Aug 16, 2021

Connie Rae Carpenter-Duff, 73 of Winona passed away at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital on Monday, August 16, 2021 following a short battle with Covid and a 3 year battle with multiple myeloma. Connie was born to Ray and Alice (Harris) Carpenter on April 23, 1948. Her childhood was spent in Pickwick where she loved to roam the wooded hillsides and rolling...

Aug 16, 2021

John "Jack" Lehnertz, age 87 of Rollingstone, died peacefully on August 16, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Jack was born on July 19, 1934 to Gildard and Helen (Lueders) on the family farm near Rollingstone. He married the love of his life Marlyn Pletsch on September 25, 1954. Together, they were blessed with 5 children,...

Aug 15, 2021

Joseph M. Kieffer, age 40, passed away on Friday, August 13th at his home in Owatonna. Joe was born on September 25, 1980 in Rochester, the son of Gerald and Michele (Nunemacher) Kieffer. He was raised in Elba with his siblings and graduated with the St. Charles high school class of 1999. Joe began working for Sekapp Orchard shortly after...

Aug 14, 2021

Marilyn Viola Thompson, 90, of Lanesboro, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on August 14, 2021, at home. Marilyn was born in Hartford, CT on September 3, 1930 to Arthur and Ellen Sholberg. She married the love of her life, Robert Allen Thompson, in a candlelight service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hartford, CT on...

Aug 12, 2021

Bonnie Mae Peterson, 89 of Rushford, died Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Valley View HealthCare and Rehab in Houston. She was born on September 16, 1931 in Austin, MN to Marcus and Julia (Hanson) Olson. On September 6, 1950 she married LuVerne Peterson at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. Bonnie and Luverne enjoyed going dancing. Bonnie also enjoyed trips with...

Aug 12, 2021

Delores J. Oldham, 85, of Lewiston, died Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Benedictine Living Community - St. Anne in Winona. Delores was born October 20, 1935 to Emil and Gunhild (Bertine) Oian in Norway Township of Fillmore County. Delores met the love of her life, Arnold Oldham at a dance hall. They were married September 21, 1957 at Rushford Lutheran...

Aug 10, 2021

Richard “Dick” Billings, 90, of Chatfield, MN passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Season’s Hospice in Rochester, MN.

Dick was born in Rochester, MN on February 11, 1931 to John and Sophie (Kapp) Billings.  He grew up in the Racine and High Forest area where he attended rural schools through the eighth grade.  He enlisted...

Aug 9, 2021

PETERSON, MN - David Lee "Tex" Keenan, 46, of Peterson, MN passed away peacefully with his wife and mom by his side on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI, following injuries that he sustained in a motorcycle accident. Tex was born on May 23, 1975, in Bedford, TX to James and Deborah (Glazener) Keenan....

Aug 8, 2021

John L. Hegard, age 84, died on August 8th, 2021 at Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Wabasha, MN. John was born on July 20, 1937 to John and Rose (Moody) Hegard in Winona, MN. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1956. John later went on to further his education through Winona Vocational School studying computers and accounting....

Aug 7, 2021

Luther "Lute" Paul Ulrich, 67, of Winona, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on August 7, 2021, after a courageous and lengthy battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Lute was born in La Crosse, Wisc. on October 9, 1953, to Roger and Lois (Eide). He attended Lanesboro High School and went on to Rochester Community Technical College (RCTC)...

Aug 5, 2021

Gerald M. “Jerry” Asleson, “Pee Wee” to his friends, 79, passed away peacefully August 5, 2021, with his daughter, Kim and son-in-law, Joe by his side. Jerry died at his cherished and beautiful farm, per his wishes.

Jerry was born Jan 3, 1942 in rural Eyota to Anton and Gertrude (Phillips) Asleson. He graduated from Chatfield High...

Aug 3, 2021

A Live Stream of Kathleen's funeral will be available at the following link. https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1628379126129487 Kathleen M. Drube, 89, formerly of Lewiston MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 3 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester MN. Kathleen was born February 27, 1932 in Milbank, South Dakota to Arnold and Mary (Jann) Behlings. She grew up a farm girl in the Revillo SD...

Aug 3, 2021

Donald Joseph Werner, age 83 of Winona, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 3, 2021 at his home. Don was born in Winona, Minnesota on July 15, 1938 to Preston and Gertrude (Anglewitz) Werner. He was united in marriage to Julie Matchey in Independence, Wisconsin on April 28, 1962. From this union came four children, Cory, Donna, Carol, and...

Aug 3, 2021

As family and friends can attest, Robert Mauer truly understood the secret to a life well-lived. He was a constant source of strength, even in the most difficult of times. Nothing brought Bob greater joy than spending time with his family and friends. He valued his loved ones above all else, and as a serving member of his community, he...

Aug 3, 2021

Marjorie (Margie) Hewitt of St. Charles, passed away on August 3, 2021 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN, at 95 years and 10 months of age. Marjorie Alice Selleck was born on September 30, 1925 at Winona General Hospital in Winona, Minnesota to Joseph R. and Caroline C. (Heim) Selleck. She grew up on a farm 7 miles...

Aug 2, 2021

David D. Honsey, age 78, of rural Lanesboro, MN passed away on August 2nd, 2021, at Chandler Regional Hospital, Chandler, AZ. David was born June 14th, 1943, to Harvey and Minerva (Tessum) Honsey in LaCrosse, WI. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1961. He married Janeen Klomp on May 27th, 1967. He worked as a welder while Janeen attended...

Aug 1, 2021

HOUSTON, MN - Joan Ruby Virock, 83, of Houston, MN died on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Joan Ruby Omodt was born on January 17, 1938, in Houston, MN to Clemont and Lois (Johnson) Omodt in rural Houston, MN. She was raised in Perkins Valley near Houston and was a 1955 graduate of...

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...