Gary “Bohunk” Ptacek, age 68, of Spring Valley, Minn., lost his battle with cancer on October 14, 2022, at home on his family’s farm, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived in death by his sweetheart Michele Nagele, children Jesse (Raychel) Ptacek and Abby (Jak) Fessenden; grandchildren Olivia, Milly, Teddy, Nelson, and Sameen; mother Millie Ptacek, siblings Kathy Ruesink, … [Read more...]
Lori Colwill
Lori Colwill, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 20, 2022, after a brief hospitalization. She will be sorely missed. She was a happy go lucky soul with a zest for life, always quick to assist those she saw in need. Throughout her life she demonstrated remarkable resilience, strength, and courage in the face of monumental challenges. The … [Read more...]
Terry Lee Odle
Terry Lee Odle, 74, of rural Chatfield, Minn., entered the presence of his Lord on October 13, 2022. Terry was born in Fremont, Nebr., on February 24, 1948, as the second of three sons to Merida and Charlotte (Osburn) Odle. Terry’s growing up years were spent on the family farm near Herman, Nebr. He was a 1966 graduate of Hooper High School in Hooper, Nebr. After high school … [Read more...]
Gary Jon Lamon
Gary Jon Lamon, 84, of Spring Valley and formerly of LeRoy and Worthington, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Gary was born in Austin, Minn., on October 4, 1938. He was a proud alumnus of LeRoy Schools, class of 1956. After high school, Gary earned a Business School Diploma from Mankato Commercial College. He proudly completed a BS in Business Education from … [Read more...]
Jeanette Carolyn Berge
Jeanette Carolyn Berge, 93, of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully from cancer and dementia on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Stewartville Care Center. She was born February 12, 1929, in Fillmore, Minn., to Fred and Lillian Crowson. She grew up a country girl in the Wykoff, Fillmore and Chatfield areas, moving often with her parents to wherever our Grandpa Crowson found work for … [Read more...]
Dennis D. “Denny” Boettcher
Dennis D. “Denny” Boettcher, age 75, of La Crescent, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at his home. He was born on April 27, 1947, to Victor and Ruth (Jeche) Boettcher in Wykoff, Minn. Denny married Nancy Boettcher and together they had two sons, Trent and Trevor. The couple later divorced. After moving to La Crescent in the early ‘70s, Denny worked as a mechanic at a … [Read more...]
Beverly Innetta (Treangen) Stoskopf
Beverly Innetta (Treangen) Stoskopf, age 77, of Rochester, Minn., (formerly of Decorah) passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Samaritan Bethany Home in Rochester, Minn. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Decorah Lutheran Church, with Rev. Peter Kowitz presiding. Burial will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah. Visitation will be … [Read more...]
Mary “Elaine” Gavin
Mary “Elaine” Gavin, 88, of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Pine View Senior Living, Caledonia, Minn. Elaine was born September 11, 1934, in Wessington Springs, S. Dak. Elaine moved to the Brownsville, Minn., area with her parents at an early age. Elaine married Lawrence Gavin on September 18, 1952. She worked alongside … [Read more...]
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT (RFQ) PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL AIRPORT ENGINEERING AND PLANNING SERVICES FOR RUSHFORD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT – 55Y RUSHFORD, MINNESOTA
The City of Rushford, MN is requesting Statements of Qualifications from interested and qualified Aviation Consultants for Professional On-Call Airport Engineering and Planning Services at Rushford Municipal Airport for the next five (5) years. Professional, technical and advisory services are needed for projects identified in the Airport’s Capital Improvement Program … [Read more...]
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #239
The regular meeting of the Rushford-Peterson School District #239 was called to order by Chairperson Chris Grindland at 6:00 p.m. on Monday September 19, 2022 in the Rushford-Peterson Schools Forum Room. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Members Present: Chris Grindland, Joyce Iverson, Jeff Michel, Ken Sawle, Carl Schollmeier and Amy Woxland Members absent: Matt … [Read more...]