Apr 8, 2018

Rinaldo DiCenzo, 105, recently of Winona, MN died peacefully at Lake Winona Manor on Sunday, April 8, 2018 with family by his side. A memorial service and internment will be held at 11:00am Saturday June 23, 2018 at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Medway, MA. A Celebration of Life for Angie & Rinaldo will follow at the First Unitarian Universalist Church...

Apr 6, 2018

Hard-working, lighthearted, and playful, Leonard Millard lived his life with kindness and generosity. Compelled from an early age to live a life of service, Leonard eagerly gave of his time and talents. Leonard embodied a quiet humility and in so doing proved a powerful role model for all who were blessed to know him. A treasured brother, husband, father, and...

Apr 5, 2018

Nathan K. Dahl, 40, of Dover was a big-hearted, larger than life teddy bear that joined our savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus. Nate was a gentle soul with so many family and friends who loved him very much. He was born on December 23, 1977 in Rochester to Orv and...

Apr 2, 2018

HOUSTON, MN - Cora J. Wheaton, 98, of Houston, passed peacefully on April 2, 2018, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by her children. Devoted to her family, Cora lived a full life, baking, gardening and quilting for her church's mission projects well into her 90s. Cora was born to James and Clara (Storlie) Arneson with...

Apr 1, 2018

Theresa A. Wener, 65, of Onalaska and formerly of Arcadia, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at her home. She was born on December 18, 1952, in Arcadia to Dominic and Anastasia "Stella" (Klonecki) Wener. She was employed at ORC Industries and after 36 years retired in January of this year. She will be remembered for her happy disposition and...

Mar 30, 2018

Jane (Turner) Hartleroad, 60, formerly of Winona died March 30, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. A Celebration of Her Life and a reception will be 12-2 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview.

Mar 30, 2018

Beverly Janet Pruka, 79, of Winona, MN died Friday, March 30, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Beverly was born February 14, 1939 in Pickwick, MN to Harold and Sylvia (Woodard) Albrecht. She grew up around the Winona area where she met Robert Pruka. They were married on June 8, 1957 in Stockton, MN. Throughout their marriage...

Mar 30, 2018

Stephen Guy "Hammer" Hansen, 69, of St. Charles died Friday, March 29th at his home. Steve was born July 25, 1948 in Winona to Larry and Bernice (Conway) Hansen. He graduated from St. Charles High School. Steve then entered in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam as a Sergeant with E Company Long Range Patrol Airborne. Following his release from...

Mar 30, 2018

Allan "Al" Clifford Hoel, 65 of Randolph, MN and formerly of Rushford, died Friday, March 30, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospitals - Rochester, Methodist Campus. Al was born May 17, 1952 in Rushford to Clifford and Annette (Dahle) Hoel. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1971. On August 21, 1982, he married Victoria DeVault. Al worked for Frontier Communications...

Mar 29, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Olga Melvina Tarara, “Ollie”, announces her passing after a brief illness on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 102 years old in Phoenix, AZ.

Ollie was born in Lanesboro, Minnesota on October 10, 1915. She was the daughter of Thorvald and Karen Danielson both émigrées from Norway, and the...

Mar 28, 2018

RUSHFORD, MN - Betty J. Hatleli, 91, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Betty Jane Swenson was born on August 9, 1926, in Sheldon, MN to Jorgen and Vivian (Carrier) Swenson. She spent her early years in Sheldon. Betty was a 1944 graduate of Houston High School. On August...

Mar 27, 2018

Mary Jane Christopherson, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at her home in rural Fountain, MN, after a year long battle with Melanoma cancer.

She was born July 22, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, to John and Alberta (Hogan) Jackson.  Mary Jane had developed a lifelong love of horses on her parents weekend...

Mar 27, 2018

Leonard Joseph Hinrichs, 90, of Winona died, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Len was born March 10, 1928 in St. Paul to Herman and Stella (Weyandt) Hinrichs. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. On May 15, 1954, he married the love of his life, Mary Jane Freyhoff. Len worked...

Mar 22, 2018

Jean Emmajean (Keen) Strain, 92, of Winona, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born February 15th, 1926 in Winona, MN to August and Emma (Nast) Schrandt. Family was Jean's pride and joy. She was a wonderful cook and baker. She liked spoiling her loved...

Mar 22, 2018

Hard working, and determined, Dale Kieffer lived a life rich in family and service to others. Driven by clear goals and a desire to make things better for others, Dale embraced each day with a sense of honor and unwavering commitment. A devoted brother, husband, father, and Papa, Dale was a powerful role model who will long be remembered by...

Mar 20, 2018

Valora "Val" May Frisby, 96, of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, with her three son's at her side. Valora May Wraalstad was born on May 17, 1921, in Juanita, ND, to Goodwin and Olive (Hundorf) Wraalstad. Val moved with her family as a small child to the St. Charles,...

Mar 20, 2018

Gary L. Beardsley, 64, of Minnesota City, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at his son's home in Ridgeway. He was born on July 15, 1953 to Lester and Clara (Malenke). Gary married Gale Jandt and they later divorced. More recently Gary worked for Fastenal. Previously he worked for Sugarloaf, Goodson's, and ran his own trucking company. He enjoyed stock...

Mar 20, 2018

Helen Anderson, 98 of Peterson, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Helen was born on 8/20/1919 to Hjelmer and Julia Hanson and lived in Peterson Minnesota. Helen went to school at the Norby Valley Country School and attended church at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. Helen was married to Clarence Anderson and had two...

Mar 17, 2018

Sharon Joyce Asleson of Fountain , MN died March 17th, 2018 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN.  She had fought a 18 month courageous battle from a brain aneurysm.

Sharon was born on March 30th, 1944 to Elton and Joyce (Grindland) Redalen.  She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1962.  On December 8th, 1963...

Mar 15, 2018

Amelia Joanne Speltz, 20 of Altura, died Thursday, March 15, 2018 as the result of a motor vehicle accident near Stewartville. Amelia was born April 3, 1997 in Rochester to Rick J. and Michele Speltz. She graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School in 2015 and was currently attending Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, ND. She loved children and worked at Cardinal...