Oct 11, 2021

Winnifred "Winnie" Blanche (Waldron) Mueller, died at the Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus in Rochester on October 11, 2021 after 95 years of enriching the lives of those around her. She was born on June 11, 1926 to Harrison "Harry" Waldron and Mabel (Bigelow) Waldron as the 10th out of 13 children. The family lived on their family farm...

Oct 8, 2021

Carole Lavonne Felstead, 85 of Rochester, died Friday, October 8, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus. Carole was born on April 7, 1936 in Mallard, Iowa to Edward and Helen (Doyle) Grethen. On January 31, 1959, she married Lyman Felstead at the Little Brown Church. They made their home in Rochester until 1969, when they moved their family...

Oct 4, 2021

Jim Rainey, 89, of St. Charles died Monday, October 4, 2021, at his home. Jim was born at home, December 20, 1931. He graduated from St. Charles High School and attended Winona State, majoring in music. Jim then entered the United States Navy, serving on the Carrier U.S. Philippine Sea during the Korean War. Following his discharge from the Navy,...

Oct 4, 2021

William "Bill" James Bellman, 74, of Winona, died at Gundersen Health System on October 4, 2021. Bill was born November 28, 1946, in Winona to Wilton and Pauline (Zakrzewski) Bellman. He graduated from Cotter High School in 1964 and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth in 1971. Bill married Jean Mahoney on September 21, 1968, and together...

Oct 4, 2021

Gretchen Mae Nesler, 72, of Dover, died Monday morning, October 4, 2021 at her home in hospice care. Gretchen was born October 2, 1949 in Rochester to Fabian and Ethel (Kindt) McConnell. She graduated from Dover-Eyota High School in 1967. On April 12, 1969, Gretchen and Dave Nesler were married at Jacksonville, North Carolina. Gretchen and Dave returned to Dover...

Oct 2, 2021

Sheila M. Jacob, age 57 of Lewiston, died surrounded by family on October 2nd, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, St. Marys Campus. Sheila was born on May 18, 1964 in Forest Lake, MN to Roger and Mary (Tollas) Horner. On June 12, 1993, she was united in marriage to Kevin Jacob and together their union would be blessed...

Sep 28, 2021

Isabelle Leona (Schulz) French, 93, died peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Park Lane Estates Assisted Living, in Preston, MN.

Isabelle was born April 16, 1928 in Rochester, MN, to William and Leona (Schwanke) Schulz.  She attended Mankato State University and received her teaching degree. She taught math and science at Stewartville and...

Sep 28, 2021

Thomas Alan Kelleher age 56 of Trempealeau, WI was born on Easter Sunday April 18th, 1965 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua, WI to Daniel & Bonnie (Ryder) Kelleher. He graduated from GET High School in 1983. On October 3rd, 1987 he married the love of his life, Sandra Louise Johnson. He went on to a 30-year career with the...

Sep 22, 2021

William "Bill" Joseph Hoffman, 64 of Minnesota City, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his home. Bill was born January 19, 1957 in Winona to James and Jeanne (Guidinger) Hoffman. He graduated from Winona Senior High School and attended Southeast Tech for mechanics and accounting. In 1979, he married Donna Mae Hohensee at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Bill...

Sep 20, 2021

Eileen Kosidowski, 81 of Minnesota City, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary's Campus. She was born on November 8, 1939 at St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse, WI to William and Irene (Nagle) Harvey. Eileen grew up in Pickwick and attended Cotter High School where she met the love of her life, Thomas Kosidowski....

Sep 20, 2021

Patricia Ann Lutz, 89 of Trempealeau, died Monday, September 20, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Pat was born October 21, 1931 to Fred and Anna (Wilkins) Lutz in Winona and attended schools in Homer and Winona. She worked at J.R. Watkins for several years before beginning her career at the Winona Monument Company. She was the head...

Sep 16, 2021

Donald Simpson, 86, of Rochester, a retired Mayo Clinic employee, died peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus, after a brief illness.

Donald Eugene Simpson was born on December 14, 1934, in Chatfield, Minnesota, to William and Alice (Hartley) Simpson. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1952. He enlisted in the...

Sep 16, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Milo Henry Duellman Unnasch AKA Bone, born September 16, 1965 in Winona MN to Winifred and Milo Henry Duellman. Tony’s father passed away before he was born and Winifred married Richard Unnasch a few years later..  He adopted Tony and his sister ,Tammie,  when they were in their early teens. Tony grew up in the countryside of...

Sep 16, 2021

After nearly 92 years of faithful service, Edward Harold Speltz went home to his loving God on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Born November 25, 1929 to Arnold and Lillian Maus Speltz in Rollingstone, Ed was the fourth of ten brothers and sisters. Growing up during the Great Depression quickly taught the entire family the value of hard work, a strong...

Sep 15, 2021

Eric A. Gaulke, 43 of Winona, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. Eric was born December 7, 1977 in Winona. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, including hunting ginseng, morels and agates. He was talented at woodworking and loved music and animals. He is survived by his mom, Kathy Benson; brothers, Josh and Sean Benson; children, Gavin,...

Sep 13, 2021

Michael James Cook Jr. jumped on a chrome bike and rode his way to heaven. He passed unexpectedly on September 13, 2021 due to a stroke at the young age of 49. On May 22, 1972 a beautiful vibrant and healthy baby boy was born to Michael Sr. and Rose Cook in Winona, MN. They would name him Michael Hebrew...

Sep 11, 2021

William R. (Bill) Stahl of Minnesota City died peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus in Rochester on September 11, 2021. The son of William T. and Della J. Stahl, he was born on August 31, 1925 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. During World War II, he served in France in the 26th Infantry Division in General Patton's 3rd Army. He...

Sep 9, 2021

John William Dewey, 76, of rural Houston, MN died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI with his wife and sister by his side. The family would like to give many thanks for the wonderful and caring staff at Gundersen. John Served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966. He was a member...

Sep 9, 2021

Gene G. Brandvold, 84, of Rushford, MN and formerly of Bloomington, MN died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. Gene Gavin Brandvold was born on October 23, 1936, in Albert Lea, MN to Gerhard and Lettie (Johnston) Brandvold. Lived in New Richland, MN, Winthrop, MN, Janesville, MN, summers on the family farm in rural New...

Sep 7, 2021

As his family and friends can attest, Delmer Ihrke truly understood the secret to a life well lived. He was so inspirational and a constant source of strength, even in the hardest of times. As a serving member of his community, Del was always willing to help those in need in ways both great and small. He was tirelessly dedicated...