Nov 16, 2016

David Vincent Speltz, 74, of Altura, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus. Dave was born January 25, 1942 in Winona to Vincent and Susan (Siebenaler) Speltz. He graduated from Holy Trinity School in Rollingstone. On June 1, 1968, Dave married Barb Burke in Elba. They made their home on his family farm in...

Nov 16, 2016

With her warm and welcoming nature, Jackie Overkamp lived with a zest for life surrounded by the ones who were so dear to her. Never to be forgotten will be her kind and caring heart as well as her great love and commitment to her family. Loving was easy for Jackie, and it came naturally for her. Her grandchildren brought...

Nov 15, 2016

Cecil K. Wier, 85, of Galesville, WI died on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at Mayo Health System - Franciscan in La Crosse, WI. Cecil was born on September 27, 1931, in Galesville, WI to Fred and Ellen (Kirch) Wier. He was raised in Galesville, the youngest of seven children. In his younger years he enjoyed picking apples with his brothers...

Nov 14, 2016

Richard Peter Rader, 89 of Rollingstone, died Monday, November 14, 2016 at Lake Winona Manor. Dick was born December 22, 1926 in Rollingstone to John and Florence (Sherman) Rader. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School. Dick served his county honorably in the United States Navy. He worked for many years at Winona Aggregate. He was a lifetime member of...

Nov 14, 2016

Keith Randall Hoffman, 63 of Lewiston and formerly of Trempealeau died Monday, November 14, 2016 at his home. Keith was born January 31, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA to Cloyd "Rusty" and Virginia (Kelly) Hoffman. He graduated from Castle Park High School. He married Mary Rank and they were later divorced. Keith worked for Kmart right out of high school, starting...

Nov 13, 2016

Charlotte Grace (Goodroad) Kukuk of Lanesboro, Minn. passed away in her 88th year on November 13, 2016.  She led a full and joyful life, loving God and family and serving others.  She leaves behind memories of her many acts of kindness, often expressed through her singing in church groups and legendary cooking and baking.  Charlotte and her husband, Ivan...

Nov 13, 2016

Shari Sue McKenzie, 68, of Wykoff, Minnesota passed away November 13, 2016 at her home.

Shari was born August 30, 1948 to Marvin and Patricia (Moon) Dahley in Fillmore at the Polkadot house in which her grandmother lived.

Shari was married to Duane House on September 13, 1969 and later divorced.  She married Charlie (Mac)...

Nov 13, 2016

Margaret H. Johnson, 91, of Rushford, MN died on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Margaret H. Steinbauer was born on April 3, 1925, in Hart Township of Winona County, Minnesota to Conrad and Marie (Zeman) Steinbauer. She was raised on the family farm and attended Hart School. Margaret was a 1943 graduate of...

Nov 13, 2016

Margery Skelton, 93, died surrounded by loving family on Sunday, November 13, at Lake Winona Manor. Margery was born August 1, 1923, in Elkhorn WI, to Ruth and August Huth. She graduated from Burlington High School before eloping with Norman Eugene Skelton in 1946. Margery is survived by her children, Beverly Skelton, Andy Skelton (Debbie), Mike Skelton (Sheri), Barb Miller...

Nov 13, 2016

Charles Laurel Egland, 95 of Houston passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home surround by his family. He was born September 5, 1921 to John and Ida (Carlson) Egland in Houston. He was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Free Church in Houston and attended Houston Public Schools. Charles entered the United States Army in 1943...

Nov 13, 2016

Elinor Ann Koetz, 94, of St. Charles died Sunday evening at Golden Living Center East in Rochester surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Elinor was born on November 28, 1921 in St. Paul, MN. In her early years she lived in foster homes and at the Owatonna State School until the age of 16 when she was taken...

Nov 12, 2016

Riley H. Sass-Loken, 20, of Winona, MN died on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Gundersen - Health System in La Crosse, WI. Riley was born on September 23, 1996, in Winona, MN to Bruce Loken and Jennie Sass. He was raised in Winona and attended Riverway Learning Community, Winona Middle School and was a 2014, graduate of Winona Senior High...

Nov 10, 2016

Clarence Edward Guenther, 81 of Winona, died Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Sugar Loaf Senior Living. A Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Woodlawn Cemetery. Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nov 10, 2016

Daniel Scheidegger (Dan), age 56, died Thursday, November 10 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Dan was born April 29, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Calvin Scheidegger and Roberta Lowe. As a youngster, Dan approached life with enthusiasm. He had plenty of adventures with his older brothers, always outside climbing trees or hopping onto moving trains and traveling around...

Nov 9, 2016

Earl A. Stanek Age 87, of Cotter, AR died Wednesday, November 9 at Gassville Therapy and Living. Earl was born June 25, 1929 in Winona, MN to Joseph and Laura Stanek. He graduated from Winona Senior High before attending William Hood Dunwoody Institute and receiving a degree as a design draftsman. After working in St. Paul for a year he...

Nov 7, 2016

Wayne W. Johnson, 88, a longtime member of the Lanesboro community passed away November 7, 2016 at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center.

Wayne was born April 24, 1928 in rural Lanesboro to Francis and Ruby (Johnson) Johnson.   He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1946 and attended Winona Business School.  On March 23, 1952 he married Clara...

Nov 6, 2016

James T. Harstad, 91, of Harmony passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6th at his residence.

Jim was born in Harmony township on September 6, 1925 to James T and Myrtle (Quammen) Harstad. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1943. On December 28th, 1952 he and Harriet Eickhoff were united in marriage at St. John’s Lutheran Church...

Nov 6, 2016

Rickie Lee Dollar, 55, of Austin, passed away November 6, 2016 at his home.

Rick was born January 29, 1961 in El Paso, Texas to Joe C. and Harriet (Hongerholt) Dollar.

Rick graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1979.  He went to school to become a diesel mechanic. Rick worked for Hormel as a forklift...

Nov 5, 2016

RUSHFORD, MN - Hollis E. Heiden, 83, of Rushford died on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Hollis was born on July 13, 1933, in Money Creek Township, MN to Elmer and Lavina (Todd) Heiden. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Hart, MN. Hollis attended Money Creek School and...

Nov 5, 2016

Helen Patricia Corey-Fort, 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Saturday, November 5, 2016 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare. She was born to Leonard and Louisa (Nutzman) Betts on October 31, 1930 in Winona. On December 18, 1948, she married John Corey. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1992. She married Lamar Fort on...