Jun 4, 2018

Robert “Bob” Polikowsky passed away peacefully June 4, 2018 after a brief stay at the Chosen Valley Care Center.

Bob was born January 3, 1934 to Ervin and Nellie Polikowsky and grew up on the family farm while attending school in Elgin, MN. On October 3, 1953 Bob married Beverly Narveson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin. ...

Jun 4, 2018

Berdina Martin, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Monday, June 4th at Sauer Healthcare and Rehab. Berdina was born September 23rd, 1943 to Clint and Ella Cowen in Champagne, IL. On October 16th, 1965, Berdina married John W. Martin in Villa Grove, IL. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially working with her flowers in her garden, fishing, and riding their...

Jun 4, 2018

Randy "Freaker" Lee Sweningson, 62 of Winona, died Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home with his daughters by his side. Randy was born October 5, 1955 in Rochester to Orvin and Doris (Hoppe). He graduated from Lewiston High School and attended Southeast Technical College for autobody. Randy worked as an autobody mechanic throughout his life, eventually owning his own...

Jun 3, 2018

Sheila Jean Rislove, 90, of Rushford passed away on Sunday June 3, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Sheila was born October 5, 1927, to Meryl and Maybelle Buckingham in Plainview, MN. She grew up in Plainview, and often talking about spending time on a family member's farm, and in the Whitewater area valley. After high school...

May 31, 2018

Phyllis Hoppe, 68. Died on May 31, 2018. Born September 15, 1949 in Winona, Mn to LaVerne & Vera Hoppe (Rupprecht). Phyllis is a 1967 Graduate of Winona Senior High School and 1971 Winona State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies and Library Studies. Phyllis received her teaching certificate from both the Minnesota and Wisconsin. In...

May 30, 2018

Chatfield, JoAnn Alice Hughes, 77, of Chatfield and formerly of Austin died Wednesday morning, May 30th at her daughters home surrounded by loved ones, in Chatfield. JoAnn was born July 11, 1940 in Austin to Chester and Alice (Hallstad) Francis. She grew up in the Leroy area, and graduated from LeRoy High School. JoAnn and Everett Hughes were married June...

May 30, 2018

ERIK HANS FLOAN was born in Mankato, Minnesota, on January 29, 1969, and was adopted by Hans and Connie Floan six weeks later. Erik paved the way for younger sister Ingrid, and younger brothers Einar and Obed. Erik graduated from Fosston High School in 1987; St. Olaf College in 1991 (B.A. Church Music); and Notre Dame University in 1994 (M.A....

May 29, 2018

RUSHFORD, MN - Wendell J. Nordby, 92, of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Wendell James Nordby was born on February 3, 1926, in Spring Valley, MN to Hans and Henrietta (Hatlestad) Nordby. He was raised in the Leroy/Ostrander MN area. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as...

May 28, 2018

Dianne (Wagner) Morrison, 58, of Winona died unexpectedly on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Winona State University, her place of work. She was born a twin on August 15, 1959 in Lanesboro to Harry and Valerie (Paulson) Wagner. She grew up in Spring Grove, MN and attended Spring Grove School, graduating in 1977. She graduated from La Crosse School of...

May 26, 2018

Graham Michael Bunke, 40, of Goodview, passed away, May 26, 2018 while at work. Graham was born November 14, 1977 in Winona to Larry & Judy (Diercks) Bunke. He attended St. Matthew's Elementary and Luther High School graduate, Class of 1996 in Onalaska, WI. He attended post secondary at MN State College - SE Tech for Tool & Dye and...

May 22, 2018

RICHLAND CENTER, WI - Kathryn Carol Rislov, 68, of Richland Center, WI and formerly of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Agrace Hospice Care in Madison, WI. Kathryn was born on September 10, 1949, in Arcadia, WI to Erling and Lillian (Mathison) Nelson. She was raised in Winona, MN and graduated from Winona Senior High School. Kathryn...

May 22, 2018

Julianna (Gable Decker) Hungerholt, born on May 24, 1925 to Floyld & Eva Gable, died on May 22, 2018, two days shy of her 93rd birthday. Julianna is survived by sister Evelyn Moran, brother Lee Gable, daughters Chris Berg and Rita (Don) Brandes; grandchildren Stephanie Brandes, Joe Brandes, Lisa (Larry) Meyer, John (Susan) Lien, and Jeremy (Stephanie) Berg; and great...

May 20, 2018

Dennis John Meyer, 58, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 20, 1959 in Caledonia, MN to Lester and Donna (Johnson) Meyer. Dennis grew up in New Albin, IA and graduated from Kee High, in Lansing, IA. His community involvement and leadership started in high school where he was...

May 19, 2018

HOUSTON, MN - John R. "Butz" George, 71, of Houston, MN died on May 19, 2018. Without Butz's blessing, there will be a visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston, MN. The visitation will be followed by Military Honors and a family service at the funeral home. With...

May 19, 2018

Timothy "Tim" James Kuss, 51, of Rushford, MN died peacefully Saturday, May 19, 2018 at his home. Tim was born July 24, 1966 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Carmen (Sydlo) Kuss. Growing up, his family moved to Fountain City, Wisconsin where Tim and his Sister, Linda, were raised. He attended Cochrane-Fountain City high school and Western Wisconsin Technical College...

May 18, 2018

Barbara "Barb" Jeanette Mollert, 83, of St. Charles, MN died on Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. She was born in Lime Springs, Iowa, on February 23, 1935 to Winfield and Agnes (Cleveland) Sanborn. Barb graduated from Cresco High School, Cresco Iowa, in 1953. She married Charles "Chuck" Mollert on March 5, 1957...

May 16, 2018

Sadey Rae Stolpa, age 23, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 while surrounded by her loved ones. Sadey was born on her mother's birthday, February 3, 1995 to Paula Stolpa and Vern Masepohl. Sadey had a passion for learning new things about the meaning of life and philosophy. Sadey loved to listen to friends' stories and talk for hours about...

May 15, 2018

Paul Robert Block, 56, of Livermore, Colorado, formerly of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 26, 1962 to Russell Block and Joanne Zeitler (Jefferis). Shortly after beginning college he moved to Colorado where he lived for 36 years. He completed his degree with Colorado State University and continued to work for...

May 9, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Julie Mae Anderson, 74, formerly of Houston, MN, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, following a brief illness. She was born December 11, 1943, to Paul and Glenis (Sather) Anderson of Houston. She graduated from Houston High School and the University of Northeran Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. Following graduation, she married William Smith...

May 7, 2018

With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Vernon Zander made the most of the days he was given. He was hardworking, kind, and helpful with a determination to succeed in whatever he put his mind to. Vernon was deeply devoted to his family, his friends, and his community...