Jul 14, 2017

Amanda Mae Grover, 40, passed away on July 14, 2017. Amanda was born December 29, 1976 at Spring Valley Hospital to Donna Mae (Finseth) Grover and Gregory V. Grover.  Amanda graduated from Fillmore Central High School in 1995.  She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years. Amanda had a strong spirit and lived life fully.  She was...

Jul 14, 2017

St. Charles, Leon Sackreiter, 91, of St. Charles died Friday July 14th at Golden Living Center in St. Charles. Leon was born February 10, 1926 in Chatfield, MN to Reuben Henry and Elva Jane (Cole) Sackreiter. His parents purchased their family farm in 1940 in Saratoga Township. Leon's dad died in 1942. Following his dad's death, Leon and his mother...

Jul 13, 2017

Joanne Manning Greenlee, 83, of Chatfield passed away on July 13, 2017 at her home.

Joanne was born February 22, 1934 to Clifford and Elsie (Schuchard) Manning. She attended school in Chatfield and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1952. On June 25, 1953 she married Lloyd Walter Greenlee.

Joanne enjoyed many activities: family...

Jul 13, 2017

Robert E. "Bob" Lyngaas, 79, of St. Charles died Thursday at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. Bob was born October 2, 1937 in Fergus Falls to Julius and Agnes (Orpen) Lyngaas. He graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1955 and attended Luther College in Decorah, IA for a year and a half before serving in the United...

Jul 12, 2017

Lambert "Doc" Bronk, 92, of Rollingstone, died Wednesday, July 12 at his home. Doc was born November 16, 1924 to Thomas J. and Helen (Zielinski) Bronk in Winona, MN. He married Irene Stanek and they would have celebrated 58 years together this September. Doc served in the Navy during both WWII and the Korean War. He worked at the Winona...

Jul 10, 2017

WINONA, MN - Norbert L. Bunke, 85, of Winona and formerly of Rushford, MN died on Monday, July 10, 2017, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN. Norbert was born on June 3, 1932, in Hart, MN to Werner and Helen (Heiden) Bunke. He was raised on the family farm on Oak Ridge, south of Rushford. Norbert attended Rushford School...

Jul 10, 2017

Dorothy Mae (Brown) McCabe, 86, of Goodview died peacefully Monday, July 10, 2017 surrounded by family and holding her daughter's hand. Dorothy was born August 2, 1930 in Racine, WI to Jesse and Gladys (Eggert) Brown. She met Harold McCabe when they both worked at a foundry in Racine. They were married on June 22, 1954 and had two daughters,...

Jul 6, 2017

David "Dave" George Henry, 70, passed away at Gunderson Health System in La Crosse on Thursday July 6, 2017. Dave was born July 27, 1946 to James and Dorothy (Roth) Henry Sr. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1964 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served 3 tours in 10 years. He was a member of...

Jul 5, 2017

Jerry Lee Thatcher Born February 4, 1934 To: Daisy & Del Thatcher in Nelson, WI Passed on to his next journey, July 5, 2017 at 83 years old. Dad grew up on the Mississippi River in Wisconsin. He helped run his family fishing resort and by the age of 7 was taking fishermen to all the fishing hot spots, now...

Jul 3, 2017

Leona Mae Abbott, born November 8, 1926 to Mark and Anna Abbott in Dover MN, grew up on farms in the Dover/St. Charles area.  She attended country school and graduated from high school in 1944.  She worked in numerous places in Rochester, including First National Bank, Rundell Lumber, W.T. Grants, Girl Scout Council, IBM, and St. Paul Companies.  She...

Jul 3, 2017

Lois Jean Bacon, 81, of Chatfield, Minnesota, passed away on July 3, 2017 at Chosen Valley Care Center.

Lois was born August 20, 1935 to Baldwin and Mildred (Martin) Narveson in Saratoga Township. She attended school in Chatfield and graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1953. On September 18, 1954 she married Darrell C. Bacon in...

Jul 1, 2017

Marie Narveson was born April 1, 1918 near Pilot Mound to Claude and Mollie (Thoreson) Bradt. S​he was raised in Pilot Mound and married Stanley Narveson on October 4, 1940.  The couple lived in Chatfield most of their married life.  Marie worked as a store clerk, wife and mother.  She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, being with friends and family,...

Jun 30, 2017

RUSHFORD, MN - Clark W. Cords, 71, of Rushford, MN died on Friday, June 30, 2017, at his home. Clark was born on April 15, 1946, in Wabasha, MN to Everett and Janice (Heise) Cords. He was raised in Rochester, MN and was a 1964 graduate of Rochester John Marshall High School. He attended Rochester Community College, Winona State University...

Jun 29, 2017

Betty Virginia Pagel, 86, of the St. Charles died Thursday, June 29th at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Betty was born October 2, 1930 in Whitewater Valley to Edward and Emma (Prawatchke) Harmon and grew up on a farm in Whitewater Valley. Betty married Robert Pagel on October 20, 1949 in St. Charles and they farmed with Robert's brother Bill...

Jun 29, 2017

Leslie Floyd Kramer, 78, of Goodview, died Thursday, June 29 at St. Anne's Extended Health Care. Les was born September 30, 1938 to Floyd and Gladys (Stephen) Kramer in Minnieska. He grew up as a hardworking farm boy helping his father, where he learned the value of hard work, taking pride in working the land, and his strong work ethic....

Jun 28, 2017

Kathleen C. (Strelow) Caldwell, 64 of Winona, MN died on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at her home in surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born on March 27, 1953, to LaVerne "Lovey" Flak and LaVerne Strelow. She spent her childhood and most of her adult life in beautiful Winona, Minnesota. She is a graduate of Winona Senior High School. Throughout...

Jun 27, 2017

Leland "Swede" Johnson, 69, of Fountain City, told his last joke and had his last laugh on June 27, 2017. Swede very proudly served active duty in the Army from 1966-1968. He was a sergeant in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. Following that, he was in the Army Reserve for 25 years. If you really knew Swede, there isn't much...

Jun 26, 2017

Doris Jean Nielsen, 91, of Rochester, died Monday, June 26, 2017 at Cottage Wood Senior Community. Doris was born April 15, 1926 in Crystal Lake, IA to Gerald and Hazel (McFarland) Volding. She and Ivan Nielsen were married October 3, 1952 in Crystal Lake. They made their home in Crystal Lake for a short time, moving to Albert Lea on...

Jun 26, 2017

Daniel Edward Bruss, 68 of Winona, died Monday, June 26, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, surrounded by his family. Dan was born November 4, 1948 in Winona to Jerry and H. Jean (Atkinson) Bruss. He attended Winona Senior High School. Dan served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Shortly after his...

Jun 25, 2017

Beatrice Clarissa Burmeister, age 89, died June 25, 2017 at Gunderson Harmony Care Center. Beatrice was born March 3, 1928 to Nels and Agnes Teigen at her maternal Grandparent’s farm, Ole and Kari Flaby, (currently the Old Barn Resort) outside of Lanesboro.   She graduated from Lanesboro Public Schools and went on to get a degree in English and Vocal...