Fillmore County Journal

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Orval Maynard Lea

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Orval Maynard Lea, 100, died at Rushford Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, surrounded by family, on December 9, 2020. Orval was born December 7, 1920, to Oscar Theodore Lea and Mary (Mikkelson), both from Fillmore County. Orval was raised on the Lea farm on “Pigtail” in Peterson, Minn. All his ancestors were full-blooded Norwegians, and had the heavy accent to prove it. Orval … [Read more...]

Russell Paul Agrimson

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Russell Paul Agrimson, 75, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the VA health care system in Minneapolis, Minn. Russ was born to Paul and Ethel Agrimson April 1, 1945, in Rushford, Minn. He grew up in the Peterson area, graduating from Peterson High School in 1963. Russ graduated from Dunwoody Institute for electrical journeyman. Russell served in the US Navy … [Read more...]

Katherine Ann Laumb

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Katherine Ann Laumb, 99, of Plainview, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center in Plainview. Katherine was born August 3, 1921, and raised in Rushford, Minn., the daughter of Lloyd and Alice (Swenside) Veir. She attended school in Rushford. Katherine married Ray Laumb October 5, 1940, in Rushford. The couple farmed in the Lewiston/Rushford … [Read more...]

Darold James Sievers

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Darold James Sievers, 93, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2020, while residing at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Rushford, Minn. Darold was born on September 30, 1927, to Arnold and Etta (Heiden) Sievers at home in Hart, Minn. He was the oldest of seven children. In his middle school years, one of his favorite pastimes was playing softball. After finishing his … [Read more...]

Owen M. Gaasedelen

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Owen M. Gaasedelen, age 87, of Northfield, died Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Fairview - Southdale Hospital, Edina.  Funeral services will be held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 1 p.m., with the Reverend Timothy McDermott officiating. Interment will be at Vang Lutheran Cemetery, Holden Township. Visitation will be at the funeral home for … [Read more...]

Remainder of Rushford CARES Relief Funds decided

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By Wanda Hanson At their October 26, 2020, meeting, the Rushford City Council made a final decision on the disbursement of the remaining CARES relief funding for businesses and non-profits. Previously, 16 applicants had each received $4,000; six new applications had been received. The council decided to award each of those the same $4,000 amount. The council was split on how … [Read more...]

Levina Sveen

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Levina Johnson Sveen, age 91, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Levina was born to Arthur and Minnie (Hongerholt) Johnson.  She attended rural schools near Lanesboro, Minn.  On October 1, 1947, she married Sven Tillman Sveen and were married 64 years.  Together they raised two children: Vonda Budde and Stanley Sveen. Levina … [Read more...]

Allan Walter Dahl

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Allan Walter Dahl, 81, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, October 23, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Allan was born on December 26, 1938, in Rushford, to Walter and Tena (Jameson) Dahl. He graduated from Rushford High School. On July 7, 1956, Allan was united in marriage with Marion Engrav. He worked hauling canned and bulk milk for seven years. He … [Read more...]

Virgil Mehus

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Virgil Irvin Mehus, 88, of Rushford, Minn., died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford due to complications from ALS. Virgil was born to Nels and Inga (Burkhow) Mehus March 2, 1932, in rural Glenville, Minn. He was raised in the Glenville area and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1950. After high school he joined the military, serving … [Read more...]