Sep 13, 2015

Robert Charles Wadewitz, 92 of Winona, died Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Lake Winona Manor.Bob was born on July 13, 1923 on the family farm in Stockton to Elmer and Mabel (Krenzke) Wadewitz. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy. In June of 1962, Bob married Lois Luehmann at Immanuel Lutheran Church - Silo. He worked for...

Sep 11, 2015

Rand G. Gettler, 60, of Rollingstone, died Friday, September 11, 2015 at his home with family.Rand was born April 10, 1955 to LeRoy and Mary (Clancy) Gettler in Triumph, MN. He grew up in St. Charles, MN where he had many life long friends and fond memories. He was a very successful athlete at St. Charles High School. He was...

Sep 9, 2015

WINONAWilliam "Bill" Bartz, 64 of Winona, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.Bill was born July 25, 1951 to Harold "Sam" and Dorothy J. (Tebay Burkhalter) Bartz in La Crosse. He married Debra Kuhlmann on September 9, 1972. Together, they raised two daughters, Crystal and Kimberly, and were later divorced. On January 21, 1999, Bill...

Sep 8, 2015

Helen Flattum, age 88, of Lanesboro, passed away on September, 8,  2015, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN.  She was the second daughter born to Albert and Alvina Kalis in Keister, MN on July 7th, 1927. Helen grew up on the family farm and graduated from Keister High School in 1945. After completing nurses training to become a LPN...

Sep 8, 2015

WINONA----------------------------------- Gavin's Life Story ---------------------------------------Gavin Nicholas was born February 22, 2010 to Nick and Shanna Quimby. He came into the world with a thoughtful look on his face and quietly gazed at his dad talking to him from his bassinet. When arriving home, Gavin was welcomed by his big sister Ali and dog Rocco. Gavin was a happy baby and...

Sep 5, 2015

Norbert Andreasen, 90, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on his tractor the evening of Sept. 5, 2015.

He was born Aug. 25, 1925, in Mower County, to James and Rush (Poppen) Andreason. Norb went to country school on PanHandle Road. He graduated from Stewartville High School in 1943. After graduation, Uncle Sam tapped him on the shoulder,...

Sep 5, 2015

With his million dollar smile and a heart of gold, Jeremy Walters was a friend of many and beloved by all. A bright young man who at the age of 21 was diligently working on his "bucket list", Jeremy's life revolved around adventure and keeping busy. In Jeremy's eyes, we only live once, and he was sure to make the...

Sep 5, 2015

WINONARita J. (Nepper) Wessel, 84, of Winona died Saturday, September 5, 2015, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona.Rita was born June 26, 1931 to George and Veronica (Lydon) Nepper in Winona, MN. She grew up on the family farm near Minneiska. Rita graduated from Cathedral High School in 1949. On June 27, 1951 she married Robert Wessel at St....

Sep 3, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD, MN 507-864-7771PETERSON, MINN. - Glen E. Johnson, 79 of rural Peterson, Minn. died on Thursday, September 03, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Glen was born on June 3, 1936, on the home farm in rural Peterson, to Johnnie E. and Selma (Engebretson) Johnson. He was raised in rural Peterson...

Sep 2, 2015

Evalyn Marion Gardner, 92, of Chatfield, died Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Evalyn was born June 3, 1923 in Chatfield Township to David and Mary C. (Nagel) Henderson.  She attended schools in the Chatfield area and married Donald Gardner in 1943.

Evalyn enjoyed taking care of baby animals.  ...

Sep 1, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE 507-864-7771PETERSON, MINN. - Amy E. Benson, 91, of Peterson, Minn. died on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at the Moore Elderly Care in Rochester, Minn. Amy was born on August 26, 1924, in Rushford Village, Minn. to Oscar and Clara (Rude) Ostrem. She was raised in the Peterson area and graduated from Peterson High School in...

Sep 1, 2015

PLAINVIEW, MINNGerald "Jerry" Dietrich, 73, of Plainview, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at St Elizabeth's Health Care Center in Wabasha. Jerry fought a valiant battle with cancer for 10 years and now is at peace. Jerry was born June 26, 1942 to Kenneth and Irene (Plowfield) Dietrich in Reading, PA. After high school he joined the United States Navy in...

Aug 29, 2015

RUSHFORDLouise Kathleen (Markegard) Ellefson, 78, of Rushford passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Saint Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona.Louise was born September 18, 1936 in Rushford to Kenneth and Lillian (Maland) Markegard. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1954. Louise married Murland Ellefson with whom she has five children; and was later married to George Jackson. Throughout her...

Aug 27, 2015

Those we love remain near when we keep their love and memory a heartbeat away. Although his life here ended much too soon, Brent Burt made a significant impact in the lives of those who knew him best. Fun loving, Brent found joy in everything he did and had a contagious zest for life that was impossible to miss. With...

Aug 27, 2015

WINONACatherine "Cathy" Jean Keller, 66 of Winona, died Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester.Cathy was born August 17, 1949 in Winona to Curtis and Virginia (Tollefson) Randall. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1967 and worked as a nurse's aide for several years at Sauer Memorial Home. She was united...

Aug 25, 2015

John D. “Bud” Hanson, Jr. – age 62 – passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at St. Marys Hospital with family by his side.

Bud was born on August 17, 1953, at Scott AFB, Illinois, to John Denten and Vera Audrey (“Jack” and “Audrey”) Hanson. He attended elementary and junior high schools in California, Guam,...

Aug 25, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD, MN 507-864-7771 RUSHFORD, MINN. - Merle A. Evenson, 77, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at his farm in rural Rushford, Minn. Merle was born on May 20, 1938, in Rushford, Minn. to Sibert and Selma (Neu) Evenson. He was raised in rural Rushford. Merle was baptized and confirmed at Rushford Lutheran Church and...

Aug 24, 2015

WINONAJerome "Jerry" Emil Volkman, 72 of Winona, died Monday, August 24, 2015 at his home.Jerry was born October 30, 1942 in Winona to Emil and Florence (Zaborowski) Volkman. He attended school in Ridgeway and worked for various farms in his teenage years. He was married to Charlotte Henderson for 38 years and they were later divorced. From 1972-1989, Jerry worked...

Aug 23, 2015

WINONAArlet Lucille (Flikke) Geise, 88, of rural Lewiston died Sunday evening, August 23, 2015 at her home.Arlet was born September 26, 1926 to Lewis and Amanda (Floren) Flikke in Cherry Grove Township, MN. On October 30, 1944 she married Norman R. Geise at the Congregational Church in Mantorville, MN. Together they raised two children, Kay and Kraig. Arlet and Norman...

Aug 23, 2015

WINONALurae Marie Stark, 60 of Winona, passed on to be with her Lord on August 23, 2015 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.Lurae was born on July 19, 1955 to Lloyd and Lucy (Wood) Stark. Lurae worked at the Hot Fish Shop, Fibrite, Shortys, and Winona Historical Society. She loved Petunia, her cat; crocheting; and Egyptian history. Survivors include...