Ruth Ida Paulson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Born on October 24, 1931, to Ernest and Ida (Evers) Vehrenkamp, Ruth grew up in Wykoff, Minn., graduating from Wykoff High School in 1949. Ruth then worked in medical records at Mayo Clinic until her marriage to Harold Paulson on May 29, 1954. Together they made their home on the family farm in Utica and … [Read more...]
Rushford approves police department purchases
The first meeting of the year, January 11, brought both annual housekeeping and several updates. Up first, the council received a review from Rushford Police Department Chief Adam Eide regarding the proposed purchase of a new vehicle and equipment. The purchases were planned and budgeted for five years prior. Plans include trading the current 2015 Chevy Tahoe for a 2021 … [Read more...]
Esther Ida Ronnenberg
Esther Ida Ronnenberg, 95, of Rushford, Minn., died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Esther Ida Oldendorf was born on August 14, 1925, in Hart Township, Winona County, Minn., to Hubert and Clara (Grapentine) Oldendorf. Esther was raised in Hart Township, attended Hart School District #48, and later attended German School in … [Read more...]
Rushford ties up year-end items
The Rushford City Council met December 14, via online platform, to finalize the property tax levy payable in 2021. While the deadline to approve was not until the next meeting, concern over possible weather issues and pandemic restrictions saw Councilor Sally Ryman motion to approve it at this time. The preliminary levy was set in September at $1,017,000, which represented a … [Read more...]
Kay F. Howe
Kay F. Howe, 85, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, December 7, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Kay Francis Peterson was born on March 19, 1935, at Gays Mills, Wis., to Clarence and Mille (Sprurier) Peterson. Kay was raised in rural Readstown, Wis. and was a 1952 graduate of Readstown High School. Kay met Allen Howe at the Avelon Dance Hall in La … [Read more...]
Edith M. Thompson
Edith M. Thompson, 86, of Rushford, Minn., died on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, Minn. Edith Marie Guenther was born on September 14, 1934, in the town of Cross, Wis., to Henry and Bernice (Ratz) Guenther. She grew up in Eagle Valley and was a 1952 graduate of Arcadia (Wisconsin) High School. Edith was united in marriage with Harley Thompson on … [Read more...]
Orval Maynard Lea
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
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
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
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...]