Vernon R. Feine, 91, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Vernon was born on August 6, 1927, to August and Clara (Senrick) Feine. He lived and farmed all of his life and career in the Hart area, north of Rushford. Vernon was united in marriage with Ethel Sievers on October 31, 1948, at St. John’s Lutheran … [Read more...]
Rushford approves new library director, preps for project assessments
The Rushford City Council has voted to approve a recommendation from the Rushford Public Library board to hire Beth Nelson to fill the shoes of current Library Director Susan Hart, who gave notice of her retirement late last year. She has served in the position for 20 years. Nelson is a local resident currently who had worked as a library aide for Rushford-Peterson School … [Read more...]
Rollis (Rollie) Odell Larson
Rollis (Rollie) Odell Larson was born in Choice, Minn., on May 21, 1930, to Harley and Emma Larson. He passed peacefully on January 29 surrounded by family. He was 88. He will be profoundly missed and lovingly remembered as a fun, gentle and humble man. His kindness, positive attitude and work ethic are his legacy. He lived his life with understanding and empathy, choosing … [Read more...]
Sharon A. (Veir) Zamansky
Sharon A. (Veir) Zamansky, passed away Monday February 11, 2019, at the age of 74. She had been a resident at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home for the last six years. Sharon was born in Rushford, Minn., to Stanley and Alta Mae (Bremmer) Veir on September 10, 1944. Sharon graduated from RHS in 1962. She worked for Tri-County Electric in Rushford for five years. She left … [Read more...]
Delores (Thompson) Olson
Delores (Thompson) Olson, 87, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Delores was born on March 21, 1931, in Yucatan Township of Houston County, Minn., to Leo and Gladys (Gaustad) Rostad. She attended Houston Public School. Delores was a member of Immanuel Episcopal Church in Rushford for most of her … [Read more...]
Donald “Donny” Woxland
Donald “Donny” B. Woxland, 94, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, January 25, 2019, at his home. Donny was born the sixth child to Gilbert and Gina (Drengmundson) Woxland on August 19, 1924, in Rushford, Minn. He was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School, where he played on the basketball team. Donny met the love of his life, Laurine Woxland, from … [Read more...]
Agnes “Aggie” Mierau
Agnes “Aggie” O. Mierau, 97, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in Rushford, Minn., at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. She was born on October 31, 1921, in Yucatan Township of Houston County, Minn., to Oscar and Annie (Jordshaugen) Gaustad. She attended country school at Yucatan. On November 25, 1940, she was united in marriage with Arthur Mierau. Before … [Read more...]
Rushford gets engineering updates; looks to development, old school potential
The bulk of the Monday, January 14 council meeting was items within notices or reports and updates, but there was a number of agenda items, as well, including a number of annual designations, committees, and renewals. The item garnering the most attention was consideration of action on a engineering studies discussed at previous meetings. First up was an update on a Minnesota … [Read more...]
Soaring to the highest rank
Merrill Schroeder of Rushford became a part of an elite group that very few people ever earn their place to join. Merrill became an Eagle Scout, the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America. Only 4% of all Scouts are granted this rank, which takes years to fulfill. “I’ve been a part of Troop 53 in Rushford since fifth grade,” … [Read more...]
Norman V. Overland
Norman V. Overland, 93, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Mayo Clinic La Crosse Campus. Norman Victor Overland was born on August 9, 1925, to Selmer and Gena (Hegland) Overland in Norway Township of Fillmore County, Minn. He graduated from Chatfield High School in Chatfield, Minn. He attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Norm served in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Carolyn M. Johnson
Carolyn M. Johnson, 57, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., following a sudden brain aneurysm. Carolyn Marie Hanson was born on November 22, 1961, in Winona, Minn., to Orvin and Beverly (Carpenter) Hanson. She was raised in Rushford and was a 1981 graduate of Rushford High School. For several years, during and … [Read more...]
Margaret “Peggi” Jean (Schueler) Redalen
Margaret “Peggi” Jean (Schueler) Redalen, age 65, passed away peacefully December 27, 2018. She was born February 4, 1953, to Elmer and Margaret (McGregor) Schueler, the third of five children and grew up in Rush Creek Valley. On August 21, 1971, she married Steven Redalen, of Lanesboro, after a courtship which included making eyes at each other in the record shop, flirting at … [Read more...]
Norman G. Ebner
Norman G. Ebner, 99, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Norm was born on February 22, 1919, in Rushford, Minn., to Elmer and Gusta (Eggebakken) Ebner. Norm was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School. On January 31, 1942, he was united in marriage with Lucyle Johnson. He served in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Rushford approves EDA goals; revisits pedestrian traffic along highway corridor
At the Monday, December 17 meeting, the Rushford Council approved a four goal plan submitted by the Economic Development Authority. The goals had been discussed and approved by the EDA December 12. The goals are to improve downtown vitality, increase local workforce 50 jobs by 2025, fill housing demand by 2025, and to more effectively market the community. The objective of the … [Read more...]
Diane S. Sievers
Diane S. Sievers, 81, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at her home. Diane was born on August 6, 1937, in Rushford, Minn., to Clifford “Kip” and Helen (Fossum) Ebner. She was raised in the Rushford area and was a graduate of Rushford High School. On April 19, 1958, she was united in marriage with Wayne Sievers in Inglewood, Calif. Following their … [Read more...]