Earl Lawrence Branum, age 75, passed away in his home after a brave battle with esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He showed his family and friends what it means to be resilient, strong, devoted, honest, faithful and kind. Earl was born on July 27, 1942, in Austin, Minn., to Lawrence and Ethel (Holmquist) Branum. He spent much of his … [Read more...]
Your invitation to play!
What’s your new year’s resolution? If you played an instrument in high school or college, the Chatfield Brass Band encourages you to dig out your instrument from the closet and start a new adventure! The band will begin preparing for a brand new year of rehearsals and concerts and invites new members. As they look forward to their 50th anniversary in 2019, the board of … [Read more...]
Mayor reports Chatfield is in good shape
Chatfield’s first city council meeting of 2018 was held on January 8. Mayor Russ Smith said he was happy with the 2018 budget, which is less than originally anticipated. The city as a whole is in “good shape.” Smith praised and thanked the city staff; they always do a good job. The Industrial Drive project will be finished this year. The mayor hopes to see development start … [Read more...]
Verna Marie Ayers
Verna Marie Ayers, 86, of Chatfield, passed away on January 10, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus in Rochester. Verna was born October 12, 1931, to Vernal and Mary (Grant) Johns in Freemont, Minn. On November 8, 1949, she married Orrion “Bud” Ayers in Preston. Verna enjoyed crocheting, coloring books, and watching soaps. She loved spending time with her … [Read more...]
Truman Ivan Hadoff
Truman Hadoff passed away at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wis., on January 7, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 12 at Whalan Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to services. Burial will be held at the Whalan Lutheran Church cemetery. Hindt Funeral Home is assisting the family. Truman Ivan Hadoff was born … [Read more...]
Jerry L. Asher
Jerry L. Asher of Chatfield passed away at his home on December 31, 2017. Jerry Lee Asher was born in Chatfield on December 19, 1940, to Claude and Hazel (Meeker) Asher. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1958. On October 12, 1963, he married the love of his life, Winn (don’t call her Winnifred) Kay Perley of Rochester. Jerry was in the National Guard in the … [Read more...]
Mabry Junior Taylor
Mabry Junior Taylor, age 89, of Spring Valley, died Sunday December 24, 2017, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Funeral services for Mabry Junior Taylor will be 11 a.m. Thursday December 28, 2017, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Rev. Betsy Dartt officiating. Burial will be in the Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to … [Read more...]
State Senator Carla Nelson visits Chatfield School Board meeting
The Chatfield School Board met on December 18 at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. Board members Jerry Chase, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Matt McMahon and Amy Jeffers were present along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey and Business Manager Karyl Lyons. Board member Katie Priebe was not in attendance. Student Senate members Kyle Nosbisch … [Read more...]
Chatfield 2018 final levy certified
At the December 11 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, City Clerk Joel Young reviewed in detail the city’s budget; expenses and revenues. The Truth in Taxation public hearing ended with no comments from the public. Young listed expenses affecting the 2018 budget. Expenditure differences pointed out for 2018 for public works total $142,000. This will pay for additional … [Read more...]
Chatfield Brass Band and Wit’s End Singers join together for Christmas concert
Tis’ the Season for music and merriment as the Chatfield Brass Band and the Wit’s End Singers join forces for a free Christmas concert on Sunday, December 10 at 1:30 p.m. in Potter Auditorium. The concert will include a wide variety of Christmas music that will be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. Selections by the Brass Band include “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” … [Read more...]