Feb 14, 2019

Roger Lee Metz (82), of Winona passed away at his home Thursday morning February 14th, 2019. Roger was born December 2nd, 1936 to Herbert and Marie (Mehring) Metz in Hoopeston, Illinois. He attended Hoopeston Public Schools and continued his education at The University of Illinois Champaign. During his high school years he spent many hours working on the family farms....

Feb 13, 2019

Kristi Rae Berge, 53, of Houston, died Tuesday, February 13, 2019 at Gundersen Health System. She as born on June 28, 1965. Kristi lived in a number of different towns but always called Houston her home. She enjoyed colors, stickers, and spending time with her friends and family--especially her boys. She is survived by her mom, Katherine Athmann; children, Ruby...

Feb 11, 2019

Sharon A. (Veir) Zamansky, passed away Monday February 11, 2019 at the age of 74. She had been a resident at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home for the last six years. Sharon was born in Rushford MN to Stanley and Alta Mae (Bremmer) Veir on September 10, 1944. Sharon graduated from RHS in 1962. She worked for Tri-County Electric in...

Feb 10, 2019

Jessica Louise Mitchell, 37, of Winona, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 7, 1981 in Rochester to LeRoy and Lylah (Johnson) Frey. Jessica graduated from Mayo High School in 2000. She was working at Circus World in Rochester when she met the love of her life, Ervin Mitchell Jr.. They married on...

Feb 9, 2019

Selfless beyond measure, Dave Keefe lived his life to the fullest. A lover of all people, he made each and every person he met feel special. Known to hold doors open for perfect strangers, he modeled for others compassion and a humble heart for others in need. Proud of his twenty-one-year sobriety, he became a reliable driver in the community...

Feb 7, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Diana Marie (Kalstabakken) Schott. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 7, 2019

Ruth M. Haney, 73, of Winona, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. She was born on September 6, 1945 in Arcadia, WI to Mamert and Irma (Wolfe) Eickman. Ruth grew up in Pine Creek with her 8 siblings before enlisting in the Army. Ruth proudly served our country from 1966-1969. She worked as...

Feb 6, 2019

Richard "Rick" Edward Schossow, 63, of Longville and formerly of Lewiston, MN died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 6th. Richard was born March 24, 1955, in Winona to Allyn and Shirley (Cummings) Schossow. He attended Lewiston High School and joined the US Army in November 1972 and was stationed in Germany. After returning home, he married Arlene Tesch...

Feb 3, 2019

Germaine Arlys Schwanke, 83 of Winona, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Lake Winona Manor. Germaine was born May 14, 1935 in Strum, WI to Alton and Lorraine (Munson) Goodermote. On June 3, 1961 she married Clarence Schwanke at Central Lutheran Church in Mondovi, WI. Germaine studied to become a licensed practical nurse at Winona General Hospital and worked in...

Jan 30, 2019

RUSHFORD, MN - Delores (Thompson) Olson, 87, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, WI. Delores was born on March 20, 1931, in Yucatan Township of Houston County, MN to Leo and Gladys (Gaustad) Rostad. She attended Houston Public School. Delores was a member of Immanuel Episcopal Church in Rushford...

Jan 30, 2019

Michael Merlin Feller, 51 of Houston, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Mikey was born August 15, 1967 in La Crosse to Mike and Donna (Hatlevig) Feller. On December 19, 1987 he married Ruth Raasch in La Crosse. Mikey worked for several local welding and fabricating companies. He enjoyed tractors, fishing, mushroom hunting, camping and enjoying a beer with friends and...

Jan 29, 2019

There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering at a later date.

Jan 29, 2019

Dianne Marie Spitzer, 74, of Chatfield, died peacefully Tuesday, January 29, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. During a two month battle of Bile Duct Cancer, she never lost her sense of humor. Dianne was born on August 25, 1944, in Rochester, MN to Elger and Anita (Block) Hasley. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1962.  On May...

Jan 29, 2019

Sharon (Dahl) Kranz, 73, of Rochester died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester Methodist Campus. God delivered Sharon to Andy and Clarice (Braithwaite) Dahl on May 14, 1945. She was the third of five children her parents had received from God. Growing up in St. Charles, Sharon shared many great days with her siblings, parents as well...

Jan 28, 2019

Judy Ann Lewis, 61, of Lewiston, MN died Monday, January 28, 2019 at her home after a three year cancer battle. Judy was born April 25, 1957 to Clarence and Janet Franke in Rochester, MN. Judy was one of four children. She helped her mom out by babysitting her brothers on many occasions. Judy graduated from Dover-Eyota High School and...

Jan 26, 2019

Obituary: Duane Dean AnchorBenson, former Minnesota Senate Minority Leader, executive director of the Minnesota Business Partnership, dies at 73

Duane Dean Benson died peacefully Saturday, January 26 at age 73 surrounded by his loving family following a battle with cancer. Duane was born August 5, 1945, in Belmond, Ia., the son of Dale and Hazel...

Jan 25, 2019

Donald “Donny” B. Woxland, 94, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, January 25, 2019, at his home.

Donny was born the sixth child to Gilbert and Gina (Drengmundson) Woxland on August 19, 1924, in Rushford, Minn. He was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School, where he played on the basketball team.

Donny met the love of his life, Laurine...

Jan 24, 2019

Cheryl B. Bowe (Haag) 54, of Lewiston, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on January 12, 1965 in Rochester to George and Rita (Mueller) Haag. After graduating from Lewiston High School in 1984 she worked at Hubbard Turkey Plant in Altura until they closed. She then went to Riverside...

Jan 22, 2019

RUSHFORD, MN - Agnes "Aggie" O. Mierau, 97, of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in Rushford, MN at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. She was born on October 31, 1921, in Yucatan Township of Houston County, MN to Oscar and Annie (Jordshaugen) Gaustad. She attended country school at Yucatan. On November 25, 1940, she was united in...

Jan 20, 2019

Rev. Father Joseph A. LaPlante, 90, passed away Sunday Jan. 20, 2019, at St. Elizabeth’s Nursing Home in Wabasha. Joseph Allen  LaPlante was born  Dec. 6, 1928, in Rochester, MN,  to Walter and Hazel (Allen) LaPlante. He grew up in rural Chatfield on the family farm, and attended country schools.  As a high school freshman in 1946, he entered high...