Fillmore County Journal – "Where Fillmore County News Comes First"

James Roger Root, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

James was born on April 5, 1933, in Spring Valley, Minnesota, to Elezer and Ruth (Hornseth) Root. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1951 and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 19...

Linda Jean Stejskal, 72, a longtime Spring Valley, Minnesota, resident, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, with her family by her side. After a long and courageous journey living with COPD and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Linda is now at peace.

Linda was born on December 9, 1953, in Austin, Minnesota, to Gene and Marjo...

With heavy hearts we announce that Joel “ JD” Schroeder, 71, of Rochester, Minnesota, died following a short illness on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Rochester – St. Marys Campus. He received his set of wings and now can soar anywhere he wants.

Joel David Schroeder was born on June 4, 1955, in Ramsey County, St Paul, Minnesota, and adopted by his loving pare...

On August 7, 2026, Dorothy Ann Gjere entered into heaven and joined the love of her life, Harlan.

Dorothy was born October 2, 1934, to Henry and Bernadine (Gossman) Stortz at their rural Henrytown home, the fourth of eight children.

She started her education at the Henrytown country school, then at Newburg school when the family moved, and graduated from Mabel H...

Cattle on grass in the summertime is supposed to be the “easy” time of year – however, it can quickly turn into a difficult time if it requires roundups and treatments.

A few cases of pinkeye can quickly turn into a herd problem if left untreated, so early intervention is definitely recommended. Antibiotics, fly control, and eye protection (eye patche...