Feb 24, 2018

UTICA, MN - Harold Clifford Paulson, 87, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at his home in rural Utica, MN. Born on April 13, 1930, Harold was the son of Carl and Evelyn (Eide) Paulson. Harold attended Grover School and graduated from Peterson High School in 1948. He married Ruth Vehrenkamp on May 29, 1954. Harold and Ruth celebrated...

Feb 23, 2018

Throughout her rich and rewarding life, Janice "Jan" Behrens was a blessing to all who were near. She was compassionate, generous, and fun-loving with a deep devotion to the community she called home for much of her life. Jan was a loving wife and mother who lived to nurture and care for her children and grandchildren, and she was so...

Feb 21, 2018

Delone ("Dee") Woxland, age 100, died at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford on February 21. A memorial service will be held at Rushford Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 3 at 11:00 a.m. Dee was born on a farm near Harmony, Minnesota, on April 30, 1917 to Martin Bjorge and Margit (Harstad) Bjorge. Tragedy struck when she was only sixteen...

Feb 20, 2018

Delbert Hendershot, 73, of Stewartville died unexpectedly at his home. Delbert was born in Pierre, S.D. June 1, 1944 to Glenn and Almina (Clement) Hendershot. They later moved to Rochester. He entered the Army at the age of 16, serving for 21 years. Delbert had two tours of duty in Viet Nam. Was stationed in Korea and in Manheim and...

Feb 19, 2018

Eugene "Gene" John Kaehler, 90 of Winona, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Sugar Loaf Assisted Living. Gene was born December 31, 1927 in Winona to Albert and Josephine (Gorny) Kaehler. He graduated from Winona Senior High School. Gene served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1946-1947. On May 18, 1950, he married Marion Haase. Gene was...

Feb 18, 2018

Merritt "Moe" Eugene Stark Sr., 82 of Winona died Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Gundersen Health in La Crosse. Moe was born November 21, 1935 in Winona, MN to Fred and Ethel (Wise) Stark and raised on French Island, WI. On June 8, 1957, he married Norma Daniels at Grace Presbyterian Church. He worked for many years as a foreman...

Feb 17, 2018

Maude Marie (Mitzi) Anstett was born on April 24,1921, in Preston to John and Louise  (Hanning) Anstett.  Maude attended elementary, rural and town school and graduated from Preston High School in 1938,  and from the teacher training department in 1939.  Followed by summer school at Winona State Teachers College in Winona and several off campus courses. Maude began teaching...

Feb 16, 2018

Dale Russell Northrup, 83, of Winona died Friday, February 16, 2018 at Winona Health surrounded by his family. Dale was born on Pleasant Ridge on August 9, 1934 to Byne and Florence (Holliday) Northrup. He attended Winona Senior High and met Joyce Buerck. The two of them were married on October 1,1955 at Central Methodist Church Winona, Mn. Dale was...

Feb 13, 2018

St. Charles, Randy S. Miller, 62, of St. Charles died Thursday, February 15, 2018 at his home. Randy was born October 4, 1955 in Rochester to Donald and Cleo (Biermann) Miller. He grew up near Troy, in rural St. Charles. Randy graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1973. He worked for the Bill Watts family on their farm. Later...

Feb 13, 2018

Robert Henry Lindner Jr., 67, of Winona died of natural causes at his home on Tuesday, February 13. Robert was born January 25, 1951 in Wabasha, MN to Robert Sr. and Dorothy (Varnum) Lindner. He worked at Bay State Milling for many years before his retirement in 2011. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and a true animal lover. He will...

Feb 13, 2018

Aaron Charles Dubé, 45, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at home in his sleep. His golden heart stopped beating and our lives are forever changed. Aaron was born in Rochester, MN December 26, 1972 to John and Susan Dube. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1992 and joined the U.S. Air...

Feb 12, 2018

John Sherman Baier, 70, passed away at his home in Rochester on February 12, 2018.

John was born January 31, 1948 to Orville and Joye (Cook) Baier in Rochester.

John enjoyed fishing,spending time outdoors, going to flea markets and the car show, Mopars in the Park.

John is survived by his brother: Jim...

Feb 12, 2018

Donald “Donnie” A. Asleson died at his home in Fountain on February 12, 2018.

Donald was born to Arnim and Ella (Rain) Asleson December 13, 1944.  He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1962.   He married Sharon Joyce Redalen on December 8, 1962.  Donnie worked for Skelgas and moved to the farm and farmed until working in...

Feb 11, 2018

Al "Bud' Stampka, 90, of Winona, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Winona Health. He was born on April 9, 1927 to Agnes Stampka. In 1945 Bud joined the Navy and worked as a Seabee. In 1946 he was honorably discharged. He worked at Badger Contruction for over 30 years before retiring. Bud served as the president of the...

Feb 11, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Leo Thomas McKenna Jr., 81, of Winona, MN announces his passing on Sunday, February 11, 2018. He had the good fortune to pass peacefully at home in his sleep of natural causes. Leo was born April 17, 1936 in New Lisbon, WI to Leo T. McKenna Sr. and Eunice (Olson) McKenna....

Feb 9, 2018

William "Bill" Dixon, 71, of St. Charles, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 peacefully at home with family by his side. He was born on April 26, 1946 to David and Jean (Muir) Dixon in Sandy Ridge, PA. Bill proudly served our country during the Vietnam War. After returning home from the war he married Norma Galindo. They later divorced....

Feb 6, 2018

Larry Lee Elit, 80, of Rushford, MN, died on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at his home in rural Rushford. Larry was born to Irene (Seefeldt) and George Elit on April 7th, 1937, in Austin, Minnesota. He lived on the family farm in Elkton, MN. He moved to Dexter, MN in 1946, with his mother and grandparents. In 1949, Larry's grandpa,...

Feb 5, 2018

HOUSTON, MN - Charles Merle Carrier, 90, of Houston, MN passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was born on June 10, 1927, in Yucatan, MN to Hollis and Marie (Ellefson) Carrier. He married Wanda Lou Williams on October 18, 1946, in Iowa. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from...

Feb 5, 2018

Erin Joan O'Brien was born February 18, 1985 in Bedford, Ohio to Patrick and Julie O'Brien (McCullough). From the start she was fun loving, and always could get you laughing with her sense of humor. Her personality lit up the room, and she could make light of even the most difficult situation. Growing up, she played hockey and was the...

Feb 4, 2018

Allan James Reese, 73, formerly of Chatfield died peacefully at his home in South St. Paul, Minnesota on February 4, 2018.  Services will be held at a later date.  Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.  www.rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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