Apr 20, 2022

 

George Allen Benedict, 75, of Winona passed away April 20, 2022, at home after an illness. 

George was born June 8, 1946, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Amelda Alta (Allen) & John Arnold “Jack” Benedict, Sr.

On March 21, 1970, George was united in marriage to Patricia Ann (Sizemore). They were married for 52 years.  George attended school in Kenosha and was...

Apr 18, 2022

 

Irene A. Doblar, 84, of Winona died Monday, April 18, 2022, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living in hospice care surrounded by family.  Irene was born July 31, 1937, in Hart to Willard and Eleanor (Pappenfus) Feine and graduated from Rushford High School.  Irene married her high school sweetheart, Merlin Doblar, on September 9, 1956.  They made their home in...

Apr 17, 2022

Jerome “Jerry” Edward Dyba, 84 of Dover and formerly of Baltimore, MD, died peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Jerry was born October 9, 1937, in Baltimore to Thomas and Julia (Barron) Dyba.  He graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School and then received his bachelor’s degree from University of Baltimore and master’s...

Apr 16, 2022

William “Billy” Semmen, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 16 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on May 3, 1933 on the family farm in Highland, the son of Alfred and Clara (Ferden) Semmen. He was raised on the farm and graduated from Peterson High School; after graduating he was enlisted in the United...

Apr 15, 2022

 

Shawn Lee Martin, 63, of Houston died Friday, April 15, 2022, at his home in Houston, after playing his last gig Thursday night in La Crosse.  Shawn was born January 19, 1959, in La Crosse to George and Vila (Kabat) Martin.  Shawn attended La Crescent High School and later received his GED.  His life was music, at 13 he...

Apr 14, 2022

 

Carroll Dean Moger, 77 of Winona died Thursday, April 14th, 2022, at his home.

Carroll was born September 23rd, 1944, in Lanesboro to Orvin and Alet (Halvorson) Moger. He graduated from Lewiston High School. On February 4th, 2006, he married Nanci (Koopman) Griffin. Carroll worked as a beer salesman in the area for 49 years before retiring from Northern...

Apr 14, 2022

 

Mavis Arlene Malmin (formerly Aarsvold), age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Rushford. Mavis was born on May 9, 1930 in Peterson, the daughter of Benjamin and Judith (Johnson) Aarsvold. She attended a country school before moving onto Peterson High School where she graduated with the class of 1948....

Apr 13, 2022

 

Philip Daniel Albrecht, age 68, died April 13, 2022 after a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in 1953 to Franklin and Margaret Albrecht in Winona, MN, the second of three sons. The family purchased a dairy farm in Stockton, MN, which became central to the lives of Phil, his brothers, and their families. At a...

Apr 13, 2022

 

Ordell G. Johnson, age 80 of Hokah, died peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center on April 13, 2022 after a short illness.

Ordell was born on May 9, 1941 in La Crosse, WI to Olin and Gerta (Bra) Johnson. He graduated from Houston High School and proudly served in the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to...

Apr 13, 2022

Jerry Flaby left his earthly family to join his heavenly family on April 13th, 2022 at the age of 96 years.

Jerry Flaby was born March 16th, 1926 to Ida and Halbert Flaby in rural Lanesboro. He attended Clear Grit Country School before going to Lanesboro High School. He talked often of his joy of playing high...

Apr 12, 2022

Wade Charles Messerschmidt passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 12, 2022, after his battle with cancer. Wade was born to Charles and Lenora "Polly" (Weinrich) Messerschmidt on September 18, 1954 in Rochester, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm outside Dover, Minnesota. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1972. Wade was able to...

Apr 11, 2022

 

Donald Martin Smith of Winona, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 11, 2022 at the age of 86 after a 15 year battle with lung cancer. Don was born on August 18, 1935 in Winona to Louise (Link) Smith and Leo B. Smith. Don attended Cotter High School, was an avid 3 sport athlete, graduating...

Apr 11, 2022

Gary August Hoffman, 76, of Chatfield, MN, was called home to the arms of his Lord, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 11, 2022.

He was born in Rochester, MN, on October 23, 1945, to Arthur and Tira (Kamnetz) Hoffman. Gary was united in marriage to Jo Danielson on July 24, 1968.

Gary was a member...

Apr 10, 2022

Patricia Kay "Pat" Kreidermacher, 69, of Altura, died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her home with her family by her side after a short but courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Pat was born September 9, 1952, in Lanesboro to Duane and Maxine (Jorde) Tweten. Pat attended Highland and Maland Country Schools, graduating from Peterson High School in 1970. Following high...

Apr 9, 2022

Steven Jon Geisler, 43, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was born in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to George and Susan (Yurgevich) Geisler on February 15, 1979. Steven married Priscilla Burt and they spent 7 years together and raised 3 daughters. He spent the last 16 years with JoAnna McRae. Steven worked at WinCraft and loved renovating houses....

Apr 5, 2022

Mary Kay (Schott) Peshon, 69, the youngest child and only daughter of William "Bill" LaClyde Jr. and Beatta Catherine (Speltz) Schott passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 after a short battle with acute myeloblastic leukemia. Mary Kay was born on February 8, 1953, in Winona, MN. She was the little sister to her four brothers: Mike, Bernie, Tom,...

Apr 3, 2022

Scott Alan Bloomquist, 56, of Rochester, MN, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus surrounded by loving family. Scott was born February 24, 1966, in Sandstone, MN, to Warren and Margaret (Parker) Bloomquist. He was raised in Andover and Blaine, MN, graduated from Blaine Christian Academy at 16, and attended Bethel University. In 1994,...

Apr 3, 2022

Barry Alfred Nelson, 84, passed away on April 3,2022 at his home beside the Mississippi River in Homer, MN. with the loving care of hospice and his family supporting his journey. Barry found great comfort watching his eagle pair construct their home in the giant cottonwood outside his window, and only weeks ago lay eggs for their future family. Barry...

Apr 2, 2022

Sherril J. Pierce, 84, of St. Charles, MN died on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN. Sherril Joyce Feller was born on August 31, 1937, in Houston, MN to John and Fern Feller. She was raised in Ridgeway, MN and was a graduate of Houston High School. She worked as a...

Apr 1, 2022

Marion Jean Griffin, 86 of Chatfield, died Friday, April 1, 2022 at her son's home in Sparta, surrounded by her family. Marion was born November 10, 1935 in Forestville, MN to Herman and Mary (McRae) Hanson. She graduated from Wykoff High School. On November 28, 1959, she married Lyle Griffin. Marion worked at the Fountain State Bank from 1957-1962 and...