Jul 24, 2011

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771 WINONA, MINN. - James Zachary Anderson, age 2, of rural Winona, Minn. died on Sunday, July 24, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. James was born on June 2, 2009, in La Crosse, Wis. to Susan Schnebly and Chad Anderson. James enjoyed playing with his family and friends and his favorite cartoons...

Jul 20, 2011

Antoinette "Toni" Mary Pozanc, 72, of Winona, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Lake Winona Manor.Toni was born in Winona on August 7, 1938 to Thomas and Veronica (Skroch) Pampuch. While attending Cotter High School, she loved playing the accordion and would carry it with her on the school bus. While working at Cichanowski Jewelry, Toni met Richard Pozanc and...

Jul 17, 2011

Charlotte "Char" Emily Pasche, 70 of Rollingstone, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011 at her home.Charlotte was born July 3, 1941 in Winona to Oscar and Adela (Prigge) Ties. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1959. On May 21, 1960, Charlotte married Roland A. Pasche. They lived in the Rollingstone area, celebrating 50 years of marriage in 2010. Char...

Jul 17, 2011

Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service, Houston 507-896-3127HOUSTON, Minn. - Hjalmer Schiebstad, 97, formerly of Yucatan valley, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011, at Valley View Care and Rehab Center in Houston, Minnesota.He was born June 21, 1914, in Houston County to Edward and Ida (Halvorson) Schiebstad. He grew up on Houge ridge, attending country school and helping out on the...

Jul 16, 2011

Jul 15, 2011

James L. Humble, 91, of Rushford died on Friday, July 15, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.James was born on Sept. 4, 1919, in Bratsberg, Minn., to Lawrence and Elise (Byboth) Humble. He attended Bratsberg School through the eighth grade and graduated from Rushford High School.After high school, James worked for Karl Byboth and Son doing sheet metal...

Jul 14, 2011

Craig Edward Newcomb, 55 of Winona, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family at his home.Craig was born June 28, 1956 in Springfield, Massachusetts to George and June (Tallman) Newcomb, Jr. He was raised in Hampden, MA and later moved to Winona where he spent the last 25 years. He worked for...

Jul 13, 2011

Jul 13, 2011

Lovern Lucy Miller, 92, of Minneapolis, previously South Dakota, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the Onalaska Care Center in Onalaska, Wisconsin.She was born on December 6, 1918 to William and Ida (Thibault) Cronk, the middle child of 5 siblings. In May of 1936, Lovern was united in marriage to Walter Miller in South Dakota. In her youth, Lovern enjoyed...

Jul 10, 2011

Florence Minnie Hattie (Steinfeldt) Bublitz, 92, of Winona died Sunday, July 10 at Winona Health.Florence was born to Ernest and Anna (Larson) Steinfeldt on September 3, 1918 at their home on Nelson Ridge, near Ridgeway. Florence was a farmer's daughter and shared her love of the family farm with all of us. She married Russell Bublitz on February 16, 1943;...

Jul 7, 2011

St. Charles, Inez Virginia (Schafer) Loppnow, 85, of St. Charles died Thursday, July 07, 2011 at Golden Living Center in St. Charles. Inez was born February 25, 1926 in Altura to Herman and Elsie (Bittner) Schafer. Inez and Alton Loppnow were married September 5, 1944 in Elba. The couple farmed north of St. Charles for 33 years before moving in...

Jul 6, 2011

St. Charles, Minnie Emma Wright, 87, of St. Charles died Wednesday, July 06, 2011 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Minnie was born September 30, 1923 at Stockton Ridge, Winona County the fourth child of nine to Bernhardt and Amanda (Richter) Block. In 1937 she was confirmed at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in Lewiston. Minnie attended Stockton School, later attending...

Jul 6, 2011

LaVerne George Cornwell, 94, of Houston, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Valley View Healthcare & Rehab in Houston.LaVerne was born at home in Honey Creek, Wisconsin on June 1, 1917 to George and Florence (Preston) Cornwell. On June 29, 1942, he was united in marriage to Arlene Beach at South Ridge Evangelical Parsonage in Winona County. Together, the couple...

Jul 6, 2011

Ruth MacKimm, age 97, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Rushford, MN where she had resided since February, 2007.Ruth Edna Ukkestad was born April 4, 1914 in Yucatan Township, Houston County, MN, the oldest of five children born to Theodore E. and Julia J. (Olson) Ukkestad. She attended Ferndale Country School and Rushford Public High...

Jul 5, 2011

Jul 3, 2011

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON, MINN. 507-896-3127 Helen J. Dittman, 73, affectionately known as "Nena" by her grandchildren, and revered by many as "Helen of Houston," found peace when she passed and returned home early Sunday morning, July 3, 2011, with her daughter, Chele, and her son, Craig, by her side. Helen was born on April 4, 1938, in...

Jun 29, 2011

Edgar James Finalyson, 83 of St. Charles, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at his residence.He was born March 22, 1928 in Fairbault, MN to William and Nancy (Kropt) Finlayson. Edgar enjoyed fishing, spending time with his friends and was a hard worker.He is survived by his 5 children, LaVonne (Dave) Engel of Harmony, Joel (Lynn) Finlayson of Goodview, Brian (Karen)...

Jun 28, 2011

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON, MINN. - 507-896-3127 La Crescent, Minn. - Loving mother and wife, Thora Lou (Eiken) Doblar, 84, of La Crescent, Minn. passed away on June 27, 2011, at Gundersen - Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Thora Lou was born on September 6, 1926, in Spring Grove, Minn., the youngest child of the late...

Jun 24, 2011

St. Charles, Mayon Elsie Ham, 82, of St. Charles died Friday, June 24, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Mayon was born May 15, 1929 in Hutchinson, MN to Paul and Emma (Jarcho) Loessin. She and Raymond Ham were married December 31, 1955 in Hutchinson. The couple made their home in St. Charles, where they farmed, before moving into...

Jun 16, 2011

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771PETERSON, MINN. - Marian D. Gorder, 82, of Peterson, Minn. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2011.Marian was born on November 25, 1928, at home, in Houston County, Minn. to Silas and Marie (Johnson) Evans. She was raised in the Houston and Peterson areas and graduated from Peterson High...