Nov 28, 2014

Helene Carrie Spelhaug, a longtime Chatfield, MN resident died November 28, 2014 surrounded by family. She was 93. Helene Bailey was born Dec. 28, 1920, in rural Chatfield, MN to William and Bertha Bailey. She attended rural grade school and went on to graduate from Chatfield High School in 1939. Helene’s strong work ethic, her value of a solid...

Nov 28, 2014

Betty E. Kinney, of Chatfield, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at Season’s Hospice in Rochester. Betty E. (Holden) Kinney was born Jan. 1, 1923 to Oscar and Hazel (Adams) Holden in Marion Township Clayton County, Iowa. In 1939 she married Leslie Hill; they later divorced. In 1962 she married Marvin Berse who passed away in 1988. She married Frank Kinney...

Nov 27, 2014

With faith as her guide and a prayerful heart, Kathy Benter lived life fully with the love of family and good friends. Kathy was an independent woman who lived with a grace all her own, and with mindful intuition, she perceived the outcome of things to come to be in God's infinite plan. A devoted and dedicated mother, grandmother, sister,...

Nov 25, 2014

Deborah Ann Clements, 61 of Pace, FL, formerly of Goodview, died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the University of Alabama - Birmingham hospital. Debbie was born October 5, 1953 in Rochester to Ronald and Lois (Emmons) Schacht. She graduated from Winona Senior High. On June 8, 1974 she married Gregory "Chief" Clements at Goodview Trinity Lutheran Church. Debbie was a...

Nov 24, 2014

FOUNTAIN CITYDavid Elmer Wetzel, 61 of Fountain City, died Monday, November 24, 2014 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.David was born January 18, 1954 in Winona to Roy and Virginia (Addelman) Wetzel. He graduated from Winona Senior High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. David worked for Dairyland Power Cooperative in Alma for 35 years.He enjoyed fishing...

Nov 22, 2014

ROLLINGSTONEAngeline Anna Hengel, 100 of Rollingstone, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Lake Winona Manor surrounded by her family. Angeline was born at home on March 18, 1914, to Frank and Anna (Stoeber) Harens on their family farm in Cogswell, ND. After graduating valedictorian from high school, Angeline relocated to Rollingstone. She was united in marriage to Aloyisius "Al" Hengel...

Nov 20, 2014

On the evening of Thursday, November 20, 2014, Diane Lou Meyer passed away at home with her family at her side after a short illness.

Diane was born March 3, 1939  in Guthrie Center IA to Victor and Beula Towne. Following high school she moved to Des Moines and worked for Prudential Insurance later transferring to the...

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.

Left to...

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....