Gladys I. Manion, 92, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Gladys was born on October 24, 1925, in Rushford, Minn., to August and Nellie (Thompson) Henze. Gladys grew up in Rushford, Minn., where she spent most of her life. She was united in marriage with Marvin Manion on November 9, 1945. Besides living in … [Read more...]
Betty R. Lindh
Betty R. Lindh, 60, of Rushford, Minn., and formerly of Houston, Minn., was called home to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 9, 2018, at her home. Betty was born on April 21, 1958, in St. Paul, Minn., to Matthew and Monnie (Welden) Gerten. She was raised in Cottage Grove, Minn. Betty graduated from Hastings High School in 1976 in Hastings, Minn. She was a co valedictorian … [Read more...]
Velma Irene Himlie
Velma Irene Himlie, 93, of Rushford, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, where she had been a resident for nine years. Velma and her twin sister, Vera were born March 30, 1925, to Vern and Emma (Grapentine) Otis. Her mother passed away when she was only four years old. Velma was blessed with a loving mother when her father married Verna … [Read more...]
Tracey Lynn Auman
Tracey Lynn Auman, 41, of Rushford, died at home in hospice care Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Tracey was born August 13, 1976 in Skokie, Ill., to Bill and Carol (Roth) Liss. She moved with her family as an infant to Peterson and graduated from Rushford-Peterson High School in 1994. Following high school Tracey attended Scott Lewis School of Cosmetology. She met Trevor Auman … [Read more...]
Rushford planning 2019 street and utility improvements; discussion on school sale
The City of Rushford has spent the last decade working to develop and proceed with a plan for maintenance and upgrading of streets and underground utility. Spurred by needs following the 2007 flood, the city has undertaken several sizable projects and another is potentially just around the corner. The city’s engineer, Bolton & Menk, presented an updated plan at the Monday, … [Read more...]
R-P continues trapshooting debate; looks at Operating Referendum in November
The Monday, July 16 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting had a packed agenda, including a number of items of old business and a lengthy schedule of new items. One particular item, which carried over from last month’s meeting, was discussion regarding the status of trapshooting team. Trapshooting coach Colby Lind was on hand to address the board regarding a number of … [Read more...]
Navy Seaman First Class Joseph M. Johnson now rests in peace
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency “gives new meaning to no man left behind,” stated Patricia Farinacci, during a tribute to her uncle, Joseph M. Johnson, whose remains were escorted back home to Rushford, Minn., 76 years and 7 months after his death at Pearl Harbor. Joseph Morris Johnson (“Joe”) was born on February 4, 1919, to Helmer and Marie (Sande) Johnson in … [Read more...]
Rushford seeking changes at county, state levels
The Monday, July 9 Rushford Council meeting saw no official action on general business. However, two topics that affect the city and its residents were discussed at length. City Administrator Tony Chladek has taken a lead position, along with Krista Ross, of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO), and Tara Johnson, Library Director for Lanesboro Public Library. The aim of … [Read more...]
SWCD Forestry Field Day is July 25 in Rushford Why trees? Why prairie? Why goats?
On July 25, 2018, the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a field day to explore how terrain, soils and aspect affect timber productivity, the types of plant communities found on a site, and identifying trees and plants that will thrive depending on the site conditions. The field day will be held at Magelssen Bluff Park in Rushford. The event … [Read more...]
Glenn V. Highum
Glenn V. Highum, age 86, of New Richmond, Wis., passed away peacefully on June 20. He was born August 13, 1931, in Rushford, Minn., to George and Gertie Highum, the youngest of five sons. Glenn graduated from Luther College. He served in the U.S. Army at the end of the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He married Theodora “Teddy” Adams on November 29, 1958. He is … [Read more...]