Jan 7, 2013

Sandra Jean Asleson, 65, of Stewartville, formerly of Chatfield, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Sandra Jean Wurtzler was born April 16, 1947, in Preston, to Paul and Mabel (Krueger) Wurtzler. She graduated from Chatfield High School in 1965. On Aug. 14, 1965, she married Gerald Asleson at the Chatfield Lutheran...

Jan 7, 2013

Alice Emma Tollefson, 100 of St. Charles, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Alice was born September 11, 1912 in Clyde Township to Albert & Lena (Olson) Schoolcraft. She graduated from St. Charles High School and began working for Carl Fisher. Alice loved attending dances, which is where she met Luther "Lux" Tollefson. They were...

Jan 7, 2013

Audrey J. Justin (nee Zenk), age 76 of Eagan died of cancer on Monday January 7, 2013. Audrey touched many lives through her courageous spirit, teaching us how to live with grace and humor.Survived by her children, Julie (Cliff Stockdill), Jane (Steve VanTassel), John (Gail Justin) and Jason (Renae Justin); grandchildren, Ian and Anna Stockdill, Alex Westlind (Natalie), Jeremy and...

Jan 3, 2013

Richard P. Tuohy was born Aug. 17, 1945, to Joseph F. and Teresa S. Tuohy in Chatfield. He was a graduate of Saint John's University in 1967. JD from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1970.

Richard died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, in Rochester.

He was preceded in death by both parents,...

Jan 2, 2013

Jeffrey John Gappa, 57, of Rushford and formerly from Winona, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse after losing his battle with lung cancer.Jeff was born July 14, 1955 in Winona to Irvin and Willma (Carson) Gappa. He attended Cathedral Elementary and graduated from Cotter High School. Jeff worked in the twin cities for...

Jan 1, 2013

Christine Mickelson, 93, of Lanesboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.

She was born June 14, 1919, in Arendahl Township, Fillmore County, to Narve Raaen and Sophia (Hegna) Raaen. She graduated from the eighth grade from the Gilbertson Country School in rural Peterson. On Feb. 4, 1940 she married Melvin Mickelson...

Dec 31, 2012

Mildred Evelyn Gill, 94, of Chatfield, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Mildred Evelyn Dushek was born March 25, 1918, in Eyota, to Harry Dushek and Della (Meredith) Dushek. She went to country school through the eighth grade. She was the second of seven children and helped her mother....

Dec 29, 2012

HOFF CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER 507-452-4241 WINONA, MINN. - Randy P. "Buck" Merchlewitz, 53, of Winona, Minn., died on Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Winona Health in Winona, Minn. Buck was born on March 28, 1959, in Winona to Richard J. and Nancy L. (Cole) Merchlewitz. He was raised in Stockton. He worked as a cement mason for many years....

Dec 26, 2012

Leona Allene Odegarden, 89, of Chatfield, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield where she had resided for 5 months.

Leona was born Jan. 23, 1923, in rural Stewartville to Chris Groen and Agnes (Vander Aarde) Groen. She attended grade school and high school in Chatfield graduating in 1940. On...

Dec 24, 2012

Joseph Leisen, 91 of St. Charles died Monday, December 24, 2012 at Golden Living Center in St. Charles.Joe was born August 28, 1921 in Kellogg to John and Eleanor (Eischen) Leisen. While attending high school, Joe would work for area farmers and contribute all the money he earned to help out his family. He graduated from Kellogg High School. Joe...

Dec 24, 2012

OBITUARYMARGUERITE ALICE MICHEL BENEDETTMarguerite Alice Michel Benedett, 91 of St. Charles, died Monday, December 24, 2012 at Golden Living Center in St. Charles. In her own words.."I was born on April 3, 1921 (4.3.21) thousands of miles away from Minnesota on the shores of the Caribbean sea to missionary parents, Rev. Eugene L.and Anna L. (Wiggle) Michel serving in Bluefields,...

Dec 23, 2012

Kenneth "Ken" Duane Hilke, 65 of St. Charles died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital.Ken was born September 27, 1947 in Winona to Frank and Margaret (Bliss) Hilke. After graduating from high school, Ken married Carol Holzer; she preceded him in death. Ken later married Judy Kolar.He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Tracy (Teddy) Hilke-Kline of...

Dec 21, 2012

LeEtta Louise Nietz, 99, of St. Charles, died Friday morning December 21, 2012 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. She was born May 5, 1913 in Plainview to Edward and Ida (Boehlke) Schultz. LeEtta graduated from Plainview High School. In 1936 she graduated from the Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester. She and Walter Nietz were married November 6, 1939 in...

Dec 20, 2012

Joseph B. Hoffert of Winona passed away Friday, December 20 at Winona Hospital at the age of 91. He was born on a farm near Carleton, Nebraska on February 17, 1921 to Henry and Katie (Horner) Hoffert. Joe graduated from high school at the age of 16 and attended Kearney State Teachers College for a year. At seventeen he was...

Dec 18, 2012

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771HIGHLAND, MINN. - Virgil E. Johnson, 71, of Highland, Minn. died on Tuesday, December 18, at his home.Virgil was born on April 18, 1941, in Highland, Minn. to Vernon and Evelyn (Hjelle) Johnson. He was raised in Highland where he lived and farmed all of his life. He enjoyed music, especially playing the organ....

Dec 15, 2012

George F. Clark, 85, of rural Dover died Saturday, December 15, 2012 at his children's home with Esther. George was born February 22, 1927 in Rochester to Fred and Frieda (Reiss) Clark. George and Esther Graskamp were married on June 16, 1947 at the Eyota Methodist Church. The couple farmed north of Dover in Quincy Township their entire married lives....

Dec 14, 2012

Dwaine Ceil Kiehne, 83, of Chatfield, Minnesota died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, after a long illness at Golden Living Whitewater in St. Charles.

Dwaine was born June 4, 1929, in Cresco, Iowa, to Louis and Irene (Lange) Kiehne. He graduated from Lanesboro High school in 1947. On Jan. 29, 1950, he married Beverly Vehrenkamp at St....

Dec 14, 2012

Marvin Schrandt, 63 of St. Charles, MN and formerly Ft. Atkinson, IA, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at the Lewiston Villa in Lewiston, MN.Marvin Joseph Schrandt was born in Decorah, IA on September 2, 1949 to Hugo "Ole" and Lorraine (Einck) Schrandt of Ft. Atkinson, IA. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Festina and DeSales High School in...

Dec 13, 2012

Gordon Neil Jones, 88, of La Crescent and formerly from Lewiston, died Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Golden Living Center in La Crescent after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Gordon was born December 8, 1924 in Linn Grove, IA to David and Iona (Morarity) Jones. He attended school through the 8th grade, and after his father died, Gordon worked...

Dec 12, 2012

St. Charles, Virgil L. Rossow, 88, of St. Charles died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Golden Living Center in St. Charles. Virgil was born September 18, 1924 in Masonville, Iowa to Fred and Olive Rossow and graduated from Lamont, IA High School. He entered the Army and served in the Army Air Force during WWII. Following his discharge from the...