Sep 4, 2017

Earl Matthew Drussell, 83 of Winona died Monday, September 4, 2017 at his home. Earl was born September 20, 1933 in Winona to Walter and Helen (Kouba) Drussell. At the age of 15, he quit school and began working at Bunke's ApCo East. Following his father's death, he and his brother, Eugene, took over the family business, Drussell Well Drilling,...

Sep 3, 2017

Irving Leslie Abrahamson, 91, of Lanesboro passed away on September 3, 2017 at Chatfield, Mn.

Irving was born on January 16, 1926 to Ingvald and Lydia Abrahamson. He was baptized, confirmed, and a life-long member of Elstad Lutheran Church. He attended Durkin Rural School, Lanesboro High School, and the University of Minnesota Ag School.

On...

Aug 31, 2017

Anthony Charles Thesing was born December 24, 1929 in La Crosse, WI to Liola (Lila) Mary McCabe and Anton Joseph Thesing of Nodine, MN. At age six, Tony's family moved to Cloverlawn Farm south of Lewiston where he grew up, attended school, and eventually raised his own family while farming for more than 40 years. On April 21, 1952, Tony...

Aug 29, 2017

Gary Allan Simenson, 81, of Chatfield, died August 29, 2017, surrounded by family at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Gary was born February 7, 1936 in Decorah, Iowa to Earl and Beatha (Renaas) Simenson. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1954.  He then went into the Navy and served 4 years. On October 12, 1960 he married Ann...

Aug 29, 2017

Malcolm Gordon Becker, 89, of Winona, passed away peacefully with family by his side, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Sugar Loaf Assisted Living. He was born on December 8, 1927 in Beaver, MN to Gordon and Hazel (Hessig) Becker. Malcolm grew up in Plainview and met the love of his life, Patricia (Maynard) at a local dance. They were married...

Aug 29, 2017

Ruth A. Carlson, 100, of Houston, MN died Tuesday, August, 29 at Valley View Health Care and Rehab. Ruth was born January 24, 1917 in Yucatan Valley to George and Emma (Nelson) Foss. She attended country school through 8th grade before staying home to help out on the family farm. Later, she was employed in LaCrosse, WI at a private...

Aug 27, 2017

Elnora A. Jonsgaard, 94 of Lewiston, died Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Whitewater Healthcare in St. Charles. Elnora was born September 1, 1922 to Hubert & Emma (Nelson) Volkman. On June 29, 1940, she married Roy Jonsgaard. Elnora worked at Camera Art for many years. Following retirement she worked part-time at Lewiston Villa until she was 75 years old, something...

Aug 26, 2017

Bernita M. Schultz passed away August 28, 2017, at the age of 91 at St. Michael's Assisted Living. Bernita was born December 28, 1925, to Art and Susie (Erion) Beyer. She graduated from Lewiston High School, and went on to Winona Secretarial School. She then worked as a medical secretary the the Mayo Clinic. Bernita married Melvin M. Schultz in...

Aug 25, 2017

Arlo James Habben, 68, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary’s campus in Rochester.

Arlo was born August 10, 1949 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Herbert and Eileen (Kaiser) Habben.   He grew up in Waldorf, Minnesota.

Arlo served his county in the Navy.  He was stationed in Virginia Beach,...

Aug 22, 2017

St. Charles, Bernice Margaret Prudoehl passed away August 22, 2017 at her home. She was born to August and Lydia (Hein) Michael on April 25, 1918 in Elba Township, Winona County. Bernice was a lifelong member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in St. Charles. She was confirmed on July 24, 1932 by Reverend Kerman Kuckhahn. Her confirmation verse was Rev....

Aug 19, 2017

Irene Mary (Gerth) Mulyck, 72 of Winona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family after a short illness with cancer. Irene was born in Winona on February 13, 1945 to Henry J. Gerth, Sr. and Mary Ann Malewicki. She was a graduate of the class of 1963 of Winona Senior High School...

Aug 16, 2017

Keith Curtis Olson Sr. passed away at his home in Yuma, Ariz., on August 16, 2017, with his wife, Mary Ann, at his side. Keith was born on July 6, 1935, in Winona, to Curtis and Daisy (Hicks) Olson. He was raised in Pickwick Valley and attended Upper Pickwick Valley School. Keith served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...

Aug 15, 2017

Rebecca "Beki" Ann Blank, 65, of St. Paul, passed away with family by her side, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Highland Chateau. Beki was born on August 28, 1951 in Winona to Donald and Donnis (Carpenter) Buchan. She graduated from La Crescent High School and at age 20 moved to St. Paul. Beki married Steven Blank and they later divorced....

Aug 15, 2017

St. Charles, Anna (Wasylko) Rosiejka, 84 died suddenly Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at her home in St. Charles MN. Anna was born September 30, 1932 in Lublin, WI to John and Pearl (Kliscz) Wasylko. Anna and Ernest Rosiejka were married June 16, 1956 in Chicago, IL. They made their home in Chicago, later moving to Bensenville, IL where they raised...

Aug 14, 2017

John F. Morken, 62, of Winona, MN and formerly of Rushford, MN died on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Sauer Health Care in Winona, MN, following a short and courageous battle with ALS. John was born on July 11, 1955, in Winona, MN to Alton F. and Marlys (Glende) Morken. He was raised in Rushford and was a 1973 graduate...

Aug 12, 2017

Ronald Duane Ahern passed away August 12, 2017 at his home in rural Chatfield.

Ronald was born June 19, 1931 in St. Charles to Cyril and Thea (Narveson) Ahern.   He married Theresa Waller at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1951.

Ron was veteran of the Korean War and worked most of his adult life as...

Aug 10, 2017

Constance (Connie) Pauline Rehm joined her Heavenly Father and Savior August 10, 2017, after a 40-year relationship with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).  While most would have considered MS a battle, she saw it as a friend (not always a good one), allowing her to discover many wonderful things about this world.  She appreciated everyone whose life met hers.

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Aug 10, 2017

Kathleen (Kathy) Rose Nelson, 59, lost her battle with lung cancer on August 10, 2017. She was born on December 3,1957 in New Ulm MN to Paul and Gloria (Nundahl) Weldon. The oldest of six children. She graduated in 1976 from St. Charles High School, and went onto Winona Technical College to study Cosmetology, graduating in 1977. Kathy worked at...

Aug 10, 2017

BELLE PLAINE, MN - Shane Lee Hauser, 45, of Belle Plaine, MN and formerly of Hokah, MN died on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at his home. Shane was born on February 6, 1972, in La Crosse, WI to David and Connie (Herold) Hauser. He was a 1990 graduate of La Crescent High School. He served in the U.S. Army for...

Aug 9, 2017

St. Charles, Dean R. Pagel, 64, of St. Charles died Wednesday evening at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester surrounded by his family. Dean was born October 30, 1952 in Winona to Robert and Betty (Harmon) Pagel. Following his graduating from St. Charles High School in 1971, Dean served in the United States Air Force until 1975. Following his...