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Linda Lee Schulz
Jul 25, 2024
Chatfield, Minnesota
Linda L. Schulz, age 74 of Chatfield, MN (formerly of Osage, Iowa) passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center on July 25, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Linda Lee Springer was born on January 17, 1950 the first child of Alvin and Marjorie (Wolfe) Springer in Mason City, IA. She attended school in the Osage area where she loved...
Thomas Koetter
Jul 24, 2024
Thomas Joseph Koetter of Altura, MN, age 78, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.
Thomas, affectionately known as “Papa,” was born June 10, 1946 in Wabasha, MN, the son of Joseph and Gertrude (Frisch) Koetter. He attended Rollingstone Holy Trinity School. After graduating high school he met the love of his life, Carol Calvey,...
Loretta Bakkestuen
Jul 22, 2024
Loretta Bakkestuen, 64, of Winona, MN passed unexpectedly on July 22, 2024. Starting her journey on March 2, 1960, in the charming town of La Crosse, WI, Loretta was the daughter of Richard and Naomi Roberts. During her youth, she shared countless memories with her siblings and graduated from Onalaska High School in Onalaska, WI.
Loretta was united in marriage with...
Craig Mueller
Jul 22, 2024
Craig went to be with our Lord & Savior peacefully in his home on July 22 at the age of 64.
Craig was born on June 25, 1960 in Winona, MN to Robert E. and Verna Mueller(Gibbins). Craig was loved by all, an active member in the community, Goodview activity group and Winona Elks. Craig could be found at almost every...
Ralph Albrecht
Jul 19, 2024
Ralph E. Albrecht, 96, died on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Galena Manor in Galena, Ohio, where he spent the last three years to be near family. Ralph was born on October 25, 1927, the sixth of eight children born to Paul A. and Adina (Bunke) Albrecht in Winona, MN.
He was united in marriage to Virgil Luhmann on June 14,...
Duane Arthur LaRocque
Jul 18, 2024
Duane LaRocque, age 67 of Lewiston, died on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
He is survived by his daughter, Marci LaRocque; his dog, Riley; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dora, and his sister, Sherri.
Private services are being held.
Hoff Funeral Home – Winona is assisting the family.
Robert Leo Angst
Jul 17, 2024
Robert “Bob” Angst passed away on July 17, 2024, peacefully at his home. He was born on May 24, 1934 to Clarence Angst and Helen Rothering Angst in Winona, MN. He was the last remaining sibling in his family.
He is survived in death by his wife, Judith (Gibbs) Angst; children, Russell (Linda) Angst, Douglas (Michelle) Angst, Kristyn (Robert) McCaffrey; grandchildren,...
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu
Jul 15, 2024
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu, age 83, of Lanesboro, passed away at the Gunderson Harmony Care Center where she resided for a brief time.
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu was born on September 11, 1940 in Winona to Arnold and Marie (Boyum) Aakre. She attended Lanesboro area schools and graduated from high school in 1958. She continued her education at Winona State University.
On...
Glenn Ferguson
Jul 15, 2024
Glenn Paul Ferguson, a man of few words, yet profound wisdom, born to Junior and Germaine Ferguson in Winona on February 7, 1959, took his last breath at Watkins Hospice on July 15, 2024. Graduating with honors from the Music Technical College in Minneapolis, where he honed his mastery of the guitar, Glenn's musical talents became a tapestry of beauty...
Linda Kingsbury
Jul 12, 2024
Linda Ann (Peterson) Kingsbury, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, cousin and sister-in-law, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024, after fighting cancer bravely for years.
Born on June 9, 1953, to parents Oscar and Olive (Fossum) Peterson, Linda grew up as an only child on her mother's family farm, surrounded by many cousins, aunts, and uncles who played an...
Anne Page
Jul 5, 2024
Anne Marie (Ploetz) Page, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and recent great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 5th, 2024.
Born March 14, 1946 to parents Lester and Marcella Ploetz, the 3rd of 6 children. The family grew up on a farm outside of St. Charles, MN. She retold many vivid memories of her time on the...
Patrick Obrien
Jul 3, 2024
Patrick Jude O'Brien, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on July 3, 2024, at the age of 70. Born in Winona, Minnesota on September 27, 1953, Patrick was the cherished son of Paul and Virginia O'Brien. He completed his education at Cotter High School before pursuing his passion for music and performing arts at Winona State University and Hosanna...
Roger Ekern
Jul 2, 2024
Roger Duane Ekern, 74, entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Roger was born at Cottrell Home Hospital in Rushford, MN on July 13, 1949 to Charles and Gilma Ekern. He grew up on the family farm and was active in the FFA throughout high school. Roger attended the National FFA Convention...
Eleanor Ruth Bothun
Jul 1, 2024
Eleanor Ruth Bothun was born into heaven on Monday, July 1st, 2024. Though stillborn, she touched many of our lives during her gestation. She was an answer to prayer and was loved deeply by family and friends. Eleanor is greeted in heaven by her great grandparents Ruth Deckert and Clarence and Jean Lindley, and we look forward to rejoicing alongside...
Sonia Diane Stutzka
Jul 1, 2024
Sonia Diane Stutzka, of Winona, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family and loved ones on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the age of 57. Throughout her years, Sonia found joy in watching Hallmark movies, admiring the beauty of angels, and radiating positivity wherever she went. Despite any hardships she faced, Sonia was known for her unwavering optimism, always...
Troy Schreiber
Jul 1, 2024
Troy Gene Schreiber, 53 of St. Charles, died peacefully at his home and surrounded by his family on Monday, July 1, 2024.
Troy was born April 9, 1971, in Willmar, MN to Joseph and Lois (Provencher) Schreiber. He graduated from Liberty High School in Liberty, Missouri. Troy had a lot of technical training throughout the years from General Motors. He worked...
Koreen Ann Fenton
Jun 30, 2024
Koreen Ann Fenton, age 67, of Rochester, formerly of Chatfield passed away on June 30, 2024 at the Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island after a short 3.5 month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Koreen was born on July 8, 1956, to John and Barbara (Elton) Pettey in Preston, MN. She moved to Chatfield as a young girl and attended school...
Susan Horton
Jun 29, 2024
Susan Jane Horton (Karis) of Winona MN passed peacefully on 06/29/2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Julia, her husband Gary, son Kevin and daughter Susan. Survived by daughter Lori, son in law Wayne. 4 grand kids, 5 great-grand kids and 4 grand dogs. Susan was fierce to the end. Battling cancer for 5 years the ugly disease...
Justine Gahnz
Jun 28, 2024
Justine Nicole Gahnz, age 37, of Minnesota City, MN, died Friday, June 28, 2024, at her home.
She was born May 7, 1987, in La Crosse, WI, the daughter of James Gahnz and Jean (Kluzik) Wait. Justine had a big heart, and cared for her friends and family, and would help anyone she could. She especially loved her kids, Jalynn, Mayson,...
Denise Marie Breault
Jun 26, 2024
Denise Marie Breault, age 58, of Houston passed away on June 26th, 2024, at her residence after a courageous battle with Leukemia.
Denise was born in Oakland, California to Daniel and Janice (Bangert) Breault. She lived in California until her teen years and then moved with her mom and two brothers to Minnesota in 1979. She returned to California in 1996...
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