Sep 22, 2020

Glen F. Schumacher, 89, of Altura died Tuesday evening, September 22, 2020 at Winona Health. Glen was born February 26, 1931 in Norton Township, Winona County to Lloyd and Alice (Hilke) Schumacher. He grew up in rural Rollingstone and graduated from Lewiston School in 1948. Glen met Helen Rogers while working at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. They married on...

Sep 19, 2020

Robert B. "Bob" Stevens, 84, of St. Charles died Saturday evening, September 19, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Bob was born June 15, 1936 in St. Charles to Charles and Alma (Wiskow) Stevens. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1954. He went on to serve in the United States Air Force from August...

Sep 18, 2020

Ruth Marie Miehlisch, 82, of rural Lanesboro, passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Ruth Schewe was born May 1, 1938, in Sleepy Eye, MN, to Stan and Muriel (Hier) Schewe.  She graduated from Sleepy Eye High School and was crowned homecoming queen. She loved her career as a pediatric...

Sep 18, 2020

RUSHFORD, MINN: Jerald A. Peterson, 63, died Friday, September 18, 2020 in Rushford, MN. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sep 17, 2020

Henry “Hank” Ostby, 88, of Chatfield passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Stewartville Care Center. Hank was born May 27, 1932, to Ivy and Heinrick Ostby.  Hank grew up with 6 siblings.  In January 1951, Hank joined the U.S. Navy where he was a cook and baker on the USS Greene, before bring honorable discharge in November 1954....

Sep 17, 2020

Richard "Dick" Spencer Johnson, 75, of Stewartville, formerly of Winona, MN died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems-St. Mary's Campus in Rochester. Dick was born November 12, 1944 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to Vonnie Johnson. He graduated from Waukesha High School and began his career in public service. He joined the Air Force at the age if 17...

Sep 17, 2020

HOUSTON, MN - Elmo M. Wojahn, 96, of Houston, MN died on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Elmo Martin Wojahn was born on March 2, 1924, in Comfrey, MN to Henry and Minnie (Finstad) Wojahn. He was raised in Comfrey and entered the U.S. Navy before WWII where his aircraft carrier the USS...

Sep 16, 2020

Elrey Louise Wilson, La Crescent, Minnesota, and formerly of Houston, Minnesota was received by her Lord and Savior on September 16, 2020 at Springbrook Village in La Crescent. Elrey was born July 8, 1923, in Caledonia, Minnesota to John and Katherine (Davy) Ellenz. She graduated from Loretto High School, Caledonia, in 1941. On May 1, 1947, Elrey married Melvin Wilson...

Sep 9, 2020

Jo Ann (Trittipoe) Fellman went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 after a brief stay in home hospice in her assisted living facility who so graciously accommodated us, allowing family to be with her in her final days. She's finally reunited with the love of her life John who has been gone just over 17 years. She...

Sep 6, 2020

HOUSTON, MN - Joseph Dennis Kinstler, 19, of Houston, MN died on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at his home in Houston. Joseph was born on March 11, 2001, in LaCrosse, WI. He was a loving and caring person who brought joy to everyone who lived with him. He is survived by his mother, Karmen; his best friend and brother, Jim;...

Sep 4, 2020

Marland LaVonne Beeman passed away at home surrounded by family and Hospice Care Friday, September 4, 2020. Known to friends as Marla and Lovey by family, Marla was a United States Air Force wife and mother who traveled the world and raised two children in the adventurous uncertainty of military transfers. She was always the anchor of home, love, laughter...

Sep 3, 2020

LEWISTON, MN - Eileen Helen Tucker, 98, of rural Lewiston, MN died on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, MN. Eileen was born at home in rural Stewartville, MN to William and Rose (Schroder) Baker. She attended School District 118 Dogtown and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1938. Eileen graduated from Winona Teachers...

Sep 3, 2020

On Thursday, September 3, 2020, Steven John Thesing passed into eternal life surrounded by his family. Steve was a life long resident of Lewiston. He was born October 10th, 1949 to Ted and Evelyn Thesing, the 8th of 10 sons. He attended schools in Lewiston, finishing his school career in 1969. He worked the family farm with his Dad until...

Sep 2, 2020

Roxanna Elaine Fenske, 78, of rural Chatfield, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, peacefully at her home. Roxanna was born November 25, 1941 in Oakland, CA to Lawrence "Neil" and Elaine (Jones) Ehlenfeldt. She moved to Altura at the age of four with her family. They later moved to a farm north of St. Charles. Roxanna and Albert Fenske were married...

Sep 1, 2020

Francis "Frank" Harry Colvin, 92 of St. Charles, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, St. Mary's Campus. Frank was born April 5, 1928 in the Rochester area to Harry and Mary (Lawler) Colvin. Frank entered the United States Navy at an early age, with his mother having to sign to give permission because of his...

Aug 29, 2020

Carlos Gonzalez Espinosa, 70, of Winona died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Roger Metz Manor. Carlos was born November 4, 1949 in Mexico City to Teodoro Gonzalez and Guillermina Espinosa Gonzalez. Carlos moved to the United States in his mid-twenties and worked for Ford Motor Company in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Carlos began on the assembly line, but after learning all...

Aug 28, 2020

Elizabeth June Benedum was born in Winona, Minnesota on June 3, 1972 to Richard and Thora Lombard, and passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on August 28, 2020 in Kasson, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her father Richard and is survived by her mother Thora, her son Marley, her husband Tom, her seven siblings...

Aug 28, 2020

James "Amy" Willis Jorgenson, 70 of Winona and formerly of Spring Valley, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at Lake Winona Manor. Jim was born August 12, 1950 in Lime Springs, IA to Clarence and Beatrice (TerMatt) Jorgenson. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1968. On May 30, 1970, Jim married the love of his life, Marlois Gabbert at...

Aug 27, 2020

Irvin Nunemacher lived his life with great appreciation for his family. A strong provider and wonderful companion, he wanted nothing more than the very best for the family he loved. Deeply loved by all who knew him, there is no doubt that he will be dearly missed by his many special friends and loved ones. The year 1932 held many...

Aug 27, 2020

Dennis J. Wingert, 78 of Dover, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer, with family by his side. He was born on February 4, 1942 to Julius and Ruby (Zeitler) Wingert. He grew up in Olmsted County on a family farm with 12 siblings. He married Marjorie Fohrman on January 28, 1967....