All Obituaries

   Sandra “Sandy” Hulbert, 82, of Chatfield passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Chatfield.    Sandra Jane Root was born February 7, 1941 in Buffalo, NY, to Ernest and Mirriam (Justice) Root.  She graduated from Burnt Hills, Ballston Lake Central School in NY.  After High School she attended State University of New York at Potsdam, where she earned her Bachelor of Music.  On June 18, 1960, she married Evan F. Hulbert in Burnt...

Rosemary “Rosie” VonWald, 83, of Chatfield died peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on Monday, September 25th. Rosemary Adams was born on May 29th, 1940 in Palestine, IL to Milo and Ruby Adams.  Rosie attended Palestine High School, where she graduated at the age of 16.  After graduation, she took a job as a secretary at the VA in Chicago, where her sister Betty was currently residing.  During her time in Chicago, she met the love of her life, Richard Evan...

   Donna Mae Patterson, 97, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.    Donna Mae Kvarme was born May 4, 1926 in Mabel, Minnesota, to Carsten and Emelia (Johnson) Kvarme. She spent her early years in rural Lanesboro, before moving to Chatfield as a teenager. She married Derold Wertz in 1947. They were later divorced. She married Robert Patterson in 1957. She worked for many years at Don's Department...

Ardis Kohlmeyer, age 86, died on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minnesota. Ardis May Klindworth was born on May 21, 1937, the daughter of Edward and Mildred (Siewert) Klindworth at the St. John’s Hospital in Red Wing, MN. Ardis lived on a farm near Zumbro Falls and Mazeppa until she was 13 years old. She attended Preble School near Zumbro Falls for grades 1-3, Stehr School, near Oak Center for grades 4-7 and then graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake...

Mildred (Millie) Marie (Grant) (O'Byrne) Fuchs of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023, at Olmsted Medical Center Hospital in Rochester, Minn., following a short illness. She was 93 years old. Mildred was born on Apr. 2, 1930, on a farm in Brownsdale, Minn., to Roy and Nora (Back) Grant. She had four siblings, Donald, Marvin, Gail and Carol. Mildred graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1948. After graduation, she started her working career at the Fish House in...

   Opal Gossman, 94, of Lanesboro, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Traditions in Preston.    Opal Marie Schrautemier was born on February 28, 1929, in Alliance, NE, to Virgil and Mildred (Brandt) Schrautemier.  After her birth the family moved to Bend, Oregon.  She married Howard Gossman on October 19, 1958.  They moved to Harmony, MN in 1959 for 3 years and then moved near Whalan in 1962 where they farmed and raised their family.  After...

Patricia Caflisch, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at her home in rural Chatfield. Patricia Kay Gordon was born November 17, 1944, in Torrance, CA, to Kyle and Lillian (Pope) Gordon. Patricia graduated from Millikan High School in Long Beach, CA in 1962. She attended Long Beach City College. Patricia moved to Rochester, MN in 1970. She participated in chorale and musical theater performances in and around Rochester, where she met her husband, Paul. Paul and Patricia...

Karen Marie Laganiere, 80, died peacefully on July 21st, 2023 at the Chatfield Chosen Valley Care Center with her family by her side. Karen was born on August 5th, 1942 in Rushford Minnesota to Adolph and Elva (Halverson) Evenson. Karen married Louis “Louie” Laganiere of Rushford, Minnesota at the Rushford Lutheran Church on September 19th, 1959 and began raising their five children. They were proud of their little ponderosa “Up North” while Louie took pride in...

   Elaine Olson, 97, of Whalan, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Gundersen Harmony Care Center, in Harmony, MN.    Helen Elaine Smith was born March 12, 1926, in Newton, GA, to Jessie and Tudie (Brunson) Smith.  She married Millerd Olson on April 4, 1947 in Phoenix City, Al.    Elaine enjoyed gardening and bowling in her earlier years and bowled on 2 different bowling leagues, she also loved animals especially her dog Rudy, and...

Bill Clemens, 60, of Chatfield, MN passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, July 10, 2023. Bill was born August 28, 1962, to Gerald (Jerry) Clemens and Shirley (Strande) Clemens. He grew up in rural Chatfield, MN and graduated from Chosen Valley High School. He resided near his childhood farm with his wife and companion of 19 years. Bill was a hard worker, putting in long hours operating heavy construction equipment with a keen eye...