Mar 15, 2016

Vera Audrey Hanson – age 93 – passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minnesota.

Audrey was born on July 23, 1922, in Rochester, Minnesota to John and Allene (Hancock) Hanson of Cummingsville.  She was the great-great granddaughter of Torrey Hancock – the blacksmith of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem...

Mar 15, 2016

Frederick "Fritz" F. Stark, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in Branson, Missouri, with his loving family at his side. Fritz was born to Frederick and Ethel (Wise) Stark on August 17, 1934, in Bluff Siding, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage with Denise J. Olson on February 29, 1960 in Caledonia, Minnesota. Together they made their...

Mar 14, 2016

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON, MN 507-896-3127 HOUSTON, MN - Arlene Ruth Cornwell, 90, of Houston, MN died on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Arlene was born on October 13, 1925, in La Crosse, WI to Arthur and Linda (Kappauf) Beach. She was raised at South Ridge in rural La Crescent, MN...

Mar 10, 2016

Carol (Korthauer) Polodna, age 49, died peacefully at her home on March 10, 2016, surrounded by the family she loved. Carol fought bravely against the ravages of breast cancer for the last four years of her life. Carol grew up in Houston, Minnesota, and graduated from Houston High School in 1985. She discovered a passion for teaching at Winona State...

Mar 9, 2016

Leonard “Lenny” A. Halvorson, 77, of St. Charles, passed away March 9, 2016 in at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Leonard  was born September 11, 1938 in Lanesboro, Minnesota to Leonard P. Halvorson and...

Mar 9, 2016

Marian Louise Bosteter, 87 of Winona, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Lake Winona Manor. Marian was born December 27, 1928 in Winona to Leonard and Louise (Nutzman) Betts. She graduated from Winona High School. On April 25, 1950, she married Lee Bosteter at the Little Brown Church in Iowa. Marian was a very devoted and loving wife and mother....

Mar 8, 2016

Gregory Dean Thomas, 57 of Winona, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Greg was born May 16, 1958 in Visalia, California to Jimmy and Helen (Gibson) Thomas. He graduated from Redwood High School. On March 29, 1980, Greg married the love of his life, Kim Burros. Greg was a very successful businessman; owning and...

Mar 8, 2016

Alan R. Campbell, 78, of St. Charles, MN died on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN. Alan was born on February 25, 1938, in Saratoga Township of Winona County MN to Stanley and Leafie (Braithwaite) Campbell. He was raised on the family farm south of St. Charles and attended Clyde Country School through...

Mar 7, 2016

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON, MN 507-896-3127 HOUSTON, MN - Irene A. Orr, 96, of Houston, MN died on Monday, March 7, 2016, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Irene Angeline Bigelow was born on March 17, 1919, in Elgin, MN to Howard and Tillie (Schad) Bigelow. She was raised in Elgin, where she graduated from High...

Mar 6, 2016

Betty Mae Biltgen, 94, of Winona, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Winona Health. Betty was born Nov. 5, 1921 in Winona, MN. She graduated from Winona High School and was married on June 18, 1943 to Harold Biltgen. Betty is survived by her daughter, Cherie (Denny) Mc Raven of Rushford; grandson, Wes (Kelly) Mc Raven; granddaughter, Erin (Chris)...

Mar 2, 2016

Harold J. Cox, 88, of rural Houston, MN died on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at his home. Harold was born on July 4, 1927, in Wilton, WI. He was raised in Wilton and graduated from Wilton High School. He was united in marriage with Edith Cox on October 29, 1949. In 1962, Harold purchased a farm in rural Houston, MN...

Mar 2, 2016

Thomas J. Drazkowski, 81, of Winona, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Lake Winona Manor. He was born June 6, 1934 to James and Helen (Pomeroy) Drazkowski. On February 19, 1955 he married Vernell Buchholz and together they had 3 children. Throughout his life he worked for Federal (Sunbeam) Bakery, Nathe's Wholesale Meats, and after retirement at SE Technical College....

Feb 29, 2016

Bernie D. Brogan was born on November 27, 1928 in Chatfield, Minnesota. He was a son to William and Dora (Pettey) Brogan. He graduated from Chatfield High School and Rochester Junior College. Bernie served in the US Army during the Korean War. Later, he served in the Minnesota National Guard. He married the love of his life and constant partner...

Feb 29, 2016

St. Charles, Claude Carlos Patzner, 77, of St. Charles went to rest on Monday, February 29th surrounded by his loved ones at the home of Mark and Wanda Patzner in St. Charles. Claude was born to Anton and Blanche (Lejk) Patzner on June 20, 1938 in Arcadia. He graduated from Winona Cotter High School in 1956 and married Darlene Papenfuss...

Feb 27, 2016

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, LEWISTON MN EAU CLAIRE, WI - Deborah "Debbie" M. Henry, 57, of Eau Claire, WI died on Saturday, February 27, 2016, in rural McGregor, MN. Debbie was born in Aurora, IL to Jess A. and Margaret A. (Lies) Roush. She was raised in Aurora, IL, Bemidji, MN and White Bear Lake, MN where she graduated...

Feb 24, 2016

Lois Rae Schacht, 81, of Goodview, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 at Rodger Metz Manor. Lois was born April 14, 1934 to Herald and Helen (Locke) Emmons. On Dec. 25, 1952 she married Ron Schacht and together they had 3 children. Lois was a stay at home mom until the kids were old enough for school and then started working...

Feb 21, 2016

Judith "Judy" Anne Stanislawski, 71 of Winona died, Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse. Judy was born July 4, 1944 in Arcadia, WI and graduated from Winona High School in 1962. On January 27, 1968, she married James "Jim" Stanislawski at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Judy was an active member of Precious Blood Catholic...

Feb 21, 2016

Grace Marilyn Morken was born on August 19, 1933, in La Crosse, Wis., to Obert and Cora (Ekre) Morken. Grace was raised in Yucatan Valley, Houston County. She attended Badger Country School through the 8th grade and graduated from Houston High School in 1951. Grace was active in 4-H, where she met her future husband, John Robert Jore. They were...

Feb 19, 2016

Willard “Red” Arlen Jacobson, 79, of Lanesboro died February 19, 2016 surrounded by family at his home. Red was born May 31, 1936 in Rushford, Minnesota to Oscar and Mabel (Brekke) Jacobson.  He attended schools in Lanesboro graduating from Lanesboro High School in 1954. He honorably served in the United States Army from 1954-1957 stationed at Fort...

Feb 19, 2016

Lenora Marie Halverson Lenora Marie Halverson, 92, a longtime resident of Houston, MN, passed peacefully at Valley View Healthcare & Rehab in Houston on Friday, February 19, 2016. Born September 12, 1923 to Joseph and Alma LaPlante in Crookston, MN. Lenora married Glenn Halverson and moved to the Halverson family farm in Houston, MN. Glenn and Lenora were blessed with...