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...]
Sonja Deloris Gorham
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. Sonja was born on June 15, 1928, in Hesper, Iowa, to Nikolai and Dagmar (Hvam) Tranaas. She grew up in Hesper, attending Hesper School through eighth grade before graduating from Mabel High School in 1948. On July 3, … [Read more...]
Hanna Elshoff
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...]
Evelyn A. Larson
Evelyn “Evie” Ardis Larson passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield Minn. Evie was born on February 26, 1932, in Lanesboro MN to Paul and Mabel Topnesss. She grew up on the family farm in Lanesboro and was the oldest of three girls (twin sisters Vienna and Vivian). Evie loved bowling, participating in leagues in Rochester, Preston and … [Read more...]
Wade M. Jenkins
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...]
Kristine “Kris” Horsman
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
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 Reese, Bill Reese
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
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
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...]