Lori Mae Kutchara

Lori Mae Kutchara, 52, passed away Jan. 25, 2013 at Lake Winona Manor. Lori was born Feb. 6, 1960 in Winona, MN to Edward and La Mae (Becker) Becker. In May 1984, she married Owen Kutchara, they later divorced. Lori met many lifelong friends when she worked at Ruth's Restaurant in Downtown Winona. She loved the Winona area, and enjoyed working many years for Yellow Cab Company as a dispatcher.Lori was known for her crazy sense of humor and her many "talents" that always brought laughter to those around her. Her love of cooking has left a place in many people's hearts. She loved music, esp. songs that reminded her of her dad and his band; loved to crochet, collect bells, Coca Cola collectibles or anything nostalgic. She enjoyed watching old movies, esp. scary movies and the Wizard of Oz. Lori loved the holidays and being around family. Lori is survived by her children who meant the world to her, Michael of Peoria, IL; Emily of Winona; Best Friend Owen, of Winona; brothers, David (Special Friend Brenda) Becker and his three children; Dennis (Dona) Becker and his two sons; sister Yvonne (Wayne) Larsen; special nephews, Scott "Herman" Larsen, Brian "Porge" Larsen, Jasson "Spanky" Larsen, and niece, Heidi "Foofy" (Jason) Carrier, as well as 4 great nephews and nieces whom she adored; Damon, Landon, and Ellasyn Carrier, and Gracie Larsen. She is also survived by many other wonderful family and friends. Lori is preceded in death by her parents.A Gathering of Family and Friends will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday, January 28 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in Goodview and will continue at the Witoka Ballroom at 2 p.m. Please share a memory of Lori and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.Our "Quennie" has wings in heaven.