Jan 23, 2017

Carolynne Ann Heim, 79, of Fremont, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 23, 2017 at Brookdale Senior living. She was born on January 15, 1938 in St. Paul to George and Mildred (Ellringer) Masters. On April 9, 1956, she married Alfred Heim, graduated from St. Charles High School one month later, and joined Alfred in Georgia where he was stationed in...

Jan 22, 2017

Betty Connelly, 87, of Lanesboro passed away at the Chatfield Care Center on January 22, 2017. Betty was born January 2, 1930 to Chester and Gladys (Brenno) Danielson in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She attended country school thu the 8th grade. On October 26, 1946 she married John N. Connelly.  The couple farmed until moving to town in 1982.   She worked at...

Jan 22, 2017

William Lee, age 53 of Dakota, MN died Saturday January 22. Hoff Celebration of Life Center is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Jan 21, 2017

Richard "Rich" Lawrence Barnholtz, age 81, of Goodview, died Saturday, January 21 at Winona Health. Rich was born January 24, 1935 to John and Gertrude (Kiedrowski) Barnholtz in Winona. He grew up with the love of his life, Bonnie Fort, and later married. They had two wonderful children, Brian and Kelly. Rich spent most of his working life in auto...

Jan 20, 2017

Ruby Jeanette (Velde) Langstaff, 96, of Lanesboro passed away January 20, 2017 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.

Ruby was born February 12, 1920 to Tor and Inga (Ladsten) Velde in Preble Township in FIllmore County.  Ruby attended Tawney County School near Mabel.   On September 6, 1936 she married George N. Langstaff in Cresco, Iowa.

Jan 20, 2017

Although feisty, strong, and stubborn, John Burt had a love for family that was without end. And when he loved, he loved deeply. John was a "dig in your heels" type of man, and when he put his mind to something, there was no turning back. He was hard working and had a love for the outdoors. Ever dedicated, there...

Jan 19, 2017

Margaret O. Agrimson, 90, of Oak Park Heights, MN died on Thursday, January 19, at the Oak Park Senior Living Center. Margaret was born on January 9, 1927, to Ole E. and Marie (Thoreson) Boyum. She married Cyrus Agrimson on April 6, 1946. She was a great help-mate on the farm for the next 23 years. Margaret and Cyrus then...

Jan 17, 2017

Bonnie J. Tschumper, 87, of Houston, MN, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at her home in Houston. Bonnie was born on August 9, 1929, in La Crosse, WI to Alois and Evelyn (Schubert) Hansen. She was raised in La Crosse. She married Ray Strong. Ray died in 1955. Bonnie was then united in marriage with Norbert Tschumper on November...

Jan 13, 2017

Jerald "Jerry" Lee Burch, 52, of Winona, lost his battle to cancer on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, where he passed away peacefully with his 3 J's by his side. Jerry was born on March 28, 1964 in Piqua, Ohio to Denver and Marjorie (Steinke) Burch. He lived there until 1979, when his family moved to Winona. He graduated from Winona...

Jan 12, 2017

LaVern Joseph Scherbring, 69, of Rollingstone, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 12, 2017 with family by his side at Lake Winona Manor. He was born on May 25, 1947 in Winona to Irvin and Verna (Pronschinske) Scherbring. LaVern was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church his entire life & graduated from Holy Trinity High School in 1965. He worked...

Jan 7, 2017

Louise Savilla Peterson, 99, of Chatfield died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Chosen Valley Care Center.

Louise was born on May 16, 1917 to Clarence and Marjorie (Jefferis) Hamilton in Lyon County, Iowa.

Louise worked for 43 years as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell.

The Funeral Service for Louise will be...

Jan 7, 2017

Scott Allen Shears, 59, went home to Jesus on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Scott was preceded in death by his mom, Luella Mae; Leslie's dad, Junior; his recent pets, Toby, Sampson, Precious and many more in his past. He is survived by his life partner, Leslie; sisters, Rene, Amber and Anita Ruff, whom he made smile in her dementia. He...

Jan 6, 2017

Lester N. Gunderson of Hibbing, Minnesota passed away on January 6, 2017 at the age of 93.

Lester was born September 4, 1923 in Pleasantville, WI to Alfred and Ester Gunderson.  His daughter Cindy (Roland) Erdman and his wife Joyce Gunderson preceded Lester in death. His daughter Karen (Kevin) Dungan and sons David (Barbara) Gunderson and Richard...

Jan 6, 2017

St. Charles, Elma G. Younker, 99, of St. Charles, died Friday, January 6th at Golden Living Center in St. Charles. Elma was born December 19, 1917 in Winnetoon, Nebraska to William and Magdalena (Breyer) Scheleen. Following high school, Elma moved to California to work at an airplane assembly plant and as a maid for Bing Crosby. A friend encouraged her...

Jan 5, 2017

RUSHFORD, MN - Curtis W. Johnson, 88, of Rushford, MN died on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at his home in Rushford. Curtis was born on June 24, 1928, in Lanesboro, MN to Alfred and Jenny (Johnson) Johnson. He was raised in rural Lanesboro, MN and was a 1946 graduate of Lanesboro High School. He worked as a mink rancher and...

Dec 31, 2016

Ronald David Gardner, 66, of Chatfield passed away December 31, 2016 at Golden Living Care Center in St. Charles.

Ronnie was born March 10, 1950 in Rochester to David and Evalyn Gardner.

According to Ron’s wishes, no memorial services are planned.  Please share a condolance with the family by clicking the "Guest Book" tab.

Dec 29, 2016

Lyle Lloyd Drinkall, 98, formerly of Lanesboro, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.

Lyle was born in rural Spring Valley, Minnesota to Elwin and Verna (Davidson) Drinkall on August 27, 1918. He attended rural country school and graduated from the 8th grade.

On November 20, 1943...

Dec 27, 2016

Dale Lande died Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in Winona, MN.

Dec 21, 2016

Shirley Helen Bornfleth, 99, passed away December 21, 2016 in Rochester at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus. Shirley was born March 8, 1917, the only child of Henry and Signe (Erickson) Hall.  She married Raymond Bornfleth June 8, 1938 at Root Prairie Lutheran Church.

In her younger years Shirley was very active in her church and...

Dec 21, 2016

Tillman Kermit Fingerson, of rural Fountain passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, on December 21, 2016.

Tillman was born April 19, 1939 in Rochester Minnesota to Kermit Conrad and Alma Olivia (Redalen) Fingerson.

He grew up in Fountain and attended elementary school in Fountain and graduated from Preston High School in 1957.  He worked on his...