May 6, 2018

Sherod Maurice Frazier, age 35 died on Sunday May 6th, 2018, due to an accidental death while in the transitional process of moving from La Crosse, WI back to Winona, MN where he spent the later part of his childhood. Sherod was born on November 11, 1982 to Vivian Ann Blount and Sherwood Frazier in Chicago, IL. He attended Winona...

May 6, 2018

Betty Mae Hensel, 54 of Winona died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her home. Betty was born January 6, 1964 in Rochester to Earl and Carol (Daniels) Hensel. She graduated from Winona Senior High in 1982 and attended Winona State University and MN College-SE Tech. Betty worked for many local businesses throughout her life, most recently at Knitcraft, which she...

May 4, 2018

M. Richard Hall, 67, of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Rushford, MN died on May 4, 2018, at his home in Vero Beach. Milton Richard Hall was born on April 25, 1951, in Rochester, MN to Milton T. and Bernice (Ulvestad) Hall. He was a 1969 graduate of Lanesboro High School, in Lanesboro, MN. On November 5, 1976, he was...

May 4, 2018

Karen Rae Bambenek Andresen, age 59, of Minnesota City, died unexpectedly Friday, May 4, 2018 at her home. Karen was born at home in Goodview on May 3, 1959 to Barbara Joan (Longton) and Anthony Valentine Bambenek. Karen met the love of her life, Frank Andresen, in 1976 through her brother, Roger. Love knows no bounds as Frank walked from...

May 3, 2018

Kenneth Harry Wenger, 72, of Winona, died Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. Ken was born August 25, 1945 in Winona to Harry and Rose (Dejno) Wenger. Ken's favorite pastimes were fishing and spending time with his many friends and family. Although he enjoyed all seasons, his favorite time of year was always Christmas which for him...

May 3, 2018

Kay Marlene Burt, 79, of Lewiston, passed away Thursday, May 03, 2018 at Speltz Estates in Lewiston. She was born on May 9, 1938 in Rochester to Paul and Dorothy (Smith) Woodward. Kay grew up on her family's farm just outside of Utica. On July 4, 1955 she was united in marriage to Marlyn Burt and together they had 4...

Apr 28, 2018

Betty Dianne Johnson, 81, of Lanesboro, made her journey to heaven on April 28, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary’s  Campus in Rochester.

Betty was born November 12, 1936 in Rushford, Minnesota to Carl and Ellen (Ferden) Sorum.  She graduated from Rushford High School in 1954.  On June 25, 1955 she married Arthur Everett Johnson....

Apr 28, 2018

Norman ("Sonny") Randy Anderson Jr., age 63 of Indian Creek, WI, passed away on April 28, 2018. Norman was born on May 18, 1954, in Winona, MN, to Gloria and Norman Anderson Sr. He attended Cochrane-Fountain City High School. On June 12, 1976, he was united in marriage to Colleen Denison, and they had three children. Norman and Colleen later...

Apr 25, 2018

Dean Ellsworth Norvet, 90 of St. Charles, died peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home. Dean was born October 6, 1927 in Albert Lea to Norwegian immigrants, Severin and Marie (Olson) Norvet, the youngest of four children. The family moved to rural St. Charles where Dean attended country school and was taught by his oldest sister, Helen. He attended...

Apr 24, 2018

ST. CHARLES, MN - Mary Jane Harrison, 79, of St. Charles, MN died on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. Mary Jane Loppnow was born in St. Charles to Norbert and ClaraBelle (Beutler) Loppnow on December 20, 1938. She was raised in the St. Charles area and was a 1956 graduate of St....

Apr 23, 2018

Barbara Marie Padgett, 86 of Winona died Monday, April 23, 2018 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare. Barb was born May 16, 1931 in Cream, WI to Christian and Emma (Peiper) Roffler. She was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church and worked at Knitcraft, Winona ORC and the Super 8 Motel. She enjoyed writing, listening to music and going for...

Apr 23, 2018

Beverly Jean Todd, 89, passed away on Monday April 23, 2018 at her home in St. Charles, MN. Bev was born on June 2, 1928 to Hazel (Fergeson) and Edward Gill. She grew up in St. Charles and graduated from St. Charles High School. She married Darwin Herbert Todd in 1948. Together they moved to a farm in Elba Mn...

Apr 22, 2018

Robert "Bob" Peter Libera, 96 of Winona, died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Lake Winona Manor. Bob was born December 27, 1921 in Winona to Ladislaus and Pelagia (Drwall) Libera. He graduated from Cotter High School and attended the University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin - Madison and Columbia Teachers College. Bob served his country honorably as a Medic in...

Apr 22, 2018

Ann Linden Brownell, St. Charles, died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. She was 88. Ann was born in Winona, on December 10, 1929, to Oliver N. and Sarah (Snyder) Linden. She was raised in Winona and graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1947. She attended the College of St. Theresa in Winona and...

Apr 20, 2018

HOUSTON, MN - Eileen M. Sather, 81, of Houston, MN passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018, at the Valley View Healthcare and Rehab Center in Houston, MN. Eileen was born on August 4, 1936, to Charles and Esther (Engelhart) Hahn in Caledonia, MN. She was raised in Yucatan Township, MN where she attended country school and later graduated from...

Apr 20, 2018

Anita Louise (Hermundson) Ruff, 85, died peacefullly at home on April 20, 2018. After a 10-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease, she is now free to be herself. She was born on July 8, 1932 in Nelson, WI to Anton and Louise (Peterson) Hermundson. On June 6, 1953, she and Junior G. Ruff were married at Lyster Lutheran Church. They lived...

Apr 19, 2018

Amanda Marie Nunez, 39, of St. Charles, died Thursday April 19, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Rochester. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 3-5 pm, Tuesday, May 1 at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service, St. Charles.

Apr 18, 2018

Michael J. "Mike" Schniepp, 59, of Winona, MN died on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at his home due to an apparent heart attack. Michael Joseph Schniepp was born on October 25, 1958, in La Crosse, WI to Donald and Margaret (Degnan) Schniepp. He was raised in the Catholic school system in Winona and was a 1977 graduate of Winona Cotter...

Apr 18, 2018

Lynn Marie Guse, 76, of Galesville, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. She was born on September 20, 1941 to Herman and Katherine (Russell) Arnold in Pleasant Lake, North Dakota. Growing up in Pleasant Lake with her 8 siblings, she attended Pleasant Lake School through 8th grade. She graduated from Rugby High...

Apr 17, 2018

Carol Marie Hurlburt (nee Christofferson), 87, of Winona, MN. Beloved wife of the late Herbert; loving mother of Terrance (Tanya), William (Lora) and Joni (Lex)Supataraporn; cherished grandmother of Alex (Jill), Katrina, Lea (Justin), Chad (Courtney), Alec (Caroline) and Kelly (Tom); great grandmother of Tiberius, Leonidas, Emily, Alice, Sadie, Keagan, Breanain, Rosalie, Isaac and Mila; daughter of the late William and...