Dec 2, 2018

SHELDON, MINN: Caryn W. Kohnen, 69, of Sheldon, MN died Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Valley View Health Care and Rehab in Houston, MN. Caryn W. Hahn was born February 6, 1949 to Wallace "Wally" and Carol (Erickson) Hahn in Spring Grove, MN. Caryn graduated from Houston, MN High School in 1967. She married Bernard (Butch) Kohnen on February 22,...

Nov 30, 2018

Steven Ellingson, 61, of Bluff Siding, WI passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 30, 2018. Steve was born April 3, 1957 in Eau Claire, WI to Neil and Darlene (Berndt) Ellingson. He attended Winona Public Schools and Cochrane-Fountain City High School, graduating in 1975. Steve was active in sports, participating in Football, Wrestling and Track. He was inducted...

Nov 29, 2018

Scott R. Dixon, beloved husband, father, son, brother, actor, director, and playwright, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at his Lanesboro home, surrounded by the love of family and friends, moving beyond where cancer can hurt him. He was 48. Scott was a smart, funny, and incredibly kind man. He was a true community member.

His...

Nov 29, 2018

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Nov 27, 2018

RUSHFORD, MN - Valerie Ann Evenson, 63, of Rushford, MN died on November 27, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Valerie Ann Severtson was born on August 8, 1955, in Rushford, MN to Oscar and Katherine (Sinclair) Severtson. She was raised in Money Creek, MN and was a 1973 graduate of Houston High School. She was a...

Nov 27, 2018

Thomas "TK" Kosidowski, 80, of Minnesota City, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 peacefully in the comfort of his own home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on Sept. 17, 1938 in Winona to Edward and Florence (Besaw) Kosidowski. Tom graduated from Cotter High School in 1956 and that fall enlisted in the United States Air Force. After bootcamp,...

Nov 25, 2018

Sonova Egge Johnstone passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 25, 2018, at the age of 76.

Kind, smart, loving, generous, thoughtful, beautiful, fun, and supportive were just a few of Sonova's immeasurable qualities.

Sonova grew up in Minnesota and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1960. After high school, she attended...

Nov 25, 2018

RUSHFORD, MN - Rodney " Rod" D. Anderson, 50, of Rushford, MN passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at his home. Rod was born on April 8, 1968, in Duluth, MN to Lyle and Elaine (Jacobson) Anderson. He was raised in South Rushford and was a 1986 graduate of Rushford High School, where he participated in football, wrestling and...

Nov 25, 2018

Eldo L. Wobschall, 65 of Troy, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Eldo was born February 18, 1953 in Owatonna to Merlene and Lorraine (Weber) Wobschall. He graduated from Waseca Agriculture High School. On February 17, 1979, he married Dawn Lermon in Dodge Center. Eldo worked for John Deere in Owatonna, eventually moving to...

Nov 25, 2018

Nov 23, 2018

Lorraine Ruth Kroening, 89 of St. Charles, died Friday, November 23, 2018 at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. Lorraine was born January 16, 1929 in St. Charles to Joseph and Celia (Pearce) Ryan. On October 27, 1947, she married Robert Kroening in St. Charles. Together they raised 6 children. Lorraine devoted her life to her family, making sure they...

Nov 22, 2018

Jean Ann Smith, 82, of Winona, died Thursday, November 22, 2018. Jean was born on June 4, 1936 to Welford and Gladys Stanton in La Moille, MN. She grew up one of 3 children along the Mississippi River. She graduated from Winona Senior High School and later married Rolland Smith and had two children, Susan and Jeffrey. Rolland and Jean...

Nov 21, 2018

Patricia Kay "Pat" Plank, 66, of Faribault died Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at her home. Pat was born September 12, 1952 in Winona to Frank and Bernice (Leisen) Stark. She graduated from Lewiston- Altura High School in 1971. On May 12, 1973 she and Ricky Plank were married at St. Charles United Methodist Church. They made their home in Altura,...

Nov 20, 2018

Yia Lor-Knepper, 32 of Trempealeau, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester - St. Mary's Campus. Yia was born December 4, 1985 in Dallas, TX to Nhia Vang Lor and Mai Vang. She graduated from Holmen High School. On March 28, 2009 she married the love of her life, Ryan Knepper and they had three beautiful children,...

Nov 19, 2018

Pauline "Sis" I. Connaughty, 79, of Altura died Monday November 19, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, as a result of injuries received in an accident on November 16, 2018. Pauline was born October 18, 1939 in Lewiston to Willard and Viona (Holmes) Nisbit. She graduated from St. Charles High School. On October 31, 1959 Pauline and Norman Connaughty...

Nov 19, 2018

Peter Wayne Virock, 61 of Houston, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at his home. Pete was born April 24, 1957 in Caledonia to Terry and Joan (Omodt) Virock. He graduated from Houston High School. In 1981, Pete married his best friend, Jeri and they had one son, Zach. Pete was a truck driver for over 30 years, working for many...

Nov 19, 2018

Danny Grover McKinley 1953-2018 Danny Grover McKinley (Dan) passed away on Monday November 19, 2018 at Gunderson Hospital after a courageous and hard fought battle of esophageal and bone cancer, he was surrounded by his loving family. Dan was an avid outdoorsman, loved to hunt, fish, collect morels and agates. He spent most of his time outdoors gardening or on...

Nov 19, 2018

The funeral service for Donald A. Schultz, 98, of St. Charles, will be at 11 a.m Tuesday, November 27, at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Charles, with the Rev. Samuel Morsching officiating. Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in St. Charles at a later date. Mr. Schultz, died on Monday, November 19, 2018 of natural causes in...

Nov 18, 2018

Lana Jane (Morrill) Ostermaier, 71, of Orange, Texas, died Monday, November 18, 2018 at her home in Orange. Her husband of 27 years, John, and other loving family members were with her. A gathering will take place at Hoff Funeral Service in St. Charles, MN beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Followed by services to remember Lana...

Nov 17, 2018

Russell “Russ” Duane Zincke, age 87, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Chosen Valley Nursing Home.

Russell “Russ” Duane Zincke, was born on September 20, 1931, to William and Frances (Miland) Zincke. He went to school at Chosen Valley School and later received his GED.   Russ married Alice Koopman and was later divorced.  On...