Robert Weston Amundson, 93, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on August 4, 2017. Robert was born March 17, 1924, in Chatfield to Marvin and Harriet (Pease) Amundson. Robert attended school in Chatfield, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1942. On September 12, 1943, he married Arleen Storelee at the Union Prairie Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. Robert worked at IBM … [Read more...]
Ronald Duane Ahern
Ronald Duane Ahern passed away August 12, 2017, at his home in rural Chatfield. Ronald was born June 19, 1931, in St. Charles to Cyril and Thea (Narveson) Ahern. He married Theresa Waller at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1951. Ron was veteran of the Korean War and worked most of his adult life as a cement mason with local 472. Ron was also a farmer and an avid horseman … [Read more...]
Constance (Connie) Pauline Rehm
Constance (Connie) Pauline Rehm joined her Heavenly Father and Savior August 10, 2017, after a 40-year relationship with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). While most would have considered MS a battle, she saw it as a friend (not always a good one), allowing her to discover many wonderful things about this world. She appreciated everyone whose life met hers. Connie was born November … [Read more...]
JAC’s reopens with new owners
After a few weeks of being closed for remodeling, JAC’s Bar & Grill in Chatfield, Minn., will soon be opening with new owners behind the tap and in the kitchen. Jamie and Robin Arthur of Rochester, Minn., purchased the business on July 10, 2017, and have been busy making changes and improvements since. When asked why they bought the business, Robin stated, “He’s always … [Read more...]
Bill & Kate Isles to perform at 50th Annual Western Days Celebration
Mosey on down to Chatfield, Minn., for the 50th Annual Western Days Celebration from August 10-13 for music, food, parades, car and truck show, and more. A highlight of the weekend is live music at Chatfield Center for the Arts with Bill & Kate Isles on Saturday, August 12 at 8 p.m. Bill & Kate Isles are an acoustic singer/songwriter duo based in Duluth, Minn. Using a … [Read more...]
Bandtown Friday Night Jam August 11 in Chatfield
Rain or shine. That’s the motto of the Bandtown Friday Night Jammers. When the rain descended upon the Jammers last August, the audience moved the benches inside the band shell or people listened from their cars and the Jam went off as scheduled — with surround sound! With all of the talented musicians that came to play, the audience was not disappointed. Western Days is just … [Read more...]
Lawrence Tucker
Lawrence Allen Tucker was born June 16, 1942, to Glen and Loretta (Lonergan) Tucker in Austin, Minn.. He grew up in Dexter, Minn., and graduated from Elkton High School in 1961. He graduated from the Austin Vocational School in 1963, where he trained to be a carpenter. In December 1963 he began his service to his country in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee. He served in active duty … [Read more...]
Robert Dean Billman
Robert Dean Billman, 85, of Chatfield, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017. He was a resident of the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Bob was born August 22, 1931, in Spring Valley, Minn., to Elmer and Ann (King) Billman. He grew up in the Spring Valley area farming with his family. During this time he became a Golden Gloves boxing champion. Bob joined the … [Read more...]
Industrial Drive improvement moves forward
City Clerk Joel Young, at the July 24 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, announced that the city has been awarded a Business Development Public Infrastructure grant by DEED in an amount of up to $177,000 for segment 1 roadway improvements of Industrial Drive. The grant matches one dollar for one dollar. Councilor Joshua Broadwater said he was only comfortable doing … [Read more...]
Joanne Manning Greenlee
Joanne Manning Greenlee, 83, of Chatfield, passed away on July 13, 2017, at her home. Joanne was born February 22, 1934, to Clifford and Elsie (Schuchard) Manning. She attended school in Chatfield and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1952. On June 25, 1953, she married Lloyd Walter Greenlee. Joanne enjoyed many activities: family vacations, purchasing and … [Read more...]