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Robert Allen Haug

May 14, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Robert Haug obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Robert Allen Haug, age 87, of Shevlin, Minn., passed away on January 1, 2025, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N. Dak.  Bob was born in Grafton, N. Dak., on May 17, 1937, to Selmar and Dagny Haug.  He was raised in Fairdale, N. Dak., area.  As a young man he moved to the Lanesboro, Minn., area with his family and started farming. He tried his hand at many things: farming, … [Read more...]

Gordon Nepstad

May 12, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Gordon Nepstad obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Gordon Nepstad, 91, passed away peacefully during the evening of May 6, 2025, at Springbrook Assisted Living in Onalaska, Wis. Gordon was born on January 25, 1934 in Whalan, Minn., to parents Gust and Lillie (Odneson) Nepstad. He had an older brother, Archie, and a younger brother, Dennis. Their father Gust passed away when the boys were very young, and in time Lillie … [Read more...]

Vivian “Viv” Irene Olson

April 30, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal 3 Comments

Vivian Olson obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Vivian “Viv” Irene Olson, age 89, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Rochester. Having had a personal relationship with her Savior Jesus, Vivian knew He would be waiting to welcome her to her eternal home in Heaven. Vivian was born on August 10, 1935, and raised on Peaks Island in Portland, Maine, to James and Ethel … [Read more...]

Teri Marie Ibach

April 28, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

Teri Ibach obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Teri Marie Ibach, 51, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home in Kasson, Minn. Born February 1, 1974, to Richard Hanson and Pamela Otterbein, she grew up in Whalan, Minn., and graduated from Lanesboro Public Schools in 1992. Teri raised four beautiful daughters: Sophie, Josie, and Ellie with former spouse Mark Ibach, and Nessie with former partner Jim Pierce. Her … [Read more...]

Richard L. Brown

March 3, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Richard Brown obituary, Fillmore County Journal

A celebration of life honoring the legacy of Richard L. Brown will be held at The Barn at Old Frasier Farm, 4545 Marion Road, Newark, beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2025. Dick, 89, longtime resident of Thornville, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born to the late Homer and Louella (Kavaall) on October 17, 1935, in Lanesboro, Minn., his hometown that … [Read more...]

Duane “Dewey” Lee

January 6, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Duane “Dewey” Lee of Rochester, Minn., died in Rochester, at home on December 27, 2024. He was born September 14, 1942.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial to take place in Lanesboro Cemetery. … [Read more...]

Patricia “Pat” (Morgan) Hill

January 6, 2025 by Fillmore County Journal 3 Comments

Fillmore County Journal, Virginia Grace obituary

Patricia “Pat” (Morgan) Hill, 80, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with multiple terminal illnesses.  Pat was born January 17, 1944, in Madison, S. Dak., to Lloyd and Carol Morgan. She was a loving, devoted grandmother and friend, known for her love of Euchre, Cribbage, and Texas Hold ‘Em card … [Read more...]

Dawn Joanne Vogen

December 19, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal 7 Comments

Dawn Vogen obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Dawn Joanne Vogen, age 74, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Isenberg in Rochester, of a lengthy illness. Dawn was born May 21, 1950, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Allen and Olive Vogen. She graduated from Lanesboro High in 1968. Dawn worked at Rush Products, and then Pace Dairy in Rochester until she retired. She loved golfing, the Vikings, bowling and … [Read more...]

Vaughn Bearson Nagle

December 18, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal 4 Comments

Vaughn Bearson Nagle

Vaughn Bearson Nagle, age 88, of Preston, formerly of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on December 17, 2024. Vaughn was the daughter of Leonard and Josephine Landsverk. She was born April 9, 1936 in Tuttle, N. Dak. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1954. On June 4, 1955, she married Dale Bearson of Lanesboro. Dale passed away on … [Read more...]

Doris Irene McCabe

December 9, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Doris McCabe obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Doris Irene McCabe, 83, of Lanesboro, Minn., passed away surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, December 4, 2024, at Saint Marys Hospital.  She leaves behind her loving husband Darrell and their five children: Debbie, Diann, Douglas, Denise and Dustin.  Doris was born in Spring Grove, Minn., on August 7, 1941, to Thor Olaf and Irene Vinetta (Bryant) Fossum.  She was the … [Read more...]

Jeffrey Gordon Redalen

December 4, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

Jeff Redalen obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Jeffrey “Jeff” Gordon Redalen passed away at his home near Fountain, Minn., on Sunday, November 24, 2024.  Jeff was born November 14, 1956, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Joyce (Grindland) and Elton Redalen. He was the sixth of seven children, and the youngest boy of the family. Elton and Joyce raised their family on a dairy farm in rural Fountain, where Jeff grew up surrounded by … [Read more...]

Melanie Ann Ritter

November 18, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Melanie Ritter obituary, Fillmore County Journal

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melanie Ann Ritter, 57, of Lanesboro, Minn. She passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024, with her husband Dan by her side. She was a beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend. Despite the challenges, she faced her cancer diagnosis with determination and grace. Her warmth and unwavering love will be … [Read more...]

Jeffrey (Jeff) Darren Sanders

November 13, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

Jeff Sanders obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Jeffrey (Jeff) Darren Sanders, 55 years old, of Lanesboro, Minn., transitioned home with his savior Jesus on November 7, 2024. Jeffrey was born to Jerry Sanders and Susanne Mercier in Summit, N. J., on August 13, 1969 and grew up in Phoenix, Ariz.  He was the youngest of four children and was grateful for his relationships with his brothers Jerry and Jim and with his sister … [Read more...]

Lanesboro Continues Partnership with SMIF

November 11, 2024 by Hannah Wingert Leave a Comment

At the November 4 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Philanthropy Director of SMIF Aaron Johnson reviewed what SMIF does for Southern Minnesota with the council, noting that $14 million has been invested in Fillmore County so far. SMIF supports entrepreneurs, early childhood development, and community vitality. Johnson thanked the city of Lanesboro for its support over the years … [Read more...]

Evelyn A. Larson

November 5, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

Evelyn Larson obituary, Fillmore county Journal

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...]

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