Kenneth Jacobson, 83, of Rushford, died Friday, October 10, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. Ken was born on July 22, 1942, in Spring Grove to Orran and Olga (Olson) Jacobson. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1960. On October 16, 1971, Ken married Helen Laumb at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. They made their home on his family farm outside of Peterson where … [Read more...]
Elden W. Salwey
Elden W. Salwey, age 84, of rural Rushford, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse. Elden was born on August 26, 1941, in Winona, to Williard and Clara (Ebert Lafka) Salwey, and attended local schools. He was united in marriage with Lila Mundon on December 26, 1961, at Peace Lutheran Church in Platteville, Wis. He … [Read more...]
Diane Nikunen
Diane Nikunen Aug. 11, 1945 – Sep. 24, 2025 Diane, “the Little Finn,” Nikunen passed away in the early morning hours of September 24, 2025, from cancer and a stroke at her home in Rushford, Minn. Proud of her Finnish heritage, she lived a life of Sisu, a Finnish term that embodies determination, courage, and resilience. It represents a unique quality of extraordinary … [Read more...]
Edith Ann Jandro
Edith Ann Jandro, of Owatonna, Minn., passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by loved ones. Edie, as she was affectionately called, was born September 14, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa. The family moved to Rushford, Minn., and later to Lewiston, Minn., where Edie graduated from Lewiston High School in 1961. She attended Winona State University and … [Read more...]
Brock Jeffrey Nelson
Brock Jeffrey Nelson, age 35, of La Cresent, Minn., died in an ATV accident in Montrose County, Colo., on September 13, 2025. Brock was born on January 22, 1990, at Winona Health Hospital to Scott and Rebecca (Chiglo) Nelson. His birth was celebrated by his immediate family who couldn’t wait for his arrival. Dr. John Petersen delivered Brock and often referred to Brock as … [Read more...]
Stanley Anton Marin
Stanley Anton Marin, 94, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. With a heart as generous as his hands were hardworking, Stanley passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his devoted son and resilient daughter. Just as he wished, riding his four-wheeler one last time – on a journey straight to the arms of his beloved wife Marcy who passed … [Read more...]
Karen Sue Grover
Karen Sue Grover, age 64, of Winona, Minn., died peacefully in her home Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her beloved dogs Dexter and Bella, cats Lucy and Ricki, and daughter Cami, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Daughter of Gerald “Jerry” and Diane (nee Anderson) Grover, Karen was born June 23, 1961, in Winona, Minn. After growing up in Rushford, … [Read more...]
Doris Mae Westby
Doris Mae Westby, 91, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Rushford. Doris was born on November 26, 1933, in Mabel, Minn., to Theodore and Olga (Flatten) Johnson. On May 14, 1955, she married Shelby Westby at Mabel United Methodist Church. They welcomed six beautiful children into this world; Doris was able to spend her time … [Read more...]
Barbara “Barb” Ann Holien
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara “Barb” Ann Holien, who peacefully left this world on June 26, 2025, surrounded by family at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Nursing Home. Barb was born on December 20, 1942, in Rushford, Minn., to Marion and Maynard Benson. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1960. October 1, 1960, Barb married the love of her … [Read more...]
Elvin Clifford Paulson
Elvin Clifford Paulson, age 84, of Rushford, Minn., died Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Elvin was born November 28, 1940, in La Crosse, Wis., the son of Clifford and Marion (Unnasch) Paulson. He was a lifelong farmer in Rushford, farming with his brother Milford. Elvin met the love of his life, Marlys Danielson, and they were united in … [Read more...]