Dec 26, 2015

Cindy Burt, 55 of Winona died peacefully at her home December 26, 2015 from stage IV breast cancer.Cindy was born July 10, 1960 in Portage, Wi. to Laverne and Sue Hawley of Pardeeville. Cindy spent her whole childhood in Pardeeville, Wi, graduating from Pardeeville High School in 1978. Cindy met the love of her life Matt Burt in 1979. She...

Dec 25, 2015

Donald Robert Kirk, 80, of Winona, MN., formally of Palo Cedro, CA., died Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. He was born in Canon City, CO on April 19, 1935 to Robert and Dorothy Kirk. When Donald was 14 his family moved to Redding CA where he lived for 50 years. There he met Janice, the love of his life for 59...

Dec 25, 2015

Age 84 of Lewiston died Friday December 25 at his home surrounded by his family. George was born to Odin and Ruth (Hundorf) Griffin on June 25, 1931 in Rushford, MN. He farmed most of his life. He bought his own farm outside of Lewiston in 1962 and farmed it until his retirement in 1995. George was determined not to...

Dec 22, 2015

Irma Rosabel Aulich, 95, formerly of Chatfield, passed away on Dec. 22, 2015, at Prairie Meadow Senior Living in Kasson.

Irma was born on July 11, 1920, to Fredrick and Elsa Althoff in Mora, Minn. She married Rolland Aulich on Oct. 16, 1948. Rollie passed away Nov. 30, 2000. Also preceding her in death are six siblings,...

Dec 21, 2015

Carol Jean Wener, 70 of Dodge, died Monday, December 21, 2015 at her home.Carol was born January 9, 1945 in Grafton, ND to John and Marion (Lilla) Grzadzielewski. When she was young, she moved with her family to Dodge where she spent the remainder of her life. She graduated from Arcadia High School and went on to attend St. Francis...

Dec 20, 2015

RUSHFORD, MINN: Alton G. Klungtvedt, 88, died Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.Alton Glen Klungtvedt was born July 23, 1927 to Helmer and Olga (Vogen) Klungtvedt in Rushford, MN. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1945 and was a life-long resident of Rushford. He farmed, worked at Midland Cooperatives, and Hammell Equipment. He married...

Dec 20, 2015

With unending devotion to her family, Fran Decker was a blessing to each and every one of her loved ones. She lived fully in the moments she was given while facing whatever came her way with unwavering faith. With her own unique spunk and sparkle, Fran brought a room to life, and her zest for life was contagious. She experienced...

Dec 19, 2015

Gerald Clayton (Jerry) Haessig was released from his pain on December 19, 2015 at Lake Winona Manor. He was born on December 13, 1948 in Winona to Clayton and Mildred (Herrmann) Haessig. Jerry graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1967. He remained in close contact with many of his classmates, regularly meeting with as many as were able to...

Dec 18, 2015

LA CROSSE, WI: Lisa C. Humble Lea, 43 of LaCrosse and formerly of Rushford, died Friday, December 18, 2015.Lisa Christine Humble was born October 26, 1972 in Portsmouth, VA to Leroy and Janet (Arns) Humble. Lisa graduated from Rushford-Peterson High School in 1991. She graduated with her Bachelors Degree in 1995 from Luther College and her Masters Degree in Urban...

Dec 17, 2015

Doreen Norma Ressie, 90 of Lewiston, died Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Sauer Healthcare in Winona.Doreen was born October 26, 1925 in Plainview to Henry and Alvina (Holtz) Miller. She graduated from Plainview High School and on October 30, 1943 she married Clarence Ressie in Plainview. In 1947, they purchased their farm near Silo where they spent the rest of...

Dec 15, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD, MN 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MN - Alta Mae Veir, 90, of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Alta Mae was born on October 17, 1925, in rural Peterson, MN to Clarence and Bertina (Brenden) Bremmer. She was raised in rural Peterson and attended Boyum School through...

Dec 14, 2015

St. Charles, Michele Mae Schrandt, 65, of St. Charles died Monday, December 14, 2015 at her home. Michele was born April 18, 1950 in Tokyo, Japan to Clinton and Virginia (Neebel) Merrill. As a child she lived in many places, including; Panama, Texas and Atlanta. Her family moved to Waterloo, IA where she graduated from Denver, IA High School. Michele...

Dec 13, 2015

All who knew Alfreida Bishop would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was gracious, kindhearted, and genuine in her concern for others with a vibrant love for life that was contagious to all who were near. It was no secret that Alfreida was married to the love of her life, and together they witnessed...

Dec 13, 2015

Jane L. Lindner, 75, of Winona died peacefully Sunday, December 13, 2015, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona.She was born in Estherville, IA, the daughter of Gerald and Iva Niemeyer. She graduated from Worthington High School in Worthington, MN, and then attended and graduated with honors from Luther College in Decorah, IA, where she majored in German and Music....

Dec 12, 2015

Charlene D. RossinAge 82 of Winona, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family, Saturday December 12, 2015. Charlene worked at Wincraft in Winona for 50 years until she retired this fall. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church. Charlene was an avid flower gardener, loved her packers, playing cards, and especially loved gathering with her family...

Dec 11, 2015

Utica, Noah Gingerich, 74, of rural Utica died Friday December 11th at his residence. He was born November 23, 1941. Survivors include his wife Susie Gingerich, one son and eight daughters; Wilma (Mahlon) Miller of Utica, Martha Gingerich of Utica, Mary (Menno) Miller of Granton, WI, Edna (Jake) Shetler of Utica, Christine (David) Stutzman of Granton, WI, Rudy (Betty) Gingerich...

Dec 9, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION CENTER - RUSHFORD, MN 507-864-7771PETERSON, MN - Michael S. "Mike" Bremmer, 56, of Peterson, MN died on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan in La Crosse, WI. Mike was born on February 9, 1959, in Lanesboro, MN to Lyle and Carol (Johnson) Bremmer. He was raised in rural Peterson and graduated...

Dec 8, 2015

Robert Frank Mueller, age 79 of Winona died at Mayo Health System-Franciscan-Skemp in La Crosse Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Robert was born December 31, 1935 to Clarence and Laura (Ledebuhr) Mueller. Robert attended school until 8th grade when he left school to help on the family farm on Garvin Heights. He was always known for his strong work ethic and...

Dec 7, 2015

Eyota, Nina Jensen, 89, of Eyota, died Monday, December 07, 2015 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Nina was born October 27, 1926 in Mazeppa to Frederick and Christina (Meyers) Pahl. She and Oswald Jensen were married on November 13, 1945 in Winona. Oswald died May 10, 2002. The couple farmed in Dover until 1969, when they moved to...

Dec 7, 2015

Wilbur "Stubby" Jerome Loken, 86 of Houston, MN died on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Born March 13, 1929 in Houston, MN to Martin and Martha (Hilliard) Loken. He spent most of his childhood in Houston and at the age of 15, left school behind and started working. On November 5, 1950 he...