Nov 20, 2014

WINONA AND FORMERLY OREGONVivacious, original, and free-spirited, Debra "Debbye" Swardfihn was the heartbeat of wherever she was. She had a sparkle about her that was impossible to miss, and her devotion to her family and friends was unmatched. Those who knew Debbye knew she enjoyed marching to the beat of her own drum. She aspired to be an original and...

Nov 19, 2014

Tina Marie Leibfried (Pomeroy), 43 of Shakopee, formerly of Winona, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014.She was born February 6, 1971 in Winona to Duane and Sheila (Carney) Pomeroy. She is survived by three daughters, Alissa (Andrew Nelson) Orstein of Willmar, Carly Leibfried of Prior Lake, and Ariana Leibfried of Bellville, TX and one son, Lex Leibfried of Bellville, TX;...

Nov 17, 2014

HOUSTON AND FORMERLY FROM LA CROSSERichard DeWayne Dittman, 77 of Houston and formerly from La Crosse, died Monday, November 17, 2014 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse surrounded by his children.Richard was born to William and Hazel Dittman on March 16, 1937. He was raised in La Crosse and graduated from Logan High School in 1954. He served...

Nov 16, 2014

Lewis Edward Hanna was born February 28, 1928 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Lewis and Thelma (Jewell) Hanna. He died on 16 Nov. 2014 at Maple Manor Nursing Home in Rochester, MN.

Lewis grew up in Battle Creek and joined the Merchant Marines at age 16 and sailed with them until joining the US Army in 1948....

Nov 15, 2014

WINONADonald "Donnie" G. Kistler, 64, of Winona died Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Winona Health surrounded by his family.Donnie was born to George and Margret (Steiger) Kistler on August 11, 1950. He was raised in the La Crescent area and graduated from La Crescent Public High School. Within a few years after high school, he met and married Diane Herold...

Nov 15, 2014

Although he was taken from his loved ones too soon, Jerome "Jerry" Jaszewski made a significant impact in the lives of everyone he met. He was a man of honor, integrity, and unwavering faith whose family was his greatest treasure. Even when facing the reality of his journey's end, Jerry never lost his joy for living, and his quick wit...

Nov 13, 2014

Carol A. Tufte, 74, of Lanesboro died at  her home Thursday, November 13, 2014.

Carol was born in Lanesboro on November 7, 1940 to Arthur and Ethel (Flattum) Rasmussen.She attended school in Lanesboro and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1958. She married Loren Tufte on October 3, 1959 at Highland Lutheran Church.

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Nov 12, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSFHORD, MN 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MN - Roberta L. Laumb, 71, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN.There will be a family directed gathering to remember Roberta at a later date.Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nov 11, 2014

Valerie Jeanne Olson, 69, a longtime member of the Lanesboro community passed away November 11, 2014 at her home in Whalan.

Valerie was born August 14, 1945 in Lanesboro to Richard and Mary (Lobland) Aske.  She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1963.  On April 3, 1965 she married Dale Olson at the Whalan Lutheran Church.  She...

Nov 10, 2014

RUSHFORD, MINNMyron J. Schober, 72, died November 10, 2014 of multiple infections - complications of cancer chemotherapy.His beloved family includes wife Darlene, sons John Mark (Sammie) and David, sister Ardella (Curtis) Norenberg, brother Wayne (Christy); and friends and neighbors. He loved Darlene Anderson's family as his own for 50 years. Predeceasing him were his mother, father, brother, and sister, all...

Nov 9, 2014

Irvin H. Timm, age 95, of Wykoff, died Sunday November 9 at the Spring Valley Senior Center.

He was born January 28, 1919 in rural Wykoff to Emma (Eickhoff) and Fred Timm.   His mother died when he was a toddler and he and his siblings were raised by their father and father's sister, Ida Timm.  After completing...

Nov 8, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD - 507-864-7771 PETERSON, MINN. - Lucretia "Lucy" Faye Moran, 57, of Winona and formerly of Peterson, Minn. died on Saturday, November 08, 2014, at Sauer Home in Winona, Minn. Lucy was born on January 9, 1957, at the Johnson Hospital in Lanesboro, Minn. to Clair and Clenora (Hjelle) Moran. She graduated from Peterson High...

Nov 7, 2014

Mary Lou Pedersen, 85 of Dover, died Friday, November 7, 2014 at Arbor Gardens of Eyota.Mary was born July 23, 1929 in Elgin to William and Anna (Loos) Hardtke. She graduated from St. Charles High School. On March 30, 1949, she married Elry Pedersen in St. Charles. Mary was a member of Dover United Methodist Church and active in UMW....

Nov 7, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Daniel "Danny" Earl Mann, 86, of Rushford, Minn. died on Friday, November 7, 2014, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford surrounded by his loved-ones. Danny was born on May 21, 1928, in Money Creek, Minn. to Vernon and Alta May (Gross) Mann. He was raised in Money Creek and...

Nov 5, 2014

Rita Mae Elizabeth Peterson, 91, of Lewiston, MN, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Sauer Memorial Home in Winona, MN. Rita Mae was born March 14, 1923 to William and Cecilia (Schauls) Kunst in Caledonia, MN. During the depression her family moved to Nodine, MN to live with her dad's parents on their farm where her Mother died when Rita...

Nov 5, 2014

Hoff Funeral Service, St. Charles, MN 507-932-4100Dorothy (Mrs. Theo) MunzDorothy "Dot" Munz, 94, passed away Wed, November 5, at Golden Living Center of St. Charles. Dorothy was born December 16, 1919, to August & Lydia Michael of St. Charles. Prior to her marriage to Theo "Hap" Munz, she taught school in a one-room country schoolhouse. She and Theo spent most...

Nov 3, 2014

Duke Bernard Johnson Merchlewitz, 26 of Winona died Monday, November 3, 2014.Duke was born February 20, 1988 in Winona to Bernard Merchlewitz, Sr. and Carol Vorbeck Johnson. He graduated from Cochrane - Fountain City High School where he played basketball and wrestled.Duke enjoyed fishing, spending time on the river, camping, walks in the woods and drawing. He is survived by...

Nov 1, 2014

St. CharlesThroughout her rich and rewarding life, Marilyn Pagel spent her days fully embracing the people and experiences that touched her heart. She was caring, compassionate, and ever mindful of others with a desire to live a life of faith that inspired those around her. A devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother, there was nothing that Marilyn loved more...

Oct 28, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Catherine Barbara Sorom, 92, of Rushford, Minn. died on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at Winona Health in Winona, Minn.Catherine was born on October 5, 1922, East of Rushford to Nels John and Bergloit Marie (Thomason) Colbenson. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1939, and later from Winona Teachers College. Catherine...

Oct 28, 2014

Lewiston, Evelyn Mary Ann Heublein, 89, of Rochester and formerly of Lewiston died Tuesday evening at Meadow Lakes Senior Living in Rochester. Evelyn was born April 1, 1925 in Galesville, WI to Albert and Minnie Gilboe. In 1944 Evelyn and Avery Heublein were married and moved to their farm home in rural Lewiston. Evelyn loved farming the land with Avery....