Jul 29, 2018

Robert "Bob" Wise, 91, of Winona passed away peacefully Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Lake Winona Manor. He was born November 16, 1926, in Winona, Minnesota to Everett and Erna (Heaser) Wise. He attended Jefferson Elementary and Cotter High School. Post graduation he honorably served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in Italy. Bob earned his teaching...

Jul 28, 2018

Zebulin “ Zeb” Alex Hermanson, 28, of Rochester died Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Oronoco.

Zeb was born December 31, 1989 in Rochester.  He attended schools in Chatfield and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 2008.

He worked as a Realtor with Counselor Realty in Rochester and bartender for The Loop in Rochester.

Jul 28, 2018

RUSHFORD, MN - Arthur O. Brown, 82, of Rushford, MN died on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Arthur Oliver Brown was born on April 10, 1936, in Peterson, MN to Arthur and Myrtle (Agrimson) Brown. He was raised at Big Spring and North Prairie in rural Peterson. He attended Wraalstad Country School through...

Jul 28, 2018

Vivian Palma (Fish) Tate, 98 of Winona and formerly of La Crosse died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Sugar Loaf Senior Living. Vivian was born August 12, 1919 in La Crosse to Frederick and Tillie (Pederson) Rohrer. She graduated from Logan High School. Vivian was united in marriage to Carroll Fish. He preceded her in death in 1965. She then...

Jul 27, 2018

Sophia Allena Moe, 16 of Winona, died suddenly as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Friday, July 27, 2018. Sophia was born February 4, 2002 in Winona to Rick and Amy Jo (Pfaff) Moe. She was looking forward to starting her junior year at Winona Senior High. Sophia was involved in many school activities - Student Council, W...

Jul 25, 2018

MARY ANNA (MURPHY) KENNEDY HENNESSY 1920 -2018 Mary Anna (Murphy) Kennedy Hennessy, 98, of Lewiston, died at her home Wednesday morning July 25, 2018. She was born in rural Fremont Township, on March 13, 1920, to Matthew and Nora (Donahue) Murphy. Mary's life of faith began with her Baptism at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Lewiston. Mary attended primary...

Jul 25, 2018

Jeffrey "JB" Elroy Boelter passed away at his home in Winona surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He courageously battled brain cancer for two and a half years before passing away at the age of 54. JB was born on March 25, 1964 in Albert Lea, MN to his parents Elroy and Diane Boelter. He attended and graduated...

Jul 24, 2018

RUSHFORD, MN - Rodney L. Hoff, 91, of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Rodney was born on April 24, 1927, to Clarence and Marjorie (Williams) Hoff in Mabel, MN. He grew up in Mabel and attended school in Mabel. Rodney enlisted in the Navy and served in the South...

Jul 24, 2018

Elaine M. Colvin, 86, of Eyota died Tuesday at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. Elaine was born April 5, 1932 in St. Charles to Edward and Leola (Hansen) Diderrich. Her family lived in several area towns, following her dad's construction work. Elaine met Frank Colvin while he was on leave from the Navy. They married November 5, 1949. They...

Jul 18, 2018

John "Jack" Thomas Pelowski 81, of Rochester, formerly of Dover, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester - Methodist Campus. Jack was born April 19, 1937 in Galesville, WI, 19 minutes after his twin brother James. He attended Pine Creek, WI Catholic School and Saratoga, MN Country School. Jack was mechanically gifted; he could take anything apart...

Jul 18, 2018

Jeffery Lee Fortsch, 52, of Lewiston died unexpectedly Wednesday July 18, 2018 at Winona Health. Jeff was born October 20, 1965 in Wabasha to Allen and Claudette (Moine) Fortsch. Their family settled on a farm outside of Lewiston. Growing up, Jeff helped out working on the farm before working at Lewiston Auto while in high school. After high school Jeff...

Jul 17, 2018

Robert LeVerne Johnson, 74 of Winona, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at his home. Bob was born April 26, 1944 in San Francisco, CA to Charles and Lois (Nehring) Johnson. He graduated from Red Wing High School, moved to Winona and attended Winona State University. He served in the United States Army in Korea and Japan and then returned to...

Jul 15, 2018

When reflecting on the life of Glenn Walters, words such as loving, hardworking, and generous come to mind, but no greater word could describe his life than faithful. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He treasured the time he spent with his growing family and enjoyed the company of each and every one of them. His passion for...

Jul 13, 2018

Age 89 of Winona passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 13, 2018. Born May 6, 1929 to Dr. Leo P. and Stella W. Bantle in Saint Paul, MN. She graduated from the nursing program at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester in 1951, and worked as a school nurse in Saint Paul until shortly after her marriage to Robert...

Jul 13, 2018

Speltz, Timothy John, Age 65 of Winona, MN, formerly of Rollingstone, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 13, 2018 after a short but courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Preceded in death by his parents Francis and Shirley (Rock) Speltz, and sister, Ann Marie. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Linda (Lica), of 41 years and their...

Jul 13, 2018

Clarence Senst, 91, of St. Charles died Friday July 13th at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. He was born August 27, 1926 in Bremen, MN to Alfred and Laura (Redding) Senst. Clarence attended country school before moving to a farm near Plainview with his family. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School and Plainview High School. Clarence was baptized in Bremen...

Jul 12, 2018

Rev. H. Eugene (Gene) Cedarholm, 88, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2018 surrounded by his family at River Bend Senior Living in Rochester, Minn. Gene is survived by his three daughters, Lori (Craig) Hilmer of St. Charles, Minn, Beth Cedarholm of River Falls, Wis., and Jan (Sean) Moore of Mount Vernon, Iowa; grandchildren, Alexandra Forbes (Oketekyie Dakwa-Agyekum), Abigail Forbes,...

Jul 8, 2018

Dale Lee Gierok, 48, of Lewiston, MN, died Sunday July 8 at his home. He was born on January 25, 1970 to Gertrude "Gert" Gierok in Winona, MN. He grew up in Winona and attended Winona Senior High. He worked at Wapasha Construction, TLM Trucking and most recently, Rydell Pilot Car. Dale married Andrea Huntbatch in October of 2010. He...

Jul 7, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" L. Ludwig of St. Charles passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 7th, 2018 at his home. Jerry was born August 9, 1952 in Sac City, Iowa to Leo and Marjorie (Boom) Ludwig. On August 17, 1974 he married the love of his life, Beverly Ann Nelson in St. Charles, whom he has been happily married to since. He...

Jul 2, 2018

Evelyn A. Larson, 73, of Winona died Monday July 2, 2018 at Sauer Healthcare with family and friends by her side. Evelyn was born on June 20, 1945 to Robert and Charlotte (Brabbit) Gunn. She married Marvin Pierce, but they later divorced. On August 5, 1972 she married Ivan Larson in Watertown, SD. Evelyn enjoyed Bingo, playing cards, babysitting, sewing,...