Marlys Elaine Paulson, 87, of Rushford, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, surrounded by her family. Marlys was born April 15, 1937, in Lanesboro to Elnor and Myrtle (Olson) Danielson.  Marlys attended school through the eighth grade until she needed to begin working to help support her family.  Later in life she attended and graduated from … [Read more...]

Sue Ann (Rendigs) Hagedorn, 84, passed away on December 27, 2024 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, after short battle with cancer.  Sue was born on October 4, 1940, to Albert and Hildah Rendigs, in Black River Falls, Wis. On November 17, 1940, she was baptized at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Black River Falls, and was confirmed on March 29, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]

Helen Minnie Evenson, age 92, of Rushford, passed away on December 18, 2024. She was born January 14, 1932, to Alfonse and Emma Feine on the family farm in Hart, Minn. On November 26, 1949, Helen married the love of her life Robert “Evie” Evenson, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hart, Minn. Three children came from this union. Helen worked for Rush Products for 30 years, being … [Read more...]

Eleanor passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Whitewater Healthcare in St. Charles, Minn.  Eleanor had a variety of jobs, but was especially proud of working at The Produce in Lanesboro where they provided poultry and eggs to the troops overseas during WWII. She worked approximately 20 years at Rush Products. In her retirement, she truly enjoyed working at the … [Read more...]

Rose Ann McManimon, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1934, to James and Alma Hurt on the family farm in Waseca, Minn. Rose Ann was a farm girl through and through, and her seven sisters and brother had some crazy adventures throughout their childhood. Upon graduation from Medford High School as valedictorian, Rose Ann … [Read more...]

Linda Marie (Olstad) Berg, age 90, of Rushford, Minn., died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, surrounded by her family.  Linda was born on September 1, 1934, in Bratsberg, Minn., the daughter of Gynther and Inez (Glenna) Olstad.  She grew up in the rural Rushford area, attending Grindland Country School, Peterson … [Read more...]

Bert Boyum, age 106, of Rushford, Minn., died at his home in Rushford on Sunday, December 8, 2024. In his own words: I arrived at the farm home of Martin K. and Cora (Swiggum) Boyum on September 20, 1918. The farm was near Grover in Fremont Township. I attended the Grover one room country school through eighth grade. One of the highlights in grade school was when I built a … [Read more...]

LaVaughn “Vonnie” Marilyn Helleland, 94, died Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Vonnie was born on November 14, 1930 in Rushford, Fillmore County, Minn., to Gorman and Ethel (Lee) Highum. She lived her entire life in the Rushford area. She married Wallace (Wally) Helleland on September 2, 1947. She and Wally farmed together for … [Read more...]

Ingrid Marie Bunke, age 71, of Rushford, Minn., died Monday, November 11, 2024, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Ingrid was born September 11, 1953, in La Crosse, the daughter of Clifford and Violet (Peterson) Davidson. She attended Rushford High School. She was united in marriage to Duane Bunke on March 13, 1971, at Rushford Lutheran Church. The couple raised … [Read more...]

Roger Heimgartner, 77, of Rushford, died Friday, October 4, 2024. Roger Paul Heimgartner was born to Robert and Lillian (McAfee) August 23, 1947, in Springfield Ill. He attended Altamont High School in Illinois, and Concordia Teachers University River Forest, Chicago, Ill. In 1970, he took his first divine call to Holy Cross Lutheran School and St John’s Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]

James (Jim) George Johnson was born in Stony Run Township in Yellow Medicine County, Minn., on June 20, 1940, to Arthur and Leona Johnson.  He graduated High School in Clarkfield, Minn.  Jim met Mary Agnes Lunderville when area churches gathered for a revival meeting at his church.  They were married on April 4, 1962, in Milbank, SD.  Jim enlisted in the army at this same time. … [Read more...]

Myrtle Josephine (Holtegaard) Hatlevig, age 96, of Lanesboro, Minn., died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Good Shepherd Care Center in Rushford. She was born March 15, 1928, the daughter of Oscar and Minda (Benson) Holtegaard. She was united in marriage to Clair Hatlevig October 4, 1946. The couple farmed and raised their family in Arendahl Township. She was a faithful member … [Read more...]

Eileen M. Dvorak Jacobson, 94, passed away on September 3, 2024, at Family Tree Care Homes in Shoreview, Minn.  Eileen was born November 24, 1929, to John and Hannah (Layne) Dvorak in the Rushford area.  She graduated from Rushford High School.  She was married to the love of her life, Vernon Jacobson, on January 24, 1953, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rushford. … [Read more...]