Jul 29, 2021

In loving memory, we celebrate the life of the beautiful, talented, Chatfield-local, Virginia “Ginny” Mae Kremer.  She peacefully passed away on July 29, 2021 at the age of 96 as her family held her hands and shared their hearts.  She will be deeply missed.

As a wife, mother, grandmother, skilled seamstress, exceptional cook/baker, loyal employee, active community...

Jul 29, 2021

Boyd Gasner Sr., 84, of Rural Eyota, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Boyd Steven Gasner Sr. was born February 26, 1937 in Owatonna, MN, to Henry and Erma (Ruel) Gasner.  He graduated from Clairmont High School.  On November 28, 1953, he married Kathryn Marie Spitzack in Owatonna. They have been married for 67...

Jul 29, 2021

Laurie Stephan was a wonderful person to know and to love. She lived her life with a positive outlook that supported her during life's greatest challenges. Selfless and kind, she was well loved by her family and made many lasting memories over the years. Her endearing personality and her compassion for others will be dearly missed by all who knew...

Jul 26, 2021

Joseph "Butch" John Ives, 72 of Winona died Monday, July 26, 2021 at Sauer Health Care. Butch was born February 1, 1949 in Winona to Joseph and Elizabeth (Lamey) Ives. He graduated from Winona Senior High and attended Winona State University. On May 10, 1970 he was involved in a major accident that changed the course of his life. He...

Jul 26, 2021

Donald "Boogie" Alfred Peterson, 67, of Winona MN passed away suddenly at his home on Monday July 26th, 2021. Don was born January 16th, 1954 in Chicago, IL to Bette Jane Nelson. Raised by Bette and Donald Kish in the Wisconsin Dells area, until they later moved to Winona, MN where he attended high school until joining the Army. He...

Jul 26, 2021

A Live Stream for Link's funeral will be available at the following link. https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1627499421127703 John Lincoln "Link" Henry of Dover, and most recently a resident at Shorewood Sr. Campus in Rochester, passed July 26, 2021. Lincoln was born May 24, 1925, the youngest of five siblings to James and Carrie (Hamilton) Henry of Dover, Mn. Link attended the Dover school...

Jul 25, 2021

Christopher Michael Burke, 44, of Flint, TX passed away Sunday, July 25th. Chris was born September 8, 1976, to Timothy Sean and Shaune (O'Connor) Burke in Lehrensteinsfeld, Germany and lived his entire childhood in Winona, MN. He was a graduate of Winona Senior High School, attended University of Wisconsin River Falls, and graduated from Texas A & M - Texarkana...

Jul 23, 2021

Our mother Ione Dorthea Hallum was called home by her heavenly father on July 23, 2021 at the age of 94 years old.

Ione was born at home on her family’s farm near Isinors, MN on August 7th, 1926.  She was the fifth of seven children to Ludvig & Edna (Tokvam) Knutson.  She began school at the...

Jul 23, 2021

Our mother Ione Dorthea Hallum was called home by her heavenly father on July 23, 2021 at the age of 94 years old. Ione was born at home on her family's farm near Isinors, MN on August 7th, 1926. She was the fifth of seven children to Ludvig & Edna (Tokvam) Knutson. She began school at the Clear Grif country...

Jul 22, 2021

Richard Thomas Kingsbury, 70 of Winona, died Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home. Richard was born on April 17, 1951 in Lanesboro, MN to Alvin and Evalyn (Campbell) Kingsbury. In 1959 his family moved to Harmony. There he graduated from high school and then went on to graduate with a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Minnesota....

Jul 22, 2021

Alan Richard DuCett, 79, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on July 22nd. He was born to Earle and Ruth DuCett in Rochester, New Hampshire on May 11, 1942. He married Marilyn Urick on his birthday in 1974 and together they raised 2 children, Andy DuCett (Molly Bloom) and Suzie Kewatt (Justin Kewatt)....

Jul 21, 2021

Myrtle Irene (Bunke) Otis, age 98 of Rushford, died peacefully surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, WI on July 21, 2021. Myrtle was born on August 1, 1922; the daughter of Paul and Ragna (Boe) Bunke. She was united in marriage to Donald Otis on March 19, 1945. From this union, they would be blessed...

Jul 20, 2021

Mary Joan (Blank) Rymarkiewicz, 74 of Winona passed from this earthly world, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Gundersen Health after losing her strong and courageous battle with leukemia . Per her wishes, no service will held, but all are encouraged to take a few moments to remember her and how she touched your life. Hoff Celebration of Life Center -...

Jul 20, 2021

Lynn Marie Cassel, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, near Necedah, WI. Lynn was born on December 31, 1961, in Prairie du Chien, WI, the daughter of Roger and LaVonne (Larson) Nagel. She was raised in the Prairie du Chien area before moving to Winona when she was 9. In her younger years, she loved horses and enjoyed...

Jul 19, 2021

Julie Nelson age 80, of San Antonio, Texas died peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021, in her home due to complications of ongoing health issues. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and Stanly Drazkowski; son, Wayne Nelson; siblings, Adam, Bernard, Paul, Rose, Mary, Jim, Margaret, Richard, and Teresa. Julie is survived by her husband, Wendell Nelson; son,...

Jul 19, 2021

Kenneth (Ken) Joel McGuire With deepest sorrow, we announce that Ken McGuire, age 62, son, brother, uncle, family member and friend died on Monday, July 19th doing what he absolutely loved...riding his Harley with a friend. Those who knew Ken, will miss his gift of conversation, positive attitude, kindness, humor, stories, and uncanny ability to make connections with everyone he...

Jul 18, 2021

Lorraine Ruth (Erickson) Anfinson, age 94 of rural Peterson, died peacefully surrounded by family at her daughter's home in De Soto, Wisconsin on July 18, 2021. Lorraine was born in Holt Township in Minnesota on December 3, 1926 to Randolph and Lillian (Helland) Erickson. She attended the Gribbon Valley Country School through 8th grade, and her life changed forever when...

Jul 17, 2021

Laura Eileen Chesher, 50 of Winona and formerly of Decorah, Iowa, passed away with her family by her side, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Laura was born on July 31, 1970, to Norman and Norma (Movitz) Halffield. Laura was an avid cyclist, former principal trumpet of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony and La Crosse Symphony. She worked as a part time instructor...

Jul 16, 2021

Our mother, Arlys A. Wilbur passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 from heart complications. Per her wishes her body was donated to science as she would say, “I’m not going to need it where I’m going anyway.” She was born on October 2, 1944 in Preston, MN to Eugene Berning and Marilyn (Case) Martin. She spent her...