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...]
Charles Peter “Pete” Griffin
Our father, Charles Peter Griffin, Jr or “Pete,” sadly passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Cedar Court Senior Living Center in Adams, Minn., at the age of 72. Pete was born July 4, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Martha (Gardner) and Charles Griffin, Sr (Chuck). In his youth, dad loved sports, especially baseball and basketball and was even a standout athlete in college, … [Read more...]
Gene Mensing
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Gene Joseph Mensing, loving partner and father of three, passed away at the age of 81. Gene was born to Fred and Florence Mensing on August 31, 1942. Right after Gene graduated from Holmen High school in Holmen, Wis., he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kans., as a mechanic in the motor pool working on big … [Read more...]
Sonja Lee Venant
Sonja Lee Venant, mother, grandmother, sister passed away at the age of 78 on March 7, 2024. Sonja was the eldest daughter of Eunice and Gerald Flaby. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Lanesboro High School Class of 1964, and later that year was crowned Fillmore County Dairy Princess. She married Merlin Ardell Thoen in 1965, and together had two children – a … [Read more...]
Gerald J. (Jerry) Patrick
Gerald J. (Jerry) Patrick, age 81, died February 24, 2024, at his home in Huntington Beach, Calif. His wife, Cheryl (Horihan), grew up in rural Lanesboro and was the daughter of the late William (Billy) and Marjorie (Margie) Horihan. Funeral services will be held on March 14, 2024, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Huntington Beach. Full obituary can be found at … [Read more...]
Diane B. Wendt
Diane B. Wendt, 79, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Diane Beverly (Hongerholt) Wendt was born on April 1, 1944, in Lanesboro, Minn. to parents Henry and Clara (Hanson) Hongerholt. On December 1, 1962, she married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Wendt, at First Highland Lutheran Church in Highland, Minn. Diane … [Read more...]
Sister Gertrude (Trudy) Schommer
Sister Gertrude (Trudy) Schommer, age 86, died on January 9, 2024, at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls, Minn. Sister Trudy was born on May 18, 1937, in Wayzata, Minn. She was the fourth of five children born to the late Edward and Gertrude (Mergen) Schommer. She was accepted as a Franciscan Sister of Little Falls, Minnesota, on July 31, 1955. She was a Franciscan Sister for … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts Gallery Celebrates Youth Art with the Annual Juried High School Art Show
Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to uplift the creativity of local youth in its annual Juried High School Art Show from January 13 through January 28. Featuring artwork from 9th through 12th grade students at Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson schools, the Juried High School Art show demonstrates the vibrancy of local student talent. There will be … [Read more...]
Lois Jean Ulrich
Lois Jean Ulrich, age 95, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on January 5, 2024. Lois was born October 22, 1928, to Gilman and Clara (Brown) Eide. Lois grew up on the family farm north of Lanesboro, Minn. She attended country school and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1946. After high school, Lois moved to La Crosse, Wis., where she met Roger Ulrich. Lois and Rog … [Read more...]