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James Earl Haefel

James Earl Haefel

Mar 21, 2025

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

A celebration of life will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 4-7pm at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Winona, MN. 

Marcy Marin

Marcy Marin

Mar 20, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marcy Marin, who passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born in Winona County on January 7th, 1934 to Hubert and Emma Volkman, she was 1 out of 16 children. Marcy married the love of her life, Stanley Marin and they wed...

Jerry Dahl

Jerry Dahl

Mar 17, 2025

Jerry Dahl, age 79, of Rushford, MN, passed away March 17, 2025 at home, surrounded by family.

Jerry was born November 17, 1945, in Lanesboro, MN, to Henry and Alette (Howe) Dahl. He was the youngest of 3 children. Jerry met his future wife, Joyce (Erdmann), their senior year at Rushford High School, class of 1963. The two wed on August...

Monte Bothun

Monte Bothun

Mar 16, 2025

Monte Dean Bothun, who left us on March 16, 2025, at the age of 66, after battling alcoholism. Born in Rochester, Minnesota, on April 8, 1958 to Gerald and Shirley Bothun.

He fondly remembered his adventurous days with the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, and his time at Camp Hok-Si-La where he earned the prestigious Order of the Arrow. As a...

Jane Caroline Dzwonkowski

Jane Caroline Dzwonkowski

Mar 16, 2025

Jane Caroline (Bork) Dzwonkowski passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home.

She was born on September 30, 1941, to Henry and Clara (Mertes) Bork. Jane graduated from Fountain City High School. In 1959, she married Lowell Henderson and together they had one son, Ronald. After 10 years, they divorced.

She met and fell in love with Eugene Dzwonkowski. They...

Donald Frisch

Donald Frisch

Mar 14, 2025

Donald N. Frisch, 82, of Minnesota City passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home.

Don was born June 4, 1942, to Cleon and Carolyn (Davidshofer) Frisch. He graduated from Rollingstone Holy Trinity high school in 1960. After high school, he joined the US Marine Corps and honorably served two active duties in Vietnam. In 1968, he married Becky Johnson...

Ted Olson

Ted Olson

Mar 12, 2025

 Ted (Teddy) Edwin Olson age 93 passed away peacefully with family present on Wednesday March 12, 2025. He entered hospice care at Friendship Village in Bloomington, Minnesota in January 2025.

He was born April 14, 1931 in rural St. Charles Minnesota to Reuben and Bernadette (Harcey) Olson. He had one younger brother David.

The family farmed near Clyde.

After graduating from St. Charles...

Jason Gruett

Jason Gruett

Mar 12, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jason Gruett, age 51, of Goodview, MN, on March 12, 2025. Jason was born on February 9, 1974, in Minneapolis, MN. He was a proud member and Chief of the Goodview Volunteer Fire Department for over 19 years and worked for Wabasha Sand and Gravel for 34 years. Jason brought joy...

Austin Maasjo

Austin Maasjo

Mar 11, 2025

Austin Maasjo, age of 35, of Lewiston, left us too soon on March 11, 2025. Born on March 28, 1989, in Bagley, MN, Austin was the beloved son of Dean and Robin Maasjo, growing up going on wild adventures with his sister, surrounded by love and laughter.

Austin found his soulmate in Bemidji, MN. Austin and Amanda shared 16 beautiful years...

Jerry Whetstone

Jerry Whetstone

Mar 10, 2025

Jerry Whetstone, 88 of Winona, died Monday, March 10, 2025 at Winona Health.

Jerry was born December 19, 1936 in Winona to Donald and Lorraine (Knoll) Whetstone. He graduated from Winona Senior High. On July 27, 1957 he married Judy Herbert. Jerry worked at Watkins for 42 years and was very active in the community throughout the years.

He is survived by...

Gertrude Drazkowski

Gertrude Drazkowski

Mar 8, 2025

Gertrude A. Drazkowski, 89 of Winona, passed away March 8th, surrounded by family at Sauer Health Care.

She was born March 5th, 1936, in St. Charles MN, to Henry and Gertrude (Perry) Milene. She attended St. Charles High School and attended Winona Technical College to obtain a degree in Supervisory Management. On June 29th, 1963 she married her late husband James...

Ronald Glenn Benter

Ronald Glenn Benter

Mar 6, 2025

Ronald Glenn Benter, a lifetime resident of Winona, passed away at his home, unexpectedly, on March 6, 2025, at the age of 84.

He spent a portion of his career at Whitcraft, where he was involved in houseboat manufacturing and interior finishing until the company's closure. Ronald later took on a brief role at Marvin Huff Home Construction, before embarking on...

Marcus Shines

Marcus Shines

Mar 2, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Marcus Aaron Shines, 42.

Sunrise: April 9, 1982, Chicago, IL

Sunset: March 2, 2025, Winona, MN

Son of Wilma Jean Shines and Gregory Ivan Lewis

He attended Peter Van Vlissingen Grammer School.

Graduated from Corlis Hich School in Chicago, IL.

Marcus Aaron “Shine” Shines, 42, passed away on March 2, 2025, in Winona, Minnesota. Born on April 9, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois,...

Duane Gaulke

Duane Gaulke

Mar 2, 2025

Duane Allen Gaulke, 73, of Houston, MN died Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Gundersen Health System in La

Crosse, WI. Duane was born on October 18, 1951 in Winona, MN, the son of Edward Puchalla and Darlene McNish. On May 8, 1974 Duane was united in marriage to Charlotte Nowlan, the love of his

life, two daughters came from this union. Duane...

Clovis Woxland

Clovis Woxland

Feb 28, 2025

Clovis Lynd Woxland 73, of Mabel, passed away peacefully at his son’s home on Friday, February 28, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Clovis was the second child of Elmer and Ruth (Brigham) Woxland and was born in Winona, MN. Clovis worked on the family farm and also worked for the family business. Clovis met Carol Harris and they were married...

Dorothy Margaret Gottfried

Dorothy Margaret Gottfried

Feb 27, 2025

Dorothy Margaret Gottfried died on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Houston, Minnesota at the age of 98. Dorothy was born on July 30, 1926. She and her parents, John and Ida Klein, lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dorothy married Peter Alexander Gottfried, Jr. on 14 May 1949. Together they raised four children in Milwaukee: Barbara...

Ronald Carlson

Ronald Carlson

Feb 27, 2025

Ronald Douglas (“Keanie”) Carlson, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025. He was born on the family farm, in rural Money Creek, on August 14, 1933, to Alfred and Beulah Carlson (Bradt). 

Ron attended the Money Creek country school, and Houston High School. On May 14,1954, he married Margaret Knutson, at the Money Creek United Methodist Church. They celebrated their 70th...

Judy Chapel

Judy Chapel

Feb 26, 2025

Judy Chapel, 79, of Houston, MN died Wednesday February 26, 2025, at Benedictine Nursing Home in La Crosse, WI.

Judy was born June 12, 1945, in La Crosse, WI to Lester and Margaret (Lange) Schultz.

For many years, Judy worked at Skemp Clinic (later became Mayo Clinic La Crosse). After retirement, she filled her days taking care of her oversized garden and...

Edward Littlejohn, Jr.

Edward Littlejohn, Jr.

Feb 26, 2025

Edward Littlejohn, Jr., a man of remarkable accomplishments and unwavering dedication, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his home of a broken heart. Born on October 9, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, Edward was the son of Edward, Sr., and Mavis Elaine (Evenson) Littlejohn. Growing up on the Littlejohn family Indian Allotment Reservation in Brownsville, MN, he embarked on a...

Arden Tuftin

Arden Tuftin

Feb 24, 2025

Arden Gordon Tuftin, age 97, of Whalan, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on March 14, 1927, to Andrew and Grace (Thoen) Tuftin, Arden was baptized and confirmed at Whalan Lutheran Church and grew up in Whalan. He attended country school at Whalan and high school at Lanesboro, MN. With...

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