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Curtis Matthew
Feb 12, 2025
Curtis Matthew, passed away peacefully, at his home with family by his side on February 12, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on April 29, 1971, Curtis lived a life rich with adventure, love, and endless conversation.
Curtis was a passionate archer, outdoorsman, fisherman and hunter. He cherished every moment spent in nature, particularly during his memorable elk hunting trips...
William "Bill" Jones Wright
Feb 11, 2025
William Jones Wright, age 94 of Chatfield, passed away at his home on February 11, 2025.
Bill was born on March 12, 1930 in Preston, the son of Edward and Olive (nee Johnson) Wright. He attended school in the Lanesboro/Preston area. Following his education, Bill worked for Patterson Quarry in St. Charles. On June 26, 1954 Bill and Mary Jean Julian...
Gloria Elaine Sveen
Feb 10, 2025
Gloria Sveen, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025.
Gloria married the love of her life, Clarence Sveen, on November 28, 1958, in Winona, MN. A devoted member of Central Lutheran Church, Gloria found strength and community in her faith. She was known for her quick wit and humorous spirit—always ready with a delightful joke to brighten someone’s day. Gloria was...
June Flanary
Feb 9, 2025
Longtime St. Charles resident Elizabeth June Flanary, 98, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.
June was born on May 13, 1926 in Minneapolis MN to Phillip and Alice Bray. The family lived in several cities in the midwest before they moved to Winona where they settled to raise June and her brother Bill. June was...
Dorothy Edwards
Feb 9, 2025
Living life the way life is intended to be lived; fully, fairly and faithfully; Dorothy Mae Edwards is now at peace with her Lord, at the age of 97, on February 9, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. Born on May 27, 1927, in Pine Creek, she was the beloved daughter of Edward and Edith Olson.
Dorothy was...
Joan (Duellman) Hemmelman
Feb 9, 2025
Joan (Duellman) Hemmelman, 78, of Winona, MN, died on Sunday, February 9th (her birthday), 2025 at home. Joan was born February 9, 1947, in Winona, to Henry and Rose (Michalski) Duellman. She attended St. Mary's Elementary School, Cotter High School and Secretarial School in Winona. In August 1967, she married John Styba, and they had two children, Jay and Jennifer....
Janelle Rose Christensen
Feb 8, 2025
Janelle Rose Christensen, age 90, of Houston, MN passed peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Valley View Healthcare in Houston, MN. She is reunited with her husband Niel in heaven.
Janelle was born October 16, 1934, in Harlan, IA, the daughter of Victor and Frances (Christensen) Curtis. She grew up in Harlan, IA. While in high school, she met and...
Kathyrn Gilsrud
Feb 8, 2025
Kathyrn M. Gilsrud, 85 of Chatfield and formerly Minneiska, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Kathyrn was born January 2, 1940 in Ceylon, MN to Marvin and Lucile (Ingraham) Aldrich. At the age of 14, Kathy met her future husband, Clint Gilsrud while he was working at the gas station in St. Peter. It took Clint a...
Robert Reiland
Feb 8, 2025
Robert “Bob” Kenneth Reiland 86, of Eyota, MN passed away at his home February 8, 2025. Robert was born June 16, 1938, to Max and Ethel (Johnston) Reiland in rural Grand Meadow, MN. After graduating high school Robert went to work at IBM in Rochester, MN, he retired in 1990, while also farming.
On May 1, 1970, Robert married the love...
Stephen Dennison
Feb 7, 2025
Stephen Wayne Dennison, 52, of Minnesota City, MN, died February 7, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family.
He was born in Austin, MN, on February 21, 1972, to Frank Dennison and Cheryl Stigney (Wilcox).
He was united in marriage to Kristie Scott on May 17, 2000, in Austin, MN.
Steve persevered through everything, and taught us to make the best of every...
Karen Schellhas Holz
Feb 7, 2025
End of Watch: Friday, February 7, 2025
Karen Schellhas Holz, age 75, of Winona, MN, at Gundersen Health Care System in La Crosse, WI.
She was born August 18, 1949, and became the daughter of Norman and Dorothy (Giehler) Schellhas through adoption. She graduated from Winona High School. She attended one year at Rochester State Junior College. At the age of 19,...
Wayne "Aldi" Gordon
Feb 6, 2025
Wayne Aldis Gordon, 76, beloved by many, passed away February 6, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Red Wing in 1948 to Aldis and Inga "Luella" Gordon (Hendrickson) and grew up in Houston, MN. After attending college, Wayne served in the Army from 1969 to 1971, including a combat tour in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne. He married Rebecca...
Donna LaVonne Fabian
Feb 6, 2025
Donna LaVonne Fabian, left this world on February 6, 2025, at the age of 87. Donna was born on May 5, 1937, in Utica, MN, the youngest of four brothers and three sisters. She was the cherished daughter of William and Mabel (Bartelson) Fabian.
Donna was born with cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities, but she was a vibrant spirit and overcame...
Thomas Ward
Feb 6, 2025
Thomas William Ward, 78, of Peoria Illinois, passed away after a courageous 22-year battle withcancer on February 6, 2025. Tom was born January 30, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota to MaxW. and Marie Stevens Ward. Growing up on a farm outside Chatfield, Minnesota, Tom showedHereford cattle through his participation in the Elmira Xcel 4H Club for many years.Tom graduated with his BA...
Larry Hundorf
Feb 4, 2025
Larry Dean Hundorf of Rushford passed away peacefully at his residence on 2-4-25. Larry is survived by his children Kristina, Angela and Dean; Son-in-law Lonnie; 3 granddaughters; 1 grandson and 6 great-grandchildren. Our father enjoyed bowling, working on cars, fishing, and tinkering in his garage. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Ann Hundorf. We will always love...
Allyn Wachholz
Feb 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allyn Wachholz, who left us peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on November 8, 1936, in Warren Township to Arthur and Jenny Wachholz, Allyn lived a life filled with hard work, love, and devotion to his family and community.
Growing up, Allyn attended Immanuel Lutheran...
William "Bill" Lee Akers
Feb 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Akers, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on February 4, 2025.
He was 80 years old and born in Vallejo, California, on February 25, 1944.Bill was a proud United States Air Force veteran, serving as a pilot during the Vietnam War. After his service, he...
Bruce W. Anderson
Feb 2, 2025
Bruce W. Anderson passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025 at St. Anne’s in Winona, at the age of 85. He was in the company of his wife and children in his final moments.
Bruce was born on October 6, 1939 in Detroit Lakes, MN to parents Alford and Omie Anderson, and later joined by brother Paul. He shared fond memories...
Solveig Scroggins
Feb 2, 2025
Solveig Scroggins, 90, of Peterson, MN, died Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, MN. Solveig was born to Alfred and Clara (Ferden) Semmen, on January 31,1935. She was later united in marriage to Robert Scroggins, to this union 1 son, George was born. Solveig worked as a nurse for the veteran’s Hospital for over 25...
Kay Mayer
Feb 2, 2025
Kay Ann Mayer, 79, of Dover, passed away on February 2, 2025. Kay was born on April 6, 1945, in Mankato, MN, to Gerald and Marcella (Williams) Biehn. She graduated from Dover-Eyota High School in 1963 and soon after embarked on a beautiful journey of love and family.
On May 13, 1967, Kay married the love of her life, Everett Mayer,...
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