) Afseth
Laurald Joseph (Larry) Afseth Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in the presence of his wife and family in Chatfield, Minn. Laurald Joseph Afseth Sr. was born on September 15, 1937, to Julius and Beulah Afseth (Kemple) in Preston, Minn. Larry grew up on the family farm just west of Preston, Minn. He attended school in Preston, Minn., before leaving to … [Read more...]
Dicky D. Deyo
Dicky D. Deyo, 78, of Chatfield, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Dicky Dale Deyo was born April 9, 1944, in rural Chatfield, to Bernard and Alice (Chermak) Deyo. Dicky graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1962. On December 22, 1960, he married Ada Batt. Together they had two sons; they later divorced and he met the love of his life, Carolyn Batt. They married … [Read more...]
Donald “Don” Lyman
Donald “Don” Lyman, 86, of Racine, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, with his children by his side. Donald Robert Lyman was born April 27, 1936, in Rochester, to Verner and Melba (Malcomson) Lyman. After high school (Stewartville), Don served our country in the U.S. Air Force as a B-52 mechanic during the … [Read more...]
Chatfield School Board non-renews varsity volleyball coach
At the February 8 school board meeting, board members Josh Thompson, Jill Harstad, David Sowinski, Mark Johnsrud, Katie Priebe and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, Principals Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson, and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Student Senate member Anna Bernau was also present. During district patron time, Erica and Josh … [Read more...]
Cold treats in cold weather now possible in Chatfield
When driving through Chatfield this winter, you may see an unusual sight — a plowed parking lot and cars in the drive through of Dairy Queen. That’s because, for the first time in years, the Chatfield Dairy Queen is now open year round. When Yoel and Michelle Topel took ownership of the franchise located just off of Highway 52 on March 15 last year, they knew they wanted to … [Read more...]
Sonja Marie Bernard
Sonja Marie Jacobson was born in St Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., on February 26, 1950. Sonja began her relationship with the Lord as an infant when she was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Chatfield, Minn. Sonja attended elementary school in Lake Wilson and Chatfield Minn., graduating from Chosen Valley High School (Chatfield) in 1968, and from St Mary’s … [Read more...]