Jan 11, 2023

 

Ronald “Ron” Keith Meaney, 82, of Rushford, MN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford following a long battle with cancer with his children and grandchildren at his bedside. Ron was born on August 12, 1940, in Mason City, IA to Lewis and DeLoris (Lambertson) Meaney. He was fortunate to...

Jan 10, 2023

Kasee (Kate) Lynn Johnson Stai, 46, of Winona went home to heaven on January 10, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends after a 2.5 year battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her children, Katalina (Dray) Schreiber of Blaine, MN, and Cole Stai (Allison Stewart) of Winona, MN, special friend Nawroj Khan, her mother, Lynda Johnson, siblings Wyatt...

Jan 10, 2023

 

Lee David West, 64, of Lewiston, died, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, of cancer at home.  He was born August 3, 1958, to Wayne and Leona (Tucker) West in Decorah, Iowa.  His family moved to the farm in 1961 where he lived the rest of his life.

Lee graduated from Lewiston High School (1976) and the University of Minnesota (1980)...

Jan 9, 2023

 

Rudolph Norman Pluth, 94, of Two Harbors, MN passed away January 9, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus Rochester. Rudy was born August 31, 1928, on the family farm in Lakewood, MN to Frank M. and Johanna (Dalseg) Pluth. He graduated from high school in 1944 from a one room schoolhouse in Lakewood, and at the age...

Jan 7, 2023

 

Michael Jon Miller, Jr., 31, of St. Charles died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at home in hospice care. Born September 7, 1991 in Rochester to Michael Miller, Sr. and Tammy (Smith) Miller.

Michael was a loving soul, who found the good in everyone and accepted them without judgement. His love of life took him on camping and canoeing adventures ...

Jan 7, 2023

 

 

 

James “Jim” Arthur Klassen, 88, of Babbitt died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. Jim was born on April 7, 1934 in Plainview to Theodore and Margaret (Costello) Klassen. He was raised on the family farm in Plainview. After graduating high school, Jim entered the United States Navy and served...

Jan 7, 2023

 

Donna Hansen, 92, of Sargeant, MN died on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Rushford, MN with her family at her bedside.

Donna Jean Burns was born on Thursday, May 8, 1930, in Sargeant Township, MN to Clarence and Florence (Heydt) Burns. Donna lived all of her life in the Sargeant area. She graduated from Austin...

Jan 5, 2023

 

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Hoiland, 94, of Rushford, MN died on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.

Elizabeth Ann Semmen was born on June 20, 1928, near Bratsberg, MN to Alfred and Clara (Ferden) Semmen. She was raised on the family farm near Bratsberg. Betty was a graduate of Peterson High School. On December...

Jan 5, 2023

Janette J. Matthees (also known as NaMa to many) died on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Janette was born on November 1, 1937 to Harry and Arlene (Bleisner) Laehn in Arcadia, WI. She attended Alma High School and graduated with the Class of 1955. On September 23, 1961, Janette was united in marriage...

Jan 4, 2023

Verna's funeral will be available to view on live stream at the following link.  https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY3MzA1NTQ3ODIyODg4OCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==

Verna J. Gaulke, 87, of Woodbury and formerly of St. Charles died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Woodbury Estates in Woodbury. Verna was born June 22, 1935 in Montana to Robert and Shirley (Oswald) Callahan. She grew up on the family farm in Callahan Valley...

Jan 3, 2023

Betty Jane Klungtvedt, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 3 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Rushford. Betty was born on June 12, 1936 in Winona, the daughter of Leo and Erna (Ledebuhr) Nowlan. Betty was raised in Hart Township with her sisters and attended the small, one-classroom school in Hart; she graduated from Rushford high school and went...

Jan 1, 2023

John F. McGovern, 70, of Goodview, went home to be with his Lord Jesus, on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

John was born October 20, 1952, in Chicago, IL to John and Margaret (Fitzgerald) McGovern. He graduated from St. Patrick High School in Chicago and went on to attend college in Chicago and Green Bay. John then attended graduate school at...

Jan 1, 2023

Marjorie E. “Marge” Ives, 90, of Rushford, MN died on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.

Marjorie Elaine Nyseth was born on October 19, 1932, in Eau Claire, WI to Murphy and Ella (Kolve) Nyseth. She lived most of her life near Money Creek, MN on the farm. Marge was a very hard-working woman....

Dec 31, 2022

Melanie Dawn (Schmalenberg) Wilson was born majestic on September 13,1971 in Brainerd, MN to Joan Schmalenerg. At age 51 on the last day of the year December 31, 2022 in Duluth, MN, Melanie flew away and she will forever be missed by those she left behind.

Mel, as she was best known by her loved ones, started life, as her...

Dec 31, 2022

Mary Rediske, 71, of Hokah, MN died on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Mayo Clinic – Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, after a hard-fought three-year battle with cancer.

Mary Beth Wojahn was born on December 10, 1951, in Minneapolis, MN to Elmo and Avis (Gaustad) Wojahn.  The family lived in Orchard Gardens until 1961, when Elmo retired from the Navy...

Dec 31, 2022

 

Leslie W. "Les" Ladewig, 76, of Rushford, MN died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Leslie Ward Ladewig was born on September 29, 1946, in Winona, MN to Lester and Gladys (Lewis) Ladewig.

Les was raised in Lewiston, MN area and was a 1964 graduate of Lewiston High School. On June 29, 1967, Les was united in marriage with...

Dec 30, 2022

Harriet I. Dollar, 85, of Lanesboro passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, at her home in Lanesboro.

Harriet Ione Hongerholt was born June 19, 1937, rural Lanesboro on the family farm in Highland township, to Henry and Clara (Hanson) Hongerholt.  Harriet married Joe Dollar in 1956. Being an Army wife, she lived in Kansas, Texas,...

Dec 28, 2022

Arthur John Myers, 95 of Winona died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Sauer Healthcare.

Art was born September 10, 1927 in Winona to John and Frieda (Hahn) Myers.  He graduated from Winona Senior High in 1945.  Art served in the United States Navy as a fireman and machinist in Guam during the end of WWII.  On May 20, 1950, he...

Dec 28, 2022

Deloris Caroline Elizabeth Brackett died from kidney failure on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.  She was born in Lewiston on November 18, 1931, to Harry and Lydia (Ratsch) Treder.  She graduated from Lewiston High School and worked as a telephone operator in Lewiston and Winona until 1957 when she married Carl (Bud) Brackett.  Together they owned and operated Bud’s Service (site...

Dec 27, 2022

 

Rebecca Elaine (Olson) Rustad

 

August 10, 1943 - December 27, 2022

       Rebecca Elaine “Becky” (Olson) Rustad, 79, passed away peacefully from complications of dementia on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, MN.  

       Becky was born on August 10, 1943, to Clifford and Erma (Lee) Olson...