Jan 14, 2021

On Thursday, January 14th, 2021, Elizabeth (Betsy) Marie Denzer, loving fiancé, daughter, sister and friend, passed away suddenly at the age of 40 in her parents' home. Betsy was born September, 16th 1980, in Lacrosse, WI to Delton and Julie Denzer. While growing up in Winona, MN she proudly achieved her gold award as a Girl Scout, was a dedicated...

Jan 14, 2021

Penny "Pennie" Louise Stark, 59 of Centerville, WI, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home with her husband at her side. Penny was born on December 29, 1961 in Winona, MN to Ambrose and Lois (Gross) Schwartz Sr. On April 30, 1994 Penny married the love of her life, Frederick "Fritz" Stark III. He cared for her so lovingly...

Jan 12, 2021

Ruth Ida Paulson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Born on October 24, 1931 to Ernest and Ida (Evers) Vehrenkamp, Ruth grew up in Wykoff, MN graduating from Wykoff High School in 1949. Ruth then worked in medical records at Mayo Clinic until her marriage to Harold Paulson on May 29, 1954. Together they made their home on...

Jan 10, 2021

Lenora "Lennie" Jean Mercer, 86 of Houston, died Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Valleyview Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Lennie was born October 4, 1934 in Money Creek to Leonard and Adeline (Rouse) Ledebuhr. She graduated from Houston High School. On June 16, 1956, she married the love of her life, Floyd Mercer whom she met while roller skating in...

Jan 10, 2021

A woman who was filled with faith, love and gratitude and willingly shared it with those around her, Marian Miller was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She knew the value of hard work and could make a dollar stretch to its utmost capacity. With seven children in tow, Marian juggled tending...

Jan 9, 2021

John Carl Brose, 86, of Lanesboro, Minnesota died on January 9th, 2021 at 8:07 p.m. at Chatfield Chosen Valley Care Center. John was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Wilbert and Bernice  (Burndt) Brose on March 17th, 1934. The family lived in Milwaukee for four years and then moved to a small farm outside of Fountain City, Wisconsin. He went...

Jan 9, 2021

Bernette (Kalmes) Scherbring, 101, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at her residence in Lake Winona Manor. Bernette was born April 13, 1919 to Joseph and Mary (Ritt) Kalmes, the oldest of three children. Bernette's love of music started at an early age. She began playing piano and organ in church as a teenager and played viola in...

Jan 6, 2021

Lyle Robert Jacobson, 87, of Goodview, MN passed away January 6, 2021 at Mayo Health Systems-St. Mary's Campus. Lyle was born on July 8, 1933 to Oscar and Mabel (Brekke) Jacobson in Houston, MN. He attended school in Lanseboro and Joined the Army where he served in Korea from 1950 to 1953 as a Sgt First Class. He married the...

Jan 3, 2021

Ellen Lawstuen 91, passed away Sunday evening January 3rd, 2021 at the Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Ellen Jane Ruth Semmen was born December 4, 1929 near Highland in rural Lanesboro to Clarence and Ruth (Jensson) Semmen. Ellen was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church of Highland, attended country school and graduated from Lanesboro High School in...

Jan 3, 2021

Thomas William Nash, 79 of Rochester, MN.

Tom went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021 after a short, but courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Born September 15th, 1941 in Wykoff, MN to Everett & Esther (Krueger) Nash. On October 8th, 1960 he married the love of...

Jan 3, 2021

Jeff Burlingame, 55, of Spring Valley died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus in Rochester. Jeff was born November 4, 1965 in Wabasha to Larry and Darlene (Ploman) Burlingame. Jeff was raised near Nelson, WI and graduated from Alma High School in 1984. He went on to attend DeVry Institute in Phoenix to study electrical...

Jan 3, 2021

Patrick Licari, 66 of Winona, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Sugarloaf Senior Living. Patrick was born February 12, 1954 in Virginia, MN to Robert and Beverly (Koski) Licari. He graduated from St. Francis High School in 1972. Patrick served in the United States Navy as a Seabee. Following his honorable discharge, he attended Culinary school. Patrick worked at several...

Dec 30, 2020

Theodore William Elliott Jr., 66, of Chatfield, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Theodore was born on June 15, 1954, in Walnut Grove, CA, to Theodore Sr. and Francis (Roscoe) Elliott.  His parents were raised in Canada, and he had many fond memories of train trips back to Canada. In 1974, Ted married Mary Jane Combs and they had...

Dec 30, 2020

Betty Ann Rumpca, beloved Mother, Grandmother and friend, stepped quietly and graciously into glory on Wednesday morning, December 30, 2020 at Benedictine St. Anne. Betty was born October 27,1931 in Stockton on the family farm to Russell and Mamie (Bubliitz) Googins. On October 31, 1953, she and William Rumpca Jr, happily married. They shared over 65 years of marriage. Betty...

Dec 30, 2020

Esther Ida Ronnenberg, 95, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Esther Ida Oldendorf was born on August 14th, 1925, in Hart Township, Winona County, MN to Hubert and Clara (Grapentine) Oldendorf. Esther was raised in Hart Township, attended Hart School District #48, and later attended German School in Hart. Esther...

Dec 28, 2020

Steven Richard Cordes Steven (Steve) Richard Cordes, 73 passed away Monday, December 28th, 2020 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin with his family present. Steve was born May 30, 1947 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Richard Arnold and Joyce Florence (Robinson) Cordes. Steve is the oldest of four children. He lived in the same house in St. Paul...

Dec 27, 2020

Conrad Ardis Erickson, 92, of Highland, died peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Conrad was born July 15, 1928, in rural Lanesboro, to Arnold and Cora (Glenna) Erickson.  He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1947, and went to Business College in Winona.  On October 15, 1950, he married Dorothy...

Dec 27, 2020

George Joseph Davis Sr., 62 of Pickwick, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home. George was born January 15, 1958 in La Crosse, WI to Walter and Edith (Fitch) Davis, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. He was employed with Valley Craft, Miller Scrap, Doug Good Trucking, South Wind Apple Orchard and was also a farm...

Dec 26, 2020

Detrick A. Keys, 42, of Lanesboro, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, IA.

Detrick Antuan Keys was born July 16, 1978, in Peoria, ILL., to Ray Charles Mason and Annette Keys.  After getting his GED, Detrick

went on to get a 2 years degree in college. He was self-employed...

Dec 26, 2020

Darlene Ann Bradt, 80, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 26, 2020, surrounded by her husband, daughter, son-in-law, and son. Darlene was born June 7, 1940, in Dyersville, IA, to William and Mary Enette (Schemmel) Jurgens.  She graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Worthington, IA, and Mercy School of Practical Nursing in Marshalltown, IA.  On October...