Jennifer Lerfald is a graduate of Kenyon-Wanamingo High School and has been a lifetime resident of the area. She and her boyfriend Nick have two children who are in middle school. Nick works for Banks Outdoors in Cannon Falls and Jennifer worked at David’s Bridal in Rochester.
On Monday evening December 23rd Jennifer suffered a stroke and was taken to St. Mary’s hospital in Rochester. It was discovered that she had a blood clot near her temple and surgery was performed to remove part of the clot. A second surgery was necessary to remove part of her skull because of the swelling. Later in January a clot was discovered in her leg as well. In mid-February she moved to a rehab facility in Golden Valley and is anticipating returning to home by mid-April.
A benefit fundraiser is being planned on May 7th in Wanamingo at the Community Center with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Wanamingo Lion’s Club from 7 to 11am. There will be a bake sale and a silent auction held at the same time. Donations are being accepted and you may contact Ashley at 507-210-7396 or Kasey at 507-272-8928 to submit items for the silent auction. There is also a go-fund-me site at https://www.gofundme.com/f/jennifer-lerfalds-benefit-fund. An account has been set up at the Security State Bank of Kenyon as well if you wish to donate funds there.
