The tomatoes are picked, the yard was mowed, the house was cleaned, the ironing was done and the last chapter was read. Shirley was ready to go home. Shirley Mae Frey made her appearance on May 27, 1933, at the home of her aunt, Helen Cooper, in Winona, Minn. She joined her mother Helen Margurite (Strupp), father Felix Henry Frey, sister Phyllis, and brother Ron. Younger … [Read more...]
Rural Lanesboro House Fire
Fillmore County Dispatch received a 911 call of a house fire at 35315 Flag road in rural Lanesboro at approximately 6:21 a.m. yesterday morning, June 16. The Lanesboro Fire Department and Lanesboro Ambulance responded. A Fillmore County Deputy also responded and upon arrival observed the house to be a total loss. Fillmore County Deputies determined that there were two adults … [Read more...]
Marilyn Inez Soland
Marilyn Inez Soland, 83, of rural Lanesboro died on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the Good Shephard Care Center in Rushford, Minn. Marilyn was born Marilyn Inez Johns to Alma Rue Johns and Donald (Jake) Johns, Sr. on July 20, 1940. She attended Peterson School and graduated in 1958. On October 14, 1960 she married Ilot Soland in Peterson, Minn. Marilyn was a hard working … [Read more...]
Joan Raaen
Joan Raaen, age 73, passed away at home, the evening of June 6, 2024. Her battle with cancer is now over and she is at rest. Joan was born at home in Dodge, Wis., on April 8, 1951, to Earl and Helen Ziegler. They moved to the Lanesboro area, where she spent most of her life. She married Ronald Bush and worked as a nurse assistant until age 20. They had four daughters … [Read more...]
Henry Junior Hongerholt
November 11, 1950 – May 19, 2024 Henry Junior Hongerholt, 73, passed away unexpectedly at Sanford Bagley Medical Center on Sunday May 19, 2024. Henry Junior Hongerholt was born on November 11, 1950, raised in rural Lanesboro on the family farm in Highland township, to Henry and Clara (Hanson) Hongerholt. Henry married Rosalie M. Bakke on November 20, 1971, at Elstad … [Read more...]
Brian Bell
Brian Bell, age 77, died on April 18, 2024, surrounded by his family after a two-and-a-half-year battle with leukemia. Brian grew up in Lanesboro and was the son of Theodore and Rose Bell. A celebration of his life will be held at St Patrick’s church in Lanesboro at 10 a.m. on June 28, 2024. Brian’s full obituary can be located at www.beidelmankunschfh.com. … [Read more...]
Dolly Pearl (Lange) Mensink
Dolly Pearl (Lange) Mensink passed away peacefully Monday May 20, 2024, in Pine Island, Minn., surrounded by family. Dolly was born March 13, 1931, to Friebert and Sarah (Miller) Lange on the family farm west of Harmony Minn. She attended Big Spring School for eight years before graduating from Harmony High School in June 1950. Dolly attended Big Spring Church where she was … [Read more...]
Helen Joann (Hongerholt) Raaen
Helen Joann (Hongerholt) Raaen age 89, of Lanesboro died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Helen was born October 17, 1934, in Peterson, Minn., to Albert and Gunild (Engebretson) Hongerholt. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1953. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis. In July 1953, she started working at Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank of … [Read more...]
Philip John Rogers
Philip John Rogers, a dedicated teacher and devoted community member, passed away on April 27, 2024, in Rochester, Minn., at the age of 87. Born in Madelia, Minn., on October 27, 1936, Philip lived a life filled with purpose, positivity, and unwavering commitment to those around him. In December 1963, Phil married the love of his life Katherine Hromatka in Chatfield. … [Read more...]
Richard “Dick” Fuller
Richard "Dick" Fuller, 89, of Lanesboro, Minn., died April 27, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on August 12, 1934, to William and Mary Fuller in Shinhopple, N.Y. At the age of 17 Dick joined the Army, and started on what became a 20-year career. On July 4, 1952, he arrived in Korea to be attached to the 7th … [Read more...]