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Billie R. Gunsolus, age 85 of Janesville, died on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at his residence.Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 24th at 2:00 p.m. at Janesville United Methodist Church in Janesville with Rev. Bescye P. Burnett, officiating.  Interment was in the Alma City Cemetery.Visitation was held on Saturday from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Janesville United Methodist Church.  Arnoldt-McRaith Funeral Home & Crematory of Janesville handled arrangements.Billie Ralph was born on December 12, 1925 in Freedom Township,

Thomas “Tom” McMahon, 73, of Ellendale, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital. Tom was born February 22, 1938 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of John and Ella (Jensen) McMahon. He was raised in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1956.  He then joined the Minnesota National Guard.  Tom enjoyed the outdoors and worked as a fishing guide in Northern Minnesota with his friend, Guts Anderson.  He then moved to Chadron, NE and worked as a ranch

Thomas “Tom” McMahon, 73, of Ellendale, died Friday, September 23, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital. Tom was born February 22, 1938 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of John and Ella (Jensen) McMahon. He was raised in Owatonna and graduated from Owatonna High School in 1956.  He then joined the Minnesota National Guard.  Tom enjoyed the outdoors and worked as a fishing guide in Northern Minnesota with his friend, Guts Anderson.  He then moved to Chadron, NE and worked as a ranch

Ronald Layne Bluhm, age 75 of Waldorf, died on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at his home in Waldorf.Born on August 11, 1936 in Waldorf, Minnesota he was the son of Clarence and Leonora (Schroeder) Bluhm.  He attended country school and graduated from Waldorf High School in 1954. He later served with the National Guard. Ronald married Janice E. Kelling on June 4, 1956 at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf. He had worked for Vogelsang Construction for three years before starting

Ronald Layne Bluhm, age 75 of Waldorf, died on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at his home in Waldorf.Born on August 11, 1936 in Waldorf, Minnesota he was the son of Clarence and Leonora (Schroeder) Bluhm.  He attended country school and graduated from Waldorf High School in 1954. He later served with the National Guard. Ronald married Janice E. Kelling on June 4, 1956 at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf. He had worked for Vogelsang Construction for three years before starting

CAPTAIN’S LOG: The Captain is actually planning her fall decorations. You know you have to think about everything before you actually start doing it. She is in the planning phase. Summer is winding down. It was a disaster. The pear tree produced one pear. The squirrels got that one before the first mate could pluck it.The apple tree produced less than half the apples it normally does. And the birds annihilated the apples that were in the tree before the first

Margaret B. Possin, age 87 of New Richland, died on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the New Richland Care Center.Born at her family’s home in St. Mary Township, Waseca County, MN on March 17, 1924, Margaret was the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Wobschall) Ross.  Growing up she attended country school in Waseca County.  On June 24, 1942, Margaret was united in marriage to Vern Carl Possin at the Wilton Trinity Lutheran Church.  She lived and farmed in Wilton and

Margaret B. Possin, age 87 of New Richland, died on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at the New Richland Care Center.Born at her family’s home in St. Mary Township, Waseca County, MN on March 17, 1924, Margaret was the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Wobschall) Ross.  Growing up she attended country school in Waseca County.  On June 24, 1942, Margaret was united in marriage to Vern Carl Possin at the Wilton Trinity Lutheran Church.  She lived and farmed in Wilton and

CAPTAIN’S LOG: It has been back to work for the Captain this week. Workshops have been in full force in preparation for the student invasion Tuesday. As usual, it comes to soon for the Captain. The big news is the Captain and all the other Sacred Heart teachers have Smart Boards in their rooms this school year. They have had a couple of workshops showing how to use them and have all spent the last month of their vacations practicing with

The scurs have made themselves scarce after failing to scrape up much for rainfall this past week. Will they be able to come out of hiding soon? Starting Wednesday, partly cloudy becoming mostly sunny. Highs of 80 –  85 and lows of 65 - 70. Thursday, mostly clear with a good chance of an evening shower or thunderstorm. Highs near 90 and lows around 70. Partly cloudy on Friday with a slightly better chance of showers. Highs 80 – 85

The funeral service for Anna Gretina Wallace of Geneva, MN will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Community Lutheran Church, Geneva, MN. The Reverend Carrie McElfresh will officiate. Interment will be in the Geneva Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea and one hour before the service at the church. To sign the online guest book, go to www.bonnerupfuneralservice.comAnna died Sunday August 28, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Center. She was

The funeral service for Anna Gretina Wallace of Geneva, MN will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Community Lutheran Church, Geneva, MN. The Reverend Carrie McElfresh will officiate. Interment will be in the Geneva Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea and one hour before the service at the church. To sign the online guest book, go to www.bonnerupfuneralservice.comAnna died Sunday August 28, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Center. She was

Sean Ernest Stenzel, age 27, of Matawan, MN, died Sunday, July 31, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN as the result of a car accident. Funeral mass will be held Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 4-8 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Father Eugene Stenzel

Sean Ernest Stenzel, age 27, of Matawan, MN, died Sunday, July 31, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN as the result of a car accident. Funeral mass will be held Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 4-8 p.m. at Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home in Wells, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Father Eugene Stenzel

Curtis Robert Schember, 83, of Geneva, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at his home. A Memorial Service and Picnic is being held in celebration of his life at the Geneva Community Building between 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27.Curt was born February 20, 1928 to George and Mary Schember in New Richland. He was the fifth and youngest child. He was baptized, confirmed and attended school in New Richland. Curt was a hard worker, had many interests and was employed at

Curtis Robert Schember, 83, of Geneva, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at his home. A Memorial Service and Picnic is being held in celebration of his life at the Geneva Community Building between 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27.Curt was born February 20, 1928 to George and Mary Schember in New Richland. He was the fifth and youngest child. He was baptized, confirmed and attended school in New Richland. Curt was a hard worker, had many interests and was employed at

Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting“I couldn’t sleep last night. My stomach bothered me.”“Did you take anything for it?”“Sure, the firehouse chili and the large pizza right before going to bed.”Driving by the BrucesI have two wonderful neighbors — both named Bruce — who live across the road from each other. Whenever I pass their driveways, thoughts occur to me, such as: if something can be misunderstood, it will be.Things I’ve learned1.”You’re doing it wrong” are the hardest words not

Well, we can’t say we haven’t been experiencing some summer weather. Do you remember not that long ago when we were wishing for summer weather? Well we’ve got it and it’s time to enjoy!On one of my morning walks to Frank Hall Park, I encountered quite a bit of wildlife. First I saw a couple of rabbits, and then a hawk that must have had a blackbird in its talons. I suspect that is the case because as it flew

CAPTAIN’S LOG: The Captain made her golfing debut for the year as we tackled the Meadows at Mystic Lake in 100-degree heat Monday. It was hot. The Captain, first mate and big brother decided to tackle the Meadows layout. The good news is, because of the heat, the cost was discounted and there was no one on the course. The bad news is our drinks were drained by the sixth hole.The Captain seemed to be suffering the most. Her face turned bright

SERENE SCENE — This is a peaceful early morning picture of one of the many small Grand Rapids area lakes. (Photo by Dick Herfindahl)2001 Governor's Fishing OpenerThis past weekend I was once again invited to take part in the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener, which started a new era with Governor Mark Dayton. The Governor, like a lot of us, did manage to catch a northern on his first official opener. The Governor ventured out at midnight on Lake Pokegama in