James (Jim) George Johnson was born in Stony Run Township in Yellow Medicine County, Minn., on June 20, 1940, to Arthur and Leona Johnson. He graduated High School in Clarkfield, Minn. Jim met Mary Agnes Lunderville when area churches gathered for a revival meeting at his church. They were married on April 4, 1962, in Milbank, SD. Jim enlisted in the army at this same time. … [Read more...]
Myrtle Josephine (Holtegaard) Hatlevig
Myrtle Josephine (Holtegaard) Hatlevig, age 96, of Lanesboro, Minn., died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Good Shepherd Care Center in Rushford. She was born March 15, 1928, the daughter of Oscar and Minda (Benson) Holtegaard. She was united in marriage to Clair Hatlevig October 4, 1946. The couple farmed and raised their family in Arendahl Township. She was a faithful member … [Read more...]
Eileen M. Dvorak Jacobson
Eileen M. Dvorak Jacobson, 94, passed away on September 3, 2024, at Family Tree Care Homes in Shoreview, Minn. Eileen was born November 24, 1929, to John and Hannah (Layne) Dvorak in the Rushford area. She graduated from Rushford High School. She was married to the love of her life, Vernon Jacobson, on January 24, 1953, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rushford. … [Read more...]
Richard Leroy Ebert
Richard Leroy Ebert, 74, passed away at his home in Rushford, Minn., on Saturday August 10, 2024. Services will be hosted by Bonnerup Funeral and Cremation in Albert Lea, Minn., on Friday August 16, 2024 at 2 p.m., visitation will begin one hour prior. Richard will be interred at Hillcrest Cemetery following the service. … [Read more...]
Gordon “Gordy” Nelson
In loving memory, we announce that Gordon “Gordy” Nelson passed away at his home in Winona, Minn., on August 6, 2024, surrounded by his wife and six children. He dedicated his life to nurturing his family as a dedicated husband and loving father of six children, and doting grandfather to 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was the kindest and most selfless person … [Read more...]
David “Dave” George Hovland “Hovey”
David “Dave” George Hovland “Hovey”, age 80, of Le Sueur, passed away on July 18, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 1-4 p.m. at his home, 101 South Park Lane, Le Sueur, Minn. Interment will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., at a later date. Dave was born on December 8, 1943, to George and Adelaide (Marker) … [Read more...]
Signe Rosalyn Cone
Signe Rosalyn Cone, age 81, of Rushford, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, surrounded by her family. Signe was born on December 12, 1942, in Fairmont, Minn., the youngest daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Simon) Holland. She grew up with her sister Jane on the family farm. She attended country school and was a 1960 graduate … [Read more...]
Randal “Randy” Feine
Randal “Randy” Feine, a beloved son, brother and friend, was received by Jesus on July 28, 2024, due to a sudden illness, at the age of 62. Born on August 29, 1961, in Winona, Minn., to Vernon and Ethel (Sievers) Feine, Randy spent his early years on the family farm in Rushford, Minn., surrounded by the love of his family. Randy’s compassion and dedication were evident in … [Read more...]
Henry “Stumpy” Anthony Becker Jr.
Henry “Stumpy” Anthony Becker Jr. passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family, at the age of 74. He was born to Henry and Delores Becker on March 29, 1950, in San Diego, Calif. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. Stumpy was the oldest of six siblings and spent his childhood enjoying fishing, hunting, and swimming, passions which … [Read more...]
James “Jim” Jensen
James “Jim” Jensen, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away on June 26, 2024. Jim was born in Rushford, Minn., to James Bertram Jensen and Helen Penschuk Jensen. Before a year at the University of Hawaii, Jim attended Carleton College. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and later received his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. As a lawyer, Jim worked at the … [Read more...]