In loving memory of Melissa Ploetz, a woman whose vibrant spirit and loving heart touched the lives of all who knew her. She passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 49. On the sixth day of the 6th month of 1975, a tiny dynamo, weighing in at 6 lbs 6 oz, named Melissa Lynn Ploetz came into the world. She joined her dad Wendell, mom Dixie, brother Jeremy, and sister … [Read more...]
Joan Kathryn Hoff
Joan Kathryn Hoff, 93, of St. Charles, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Joan was born December 14, 1930, in Waukegan, Ill., to Melvin and Violet (Nelson) Johnson. She graduated from Central High School in Superior, WI in 1949. While in Superior, her mom married Alex “Pop” Kerecman. He became a huge part of Joan’s life. Joan … [Read more...]
Margaret Ann Hongerholt
Margaret Ann Hongerholt passed away March 30, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Margaret (Maggie to her friends) was born October 27, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Harold and Patricia (Dunn) Waters. Margaret is survived by her husband Doug, daughters Katie and Erin, sister Teresa Waters and Matt Dworschak, Mary and John Auer, Patty and Adrian Kanten and nephews … [Read more...]
#1 Gophers Drop 69 on St. Charles
Chatfield is the defending state Class AA champions. They returned a lot of talent and experience. The Gophers put up convincing wins in week one and two, so it wasn’t a huge surprise they earned the Class AA #1-ranking in the first poll of the season. After their week three showing, they are #1 with a bullet. The Gophers put a serious shellacking on St. Charles. Jeff Johnson’s … [Read more...]
Mary L. Gernes-Mueller
Mary L. Gernes-Mueller, age 83, of St. Charles, Minn., passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday January 8, 2022, at Lewiston Senior Living. Mary was born on February 3, 1938, to John and Lorreen (Ahern) Monahan, in Winona, Minn., and graduated from Rollingstone High School in 1955. Following graduation, she attended St. Teresa’s College in Winona, and taught at … [Read more...]