Gordon Kenneth Johnson, 96, of Chatfield, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Gordy, all who knew you celebrate a blue eyed, full blooded Norwegian speaking, lutefisk/lefse loving, silly mischievous instigator, with a kind, beautiful soul. He was the best husband, brother in law, uncle, friend and employee that ever lived. … [Read more...]
Signa Sorenson
Signa (Sig) Sorenson was reunited with her husband and the Lord December 30, 2019, at the Chosen Valley Care Center. She was surrounded by her family and passed on peacefully. Sig was born to Gjert and Berthina (Berg) Waadevig in rural Peterson June 13, 1927, was raised in the Peterson area and graduated from the Peterson High School. After school she moved to Chatfield and … [Read more...]
Betty Mae French
Betty Mae French, 98, of Chatfield, passed away Thursday, Dececember 5, 2019, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Chatfield, with visitation from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place at the Orion Center Cemetery in Cummingsville (rural … [Read more...]
Chatfield citizens express their concerns
At the December 9 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, during the Truth in Taxation public hearing, numerous citizens took the opportunity to express their concerns and pose questions related to rising property taxes. City Clerk Joel Young gave an in-depth budget presentation, both looking back at 2019 and looking forward to 2020 and beyond. Construction of the new … [Read more...]
Betty Mae French
Betty Mae French, 98, of Chatfield, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester. Betty Mae Lane was born June 7, 1921, to George “Rube” and Olga (Hanson) Lane in Chatfield. She attended and graduated from Chatfield High School, and she was Chatfield’s first cheerleader. Betty Mae married Edmund “Boo” French in Chatfield, June 14, … [Read more...]
Helen Swore
Helen Flynn Isensee Swore, 90, of Chatfield passed away peacefully at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester on December 3, 2019. Helen was born on December 13, 1928, in Osakis, Minn., to Katherine and Raymond Flynn. She graduated from Osakis High School and went on to earn her teaching degree from St. Catherine’s College in St. Paul, Minn. She taught English, speech and drama … [Read more...]
Dolores Lucille Simpson
Dolores Lucille Simpson 92 passed away November 21, 2019, at Presbyterian Homes in Roseville, Minn. Dolores was born in Chatfield, Minn.., on January 23, 1927, to George Grieve and Gladys Ferguson Grieve. Dolores was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield. Dolores grew up on the family farm and attended country school at rural Chatfield, … [Read more...]
Margaret Alice Burke
Margaret Alice Burke, 97, of Chatfield, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, where she has been since 2007. Margaret was born July, 5, 1922, to John and Allene (Moore) Burke. Margaret lived on the family farm most of her life with her mother and brother, eventually moving to town. She enjoyed all the people and the activities … [Read more...]
Doris M. Thomas
Doris M. Thomas, 74, of Fountain, Minn., died on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Doris Marie Holten was born on September 10, 1945, to Albert and Mabel (Rosendahl) Holten in Spring Grove, Minn. She was united in marriage to Glen Thomas on July 27, 1968, in Spring Grove and to this union, three children were born: Dawn, Dean, and … [Read more...]
Chatfield grows its tax capacity
At the November 25 Chatfield City Council meeting, City Clerk Joel Young reviewed the proposed 2020 budget/levy and financial plans for years into the future. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. A reduction of $42,500 has been made since the preliminary budget numbers were approved. Young explained three items are notable for the effect they have on budget increases for … [Read more...]