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...

Jun 12, 2013

LEWISTONMarlys Mary Thesing, 72 of Lewiston, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.Marlys, the second of four children, was born January 22, 1941 in Winona to Wendlin and Helen (Greden) Duellman. She attended country school near Fremont and graduated from Lewiston High School. Marlys was united in marriage to Donald Thesing on June 8,...

Jun 12, 2013

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771Rushford, Minn. - Nina J. Malmin, 80, of Wells, Minn. and formerly of Rushford, Minn. died on Wednesday, June 12, at the Albert Lea Medical Center in Albert Lea, Minn. Nina was born on January 4, 1933, in Preston, Minn. to Charles and Anna (Matson) Barber. She was raised in the Preston and Harmony...

Jun 12, 2013

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSFHORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Elmer Henry George "Emmy" Ronnenberg, Jr., 88, or Rushford, Minn. died on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WIs. Elmer was born on March 14, 1925, in Money Creek Township of Houston County, Minn. to Elmer and Ella (Wenzel) Ronnenberg, Sr. Elmer was raised on...

Jun 10, 2013

RUSHFORDRoger Allen Vitse, 80, a lifelong Rushford resident, died Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Roger was a kind and gentle man who always made you feel special no matter who you were. He had a deep love for his family and enjoyed spending time with them. His many friends remember his great sense...

Jun 8, 2013

Patricia "Pat" Ellefson, 64 of Winona, died peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Lake Winona Manor after a two and a half year battle with cancer, which she faced with remarkable strength, courage and grace. Pat was born July 17, 1948 in Caledonia to Emmett and Palma (Stoltz) Utke. She graduated from Loretto...

Jun 6, 2013

Jerome Alden Finley, 77, of Chatfield, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Jerome was born Feb. 22, 1936, in Chatfield, to Andrew and Murial (St. Antoine) Finley. He attended Chatfield High School. Jerome joined the U.S. Army in February 1953. He was a private E-2 in the 44th Army, 129th Regiment Howe Company...

Jun 1, 2013

Jean Marie Schultz, 90 of Elba, died Saturday, June 1, 2013 at St. Isidore Health Center in Plainview. Jean was born October 27, 1922 in Watopa Township, Wabasha County to William and Julia (Darcy) Martin. On May 15, 1943, she married Cleysen Schultz in Winona. Jean worked at Camera Art and Knit Craft for many years and was a member...

May 30, 2013

Margaret Elizabeth Lovejoy, 89 of Eyota, died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Elizabeth was born March 28, 1924 in Rochester. On October 4, 1947, she married Ronald Lovejoy. They made their home in Eyota. Elizabeth worked at St. Mary's Hospital in the Laundry Department. She loved old movies, reading a book a week and caring...

May 29, 2013

Glen Ardell Sveen a�" Lanesboro a�" Glen Ardell Sveen, 76, of rural Lanesboro died of cancer Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at home. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Whalan Lutheran Church with the Rev. Patricia Hinkle officiating. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro and also...

May 28, 2013

WINONA AND FORMERLY FROM MINNEAPOLISJoseph Kevin Haeg, 57, of Winona and formerly from Minneapolis, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Sauer Healthcare after a lengthy fight against brain cancer.Joe was born August 28, 1955 in Minneapolis to Raymond and Audrey (Carpenter) Haeg. He lived in or around the Cities most of his life and moved to Winona in...

May 27, 2013

Kelly Jean McKee, 45 of St. Charles, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Visitation will be 11 - 12 p.m., Saturday at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in St. Charles with a Graveside Service at 12 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service, St. Charles is assisting the family the arrangements.