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...

Nov 18, 2017

Harold was born on April 15, 1939 in Fillmore County to Harvey and Bernice (Muns) Johnson. Howie grew up in Rushford and attended school there. At 17, he enlisted in the Navy from 1956-1962. Served on the U.S.S. Fulton and the U.S.S. Stoddard. Graduated after the service from Vo-Tech in Winona for electrician. Harold enjoyed throughout his life, baseball, golfing,...

Nov 17, 2017

ST. CHARLES, MINN: Valerie V. "Vannie" Kvam, 91, died peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Season's Hospice House in Rochester, MN. Valerie Vancleave Bulman was born January 10, 1926 to Daniel and Emma (Verthein) Bulman in Waukon, IA. Vannie graduated from Waukon IA High School and went to work for the Waukon Standard Newspaper. After moving to Harmony, MN,...

Nov 17, 2017

MONEY CREEK, MN - Jaynie G. Johnston, 54, of Money Creek, MN died on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Bethany Riverside Home in La Crosse, WI following a several year battle with dementia. Jaynie was born on April 27, 1963 in Lane County, Oregon to Louis and Ann Mae (Mihm) Mason. She lived in many places throughout the country in...

Nov 16, 2017

Karie Sue Connaughty, 49, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away early Thursday morning, November 16, 2017. Born March 21, 1968 in Winona, MN, she was the third child of Jim and Kathy Connaughty. She is survived by her parents Jim and Kathy Connaughty of Winona; two sons Andrew Connaughty of Winona; Kyle Limestahl (Emaly Sauers) of Rochester; brother Todd Connaughty (Scott...

Nov 15, 2017

Quiet, humble, and kind, David Beech lived each day in perpetual motion. Content to listen to others and do for himself, David was a man of deep convictions and resourcefulness. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, David's greatest joy was his family. Revered by many, David will be fondly remembered and deeply missed. Despite the obvious gloom of the Great...

Nov 15, 2017

Bill Anderson, 78, of Altura, MN died at Lake Winona Manor on Wednesday, November 15. Bill was born on September 6, 1939 to Andrew and Hulda (Nielson) Anderson. On June 6, 1964 he married Gladys Budde. She preceded him in death on February 20, 2006. Bill was a teacher at Lewiston-Altura for 33 years after serving in the Air Force...

Nov 13, 2017

Trempealeau, WI - Gerrit "Gerry" van Eijl, 74, of Trempealeau, WI died on Monday, November 13, 2017, at his home. Gerry was born on June 12, 1943 in Leerdam, Holland to Gerrit and Jenneke (de Leeuw) van Eijl. As a child, he moved with his family to Southern Ontario, Canada to farm. Gerry was united in marriage with Dianne Coryell...

Nov 12, 2017

Winona, Delbert J.(Jim) Bedtka, 88, of Winona died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Lake Winona Manor. He was born February 6, 1929 in Quincy Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota to Richard and Winnie (Ihrke) Bedtka. Delbert and Arlene Timm were married September 3, 1951 and they farmed near Beaver, Minnesota. Following the Beaver flood, Delbert and Arlene moved to Winona in...

Nov 11, 2017

John Andrew Lettner, 68, of Winona, MN, died Saturday November 11, 2017 at Gundersen Health in La Crosse, WI. John was born September 1, 1949 in Winona, MN to Andrew and Elizabeth (Irmscher) Lettner. John graduated from Cotter High School in 1967. He has served and protected others his entire life. John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and...

Nov 11, 2017

Tate Thomas Williamson, infant son of Kyle and Nicole Williamson of Plainview, got his angel wings on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Tate was born August 22, 2017 in Rochester and touched many hearts in his short time here on earth. He loved being held and cuddled, being outside, and going on walks. He loved watching his sister, Paisley, who adored...

Nov 10, 2017

Jeffrey Scott Brennan passed away Friday November 10, 2017 peacefully with his family at his side, at Sauer Health Care. Jeffrey was born July 21, 1963 in Winona to William and Audrey (Erdmann) Brennan. He graduated from Winona Senior High in 1982. Jeffrey was married on August 23, 1997 to Kim Ruble and they were blessed with a beautiful daughter,...

Nov 9, 2017

Norbert Patrick Keefe, 89, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Norbert was born April 5th, 1928, to Edward and Mary Keefe. Norbert grew up on his family farm as a 4th generation farmer. On August 22, 1953, he was united in marriage with Mary Peters from Chatfield. They were married for...

Nov 8, 2017

Joan E. Jenkins, 83, of Chatfield passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

Joan was born in Rochester to Laura and Clarence Smith.  She attended Rochester Public Schools.  Joan met the love of her life, James O. Jenkins while ice skating at the Mayo Field Ice Rink.  They married on August 24, 1953 shortly...

Nov 7, 2017

Daniel Lee Brommerich, 71, of Winona, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. He was born on November 28, 1945 in Winona to Edward and Betty (Schettler) Brommerich. On July 15, 1972 he married Margaret Hartman in St. Paul, MN. Together they lived in Wescoy Valley for 45 years where they raised their six children. Daniel was hard working, a farmer,...