Jan 21, 2023

 

Helen Marilyn Henry, 90, of Oakdale and formerly of Fremont, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Lakeshore Nursing Home in Waseca.  Helen was born September 26, 1932 in Fremont to Paul and Olga (Ferden) Baer. Helen graduated from Lewiston High School in 1950.  She married her highschool sweetheart, Robert Henry on March 16, 1952.  They made their home in...

Jan 21, 2023

 

Betty Lorraine Virnig, 93, of St. Charles died Saturday, January 21, 2023 at home in hospice care. Betty was born August 26, 1929 in Pontiac, Michigan to Bob and Shirley (Oswald) Callahan.  They moved to Minnesota when Betty was five.

         Betty graduated in 1947 from St. Charles High School.  In 1948 she married Aloys (“Pike”) Virnig.  She and...

Jan 21, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” Willcox passed away on Saturday, January 21 at Winona Health Services at the age of 91. Born on Aug. 16, 1931 to Calvin and Anna Delveccio Willcox in Blanchard Missouri. When he was 3 years old his father died and his mother along with his 2 older brothers moved to Murray, Iowa. He graduated from high school...

Jan 19, 2023

Logan Edward Monk, age 17, passed away on Thursday, January 19 at Gundersen Health System of La Crosse due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Logan was born on May 17, 2005 in Winona, the son of Robert Monk and Andrea (Huntbatch) Gierok.

Logan will always be remembered for his 'goofball' sense of humor and wit as well...

Jan 19, 2023

William “Daryl” Rusert, 90, of Lewiston died with his family by his side on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Winona Health after suffering a stroke on January 13, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1932, at his home in Lewiston to William and Laura (Griebenow) Rusert.

Daryl graduated from Lewiston High School. He married Dorathy Fenner on August 19,...

Jan 17, 2023

Susan Marie Schueler, 65 of Winona passed away peacefully, January 17, 2023, at home with loved ones. 

Susan was born August 25, 1957 in Winona to Eugene and Joan (Jasnoch) Strong. On June 5, 1975 she married her high school sweet heart, Gene A. Schueler.

She loved roads trips on The weekends with her husband to find treasures, auctions,...

Jan 17, 2023

Patricia Lou Joiner, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17th in her home in Winona. Patricia was born on March 5, 1940, in the small community of Stoughton, WI the daughter of Stanley and Della (Moore) Severin. She was united in marriage to Darrell "Jerry" Joiner in 1966 and they enjoyed over 30 years of travels, laughs, and...

Jan 17, 2023

Elaine Erickson, 88, of Rushford, MN died January 17, 2023, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.

Elaine Nathleen Berge was born on December 31, 1934, to Amund and Esther (Strand) Berge in Rushford Village, MN.  Elaine lived most of her life in Rushford, MN. She went to Country School in South Rushford through elementary grades and was a 1952...

Jan 17, 2023

Avis E. Larson, 94, of Lanesboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s campus.

Avis Elaine Peterson was born March 28, 1928, in Amherst Township, Fillmore County, to Alfred and Esther (Johnson) Peterson. After attending Durkin Country School, she attended and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1946. ...

Jan 15, 2023

 

Carter Joshua Burt, 18, of Utica died Sunday, January 15, 2023 in Utica of an unexpected medical event. Carter was born April 6, 2004 in Rochester to Ashlee Burt. Growing up in Utica, Carter graduated from Lewiston Altura High School in 2022. He has worked for Thompson Dairy of Lewiston and Brewskie’s Bar and Grill in Utica. He currently...

Jan 15, 2023

Barb Ernster, 74, of Lewiston, lost her battle with cancer, Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home in hospice care. Barb was born September 6, 1948, to Harold and Fern (Blum) Kiese. Barb and her first husband, the late Lyle Anderson, were married for 34 ½ years before he lost his battle with cancer on January 23, 2001. They had...

Jan 12, 2023

Kathleen M. Barber, 95 of Winona Minnesota died on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her son and daughter in law’s home in rural Rushford. She was blessed to spend her final months in the care of her family and friends. She was born Kathleen Maguire on June 8, 1927 in Walpole, Massachusetts and spent her young adult years in Newburyport...

Jan 12, 2023

 

Maynard Eide, 83, of Rushford, MN died on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at his home.

Maynard Allan Eide was born on August 3, 1939, in Rushford, MN to Julian and Agnes (Jonsgaard) Eide. Maynard lived his entire life in the Rushford and Peterson area. On August 30, 1958, Maynard was united in marriage with Yvonne “Bonnie” Brotzman. To this...

Jan 11, 2023

 

Clayton S. Ketchum, 95, died January 11, 2023 at Rochester East Health Services.

He was born March 10, 1927 in Olmsted County to Noel and Pearl (Block) Ketchum. He grew up on the Ketchum family farm north of Dover. Clayton graduated from Dover High School in 1944. He loved playing basketball and played on his high school basketball team....

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...