Nov 11, 2024

Sherman Paul Clay III passed away on November 11, 2024 at the age of 77 years old. Paul was a resident in Onalaska Wisconsin and prior to this was a long time resident of Watersmeet, Michigan. Many people called him by his middle name, ‘Paul’ but he also had the nicknames of Bud and Buddy. 

Paul was born in Muncie Indiana...

Dec 18, 2024

Dec 18, 2024

Sara Ann Patricia (Murphy) Ihrke, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and nurse, passed away peacefully at Roger Metz Manor, leaving behind a legacy of love, care, and compassion.

Born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1943, Sara was a source of pride for her Irish Catholic father. Her life embodied the warmth and resilience of her heritage.

In 1965,...

Dec 18, 2024

Arthur R. Thoreson, age 90, of Chatfield passed away at Spring Valley Living, Spring Valley, MN surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

A full obituary will appear soon.

Dec 18, 2024

Dean Spaeth, age 57 of Chatfield passed away at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Dean Robert Spaeth was born on November 1, 1967 the son of George and Pearl (nee Hodnett) Spaeth in Stanley, Wisconsin. He attended school in Stanley and began working in construction, building homes in the area....

Dec 17, 2024

Vaughn Bearson Nagle, age 88 of Preston, formerly of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on December 17, 2024.

Vaughn was the daughter of Leonard and Josephine Landsverk. She was born April 9, 1936 in Tuttle, North Dakota. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1954. On June 4, 1955 she married Dale Bearson of Lanesboro. Dale...

Dec 16, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Debra Jean Koetz, 69, of St. Charles announces her journey to be with her Lord. Debra was born April 28, 1955 in La Crosse to Allen and Jean (Rose) Jonsgaard. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Shawn, her three daughters; Melissa (Nelson) Hori of Santa Cruz, CA, Jessica (John)...

Dec 16, 2024

Eleanor passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Whitewater Healthcare in St. Charles, MN. 

Eleanor had a variety of jobs, but was especially proud of working at The Produce in Lanesboro where they provided poultry and eggs to the troops overseas during WWII. She worked approximately 20 years at Rush Products. In her retirement, she truly enjoyed working at the...

Dec 16, 2024

Rose Ann McManimon, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1934, to James and Alma Hurt on the family farm in Waseca, MN. Rose Ann was a farm girl through and through, and her seven sisters and brother had some crazy adventures throughout their childhood. Upon graduation from Medford...

Dec 16, 2024

James “Jim” Paul Lehnertz, 83 of Altura, died Monday, December 16, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Jim was born December 20, 1940, in Winona to Alfred and Corrine (Scherbring) Lehnertz. He graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic School in 1959. On July 31, 1970, he married Linda Lagasse at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church in Winona. 

Jim was a farmer through...

Dec 15, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Rudnik

August 19, 1944 — December 15, 2024

Winona

Thomas “Tom” Daniel Rudnik, 80, of Winona, MN passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. He was born on August 19, 1944, in Winona, MN to Ted and Frances (Ives) Rudnik. He grew up in Winona and graduated from Cotter High School in 1962.

Tom married his wife, Jenine Marie Butlin, at St....

Dec 14, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Dean Peterson, 76 of Winona, MN passed away peacefully at home on December 14 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of family, friends and many more lives who were touched by him. We ask that you remember him, not for the way his life ended, but for the way...

Dec 13, 2024

David Lee Otis, 69 of Mabel, MN, passed away on December 13, 2024 at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI. 

David was born on July 11, 1955 the son of Howard and Marjorie (nee Adams) Otis in Oakland, CA. David attended school in the Burnsville, MN area and was a graduate of Burnsville High School. He then furthered his education...

Dec 12, 2024

Sharon Fulkerson

March 20, 1938 – December 12, 2024

Sharon Louise Fulkerson, age 86 of Winona, died peacefully on December 12, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Sharon was born on March 20, 1938, to Floyd and Grace (Fangmeier) Fields in Pipestone, MN. The oldest of five children, she held a special bond with her siblings, especially the two youngest, Ken and Sally....

Dec 12, 2024

Myra's funeral may be viewed via the following Live Stream link  https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTczNDQ1NDk3MDM0MTY2MCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

Myra (Marion) Arlene McKay, age 96, of St Charles died Thursday evening December 12, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, Rochester Methodist Campus. 

Myra was born January 31, 1928, in rural Valley City, ND, to Albert and Lillian (Hoffman) Noeske. She graduated from Noltimier school and went on to nurses training...

Dec 12, 2024

After 79 years on this earth, Edward John Kreidermacher, has journeyed to his final home. His life’s work done, Edward died peacefully on December 12, 2024, at his home. He entered this world on January 23, 1945, in Altura, MN, born to John and Dorothy (Siebenaler) Kreidermacher. After graduating from Winona High School in 1963 he took mechanics classes at...

Dec 11, 2024

Jason Allan Snelling, born on February 14, 1982, in Denver, Colorado, left far too soon on December 11, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. A beloved son, father, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many! Jason faced his life with a spirit that endeared him to many, a testament to his nature as a friend to all who understood the struggles...