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...

Jun 27, 2021

Charl Susan Swiggum, 84, formerly of St. Charles died Sunday evening, June 27, 2021 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Charl was born July 27, 1936 in Austin to Charles and Bernice (Hillson) Ellis. Charl married Bobby Skalisky August 22, 1954. They made their home in Blooming Prairie where Bobby and Charl operated the Cozy Inn Café. In 1973 they...

Jun 27, 2021

Louise "Punkie" Larson, 74 of Winona, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Gundersen- St. Elizabeth's Care Center in Wabasha. Punkie was born on August 15, 1946 in Winona to Lester and Lora (Lande) Kanz. Shortly after graduating high school, Punkie began her career with Winona County. She held several positions, from working in the courthouse to working as a...

Jun 27, 2021

HOUSTON, MN - Thelma Johnston, 94, of Houston, MN passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, June 27, 2021, at Gunderson Health System in La Crosse, WI. Thelma Corrine Morken was born on August 30, 1926, to Obert and Cora (Ekre) Morken.  She and her younger sister, Grace grew up on the family farm in Yucatan Valley and...

Jun 26, 2021

Robert "Bob" Van Doran, age 76 of St. Charles, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 26th, 2021. Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan; the son of Robert and Nina Mae (Hudson). He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Jule Hasler...

Jun 26, 2021

Family, Friends & Fun is how Dianne Winnifred Hardtke lived her life. Dianne passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the age of 89 at Brookdale Senior Living surrounded by her two daughters. She was born October 4, 1931 in Winona to Edwin and Hazel (Selke) Ronnenberg. After meeting the love of her life on a blind date and...

Jun 26, 2021

Raymond William Feuerhelm died peacefully on June 26, 2021 taking his last breath with his wife, LaVonne, and oldest son, Greg at his side. Ray will be remembered for his quick wit, kind heart, and caring spirit. Ray was born in Hokah, Minnesota, May 10, 1929. He was 92 when he died at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles, Minnesota....

Jun 26, 2021

Ardis Sylvern Helland, age 98 of Lewiston, died peacefully at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on June 26th, 2021. Ardis was born on February 14, 1923 in Joice, Iowa to Martin and Ada (Nelson) Bang. She was united in marriage to Amos Helland on November 21, 1942 in Worth County, Iowa. Together they were blessed with two...

Jun 25, 2021

Lila Elsie Eide, age 91 of Winona, entered Heaven's gates peacefully from her home on June 25th, 2021. Lila was born on December 25th, 1929 to Rudolph and Elsie (Block) Feine in Winona. On April 17, 1948 she married her "sweet Norwegian", Lawrence Eide at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wilson. Together they spent their life farming and raising their...

Jun 21, 2021

Nicholas "Nick" Frank Marson, Jr. Born: May 25, 1943. Passed: June 21, 2021. Nick was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local 49 for more than 50 years. He was a crane operator and a licensed boat pilot on the Upper Mississippi for non-passenger boats. He spent his career operating cranes, building bridges in MN & WI. Collecting Red...

Jun 21, 2021

RUSHFORD, MN - Cherryl S. Kjos, 66, of Rushford, MN died on Monday, June 21, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Franciscan Hospital in La Crosse, WI with her husband, Donny at her side. The Lord gained another angel at His throne that day. Cherryl Sue Schowen was born on February 3, 1955, at March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA to...

Jun 21, 2021

The Funeral Services in remembrance of Edwin John Rehbein, age 90, will be held on Friday, June 25 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in St. Charles. There will be a visitation for family and friends held from 4-7 PM on Thursday, June 24 at church, as well as one hour prior to the funeral on Friday. Edwin passed away peacefully...

Jun 20, 2021

Mary Ann Duane, 73 of Lewiston, died Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Mulders Nursing Home in West Salem. Mary Ann was born December 4, 1947 in Winona during a snowstorm to Joe & Helen (Randall) Duane. She attended Enterprise Country School for three years and she always said it was three wonderful years of learning. She then went onto Lewiston...

Jun 19, 2021

Dale L. Honsey 86, of Chatfield, formerly of Lanesboro, closed the last chapter of his free spirited life on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by his wonderful wife and kids. Dale Lawrence Honsey was born January 5, 1935 in Peterson, to Joseph and Selma (Hanson) Honsey.  He was baptized and confirmed in Peterson. ...

Jun 18, 2021

Sonny (Mujkic) McDonald, 26 of Spring Valley, MN, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa died in her home Friday, June 18, 2021. Sonny was born November 11,1994 in Batnoga, Croatia to Nurfet and Fatma (Husidic) Mujkic.  Her and her family moved to Waterloo, IA in 1999. Sonny excelled in academics and playing trombone in The Waterloo West marching band. Her siblings...

Jun 18, 2021

Margaret Jean Tweedy, 68 of Buffalo City, WI, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at St. Michael's Assisted Living in Fountain City. Peggy was born on March 6, 1953 in Winona, MN to John and Harriet (Breitlow) Tweedy. Peggy was a graduate of St. Mary's College and continued as an instructor at the local university for as long as her...

Jun 18, 2021

Scott Glenn Gerson, 80 of Winona, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 after a long and difficult time with dementia, at St. Elizabeth's Health Care Center in Wabasha, MN. Scott was born April 26, 1941 to Bernard and Bernnes (Krackow) Gerson. Scott had a love for the outdoors and the Mississippi River boating, camping, duck hunting, and fishing. He graduated...