Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Norstad, age 78, of Rushford, passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Bonnie was born on August 24, 1945, to Willard and Adeline (Hanson) Lindell in Red Wing. She attended school in Cannon Falls, graduating from the Cannon Falls High School in 1963. She was united in marriage to James Norstad on July 13, 1963, at … [Read more...]
Arlene Louise Grimes
Arlene Louise Grimes, age 87 of Rushford, passed away on May 5, 2024. Arlene was born on August 29, 1936, in Rushford, to Nels and Inger (Quamen) Larson. She was a graduate of Peterson High School in 1954. On June 19, 1954. Arlene and Robert Grimes were married at the Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. Arlene traveled to many countries and states with her husband who … [Read more...]
Bonnie Mae Olson
Bonnie Mae Olson, 74, of rural Peterson, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Rushford, Minn. Bonnie was born June 14, 1949, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Milton and Betty (Soiney) Eide. She was raised in the Rushford and Chatfield area and attended Chatfield School. She worked as a homemaker and spent most of her days gardening, canning, taking care of her children and her husband. … [Read more...]
Ronald Keith Kjos
Ronald Keith Kjos died on March 30, 2024, in Riverside, Calif., at the age of 91. A kindhearted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Born on June 4, 1932, in La Crosse, Wis., Ron was the oldest child of Martin Adrian Kjos and Evelyn Marie Kjos. Fourteen years after his birth, Ron – or Ronnie as he was … [Read more...]
Michele Jean Thompson
Michele Jean Thompson (née Benson) 56, of Calmar, Iowa, formerly Rushford, Minn., passed away on March 24, 2024, at WinnMed hospital in Decorah, Iowa with her family by her side. Funeral Services were held on April 1, 2024 at the Calmar Lutheran Church. … [Read more...]
Herbert “Herb” Kristian Highum
Herbert “Herb” Kristian Highum, 95, of Rushford, died Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home in Rushford. Herb was born October 2, 1928, in Rushford to George A. and Gertie (Vaagen) Highum. Herb and Ruby Tweten were married on October 4, 1952, and made their home on the Highum family farm in Arendahl Township. Herb and Ruby farmed for many years before retiring to their home in … [Read more...]
Norma Jean (Pruka) Jorde
Norma Jean (Pruka) Jorde, age 84, of Rushford, Minn., died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Valley View Health Care in Houston, Minn. Norma was born November 10, 1939, in Winona, Minn., the daughter of Frank and Clara (Wenzel) Pruka. She was united in marriage to Harley Jorde in 1955 at St. John’s in Hart, Minn. She was a homemaker, and also worked for Rush Products for several … [Read more...]
Ardis Elaine (Paulson) Willcox
Ardis Elaine (Paulson) Willcox, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024, in Rushford, Minn. She was born on November 4, 1929, in a farmhouse in Lanesboro, Minn. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1948 and attended Winona Business College for one year. After graduation in 1949, Ardis worked at the Mayo Clinic for 3 ½ years. In 1952 Ardis met and married Benton … [Read more...]
Jennie Lea Deming
Jennie Lea Deming, age 50, of St. Paul, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, surrounded by family at Our Lady of Peace Hospice. A Celebration of Life is planned for Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, Minn., from 3-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Jennie’s family would appreciate a memorial to her children, Our Lady of … [Read more...]
Darlene “Tootie” Boynton
Darlene “Tootie” Boynton, age 84, of Rushford, Minn., died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Tootie was born June 22, 1939, in Elba, Minn., the daughter of Warren and Marion (Ehlenfeldt) Hill. She attended St. Charles High School. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Glen Boynton at the Lewiston Church of the … [Read more...]
Marilyn Sue (Jolly) Kleist
Marilyn Sue (Jolly) Kleist, age 76, of Rushford, Minn., died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home.Marilyn was born April 2, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Abbott) Jolly. Marilyn was united in marriage to Richard Kleist in Midwest City, Okla., and to this union three children were born. The couple later divorced. She … [Read more...]
Rushford Approves Business Subsidy
At the January 22 meeting, the Rushford City Council held a public meeting regarding a business subsidy to three entities related to one business. The revolving loan subsidy request from Brilliance Web Design, Inc., NL Acquisition CO LLC, and DWEL Properties LLC relates to the purchase of the Johnson & James Properties: Norsland Lefse LLC and Norsland Bakery & Café … [Read more...]
Delaine E. (Feine) Kjos
Delaine E. (Feine) Kjos, age 89, died peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Delaine was born on March 17, 1934, to Willard and Eleanor (Pappenfus) Feine in Hart, Minn. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hart and both baptized and confirmed there. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1952 and enjoyed participating in the high … [Read more...]
Delaine E. (Feine) Kjos
Delaine E. (Feine) Kjos, age 89, died peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Delaine was born on March 17, 1934, to Willard and Eleanor (Pappenfus) Feine in Hart, Minn. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hart and both baptized and confirmed there. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1952 and enjoyed participating in the high … [Read more...]
Rushford Sets Hearing for Funding Request
At the December 26 meeting, the Rushford Council heard details of an Economic Development Authority (EDA) request from Brilliance Web Design, DBA Brilliance Business Solutions for the purchase of the Johnson & James Properties, Norsland Lefse & Norsland Bakery & Cafe. According to the provided documentation, the EDA reviewed the request at their December 20 meeting. The … [Read more...]