Bonnie Mae Olson, 74, of rural Peterson, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Rushford, Minn. Bonnie was born June 14, 1949, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Milton and Betty (Soiney) Eide. She was raised in the Rushford and Chatfield area and attended Chatfield School. She worked as a homemaker and spent most of her days gardening, canning, taking care of her children and her husband. … [Read more...]
Mary Elizabeth Allen
Mary Elizabeth Allen, 66, of Chatfield, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Mary was born in Decorah, Iowa, on December 15, 1957, to Marie (Flaskerud) Hegtvedt and Earl Hegtvedt. Mary was raised and attended school in Spring Valley, Minn. After graduation Mary moved to the Minneapolis area where she worked as an administrative assistant and was an … [Read more...]
Neil A. Rowland
Neil A. Rowland, 69, of Chatfield, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus, surrounded by his three boys. Neil Alex Rowland was born November 14, 1954, in Gaylord, Minn., to Arlo and Janice (Redman) Rowland. The Rowland family moved from Gaylord to Byron in 1958, where Arlo started the Rowland Well Co. family business. In 1960 they moved the … [Read more...]
Cheryl “Cherie” Ann Shaw
Cheryl “Cherie” Ann Shaw, age 66, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 2, 2024, leaving us too soon and missing her laughter. Cheryl Ann Lorbiecki was born, February 28, 1958, in Winona to Tom and Josephine (Decker) Lorbiecki. She graduated from Winona Cotter, received her Administrative Assistance from Winona Technical College, using these skills as her … [Read more...]
John Edward Hanson
August 3, 1934 - January 23, 2024 Do you love sardines, guns and a nice room temperature Fat Tire IPA? Even if you like none of these things, you would have adored John “Stuben” Hanson, because honestly, everyone did. John passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024. He was a consummate Renaissance man who appreciated the simple pleasures of life: time with family and … [Read more...]
Chatfield Snowplowing Policy
Chatfield held its first city council meeting of the new year on January 8. Mayor John McBroom, in his new year address, said he “believes the city is in fantastic shape.” Brian Burkholder, public works director, noted the snowplowing policy he was presenting was basically a draft from the League of Minnesota Cities with a few changes. The policy is to service residents by … [Read more...]
Chatfield Board Updated on SEL Preschool Grant
At January 10, 2024, school board meeting, board members Jill Harstad, David Sovinski, Mark Johnsrud, Katie Priebe, Josh Thompson and Tom Keefe were present as well as Superintendent Ed Harris, principals, Shane McBroom and Eric Nelson; LuAnn Kleven, Community Education director; Dan Schindler, Activities director; and Trista O’Connor, business manager. Student Senate member … [Read more...]
Chatfield Freemasons Donate Fire Suppression Devices
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office recently received a donation of three life-saving fire suppression devices from the Chatfield Masonic Lodge and the Freemasons. “It can make a dramatic difference in a house fire,” stated Scott Oesterlin, member of the Chatfield Masonic Lodge (Meridian Lodge No. 25), who spearheaded the project. Oesterlin presented the devices to … [Read more...]
Loren Alfred Barnes
Loren Alfred Barnes, 85, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Loren was born August 3, 1938, in Spring Valley, to Donald and Doris (King) Barnes. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1956. On September 9, 1967, he married Ella May Parsons in Winslow, Ariz. Loren lived on the family farm in … [Read more...]
Fillmore and Houston County Police Reports
Caledonia Police Department Taylor Skye Augedahl, 28, Caledonia, Minn.; 3/11/2023, Miscellaneous Nuisances, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. Emily Lynn Babcock, 26, Houston, Minn.; 2/23/2023, Miscellaneous Nuisances, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. 2/23/2023, Miscellaneous Nuisances, Fine $75, Total Fees $150. Jack William Brewer, 24, Caledonia, Minn.; 3/12/2023, Miscellaneous … [Read more...]