Nov 20, 2021

Katherine Marie (Sogla) Kulas, 83 of Winona, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus. Katherine was born June 8, 1938 in rural Rushford to Martin and Marget (Oian) Sogla. She was raised by Emil & Gunhild Oian. On August 29, 1959, she married Roger Kulas in Winona. Katherine was a devoted housewife, mother and her...

Nov 19, 2021

Ronald Dybing, 90, of Houston, died Friday, November 19, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Gunderson Medical Center in La Crosse. Ron was born June 20, 1931, in La Crosse to Gilbert and Addie (Gydal) Dybing. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Alaska. On July 3, 1958, Ron and Cynthia Eide, of Rushford, were married in Canton....

Nov 18, 2021

Judith Ann Sanders, 76, of St. Charles died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, with her family by her side. Judy was born April 4, 1945, in Utica to Marvin and Evelyn (Nisbit) Burt. She married Floyd Sanders December 9, 1961, at the Lewiston Church of the Brethren. For most of her life, Judy provided day...

Nov 16, 2021

Susan Elizabeth Cooper, age 68 of Winona, died November 16, 2021 after a battle with a long term illness. Sue was born on October 28, 1953 to Merton and Gloria (Borgen) Cooper in Red Wing, MN. She lived her youth in Wabasha, then later moved to New Hope in 1969. She had lived in Winona for over 35 years, where...

Nov 15, 2021

Paul R. Ryan, 71, of rural Peterson, MN died on Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home with his family at his side. Paul Richard Ryan was born on February 3, 1950 in La Crosse, WI to Ben and Hildegard (Dragvold) Ryan. He was raised on the family farm near Choice, MN and was a graduate of Rushford High School...

Nov 15, 2021

Carmen Jean Prigge, age 68 of Lewiston, died peacefully surrounded by her family at home on November 15, 2021. Carmen was born on March 24th, 1953 to Orvin and Alet (Halverson) Moger in LaCrosse, WI. She lived her youth in Winona, MN and graduated from Winona Senior High. While visiting her sister Joan, Carmen was approached by a man that...

Nov 14, 2021

Brian R. Schafer, age 43, passed away on Sunday, November 14, at his home in Chatfield with his family by his side. Brian was born on December 14, 1977 in Winona, the son of Orrin and Susan (Stephans) Schafer; Brian grew up in St. Charles with his parents and five siblings and graduated from St. Charles High School. He was...

Nov 14, 2021

Rose Mary Violet (Rawson) Lien, 89 of Winona and formerly of Decorah, IA died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living in Winona. She was born May 14, 1932, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The daughter of Clark Robert Rawson and Ida Bertine Lansrud. Rose Mary and her family lived in the Sioux City, IA area before moving to the Burbank/Pasadena...

Nov 12, 2021

James "Jim" Gibbs, age 75, was called to his Heavenly home on November 12, 2021 after a short illness. Jim was born on August 11, 1946 to Gordon and Lorraine (Ellinghuysen) in Winona, MN. He graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School with the Class of 1964. On September 26, 1970 he was united in marriage to Ardyce "Ardi" Glende and together...

Nov 10, 2021

Marcella Peplinski, 99 of Winona, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Benedictine Callista Court. Marcella was born on May 20, 1922 to Nicholas and Anne Langowski. Marcella is survived by her children, Ron (Cindy) Peplinski, Roger Peplinski, Mary Kater of Niles, MI, and Terri Powers of Charleston, SC; many grandchildren; and her brother, Bob (Elaine) Langowski. She was preceded in...

Nov 9, 2021

Trudy Nelsestuen, age 80 of Minnesota City, died peacefully surrounded by family on November 9th, 2021. Trudy was born on August 22, 1941 in Fountain City, WI to John and Mary (Scholmeier) Duellman. On September 4th, 1965 she was united in marriage to Ardell Nelsestuen. This union was blessed with three children, Paul, Jill, and Katie. Trudy spent time working...

Nov 8, 2021

Marcelline Rose Parnow-Fenske passed away on Monday, November 8 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. She was born on January 20, 1929 and was raised in Milwaukee, WI. She moved to La Crosse, WI after high school where she married Bernhard (Bernie) Parnow on June 4, 1949. Marce and Bernie moved to Rochester in 1962 and later became co-owners of Southern...

Nov 5, 2021

Robin Lee Bowman passed away on November 5th, 2021, at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN.  He was born on December 3rd, 1960, to Stanley and Shirley (Nessler) Bowman, the youngest of their seven children, Robin would say “they saved the best for last”.  Robin grew up on the family farm on the ridge of Garvin Heights and was known...

Nov 5, 2021

Eva Mae (Tucker) Bernard, 92, died on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the Halstad Living Center, Halstad, MN.

Eva Mae (Tucker) Bernard was born January 4, 1929, to Umria and Nettie Tucker, in Webster County, Iowa. As a child, the family moved to the Chatfield, MN area. Eva graduated from Chatfield High School in 1946. While in...

Nov 5, 2021

Rodney Owen Dybing, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021, in North Mankato, MN. Rod was born October 4, 1952 to Doris (Johnson) and Trygve Dybing in Lanesboro, MN. He graduated from Lanesboro High School and finished degrees at Waldorf College and UW River Falls, WI. Rod married Sandra Lee Osbeck of Golden Valley in 1978 and...

Nov 5, 2021

William C. “Bill” Baker, 96, of Wykoff, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Harmony Place in Harmony, MN.

William Curtis Baker was born September 19, 1925, in Jordan Township, to J. Clarence and Sarah (Hanley) Baker.  He was an only child. In March, 1951 he married Virginia M. Fenske of Chatfield, and they lived ...

Nov 5, 2021

Delores 'DeDe' Schweitzer, age 64, passed away Friday, November 5th at the Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester. DeDe was born on June 20, 1957 in Elkhart, IN, the daughter of Charles E. Williams Sr. and Charlotte (Pomeroy) Williams; she moved around quite a few times growing up, but she always called Winona her home. On November...

Nov 2, 2021

Evelyn A. Richards, 86, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Evelyn Ann Hollenbach was born May 7, 1935, in rural Fillmore County, to Ora and Cassie (Kelly) Hollenbach.  She attended country school with her sister Mary Jo.  While in high school Evelyn worked at The Silver...

Nov 1, 2021

 

Russell Michael Ferree

MAY 14, 1948 – NOVEMBER 1, 2021

 

Russell Michael Ferree was born May 14, 1948 to Clayton and Frederica Ferree. His siblings are Sandra Campbell (Steve); Shelly Cherry (Mac); and Anthony Ferree. 

 

In 1989 Russell began an illustrious career with Aflac where he received innumerable awards and accolades. He loved his job, loved helping people with...

Nov 1, 2021

Christine Catherine Wetzel passed away on November 1, 2021, in Whitehall, Wis. She was born to parents Judi and John Wetzel on September 13, 1971, in Winona. Christine graduated from Winona Senior High School and worked in various jobs in the Winona area including the Minnesota City Bus Company before she retired due to her life-long illness of myotonic dystrophy....