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...]
Richard Leroy Ebert
Richard Leroy Ebert, 74, passed away at his home in Rushford, Minn., on Saturday August 10, 2024. Services will be hosted by Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation in Albert Lea, Minn., on Friday August 16, 2024 at 2 p.m., visitation will begin one hour prior. Richard will be interred at Hillcrest Cemetery following the service. … [Read more...]
Gordon “Gordy” Nelson
In loving memory, we announce that Gordon “Gordy” Nelson passed away at his home in Winona, Minn., on August 6, 2024, surrounded by his wife and six children. He dedicated his life to nurturing his family as a dedicated husband and loving father of six children, and doting grandfather to 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was the kindest and most selfless person … [Read more...]
David “Dave” George Hovland “Hovey”
David “Dave” George Hovland “Hovey”, age 80, of Le Sueur, passed away on July 18, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 1-4 p.m. at his home, 101 South Park Lane, Le Sueur, Minn. Interment will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., at a later date. Dave was born on December 8, 1943, to George and Adelaide (Marker) … [Read more...]
Signe Rosalyn Cone
Signe Rosalyn Cone, age 81, of Rushford, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, surrounded by her family. Signe was born on December 12, 1942, in Fairmont, Minn., the youngest daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Simon) Holland. She grew up with her sister Jane on the family farm. She attended country school and was a 1960 graduate … [Read more...]
Randal “Randy” Feine
Randal “Randy” Feine, a beloved son, brother and friend, was received by Jesus on July 28, 2024, due to a sudden illness, at the age of 62. Born on August 29, 1961, in Winona, Minn., to Vernon and Ethel (Sievers) Feine, Randy spent his early years on the family farm in Rushford, Minn., surrounded by the love of his family. Randy’s compassion and dedication were evident in … [Read more...]
Henry “Stumpy” Anthony Becker Jr.
Henry “Stumpy” Anthony Becker Jr. passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family, at the age of 74. He was born to Henry and Delores Becker on March 29, 1950, in San Diego, Calif. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. Stumpy was the oldest of six siblings and spent his childhood enjoying fishing, hunting, and swimming, passions which … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Jensen
James “Jim” Jensen, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away on June 26, 2024. Jim was born in Rushford, Minn., to James Bertram Jensen and Helen Penschuk Jensen. Before a year at the University of Hawaii, Jim attended Carleton College. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and later received his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. As a lawyer, Jim worked at the … [Read more...]
Wayne Clifford Jonsgaard
Wayne Clifford Jonsgaard, 60, was born on February 17, 1964, to Eldon D. and Carolyn Jonsgaard of Rushford. He was the oldest of five siblings. He graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School in 1982. He also went to Western Techincal college for an auto machanic degree. He married Karen Gady on November 14, 1992, then later divorced. They had three girls and one … [Read more...]
James Myrl Rislove
On May 17, 2024, James Myrl Rislove passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and listening to his favorite music, after a three-year battle with multiple myeloma. Jim was born to Jack and Sheila (Buckingham) Rislove on May 4, 1961, in Winona, Minn. He was raised in Rushford, Minn., where he grew up riding bike, playing baseball, and running the streets with his … [Read more...]
Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Norstad
Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Norstad, age 78, of Rushford, passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Bonnie was born on August 24, 1945, to Willard and Adeline (Hanson) Lindell in Red Wing. She attended school in Cannon Falls, graduating from the Cannon Falls High School in 1963. She was united in marriage to James Norstad on July 13, 1963, at … [Read more...]
Arlene Louise Grimes
Arlene Louise Grimes, age 87 of Rushford, passed away on May 5, 2024. Arlene was born on August 29, 1936, in Rushford, to Nels and Inger (Quamen) Larson. She was a graduate of Peterson High School in 1954. On June 19, 1954. Arlene and Robert Grimes were married at the Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. Arlene traveled to many countries and states with her husband who … [Read more...]
Bonnie Mae Olson
Bonnie Mae Olson, 74, of rural Peterson, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Rushford, Minn. Bonnie was born June 14, 1949, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Milton and Betty (Soiney) Eide. She was raised in the Rushford and Chatfield area and attended Chatfield School. She worked as a homemaker and spent most of her days gardening, canning, taking care of her children and her husband. … [Read more...]
Ronald Keith Kjos
Ronald Keith Kjos died on March 30, 2024, in Riverside, Calif., at the age of 91. A kindhearted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Born on June 4, 1932, in La Crosse, Wis., Ron was the oldest child of Martin Adrian Kjos and Evelyn Marie Kjos. Fourteen years after his birth, Ron – or Ronnie as he was … [Read more...]
Michele Jean Thompson
Michele Jean Thompson (née Benson) 56, of Calmar, Iowa, formerly Rushford, Minn., passed away on March 24, 2024, at WinnMed hospital in Decorah, Iowa with her family by her side. Funeral Services were held on April 1, 2024 at the Calmar Lutheran Church. … [Read more...]