Mar 28, 2016

LeRoy M. Johnson, 88, of rural Peterson died on Monday, March 28, 2016, at his home. LeRoy was born on February 24, 1928, in Canton Township of Fillmore County, MN to Lee and Gladys (Olson) Johnson. He was raised in rural Canton and was a 1946 graduate of Canton High School. He farmed with his family for a few years...

Mar 26, 2016

Hunter Wayne Bergo, 10, of Chatfield, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 in a ATV accident near his home.

Hunter  was born November 30, 2005  in Brainerd, Minnesota to Ryker Bergo and Cheryl Klein.

Hunter was in the fourth grade class...

Mar 24, 2016

Thersa Frances Vermilya, 88 of St. Charles, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Golden Living Center - Whitewater. Thersa was born June 7, 1927 in St. Charles to William and Blanche (Richards) Kahring. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1944 and went on to get her teaching certificate. On June 2, 1946, Thersa married Hugh Vermilya and they...

Mar 23, 2016

Adele Suzanne Mears, 85, of Chatfield went to her heavenly reward at the Chosen Valley Care Center on March 23, 2016.   Adele was born July 8th, 1930 in Oakland, California to Fredrick Anthony and Emma Albina (Bundcheau) Haas.

Adele attended school in California and graduated from Castlemont High School in Oakland in 1950.   On November 11, 1950...

Mar 22, 2016

Beloved by all, Cliff Kester was a joy to know and love. He worked hard to provide for the family entrusted to his care, and he served his community well in each of his endeavors. A steadfast joker and an even better storyteller, Cliff entertained all with his fun-loving personality. Although he will be dearly missed, never to be forgotten...

Mar 22, 2016

ROLLINGSTONE, MN - Harold "Hutsy" A. Hengel, 89, of Rollingstone died on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Winona Health in Winona, MN. Harold was born on February 17, 1927, in Rollingstone to Edward and Anna (Guenther) Hengel. He was raised in Rollingstone and graduated from Holy Trinity School. He served in the U.S. Army as a medic during WWII. On...

Mar 19, 2016

Utica, Lyle Richard Campbell, 85, of Utica, died Saturday, March 19th at Season's Hospice in Rochester. Lyle was born May 22, 1930 to Stanley and Leafie (Braithwaite) Campbell. He attended Clyde Country School for eight years and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1948. On December 15, 1955 Lyle graduated from the University of Minnesota with Bachelor of Science...

Mar 18, 2016

St. Charles, Wayne L. "Buzzy" Millard, 72, of St. Charles passed away at his home Friday, March 18th in St. Charles. Buzzy was born May 28, 1943 in Rochester to Lloyd and Margaret (Ihrke) Millard. He lived his entire life in St. Charles and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1961. Following high school Buzzy served in the U.S....

Mar 17, 2016

RUSHFORD, MINN. - Doris M. Olson, 92, of Rushford, MN died on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Doris M. Humble was born on January 8, 1924, in Rushford, MN to Elvin and Benora (Onsgaard) Humble. Benora died when Doris was just 12 years old. Doris was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford...

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...