Jan 22, 2013

Ruth Helen Holthe, 96, of Lanesboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at the Waseca Nursing Home, where she resided for two months.

Ruth Helen Halverson was born June 6, 1916, to Oscar and Dorthy (Dollie) Halverson. She attended school through the eighth grade. On Sept. 6, 1936, she married Arnold Arvid Holthe in Lanesboro. Ruth worked...

Jan 18, 2013

Verna Ovedia Odegaarden, 97, of Houston, died Friday, January 18, 2013 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston.Verna was born May 16, 1915 in Houston County to John and Edna Gaustad. She married Bjorguf Odegaarden on October 14, 1936 in Houston, where they farmed for many years. Later, she worked as a housekeeper at St. Francis Hospital in La...

Jan 16, 2013

Philip Jacob Pilger, 94, of Hokah, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.Philip was born on August 13, 1918 in Hokah to Louis and Ada Pilger. He graduated from St. Peter's High School. Philip enlisted in the United States Army on August 31, 1942. He was stationed in central Europe and was honorably discharged...

Jan 15, 2013

Ralph L. Dybing, 84 of Houston, Minn. died in Mesa, Ariz., on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Ralph was born on July 2, 1928, in La Crosse, Wis. to Gilbert and Addie (Gydal) Dybing. He was raised in Houston where he attended High School. Ralph served in the U.S. Army in Germany, during...

Jan 14, 2013

James Willis Graham, 87 of Dover, died peacefully at his home on Monday, January 14, 2013.Jim was born August 15, 1925 in Le Sueur County, MN to Fred and Elizabeth (Carter) Graham. As a child, Jim enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brother, Clarence, and as an adult, working with their Belgian horses and cows. He attended country school in...

Jan 12, 2013

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Eline M. Kleist, 65, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Eline was born on September 20, 1947, in La Crosse, Wis. to Earl and Evelyn (Thompson) Johnson. She was raised in Money Creek, Minn., attended Money Creek School and graduated from...

Jan 11, 2013

Marjorie Loretta Burch, 74, of Winona and formerly from Piqua, OH, lost her battle to pancreatic cancer on Friday, January 11, 2013 at home surrounded by her family.Marjorie was born on April 9, 1938 in Piqua, OH to Jerome and Ellen (Howe) Steinke. She graduated from Lehman Catholic High School in Piqua in 1956. Marjorie married her high school sweetheart,...

Jan 10, 2013

Lewiston, Gordon F. "Gordy" Henry, 84, of Lewiston died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Lewiston Villa. Gordy was born June 19, 1928 in Saratoga Township to Fred G. and Edna C. (Dyar) Henry. He and Ruth Manzow were married August 15th, 1950. They later divorced. Gordy married Lillian "Lilly" Miller on February 3, 1960. He worked as a truck driver...

Jan 9, 2013

Catherine Marie Burt, 65, of Winona, died at home on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 surrounded by family. An only child, Catherine was born June 2, 1947 in Portland, Oregon to Wyliss and Marilyn (Kulas) Larson. She attended Cotter High School and graduated in 1964. The following summer, on July 10, 1965, Catherine was united in marriage to her high school...

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,...