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Diane Jane (Anderson) Grover

September 18, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Diane Grover obituary, Fillmore county Journal

Diane Jane (Anderson) Grover, age 84, of Rushford, Minn., died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Diane was born May 14, 1939, in Rushford, the daughter of Russel and Thelma (Barnewitz) Anderson. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1957. She was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Grover March 15, 1958, in Peterson, … [Read more...]

Council Discusses Rushford Properties

September 18, 2023 by Kirsten Zoellner Leave a Comment

The Rushford City Council has unanimously approved the purchase of the Farmers Win property downtown. Last month, the council voted 4:1 to make a new offer to purchase the site for $225,000 without contingency on environmental issues. The city will proceed with all environmental studies after the sale. Utilizing the purchase agreement originally drafted by Farmers Win, City … [Read more...]

Floyd Dale Dunn

September 14, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Floyd Dunn obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Floyd Dale Dunn, 92, of Rushford, died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Floyd was born September 10, 1931, in Oconto, Nebr., to Lloyd and Leta (Chesemore) Dunn.  His mother died when he was just a couple months old and he was raised by his father and two older sisters.  He graduated from Ansley High School in Ansley, Nebr., and then enlisted … [Read more...]

Roger Douglas Anderson

September 13, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Roger Anderson obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Roger Douglas Anderson, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on September 6, 2023. Roger was born November 28, 1939, in Rushford, Minn., to Anita (Hovde) and John Peter (J.P.) Anderson. He graduated from Houston High School in 1957. After graduation, he joined the U. S. Air Force with great encouragement and transportation provided by his father.    He was an adventurous child … [Read more...]

Creamery Coffee Co. Arrives

September 11, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

On August 19, Creamery Coffee Co. opened quietly and joined the restaurants offering food and drink in Rushford, Minn. The new establishment offers quality coffees, teas, sandwiches, and muffins for now with more to come in the near future. Last November, Creamery/Nordic Lanes owners Dean and Kim Mireau and Tony and Jesica Heiden decided to increase their food offerings. They … [Read more...]

Creamery Coffee Co. Arrives

September 11, 2023 by Wanda Hanson Leave a Comment

On August 19, Creamery Coffee Co. opened quietly and joined the restaurants offering food and drink in Rushford, Minn. The new establishment offers quality coffees, teas, sandwiches, and muffins for now with more to come in the near future. Last November, Creamery/Nordic Lanes owners Dean and Kim Mireau and Tony and Jesica Heiden decided to increase their food offerings. They … [Read more...]

Rushford Revises Business Program

September 4, 2023 by Kirsten Zoellner Leave a Comment

The Rushford Economic Development Authority (EDA) has recently reworked its Business Subsidy and Revolving Loan Program. The program has previously offered financial assistance to businesses filling empty commercial spaces. Now, funding will be available for eligible existing businesses seeking to renovate their space. The Rushford City Council discussed the program at the … [Read more...]

James Ranzenberger

August 22, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

James Ranzenberger obituary, Fillmore County Journal

James A. Ranzenberger, 70, of Rushford, Minn., died Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. James Alden Ranzenberger was born on June 30, 1953, in Caledonia, Minn., to Raymond and Gertrude (Blixrud) Ranzenberger. He was raised in Caledonia and was a graduate of Caledonia High School. He worked at Staggmeyer Stave Company in Caledonia and … [Read more...]

Lorraine “Tudy” Feine

August 22, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Vilas Marie Cordes Obituary - Fillmore County Jounral

Lorraine “Tudy” Feine, 98, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran home in Rushford. There was a memorial service for Tudy at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 21, at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Tudy’s body will be cremated with burial at the St. John’s Brand Cemetery in … [Read more...]

Louise Helen “Tootie” Pruka

August 22, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

Louise Pruka obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Louise Helen “Tootie” Pruka, 89, of Rushford, Minn., died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. Louise was born August 16, 1934, in Rushford, the daughter of Hilda Eggert. She grew up in the Hart area, and was a graduate of Rushford High School. She was united in marriage to Walter Pruka on June 27, 1953, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Hart, … [Read more...]

Offer on Rushford Farmers Win Site

August 21, 2023 by Kirsten Zoellner Leave a Comment

Before the August 14 meeting, the Rushford, Minn., city council held a closed session to discuss the possibility of purchasing the former Farmers Win site in downtown Rushford. The company has had a lengthy back-and-forth with the city. The site remains unsold since the company’s decision to stop utilizing the downtown site and move services to the South Fork site, just south … [Read more...]

Rose Ann Laumb

August 15, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Rose Laumb obituary, Fillmore county Journal

Rose Ann Laumb, 77, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., with her children at her side. Rose Ann Randall was born on September 14, 1945, in Money Creek Township of Houston County, Minn., to Allen and Rose Mary (O’Donnell) Randall. Rose Ann was raised on Vinegar Hill, east of Rushford, where she attended country … [Read more...]

Marjo Gail (Hovland) Johnson

August 10, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Marjo (Hovland) Johnson obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Marjo Gail (Hovland) Johnson passed away at her home on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Marjo was born June 16, 1941, to George and Adelaide (Marker) Hovland in Winona. Her father died in WWII. She and her three brothers were raised by her loving mother and stepfather Art Halvorson. In 1958, she married Maynard Johnson. They had four children: Tim, Todd, M.T. and Marjo “Jill.” Todd … [Read more...]

Rushford gets SMIF update

July 31, 2023 by Kirsten Zoellner Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Rushford, MN

At the July 24 meeting, the Rushford Council heard from Southern Minnesota Initiative Fund (SMIF) representative Andi Arnold, who discussed ongoing programs, grants, loans, and investments in communities and future partnerships and programs. Rushford is just one of the cities in Fillmore County benefitting from the SMIF partnership. According to Arnold’s report, for every $1 … [Read more...]

Rose Ann Laumb

July 25, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal Leave a Comment

Rose Ann Laumb obituary, Fillmore County Journal

Rose Ann Laumb, 77, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. There will be a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rushford. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford and one hour prior to the Mass on … [Read more...]

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