Diane Jane (Anderson) Grover, age 84, of Rushford, Minn., died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Diane was born May 14, 1939, in Rushford, the daughter of Russel and Thelma (Barnewitz) Anderson. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1957. She was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Grover March 15, 1958, in Peterson, … [Read more...]
Council Discusses Rushford Properties
The Rushford City Council has unanimously approved the purchase of the Farmers Win property downtown. Last month, the council voted 4:1 to make a new offer to purchase the site for $225,000 without contingency on environmental issues. The city will proceed with all environmental studies after the sale. Utilizing the purchase agreement originally drafted by Farmers Win, City … [Read more...]
Floyd Dale Dunn
Floyd Dale Dunn, 92, of Rushford, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Floyd was born September 10, 1931, in Oconto, Nebr., to Lloyd and Leta (Chesemore) Dunn. His mother died when he was just a couple months old and he was raised by his father and two older sisters. He graduated from Ansley High School in Ansley, Nebr., and then enlisted … [Read more...]
Roger Douglas Anderson
Roger Douglas Anderson, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on September 6, 2023. Roger was born November 28, 1939, in Rushford, Minn., to Anita (Hovde) and John Peter (J.P.) Anderson. He graduated from Houston High School in 1957. After graduation, he joined the U. S. Air Force with great encouragement and transportation provided by his father. He was an adventurous child … [Read more...]
Creamery Coffee Co. Arrives
On August 19, Creamery Coffee Co. opened quietly and joined the restaurants offering food and drink in Rushford, Minn. The new establishment offers quality coffees, teas, sandwiches, and muffins for now with more to come in the near future. Last November, Creamery/Nordic Lanes owners Dean and Kim Mireau and Tony and Jesica Heiden decided to increase their food offerings. They … [Read more...]
Creamery Coffee Co. Arrives
On August 19, Creamery Coffee Co. opened quietly and joined the restaurants offering food and drink in Rushford, Minn. The new establishment offers quality coffees, teas, sandwiches, and muffins for now with more to come in the near future. Last November, Creamery/Nordic Lanes owners Dean and Kim Mireau and Tony and Jesica Heiden decided to increase their food offerings. They … [Read more...]
Rushford Revises Business Program
The Rushford Economic Development Authority (EDA) has recently reworked its Business Subsidy and Revolving Loan Program. The program has previously offered financial assistance to businesses filling empty commercial spaces. Now, funding will be available for eligible existing businesses seeking to renovate their space. The Rushford City Council discussed the program at the … [Read more...]
James Ranzenberger
James A. Ranzenberger, 70, of Rushford, Minn., died Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. James Alden Ranzenberger was born on June 30, 1953, in Caledonia, Minn., to Raymond and Gertrude (Blixrud) Ranzenberger. He was raised in Caledonia and was a graduate of Caledonia High School. He worked at Staggmeyer Stave Company in Caledonia and … [Read more...]
Lorraine “Tudy” Feine
Lorraine “Tudy” Feine, 98, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran home in Rushford. There was a memorial service for Tudy at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 21, at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Tudy’s body will be cremated with burial at the St. John’s Brand Cemetery in … [Read more...]
Louise Helen “Tootie” Pruka
Louise Helen “Tootie” Pruka, 89, of Rushford, Minn., died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. Louise was born August 16, 1934, in Rushford, the daughter of Hilda Eggert. She grew up in the Hart area, and was a graduate of Rushford High School. She was united in marriage to Walter Pruka on June 27, 1953, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Hart, … [Read more...]
Offer on Rushford Farmers Win Site
Before the August 14 meeting, the Rushford, Minn., city council held a closed session to discuss the possibility of purchasing the former Farmers Win site in downtown Rushford. The company has had a lengthy back-and-forth with the city. The site remains unsold since the company’s decision to stop utilizing the downtown site and move services to the South Fork site, just south … [Read more...]
Rose Ann Laumb
Rose Ann Laumb, 77, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., with her children at her side. Rose Ann Randall was born on September 14, 1945, in Money Creek Township of Houston County, Minn., to Allen and Rose Mary (O’Donnell) Randall. Rose Ann was raised on Vinegar Hill, east of Rushford, where she attended country … [Read more...]
Marjo Gail (Hovland) Johnson
Marjo Gail (Hovland) Johnson passed away at her home on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Marjo was born June 16, 1941, to George and Adelaide (Marker) Hovland in Winona. Her father died in WWII. She and her three brothers were raised by her loving mother and stepfather Art Halvorson. In 1958, she married Maynard Johnson. They had four children: Tim, Todd, M.T. and Marjo “Jill.” Todd … [Read more...]
Rushford gets SMIF update
At the July 24 meeting, the Rushford Council heard from Southern Minnesota Initiative Fund (SMIF) representative Andi Arnold, who discussed ongoing programs, grants, loans, and investments in communities and future partnerships and programs. Rushford is just one of the cities in Fillmore County benefitting from the SMIF partnership. According to Arnold’s report, for every $1 … [Read more...]
Rose Ann Laumb
Rose Ann Laumb, 77, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. There will be a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rushford. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford and one hour prior to the Mass on … [Read more...]
