Jul 3, 2013

With a life that spanned nearly a century, John H. "Mick" Michalowski made a significant impact in the lives of so many who were within his reach. He was kindhearted and giving, loving and generous to those around him. Completely devoted to the community he loved, Mick was the sort of man who was a stranger to none and a...

Jul 3, 2013

Lewiston, Irene F. Thompson, 95, of Lewiston died Wednesday morning, July 3rd at Speltz Estates in Lewiston. She was born to Ernest and Carrie (Koster) Luehmann on July 9, 1917 in Winona County. Irene and Alvin Thompson were married September 8, 1954 at Lewiston and farmed west of town for many years. Alvin died in 1986 and Irene moved in...

Jul 3, 2013

David L. Gross, 71 of Winona, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous one year battle with prostate cancer, through which he never once complained. Dave was born August 2, 1941 in Pickwick to A. Otis and Merle (Harvey) Gross. He grew up in Pickwick and then attended mechanic training in Rochester....

Jul 2, 2013

WINONAEmory Gates Rine, 76, of Winona, MN, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at home after battling cancer for 14 years. Emory was born December 24th, 1936 in Cameron, WV to Mary Edna and Durward Rine.On June 22, 1963 he was united in marriage to Sherrie Northrup at Ridgeway United Methodist Church.He is survived by his wife, Sherrie, of 50 years;...

Jun 29, 2013

The funeral for Lowell Wooner, 89, of Chatfield, will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. in Chatfield, with the Rev. Timothy J. Gerarden officiating. Burial will be in the Orion Center Cemetery in rural Chatfield. Mr. Wooner died Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester. Lowell Harry...

Jun 28, 2013

WINONABeverly Ann Schroeder, 78 of Winona and formerly from Faribault, died Friday evening, June 28, 2013 at Sauer Health Care in Winona after battling COPD for many years.Beverly was born in Faribault on May 19, 1935 to Bernard and Anna Marie (McKenzie) Olson. While waitressing at the Lavender Inn, she was introduced to David Schroeder, and they were later united...

Jun 28, 2013

HOFF FUNERAL AND SERVICE, ST. CHARLES 507-932-4100ST. CHARLES, MINN. - Lloyd E. Peterson, 81, of St. Charles, Minn. died on Friday, June 28, 2013, at his home. Lloyd was born on March 31, 1932, in Castle Rock, Minn. to Peter J. and Thilda (Johnson) Peterson. He was raised in Castle Rock where he attended country school. Lloyd graduated from Northfield...

Jun 28, 2013

Hokah, Minn. - Agnes (Aggie) Murray TipperyIf you are reading this, then I have left my earthly bonds for the nextadventure for my soul. I died on June 28, 2013 at the age of 84 at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital with her son Jim at her side.I was born on Feb. 22, 1929 to William & Eunice (Fishel) Murray in CaledoniaMN....

Jun 27, 2013

WINONA AND FORMERLY FROM CALIFORNIAMary Burton, 64 of Winona and formerly from California, died Thursday, June 27, 2013 in her home.Services will be held at later date.

Jun 25, 2013

Winona, Margaret Ann Maciosek, 80, of Lewiston and formerly of Winona died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse. Private family graveside services will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Mantorville, MN.

Jun 25, 2013

WINONAElva Louise Rogers, 85 of Winona, passed on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Lake Winona Manor while holding hands with her daughter, Marilyn.Elva was born on October 31, 1927 in Hamilton, Bermuda to Cyril and Elva (Mitchell) Kemp. She was introduced to Clifford Rogers while he was serving overseas, and they were united in marriage on November 7, 1953 in...

Jun 23, 2013

WINONA AND FORMERLY FROM SOUTH MINNEAPOLISCarol Virginia "Dinny" Lowery, 81 of Winona and formerly from south Minneapolis, died Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Lake Winona Manor.Dinny grew up in south Minneapolis, the youngest of four children born to Hugo and Catherine Speier, and was always known in her family by the childhood name she called herself. She graduated from Southwest...

Jun 20, 2013

Charles Lester Sievers, 81 of Harmony, formerly of Hart, died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at his home.Charlie was born February 2, 1932 in Hart to Arnold and Etta (Heiden) Sievers. After his parents died in the 1970's, Charlie lived in various group homes in the area. He enjoyed farming, driving tractor, mowing lawn, riding bike and was never afraid of...

Jun 19, 2013

A man's worth is not so much found in the things he acquired or the riches he had, but rather in the way he led his life, and the people he touched. Mike Kramer was such a man. He found his worth in his love for the Lord, and each time he looked into the eyes of his beloved wife...

Jun 17, 2013

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - RUSHFORD, 507-864-7771 Jerry Lee Drinkall, 62, of Lanesboro, Minn. died on Monday, June 17, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Jerry was born on September 16, 1950, in Preston, Minn. to Lyle and Violet (Krahn) Drinkall. He was raised in Fillmore until he was...

Jun 15, 2013

UTICAJeffrey Lynn Taylor, 47 of rural Utica, died accidently, Saturday, June 15, 2013.Jeff was born November 18, 1965 in Bloomfield, IA to Laverne and Carol Joyce (Howk) Taylor. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1984. Throughout his school years, he worked at Taylor Feed and Seed. On February 21, 1987, Jeff married his best friend, Loretta "Lori" Harris at...

Jun 14, 2013

Robert Duane Kingsbury, 85, of Lanesboro, died June 14, 2013, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Robert was born July 16, 1927, in Harmony, to Arthur R. and Alice (Benston) Kingsbury. He attended Harmony High School, graduating in 1945. On May 29, 1954, he married Eulah A. Ferden at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. Robert was...

Jun 14, 2013

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON 507-896-3127HOUSTON, MINN. - Russell L. Forsyth, 95, of Houston, Minn. died on Friday, June 14, 2013, at Franciscan - Skemp Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Russell was born on September 30, 1917, in Houston, Minn. to Edwin G. and Erma C. (Onstein) Forsyth. He was raised in Houston. He graduated from Houston High...

Jun 14, 2013

ST. CHARLESShirley Ann Stock, 83, of St. Charles died Friday June 14, 2013 at Golden Living Center in St. Charles. Shirley was born July 24, 1929 in Dover to Emil and Ruby (Drake) Affeldt. In 1944 Shirley moved with her parents to the Golden Hill neighborhood of Rochester and graduated from Rochester High School in June of 1947. On September...

Jun 12, 2013

David Robert Drake, 76, of Lanesboro, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 12, 2013.

David was born in La Crosse, Wis., Nov. 3, 1936, to Charles R. and Vienna L. (Kennedy) Drake of Lanesboro. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1954, and when his daughter, Deborah graduated in 1973, they were the first fourth...