The 2017 Harmony Community Chest Drive has been completed. Even without the door-to-door solicitations, we raised $6,200 in mailed-in donations. This is up from the $5,675 raised in 2016. Proceeds from the drive are given to local and regional organizations and charities. The disbursement of funds was as follows, plus expenses: • $2,200 Harmony Ambulance • $600 Harmony … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Barbara “Barb” A. Culhane
Barbara “Barb” A. Culhane, 89, of Rushford, Minn., died Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Barb was born on January 24, 1928, in Lewiston, Minn., to Ernest and Barbara (Millman) Nuszloch. She married John R. Culhane on May 9, 1958. John died in January of 2000. Barb was a graduate of Winona State University and was employed as an … [Read more...]
Rodel Eberle
Rodel Eberle, 94, of Spring Valley, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2017, at the Spring Valley Living Center. Rodel was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on February 1, 1923, to Joseph and Frances (Sell) Eberle. Rodel graduated from High School in Milwaukee and from the Lutheran Seminary in St. Louis, Mo., in 1948. He began his pastoral career at Immanuel Lutheran … [Read more...]
Merle Francis Knutson
Merle Knutson, 86, died Monday, December 4, 2017, at his home, Fillmore Place in Preston, Minn., surrounded by friends and family. Merle Francis Knutson was born April 13, 1931, in Carrolton Township, Minn., to Ludwig and Edna (Tokvam) Knutson. Merle was the youngest of seven children. He spent his childhood and young adulthood helping his mother and two brothers operate … [Read more...]
Harold “Howie” Johnson
Harold “Howie” Judean Johnson passed away at Sauer Nursing Home in Winona, Minn., on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was born April 15, 1939, in Fillmore County, to Harvey and Bernice (Muns) Johnson. Harold grew up in Rushford and attended school there. At age 17 he enlisted in the Navy, serving from 1956-1962. He served on the U.S.S. Fulton and the U.S.S. Stoddard. After … [Read more...]
Fred Ruesink
Fred Ruesink, age 75, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away Monday, December 4, 2017, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Memorial service for Fred will be held 2 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2017, at Fillmore Free Methodist Church in Wykoff, Minn., with Rev. Tim Ward officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Fillmore Free Methodist Church in … [Read more...]
Jill Annette Dawley
Jill Annette Dawley, age 61, of Burr Oak, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 2 at home surrounded by family, following a brief battle with cancer. Jill was born February 23, 1956, in La Crosse, Wis., to to Eugene and Clara (Casterton) McCabe. She attended school at the North Winneshiek School in rural Decorah. On August 29, 1975, she married Daniel Dawley at the St. … [Read more...]
Roger N. Eiken
Roger N. Eiken, age 83, of rural Canton, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Roger was born April 26, 1934, in Spring Grove, Minn., to Norman and Doris (Dahl) Eiken. In 1952, he graduated from the Canton High School. He farmed in Amherst Township of Fillmore County, raising beef cattle and crops. On March 23, 1955 he married Winifred … [Read more...]
Judy Ahern
Judy Ahern, age 68, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at her home in Spring Valley, Minn. Funeral service for Judy will be held 11 a.m.. Monday, December 4, 2017, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Rev. Mark VanHouse officiating. Visitation was held 1-4 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2017, at the Hindt Funeral Home in … [Read more...]
Rushford reviews finances; preps for performance review
The Rushford City Council recently received a financial update and it appears the city is on target for financial goals. Consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, indicated eight notable points in a summary to the council as the city sought to plan for the timing and size of tentative projects. The city continues to comply with a self-imposed $6,000 per capita debt … [Read more...]