Nov. 1, 1941 – April 28, 2025 Donna Mae Busse, age 83, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025. Born on November 1, 1941, to Ernest and Rose Fink, Donna was one of four siblings. She is survived by her sister Karen Eich and was preceded in death by her sister Leilani Searles and brother Keith Fink. Donna spent her life appreciating the simple joys – crocheting, … [Read more...]
Christopher Philip Hoiland
Christopher Philip Hoiland passed away on April 22, 2025, at St. Marys hospital in Rochester of giant cell myocarditis. We will remember Chris for his many talents. He was a helper and a fixer. Of engines, computers, appliances, and his wife’s hairbrained ideas. He loved Led Zeppelin and could answer nearly any question about history. He would answer the phone to help … [Read more...]
Daniel Leo Leisen
Daniel Leo Leisen, 71, a decorated Army Green Beret, beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Rushford surrounded by family. Born on July 14, 1953, in Wabasha, Minn., to Mary (Hartert) and Leo Leisen, Dan lived a life of courage, service, and devotion. As a proud Sergeant (E-5), Dan served in the Vietnam War … [Read more...]
Donald H. Jordahl
Donald H. Jordahl, age 86, of Rushford, passed away at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Donald Henry was born on March 17, 1939, in Good Thunder, Minn., the only child of Henry (Norma Mary Etta Missling) Jordahl. Don attended country school and then graduated from Lake Crystal High School. Following graduation, … [Read more...]
Kevin D. O’Laughlin
Kevin O’Laughlin, 75, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, with his family by his side. Kevin was born December 22, 1949, in Winona, Minn. Growing up in Winona’s Gilmore Valley, Kevin was the third in line of six children born to Jim and Delores (Douglas) O’Laughlin. He contracted polio as a toddler and was sent to Sister Kenny Institute in Minneapolis, … [Read more...]
Lynne Louise Eide
In Loving Memory of Lynne Louise Eide On April 2, 2025, we said goodbye to an amazing wife, mother, sister, grandma and friend – Lynne Louise Eide. Lynne was born in Winona, Minn., on September 2, 1957, to Robert and Maxine Boehmke. She grew up with her four siblings, living throughout southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin before settling in Rushford at age 11. … [Read more...]
Jerry Dahl
Nov. 17, 1945 - March 17, 2025 Jerry Dahl, age 79, of Rushford, Minn., passed away March 17, 2025 at home, surrounded by family. Jerry was born November 17, 1945, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Henry and Alette (Howe) Dahl. He was the youngest of three children. Jerry met his future wife, Joyce (Erdmann), their senior year at Rushford High School, class of 1963. The two wed on … [Read more...]
Marcy Marin
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marcy Marin, who passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born in Winona County on January 7, 1934. to Hubert and Emma Volkman, she was first out of 16 children. Marcy married the love of her life, Stanley Marin on June 14, 1952. From this love came three outstanding sons and one strong daughter. … [Read more...]
Edgar Sibert Evenson
Edgar Sibert Evenson, 88, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at the Gundersen Lutheran Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minn., surrounded by his family. Edgar was born to Sibert and Selma (Neu) Evenson on January 9, 1937, in Rushford, Minn. He attended elementary and high school in Rushford, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed at the Rushford Lutheran Church in … [Read more...]
Larry Dean Hundorf
Larry Dean Hundorf of Rushford passed away peacefully at his residence on February 4, 2025. Larry is survived by his children Kristina, Angela and Dean; son-in-law Lonnie, three granddaughters, one grandson and sixgreat-grandchildren. Our father enjoyed bowling, working on cars, fishing, and tinkering in his garage. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Joy Ann … [Read more...]
Gerald A. “Smokey” Hovland
Gerald A. "Smokey" Hovland of Rushford, Minn., passed away at Green Lea Manor the age of 86. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., at a later date. Jerry was born in Winona, Minn., in 1938, to George and Adelaide (Marker) Hovland. Jerry’s father died in WWII, and his mother remarried Arthur Halvorson. Jerry grew up in Rushford and … [Read more...]
Karroll “Sam” Benson
Karroll “Sam” Benson passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Good Shepherd Home in Rushford, Minn. Sam was born on February 4, 1938 to Ruth Benson (Knutson) in Peterson, Minn. Sam married Mary Anne Christiansen on March 6, 1955 at Grace Lutheran Church, Peterson and together they raised three children. In 1982, Sam married Mercedes … [Read more...]
Clifford O. Eide
Clifford O. Eide, 87, of Rushford, Minn., died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Clifford was born on the family farm in Fremont, Minn., on October 9, 1937, to Julian and Agnes (Jonsgaard) Eide. He was one of 10 children. Clifford was united in marriage to Rosemary (Flak) on July 27, 1957, in Winona, Minn. To this union three children … [Read more...]
Margaret “Margie” Anna (McGregor) Schueler
Margaret “Margie” Anna (McGregor) Schueler was born June 15, 1927, in Bardsdale, Calif., the daughter of Bruce and Eva. Born early, she remained a petite thing and a fighter all her life. Raised on a citrus ranch in Fillmore, Calif., the youngest of four, she recalled a happy life of adventure. A tomboy, there was no challenge she wouldn’t dive into, no matter who the … [Read more...]
Marlys Elaine Paulson
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...]