Louis

by on July 9, 2022 at 12:01 am
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The legend of Louis Mattioli filled the news for days, and continued to hit the top news charts for weeks and even months as the bankruptcy court went through the books of his old law firm. Paying the wages of the old employees further enshrined him in the hearts of the public, and his steadily expanding new firm proved itself over time. Not only could he personally destroy any opposing counsel in court, but he and his people also proved capable of helping even the largest of companies that needed legal advice or representation. The news faded in time though, as his firm quietly and competently took up contract after contract and did their jobs well. Until the bankruptcy case came to a conclusion. That brought the newsies out again in force.

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End of Life Banking

by on July 8, 2022 at 12:01 am
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The last couple weeks have been a real roller coaster. My mom had accounts at four banks or credit unions. I have informed all four of her death. One of them locked her accounts down instantly since she had a loan with them. That hurt, but at least it was a swift action, and they are always there to talk with me if I want to. Two asked how they can help me, and one was happy to put a lock on her accounts so no further transactions would go through. And then there is Wells Fargo. Even though we got me added to her accounts, they won’t do anything until a month has passed. Except disable her login which has automatic transfers ordered. And then run the transfers, even though there is no money in the accounts, and then happily inform me that her account is negative and they are applying overdraft charges. Appointments to talk to one of their bankers to close her accounts are two weeks out. Service like this is why I left Norwest twenty-five years ago.

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The Costs of Dying

by on July 7, 2022 at 12:01 am
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Dying can be expensive. Mom and me planned on this, and I have spent the last months consolidating and paying off her expenses. I actually did a good job of clearing out many of her debts, but some remain. One of the things we did was to add me to all of her checking and savings accounts, which gave me legal authority to handle those accounts and pay her bills even as her condition worsened.

The banks have been less than entirely cooperative since her death, though. Two have been overly quick at taking steps that have cost me money or taken it out of my hands entirely. This has made it more difficult than I wished to pay her End of Life expenses.

Some of you have donated money to help, and I thank you with all my heart. I am asking for more help with the expenses, though, and have set up two crowd funding campaigns. If you have not had a chance to donate, I hope you will take the time to consider them.

https://www.givesendgo.com/G3DU1

https://www.gofundme.com/f/judy-prohaska

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Obituary

by on July 6, 2022 at 12:01 am
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Judy Prohaska, 73

Judy Hanson Prohaska went home to Jesus on June 22, 2022.

She grew up on a farm with her parents, four siblings, and beloved dog Jiggs, who watched over the farm as any good watchdog should. She loved all animals from an early age, and loved to ride horses whenever she had the chance. She grew up to study and graduate from Bethany Global University and Fort Hays State University, served as secretary at the Rochester Assembly of God, and then became a medical secretary at the Mayo Clinic. She retired after over twenty years, and spent the rest of her days living at her home in Rochester, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by mother Majorie, father Clinton, sister Marlyce, and brother Duane.

She is survived by brothers Ben and Arlan, and son Max.

Service will be held at Maine Presbyterian Church near Underwood Minnesota at 2pm on July 16, 2022, immediately followed by burial across the road at Silent Vale Cemetery.

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Fingers and Toes

by on July 5, 2022 at 12:01 am
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I had a quiet Independence Day. Stayed at home, rested, and didn’t set off any fireworks. I normally do, but didn’t really feel like it this year. I did however step outside the house to watch my neighbors three houses down set off their fireworks. Nice big ones. Big booms up in the air. And then a big boom on the ground. In the middle of the crowd. I watched them scatter and run as the explosions followed them. With one final explosion going the other way into the middle of the street. Their reaction after the screaming ended was to laugh like drunken fools. At which point, I decided three houses was not far enough away and decided to go back inside for my own safety. Hope you all made it through with your fingers and toes intact.

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