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Sherman Paul Clay III

Sherman Paul Clay III

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...

Hanna Elshoff

Hanna Elshoff

Nov 7, 2024

Hanna Elshoff, age 81, of Chatfield, MN departed for her final Dream Ride Thursday, November 7, 2024 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN, due to injuries she sustained from a car accident.

Hanna was born during WWII in Verden, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Johanne (Riemann) Wahlers. She is survived by her sister, Irmgard Lexvold (Wahlers); son, Karl Elshoff;...

Henry Jacobs

Henry Jacobs

Nov 19, 2024

Henry "Hank" Jacobs, passed away on November 19, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on March 23, 1937, to Henry and Frieda Jacobs, he grew up in Winona, Minnesota, where he later graduated from Winona High School.

Hank married Elaine Sackreiter on May 18, 1957, at St. Johns church in Lewiston. Together, they raised their 3 wonderful children.

Throughout his life,...

Rex Herman

Rex Herman

Nov 17, 2024

Rex Everett Herman passed on November 17, 2024 due to injuries sustained in a train accident. 

He was born to Oaka Mae (Straw) Herman and Alvin J Herman on July 30, 1936. He was 88 years of age.

Rex was raised in Dover, Mn. Where he attended Dover schools and was active in sports. Rex was very proud of being a Dover...

Marie Ann Roeder

Marie Ann Roeder

Nov 17, 2024

Marie Ann Roeder, age 81 of Eyota, passed away Sunday, November 17th at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Marie was born on March 21st, 1943, the youngest daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Kammerer) Kreidermacher. She was raised on the farm with her siblings and she attended Eyota High School. Marie lived in several places including Florida before moving to...

Steven Joseph Heim

Steven Joseph Heim

Nov 14, 2024

Steven Joseph Heim, age 67, of Stewartville, passed away on November 14,2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital-St. Mary's Campus. 

Steven was born on October 4, 1957 at Winona General Hospital the son of Joseph and Shirley Ann (Spitzer) Heim. He was raised in Lewiston and attended Lewiston Schools. He was an active member of the Lewiston Cardinal basketball team. Steven entered the...

Melanie Ritter

Melanie Ritter

Nov 14, 2024

Melanie Ann Ritter, 57, of Lanesboro, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024, with her loving husband, Dan, by her side. Melanie was a pillar of strength and resilience, especially during her brave battle with colon cancer over the past nine months. Despite the challenges, she faced her illness with determination and grace. When treatments failed, she...

Frances O. Brinkman

Frances O. Brinkman

Nov 14, 2024

Frances ”Sis” Brinkman, 93, formerly of Altura, died Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Lewiston Senior Living.

Frances was born November 8, 1931 in Wabasha to Henry and Regina (Schuth) Ahlers. She and Robert H. Brinkman were married September 30, 1947 at St. Felix Catholic Church in Wabasha. They made their home and raised their 13 children in Winona County. 

Raising and caring...

Patricia Loth

Patricia Loth

Nov 13, 2024

Patricia M. Loth, aged 88, passed away on November 13, 2024, at Winona Health Hospital in Winona, MN after a brief illness. Born on June 7, 1936, Pat graduated from Cotter High School in Winona and spent much of her career at Watlow Electronic Manufacturing, where she worked for 37 years before retiring. 

Pat was a loving wife to her husband,...

Kevin Mundt

Kevin Mundt

Nov 11, 2024

Kevin Dwayne Mundt, age 60, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 after a courageous year long battle with cancer.

Kevin was born December 6, 1963 to Layton and Rose (Geilow). Kevin grew up in St. Charles, MN and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1982.

In 1983, Kevin married Barbie Lawrenz. They bought a farm in St. Charles in 1985...

Ingrid Bunke

Ingrid Bunke

Nov 11, 2024

Ingrid Marie Bunke, age 71, of Rushford, MN, died Monday, November 11, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.

Ingrid was born September 11, 1953, in La Crosse, the daughter of Clifford and Violet (Peterson) Davidson. She attended Rushford High School. She was united in marriage to Duane Bunke on March 13, 1971 at Rushford Lutheran Church. The couple...

Lester Schmoker

Lester Schmoker

Nov 10, 2024

Lester William Schmoker, 73 of Kellogg died on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at his home, with his family by his side. Les was born on March 9, 1951 to Bonnie Clifford and Lester Schmoker. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1970. He married Earlene Eggers on September 5, 1970. They lived in rural Kellogg, MN on the Schmoker...

Karen Kay Nelsestuen

Karen Kay Nelsestuen

Nov 9, 2024

Karen Nelsestuen, 83, of Winona passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Benedictine-Saint Anne. 

She was born in La Crosse, WI, on August 12, 1941, to Kermith and Violet Crandall. She attended the Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan, WI, and the Minnesota School for the Deaf in Faribault, MN, where she met LaVern.

Karen and LaVern were united in marriage...

Jeffrey Sanders

Jeffrey Sanders

Nov 7, 2024

Jeffrey (Jeff) Darren Sanders, 55 years old, of Lanesboro, MN transitioned home with his savior Jesus on November 7th, 2024.

Jeffrey was born to Jerry Sanders and Susanne Mercier in Summit, New Jersey on August 13,1969 and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the youngest of four children and was grateful for his relationships with his brothers, Jerry and Jim,...

Kathy Tulius

Kathy Tulius

Nov 2, 2024

Kathy Lynn Tulius of Minnesota City, passed away at her home on Saturday November 2, 2024.

She was born on August 31, 1952, Winona, MN to Melvin and Marion (Matzke). She was the youngest of three siblings. Kathy worked for the city of Winona as a parking control officer for over thirty years. She enjoyed growing and caring for her beautiful...

Daniel Zimmerman

Daniel Zimmerman

Nov 1, 2024

Daniel Peter Zimmerman, 67, of Winona, MN, passed away peacefully at Gundersen in La Crosse on Friday, November 1, 2024, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Dan was born June 23, 1957, in Winona, to Alfred and Dorothy (Golt) Zimmerman. Growing up in the East End, he attended Catholic school, before graduating in 1975 from Winona Senior High. He went...

Laura Lee Hamil

Laura Lee Hamil

Oct 26, 2024

Laura Lee Hamil, 54, of Winona, Minnesota, died peacefully at home of cancer on October 26, 2024.

Laura was born March 25, 1970 in Brainerd, Minnesota. She graduated from Mayo High school in 1988. Then graduated cosmetology school in 91.

Laura started her own landscaping business in 1994 through 2012.

She moved to Winona in 2013 and enjoyed fishing, birding, photography and the...

Keith Schindler

Keith Schindler

Oct 26, 2024

Keith Alan Schindler, age 56, of Galesville, WI died at Mayo Clinic Health System - La Crosse Saturday, October 26, 2024, due to complications of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. 

Keith was born September 12, 1968, in La Crosse, WI, the son of Roger Schindler and Barbara (Pozanc) Hoffman. He was an avid hunter, motorcyclist, and golfer. He honorably served his country in the...

Karen Proper

Karen Proper

Oct 25, 2024

After a courageous battle of cancer, we announce the passing of Karen Marie "Salter" Proper on October 25th, 2024. She was born on January 6th, 1957, the beloved daughter of William and Delores Salter, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Karen graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School and later from St. Mary's School of Practical Nursing College.

On June 25th, 1977, Karen...

Kristine "Kris" Horsman

Kristine "Kris" Horsman

Oct 25, 2024

In loving memory of Kristine "Kris" Horsman, 74, of Chatfield, Minnesota, who peacefully passed away on October 25, 2024. She was born to Glen and Marion Stevens on September 10, 1950, in Rochester, Minnesota.

Kristine's journey was one of warmth and affection. As a young girl, she flourished as a Girl Scout, setting a foundation of generosity and community spirit that...

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