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James Harry Stephans

James Harry Stephans

Sep 18, 2012

Dr. James Harry Stephans passed away on Tuesday, September 18, in Green Valley, Arizona. Dr. Stephans was born on November 29, 1935, in Rochester, Minnesota, and grew up in Rushford, Minnesota.Jim was the eldest son of the late Roy and Beatrice Stephans and brother to Donald and Robert Stephans, who are also deceased. He was valedictorian of his Rushford High...

Gary T. Odegaarden

Gary T. Odegaarden

Sep 17, 2012

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - RUSHFORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Gary T. Odegaarden, 69, of Rushford, Minn. died on Monday, September 17, 2012, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis.Gary was born on July 24, 1943, in Winona, Minn. to Chester O. and Mabel (Madland) Odegaarden. He was raised in the Winona and Lanesboro areas. Gary married Ileen...

Greyson Daniel Rinn

Greyson Daniel Rinn

Sep 15, 2012

Infant son of Scott and Jill Rinn of LewistonFamily Services will be held.

Raymond James Brooks

Raymond James Brooks

Sep 9, 2012

Raymond J. (Ray) Brooks passed away at Lake Winona Manor on Sunday, September 9, 2012. Ray was born January 3, 1929 in Walhalla, N.D. to Fred and Agnes Clark Brooks.All of his early education was in Walhalla and he was a graduate of Walhalla High School. After graduating from High School, he enlisted in the Army and spent one year...

Izetta Anna Louise Decker

Izetta Anna Louise Decker

Sep 9, 2012

St. Charles, Izetta Anna Louise Decker, 89, of St. Charles died Sunday evening September 9, 2012 in route to St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Izetta was born October 10, 1922 at Winona Community Hospital to Fred and Harriett (Holzworth) Schwanebeck. Following her graduation from Winona High School she attended Winona Business School and worked as a dental hygienist. She later...

David H. Pollema

David H. Pollema

Sep 6, 2012

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - 507-864-7771ST. CHARLES, MINN. - David H. Pollema, 75, of St. Charles, Minn. died on Thursday, September 6, 2012, at the Golden Living Healthcare Center in St. Charles. David was born on February 18, 1937, in Winona, Minn. to Herman and Helen Maxine (Elliot) Pollema. He attended Lewiston Schools. He entered the U.S. Navy, stationed...

Ruben Paul Ellinghuysen

Ruben Paul Ellinghuysen

Sep 1, 2012

Ruben Paul Ellinghuysen, 85, of Lewiston, died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Lake Winona Manor.Ruben was born August 2, 1927 in Winona County to John and Thekla (Zimmerman) Ellinghuysen. He was united in marriage to LeAnn Eichhorst on September 27, 1947 in Altura. Throughout his life, Ruben was a farmer, trucker, and mail courier He was a member of St....

Diane M. Vincent

Diane M. Vincent

Sep 1, 2012

St. Charles, Diane Marie Vincent, 55, of St. Charles died Saturday of injuries received in an ATV rollover in rural Chatfield. Diane was born March 26, 1957 in St. Charles to Charles and Winnifred (Maricle) Sanford. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1975. Diane and Bruce Vincent were married on July 2, 1977. They later divorced. She worked...

Mark Rodney Henningsgaard

Mark Rodney Henningsgaard

Aug 31, 2012

Mark Rodney Henningsgaard was taken from his loving family and friends on Friday, August 31st, 2012. He was born in Minneapolis on November 4th, 1950 to Rodney and Ardith (Ziebol) Henningsgaard. His adventures growing up on a farm as the eldest son helped define his values and character throughout his life. He graduated from Canby High School, studied at the...

Ralph Orville Nappe

Ralph Orville Nappe

Aug 30, 2012

Ralph O. Nappe, 87, of Mantorville, died Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center surrounded by loving family.Ralph was born June 27, 1925 in Lake Mills, IA to Tolleff and Hannah (Vange) Nappe. He was baptized and confirmed at the Sion Lutheran Church in Lake Mills. On November 21, 1944, Ralph began active duty with...

Richard Leon Rolbiecki

Richard Leon Rolbiecki

Aug 30, 2012

Richard "Dick" L. Rolbiecki, 81, died Thursday, August 30, 2012, in Pickwick, MN. Dick was born January 16, 1931, in Winona, MN, to Adolph and Anna (Peterson) Rolbiecki. Dick had worked for stain glass manufacturers in Winona, helping install many windows and crosses in several churches in Winona. He had also worked for the Winona Monument Company. Dick retried as...

Elaine M. Carlson

Elaine M. Carlson

Aug 30, 2012

Elaine Mae Ellinghuysen Carlson, 84, went home to her Lord and was reunited with her husband, Rocky, and son, Bruce, on Thursday, August 30, 2012, at Winona Health in Winona, MN. Elaine was born May 22, 1928, in Hillsdale Township, Winona County, MN, to Paul and Elna (Braatz) Ellinghuysen. She met the love of her life, Rockwell "Rocky" B. Carlson,...

James Pat Ferguson

James Pat Ferguson

Aug 29, 2012

James 'Pat' Ferguson a�" Chatfield James "Pat" Ferguson, 93, of Chatfield, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Jim was born May 21, 1919, in rural Wykoff, to Michael and Anna (Sweeny) Ferguson. During World War II he served in the 32nd Infantry F Co., 7th Division, as a machine gunner. While...

Marvin N. Brand

Marvin N. Brand

Aug 28, 2012

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - RUSHFORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Marvin N. Brand, 86, of Rushford, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Marvin was born on January 6, 1926, in Hart, Minn. to Otto and Clara (Meyer) Brand. He was raised in the Rushford area and attended school at Hart. Marvin graduated...

Bruce Willard Nelson

Bruce Willard Nelson

Aug 27, 2012

Bruce Willard Nelson, Sr., 73, of Houston and formerly of Crystal, MN, died at home on Monday, August 27, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer.Bruce was born June 24, 1939 in Minneapolis to Mentor and Myrtle (Benson) Nelson. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1957 On February 14, 1959, Bruce was united in marriage to his childhood sweetheart,...

Ovedia Marie Anderson

Ovedia Marie Anderson

Aug 26, 2012

Ovedia Marie Anderson, 104, of Houston, MN died Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Valley View Healthcare & Rehab in Houston, MN.Ovedia, one of eight children, was born March 22, 1908 in Fillmore County to Germond and Mathilda (Martin) Halvorson. She attended school until sixth grade. Due to the death of her parents, Ovedia began working for a farm family at...

Margaret Terese Holland

Margaret Terese Holland

Aug 26, 2012

Margaret Terese Holland, 74 of Rollingstone, died peacefully, Sunday, August 26, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family.She was born December 31, 1937 in Winona to August and Arvilla (Rohn) Dorawa. She attended St. Stanislaus School, Cotter High School and Winona Business College. Margaret worked at the Owl Motor Co. until her marriage to John F. Holland on June...

Donna Fabian

Donna Fabian

Aug 25, 2012

St. Charles, Donna Marie Fabian, 78, of St. Charles died Saturday, August 25, 2012 at her home in St. Charles surrounded by those she loved. Donna was born January 23, 1934 in Whalan to William and Agnes (Hilested) Greethurst. On August 7, 1953 she married Truman "Doc" Fabian in Winona and made their home in St. Charles. Donna did in-home...

Larry E. Nielsen

Larry E. Nielsen

Aug 25, 2012

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - RUSHFORD 507-864-7771WHALAN, MINN. - Larry E. Nielsen, 78, of Whalan and formerly of Rushford, died on Saturday, August 25th at his home, surrounded by his family, following a 22 month battle with cancer. Larry was born on April 5, 1934, in Albert Lea, Minn. to Niels K. and Dennise (Petersen) Nielsen. He was raised...

Dorothy Irene Brown

Dorothy Irene Brown

Aug 24, 2012

Dorothy I. Brown, 86, died, Friday, August 24, 2012, at St. Anne Extended Health Care in Winona, MN. Dorothy was born May 21, 1926, in Richland Center, WI, daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Hansen) Rohn, one of 5 siblings. She attended school in Lone Rock, WI, and graduated in 1944. She met the love of her life, Roy Brown, while...

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