Dec 5, 2017

Joan "Granny" Hackbarth, 81, of Ridgeway, MN died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse. Joan was born June 15, 1936 in Black River Falls, WI to Robert and Pearl (Nuszloch) Babcock. Her family moved to Pickwick where she spent most of her childhood. She attended the Pickwick school and Winona Senior High. She met Arden...

Dec 4, 2017

Merle Knutson, 86, died on Monday December 4, 2017 at his home, Fillmore Place in Preston, MN surrounded by friend and family.

Merle Francis Knutson was born on April 13, 1931 in Carrolton Township, Minnesota to Ludwig and Edna (Tokvam) Knutson.  Merle was the youngest of seven children.  He spent his childhood and young adulthood helping his...

Dec 4, 2017

Sandy Myhro 63, of Brightwaters, New York and formerly of Rushford, MN passed away suddenly December 4th 2017, at her home. She is survived by her husband Alan Pearlman; father, Luther Myhro; and brother, Steve (Sarah) Myhro. Her mother Carolyn Myhro, who passed away in 2016, preceded her in death. Sandy worked for Frenkel & Company International Insurance Brokers in...

Dec 3, 2017

Clenard "Bob" Johnson, age 76, of Mound, MN, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2017. He loved the outdoors, photography and visiting with family and friends. He served his Country in the Army from 1959 -1962.  Bob was employed at Vessco for 34 years as a mechanical designer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Benita...

Dec 2, 2017

Houston, MN - Gertrude Elizabeth Schrandt, age 85 years, was born June 14, 1932 to Earl and Gertrude (Monahan) Seebold. She died December 2, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at home at the farm. She is survived by her much beloved husband, Robert (Sam) Schrandt following 41 years of marriage, travel, and adventure. She is also survived by her "Greatest...

Nov 30, 2017

Bernetta "Red" Kouba (Grandma), of Winona, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 peacefully surrounded by her family in her home at 90 years of age. Bernetta was born December 15, 1926 to Albert and Mabel Sobeck (Golish) in East Burns Valley. Bernetta served the people of Winona for twenty years in the Finance Department at City Hall. She truly enjoyed working...

Nov 29, 2017

Marie Sylvia (Gilbertson) Amdahl passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday November 29, 2017 at the Spring Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Marie was born on June 16, 1919, to Julian and Ida (Torgerson) Gilbertson.  She attended the Wraalstad Country School, graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1936 and Winona Teachers College in 1938.  She taught...

Nov 29, 2017

Throughout her rich and rewarding life, Leola Lillian Hinckley was a blessing in the lives of everyone she met. She was a tender nurturer at heart who lived to love others in ways both great and small. Leola treasured her roles as a wife and mother, but she just might have argued that becoming a grandmother and great-grandmother was her...

Nov 29, 2017

Gabriel Brandon Erickson was born on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 12:06 p.m. to parents Brandon and Michelle Erickson at Mayo Clinic. He weighed 4 pounds, 4 ounces and was 18 inches long. Gabriel Brandon Erickson blessed us for one hour, he came into this world crying and silently went to his heavenly home at 1:08 p.m. He was surrounded...

Nov 29, 2017

Marlin Geisler, 79 of St. Charles, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home. Marlin was born February 9, 1938 in Kasson to Harvey and Anne (Goeman) Geisler. On February 20, 1960, he married Marcella "Marcy" Bemmert in Rochester. They made their home in Rochester until moving to St. Charles in 1967. He worked for many local companies, including Rochester...

Nov 28, 2017

For 75 years, Mike Schott brought love, laughter, and kindness to those around him. A friend of many, Mike lived his life with integrity and honor, and was a man of his word. Ever giving and helpful to those around him, Mike worked hard, and with faith as his guide, he lived accordingly. Above all, his greatest joy was found...

Nov 27, 2017

J. Timothy Burke, 88, of Winona died Monday, November 27, 2017 at his home. Tim was born September 25, 1929 to James Everett and Alice E (Meany) Burke in Winona, MN. He was a graduate of Winona Senior High School; St. Thomas University (degree in Mathematics), and the University of Minnesota (degree in Mortuary Science). He was an avid boxer...

Nov 27, 2017

Altura, Steve Schell, 63, of Oak Ridge, in rural Altura, died Monday morning, November 27th at his home surrounded by his family. Steve was born March 18, 1954 in Rochester to Charles and Rita (Guenther) Schell. He attended Holy Trinity School and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1972. He farmed with his parents and attended Winona Vo-Tech for agriculture....

Nov 26, 2017

Donald William "Bud" Burt, 82 of Winona, formerly of St. Charles, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at his home. He was born on January 20, 1935 in Utica, MN to Marvin and Evelyn (Nesbit) Burt. Donald enlisted in the United States in 1954 and served for 2 years. He was married to Oaka May Herman but the later divorced....

Nov 23, 2017

Matthew Raymond Stokes, 57 of St. Charles, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 23, 2017 at his home. He was born on February 21, 1960 to Francis and Margaret (Welp) Stokes. He graduated from Holy Trinity School in 1978 and enlisted in the United States Army a year later. On October 19, 1986 he married Elizabeth (Tena) and together they had...

Nov 23, 2017

Dana Jean Schott, 72, of Eyota, died Thursday, November 23, 2017 surrounded by her family at her home. Dana was born September 9, 1945 in Winona to Elmer and Lillian (Thompson) Reps. On August 26, 1967, just one week after graduating from Winona State College, Dana married the love of her life, Tom Schott. Her first teaching job was in...

Nov 22, 2017

RUSHFORD, MN - Juanita I. Ladewig, 69, of Rushford, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Juanita Ione Volkman was born on February 4, 1948, in Rushford, MN to Edward and Ellen (Bartelson) Volkman. She was raised in the Pine Creek Area where she attended country school. She attended Lewiston Schools...

Nov 21, 2017

Minnieska, Minn. - Jeannine A. Husser, 86, of Minnieska, MN, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Sauer Health Care in Winona, MN. Jeannine was born on October 10, 1931, in Winona, MN. She was raised in Winona and graduated from Winona Senior High School. She was united in marriage to Francis "Fritz" Husser on February 11, 1956, at...

Nov 21, 2017

Dorothy M. Schlink, 87 of Winona, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Lake Winona Manor. Dorothy was born March 8, 1930 in Lima, WI to Charles & Pauline Brantner. On April 21, 1956, she married Paul Schlink at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lima, WI. They made their home in Lewiston. Dorothy worked for many years at Fiberite and Herff...

Nov 21, 2017

Lawrence Palmer Eide, 91 of Winona, entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at his home with his wife at his side. Lawrence was born January 18, 1926 in Fremont to Julian and Agnes (Jonsgaard) Eide. He served in the United States Army from 1945-1946, stationed in the South Pacific. On April 17, 1948, he married the...