Feb 13, 2017

Winona, Terry W. Kaitala, 77, of Winona died Monday, February 13th at his home. He was born September 16, 1939 in Duluth. Terry was proud of his service in the United States Marine. He worked for the Boilermaker Union for many years and enjoyed riding his Harley. Burial of Terry's cremated body will take place in the spring at Fort...

Feb 12, 2017

ST. CHARLES, MINN: Luann Marie Kimball, 62, died peacefully at Valley View Nursing Home, Houston, MN on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Services, Houston, MN is assisting the family with arrangements.

Feb 11, 2017

Richard Lee Merrill, 72 of Chatfield, died February 11 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Richard was born March 18, 1944 to Anna (Southrada) and G.Dilbert Merrill in Cresco, Iowa. Richard attended Austin Jr. College and Faith Baptist Bible College after graduating from Spring Valley High School. Richard worked for Tuohy Furniture and Strongwell, located in Chatfield....

Feb 11, 2017

Jack Taylor, 86, of Winona, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Lake Winona Manor. Jack was born April 19, 1930 in Omaha, NE to G.L. and Lauretta Taylor. He grew up in Kearney, NE, graduated from Kearney High School, Kearney State College, and from Physical Therapy School at the University of Iowa. Before coming to Winona in 1960 to...

Feb 10, 2017

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD, MN 507-864-7771 PETERSON, MN - Lawrence "Larry" W. Gathje, 74, of rural Peterson, MN died on Friday, February 10, 2017, at his home. Larry was born on March 18, 1942, in Chatfield, MN to LeRoy and Helen (Duschek) Gathje. He was raised west of Chatfield. On June 24, 1966, Larry was united in marriage...

Feb 9, 2017

Ronald "Mouse" Dale Grotjahn, 60, of Winona, was pronounced dead, February 9th, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI after a massive pulmonary embolism. He was born on February 22, 1956 in Winona to LaVerne and Joan (Ziemer) Grotjahn. He married Vicki Kleeberger (Wilkins) on Sept. 19, 1981 in Rochester. He drove semi for over 44 years for...

Feb 8, 2017

Eyota, Thomas G. "Tom" Connaughty, 71, of Eyota died Wednesday, February 8th peacefully, in his home in the care of hospice. Tom was born October 5, 1945 in Winona to John and Grace (Mundt) Connaughty. He grew up on the family farm north of Lanesboro graduating from Lanesboro High School in 1964. Tom and Mary Moran were married September 4,...

Feb 8, 2017

Linda Lea Sinn, 60, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary's Campus. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Feb 8, 2017

Dana Lee Duane, 54, died February 8, 2017 at Hennepin County Medical Center. Born on January 23, 1963, to Sylvester and Dorothy (Feltes) Duane, she grew up in Lewiston, MN. Dana graduated from Lewiston High school in 1982. After moving to the Minneapolis area, Dana worked in the customer service field, working for Yellow Taxi Service Corporation for 14 years...

Feb 7, 2017

Vivian Phyllis Rose, 96, of St. Charles, passed away with her daughter, Judy, by her side, Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Grandview Care Center in Blair, Wis. She was born on May 8, 1920 in Dover to Cyrus and Myrtle (Meyers) Calhoun. On September 16, 1938, she married Hugh "Shorty" Rose and together they raised their family on the farm...

Feb 7, 2017

Larry Ted Schmidt, 71, of rural Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at his home sitting at the kitchen table, playing solitaire and listening to the bluegrass music that he loved. Larry was born on April 15, 1945, in Vancouver, Washington to Theron "Ted" and Lois (Albert) Schmidt. Larry was a hunter, fisherman, and builder. He enjoyed being...

Feb 3, 2017

Charlotte B. Hanson, age 90, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side, on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Traditions of Preston Assisted Living Center.  She was born in Spring Grove, Minnesota, on December 20, 1926, to Conrad and Julia (Larson) Rolfshus.  She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1944.  She and Gordon Hanson were united in...

Feb 3, 2017

Julia Labrada Acuña 83, of 677 West 3rd Street in Winona, Minnesota passed away Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at Winona Health. Julia was born in Havana, Cuba on July 27th, 1933. She spent most of her life working as a cook at a mental hospital in Havana Cuba. Julia was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. After...

Feb 2, 2017

Gerald Michael Modjeski, age 82, passed away peacefully at Lake Winona Manor on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Gerald was born January 10, 1935 in Winona, one of thirteen children of Valentine L. and Mary M. (Gliszcinski) Modjeski. Gerald lived in Winona all his life, received First Communion and Confirmation at St. Mary's Parish, graduated from Winona Senior High School in...

Feb 1, 2017

Ruth Sophia Esther Stender Garnatz, 87, of Lanesboro, Minnesota, died on February 1, 2017 at Park Lane Estates in Preston.

Ruth was born June 21, 1929 to August and Eldora (Horstman) Stender on a farm in Spring Valley Township Fillmore County, Minnesota.  Ruth attended LPN nursing school and worked as an upholsterer with her husband for many...

Feb 1, 2017

Kenneth R. Brommerich, 66, of Winona, MN died on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona. A private family service will occur at a later date. Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview, MN is assisting the family with arrangements.

Feb 1, 2017

St. Charles, Allyn L. Kroning, 87, of St. Charles died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester. Allyn was born October 25, 1929 in Winona to Louis W. and Neta (Loppnow) Kroning. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 - 1953. Allyn and Erna Boysen were married on...

Jan 24, 2017

Darryl Louis McDaniel, 67. Died on January 24, 2017 at Lake Winona Manor. Darryl is survived by mother Roberta A. McDaniel, brother John R. McDaniel (Mary Ellen), sister Donetta J. Dasho (Randy), and six children, Carrie (children Kristian, Kalieghe), Roberta Jane, Jonathan, James and Joanne. Preceded in death by father John E. McDaniel. Graduated Class of '67 Zion Benton High...

Jan 24, 2017

Kenneth "Kenny" F. Jandt, 79, of Winona, MN died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Kenny was born on July 31, 1937, in Winona, MN to Hugo and Lila (Wilkins) Jandt. He was raised on Garvin Heights and attended Winona Public Schools. He was united in marriage with Arlene Roach on June 14,...

Jan 23, 2017

Robert "Bob" Edward Bain, 80, of Fremont died Monday, January 23, 2017 at St. Charles Assisted Living. Bob was born September 28, 1936 in Winona to John and Gladys (Olson) Bain. He was raised on the family farm near Fremont and graduated from Lewiston High School. Bob was proud of being a Marine, having served from December 1954 to December...