Jul 11, 2013

Dorothy Helen Graskamp, 89, of Fountain, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the Stewartville Care Center of cancer.

Dorothy was born April 3, 1924, in Cascade Township, rural Rochester to Edward A. and Daisy (Conley) Henke. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1942 and attended Hamline University for two years. Dorothy then worked for...

Jul 11, 2013

ROLLINGSTONEJohn F. "Jack" Theis, Sr., 89 of Rollingstone, died Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Madonna Towers in Rochester.Jack was born on December 20, 1923 in Winona, Minnesota to Frank and Olga (Kozlowski) Theis. He graduated from Cotter High School.In February 1943, he enlisted in the US Army and served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division....

Jul 10, 2013

PETERSONCharles "Chuck" Henry Musselman, 65, of Peterson, died after an 8-year battle with dementia on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Tweeten Lutheran Healthcare Center in Spring Grove surrounded by his family.Chuck was born in Glenwood, MN, on March 19, 1948, to Charles and Ann (Hanson) Musselman. When he was in seventh grade, his family moved to Lanesboro, and he graduated...

Jul 10, 2013

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON, MINN. 507-896-3127 HOUSTON, MINN. - Tenus B. Thorson, 93, of Houston, Minn. died on Wednesday, July 10, 2013, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis. surrounded by his friends and family following a brief illness. Tenus was born on July 10, 1920, in Yucatan Valley of Houston County, Minn. to Theodore and Bertha...

Jul 9, 2013

Alan Carlando Anderson of Rochester, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at his residence.

Alan was born May 25, 1952 in Milford, Neb., to Carlando and Vivian (Johnson) Anderson. He graduated from high school in Oakland, Neb. Alan joined the Army in 1970. On April 19, 1975, he married Kathy C. Minchow in Waverly, Neb. They lived...

Jul 9, 2013

Anna "Ann" Mae Strande, 91, of Chatfield, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Ann was born July 24, 1921, in Wykoff, to Henry and Mattie (Denning) Dunn. She attended school through the 11th grade. On Oct. 6, 1941, she married Casper Strande. The couple started farming in the Utica area...

Jul 8, 2013

WINONARoger William Ehlers, 85, of Winona, died Monday July 8, 2013 at Adith Miller Manor. Roger was born, March 16, 1928 in Winona to William and Emma (Bergler) Ehlers. He graduated from Winona High School in 1946. On August 14, 1948, Roger was united in marriage to Antonia 'Anne' Tsatsos at their home in Winona. Roger and Anne ran a...

Jul 6, 2013

Utica, James E. Olson, 91, of rural Utica died Saturday, July 6, 2013 at his home. Jim was born June 6, 1922 in Fremont Township to Edward and Edith (Sveningson) Olson, attending Fremont School and later Pine Creek School. He served in the United States Navy during WWII as a Seamen 2nd Class. Jim and Ellen Erickson were married December...

Jul 3, 2013

Donald John Everding, 83 of Winona, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare. Per his wishes, private family graveside services will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Dresbach.

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...