Jul 10, 2021

Ellen Ann Overland, age 88, died on July 10, 2021, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minnesota. Ellen was born February 2, 1933, in Spring Grove, Minnesota to Glenn and Violette Maland. She grew up on the family farm in rural Peterson with her five siblings and extended family. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1951 and married...

Jul 10, 2021

Martha Sophia Evangeline Johnson nee Rydeen Martha lived to be 105 years old. Her light faded away on July 10, 2021. She was born in Clearbrook, Minnesota on March 28, 1916 to Edward and Louella Rydeen. She graduated from Clearbrook High School in 1933. She married Martin H. Johnson on April 28, 1934. They lived in Clearbrook, Bagley, Oslo, and...

Jul 9, 2021

Lucille Ann (Staloch) Olson, age 93 of Winona, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Winona Health. Lucille was born on September 10, 1927 in Wells, Minnesota to Joseph and Victoria (Nowak) Staloch. She was united in marriage to Vernon E. Olson on September 30, 1950 and together they were blessed with 5 children, Bryan,...

Jul 9, 2021

The love of my life & the Matriarch of our family, Denise Diane Guderian 67 passed away peacefully at our home on Friday evening July 9th with her family by her side. Denise was 65 when she was diagnosed with Bile Duct Cancer. She battled this beast for two years & was a fighter until the end. Denise was born...

Jul 9, 2021

Diane C. Nelton, 73, former resident of Winona Arms died Friday, July 9, 2021, at Saint Anne Hospice. Diane was born on July 28, 1947, in Winona, and is the daughter of Dorothy and Eugene "Bud" Nelton. She is survived by her brothers, Steve Nelton, Keith (Becky) Nelton, and Tom (Nancy) Nelton; many nieces and nephews as well as great...

Jul 8, 2021

Patrick "Pat" James Fohrman, 74, of St. Charles, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Mayo Clinic - Rochester, St. Mary's Campus, surrounded in love by his family. Pat was the fourth of eleven children, born on March 17, 1947, in Britt, IA, to Joseph and Viola (Wilwerding) Fohrman. At a young age, Pat's family moved to High Forest...

Jul 6, 2021

Doroty M. Cottingham, 78 of Winona, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Watkins Manor. She was born on September 23, 1942 in Elkader, Iowa to Keith Smith and Mildred Midkiss. On June 25, 1983 she married Robert Cottingham. Dorothy had a great sense of humor and was always joking around with the Watkins Manor staff. She loved dogs, coloring, and...

Jul 5, 2021

RUSHFORD, MN - Lucille M. Dvorak, 90, of Rushford, MN died on Monday, July 5, 2021, in Winona, MN. Lucille Mary Kryzer was born on March 15, 1931, in Winona, MN to John and Alice (Guiney) Kryzer. She was raised in Hart and was a 1949 graduate of Rushford High School. On November 15, 1968, she was united in marriage...

Jul 5, 2021

Dave Hilken, age 74, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, July 5, at his home in Winona after a brief, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Dave was born on January 14, 1947 in Fairmont, MN, the son of William and Florence (Doxsee) Hilken; he was raised in Trimont, MN. He married Carol Peterson on October 25, 1966...

Jul 4, 2021

Harold Norris Johnson, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

He was born June 20, 1932 to Hellick and Ronnaug (Sather) Johnson. After leaving home, he married Betty Billman on April 4, 1954.   Shortly after they were married they moved to Tacoma, Washington as Harold was in the...

Jul 4, 2021

HOUSTON, MN - Loren Richard Thomas, 79, of Houston, MN died on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, MN. Loren was born on September 14, 1941, in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, MN to Adra Purdy and Mildred Henrietta (Wrase) Thomas. He graduated from Mabel High School in Mabel, MN. Loren served in...

Jul 3, 2021

On the eve of Independance Day, Saturday, July 3, 2021, Clifford Reginold Thompson, Sr., 90, of Lewiston, MN passed away peacefully on the family farm surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 11, 1931, on Vinegar Hill, Rushford, MN, to Carl and Emma Thompson. He was united in marriage with Mathilda Hoch, during a candlelight service, on...

Jul 1, 2021

Arthur "Art" Joel Kanz, age 54 of Winona, passed away July 1, 2021 in La Crosse, WI. He was born to LeRoy and Janelle (Westberg) Kanz Sr. Art worked at the Hei and Low Tap in Winona for many years. He enjoyed cooking and gaming.  A Private Family Burial will be held.  Please join the family for a Celebration of Life...

Jul 1, 2021

Susan “Suzy” L. Fenske, 54 of Waterloo Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July1, 2021, at her home.

Susan was born May 25, 1967 in Rochester, MN, to Donald and Connie (Thomas) Fenske.

Susan loved to swim, listen to music, being talked and read to, enjoyed walks and being a fashionista.

Susan is...

Jul 1, 2021

Heda Najmaie passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at her home in Winona. Heda was born May 12, 1979 in Iowa City, Iowa. She graduated from Winona State University with a BS in Management Information Systems, and was nearing completion of a Masters Degree in Computer Science at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. She was employed with Saint Mary's University...

Jul 1, 2021

HOUSTON, MN - John "Joe" Joseph McManimon, 92, of Houston, MN passed away peacefully at his home in Houston on July 1, 2021. Joe was born on September 19, 1928, in Yucatan Township of Houston County, Minnesota to Joseph and Catherine (Kinsella) McManimon. He was raised on the Oak Ridge family farm and attended Rushford public schools, graduating in 1946....

Jun 30, 2021

Alois Anthony Spalla, age 66, entered into eternal rest at his home on June 30, 2021 in rural Fountain, MN.  A private service will be held for the family with Fr. McGrath.  A celebration of life is being planned for August 8, 2021 at the Fountain Community Center from noon to 3:00 pm.

Al was born August...

Jun 30, 2021

Diane Gail Kernler, 70 of Winona, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse following a long battle with MS. Diane was born March 27, 1951 in Minneapolis to Martin & Thora (Fitzgerald) Formico. She graduated from Washburn High School in Minneapolis. Diane married Chuck Kernler and they spent many wonderful years together. They eventually divorced...

Jun 29, 2021

Gary Edward Ruble passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 29 at his home in Winona. Gary was born on August 14, 1963, in Lebanon, MO, the son of Bill and Ruby Ruble. He was raised in both Missouri and Kansas with his many brothers. Gary was a loving husband and doting father to his many children....

Jun 28, 2021

Mark James Hamann, age 67, peacefully passed away in his home on June 28, 2021 surrounded by family. Memorial service will be held on July 6, at 1:30 pm at the Fountain Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Following the service, there will be fellowship in the church basement, preceding interment at the...