Oct 20, 2020

Maynard Millard age 86 of Dover passed away on October 20th at Whitewater Health Services in St Charles. Maynard was born in Eyota on July 2, 1934 to LeRoy and Vera (Britzius) Millard. In 1948 Maynard's family moved to the farm located just north of Dover on Highway 14. On April 10, 1954 Maynard married Edrie Engen. Maynard took over...

Oct 20, 2020

Harriet O. Miller, 83 of Houston, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her home. Harriet was born on August 26, 1937 in Winona to Odin and Selina (Hundorf) Johnsgaard. She married John Seekamp and together had 5 children. They later divorced. Harriet lived and worked on the buffalo farm until 1972 then...

Oct 18, 2020

Rita Elizabeth Tropple, 84, of Winona died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems - Franciscan Healthcare. Rita was born on September 23, 1936 to Aloysius and Helen (Burgdorf) Czaplewski in Winona. She spent her whole life in Winona, from graduating from Winona Senior High, to meeting her husband Robert (Bob) Tropple and having five beautiful children. She...

Oct 17, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Nilles Mary E. Nilles was born in Rollingstone, Minnesota on May 19, 1943 and passed away on October 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold Nilles and Ardella Scherbring-Nilles, her brothers Myron and Kent, and her aunt, Tata Hattie Nilles. Her great-grandparents, Jean-Baptiste Nilles and Elizabeth Seiwert, immigrated to America in the mid-nineteenth century...

Oct 16, 2020

Elizabeth M. Biermann, 96, of St. Charles, MN passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Elizabeth Marie Wehrenberg was born on September 21, 1924, in Chatfield, MN to Herbert and Bertha (Spitzer) Wehrenberg. She was raised and went to school in the rural Chatfield area. While attending a local football game with friends, she met the love of her life...

Oct 14, 2020

Trebor McDowell Redning, passed away suddenly at the age of 26 on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.  He was a charismatic, loving, heart of gold young man.  Trebor enjoyed card games at the Johnson family celebrations, loved being a big brother to his sisters and was avid gamer. Trebor is survived by his parents, Jane (Johnson) and Rodney Stuckey of...

Oct 13, 2020

Edna Kay (Haas) Hughes, 81, of Chatfield, died peacefully in Rochester, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, surrounded by her three children.

Edna was born the youngest of four daughters, on September 12, 1939, to Edward and Irene (Ramsey) Haas, in Chatfield.  She graduated from Chosen Valley High School in Chatfield, and then received a Bachelor degree from...

Oct 13, 2020

Jutta "Judy" Evans, 63, loving mother, soul mate, Oma, sister, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Gundersen Health Systems, La Crosse, WI. Judy was born on June 16, 1957 in Hermaringen, Germany to Gottfried and Ingeborg Stantzsch. Judy grew up in Wetzlar, Germany until she met her soul mate, Steven Evans. The two fell deeply...

Oct 13, 2020

Ellen Veronica Miller Vera Miller, age 74, of Winona, MN passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on October 13, 2020. Born in Drinagh, West Cork, Ireland on April 16, 1946 to John and Ellen Daly, Vera was the third of ten children. Her family and many friends all over the world will deeply miss her warm,...

Oct 11, 2020

James LeRoy "Jim" Gettler, 70, of Isanti, MN died Sunday morning, October 11, 2020 at his home in Isanti. Jim was born February 24, 1950 in Fairmont to LeRoy and Mary (Clancy) Gettler. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1968. Where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. Following high school Jim attended college in Crookston for one...

Oct 11, 2020

Robert "Sam" A. Schrandt, 90 of Winona and formerly of Houston, died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He let go of his daughter, Mary's hand to once again hold the hand of his beloved wife, Gertrude. Sam was born November 14, 1929 in Winona to August and Emma (Nast) Schrandt. Sam served in the...

Oct 8, 2020

Gary Joseph Driessen, 85 of Minnesota City, died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Winona Health. He was born September 7, 1935 in Faribault to Leo and Gladys (Walters) Driessen. He will be forever missed by his wife, Lissa (Wiechman) Driessen. Per his wishes, there will be no services. Cards may be mailed to Hoff Funeral Home, c/o Gary Driessen Family,...

Oct 8, 2020

CALEDONIA, MN - Kristin Anne Davenport, 44, of Caledonia, MN died on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at her home. Kristin was born on January 22, 1976, in Caledonia to Richard and Doris (Hegland) Todd. She grew up in the Houston area and graduated from Houston High School in 1994. She is survived by her parents; three children: Haley Grinnage and...

Oct 7, 2020

Audrey Joanne Hegland left us for her eternal home Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin, after a brief illness. She was born August 6, 1942, to John and Ardell (Lemke) Hegland, in La Crosse. She spent her childhood on the family farm in rural Houston, Minnesota. Audrey was a graduate of Houston High...

Oct 7, 2020

JoAnn "Joni" Grace Nichols, 84 of Goodview, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Lake Winona Manor. JoAnn was born on June 19, 1936 to Edward and Dora (Gensmer) Matthees in Norton Township. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1954. On October 5, 1963 she married Boyd Nichols. They lived in...

Oct 6, 2020

Marian Halloran, 98, of Chatfield passed away peacefully, on Tuesday Oct. 6, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Marian was born to William and Mame (Fogerty) Schoenfelder on July 31, 1922, the third oldest of nine children. She attended country schools and graduated from Rochester High School in 1939.

She married M. James...

Oct 5, 2020

Keri Lynn Wahlund, 41, of Kasson died Monday, October 5, 2020 at her home, unexpectantly. Keri was born August 8, 1979 in Winona to Ken and Karin (Andring) Peterson. She graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School in 1997, where she was active in golf, cheered for wrestling and was proud of being the first girl to play football for the Lewiston...

Oct 3, 2020

Marjorie L. "Marge" Fix, 86, of St. Charles died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Marge was born January 16, 1934 in Fillmore County to Carl and Lucille (Perry) Eide. On August 18, 1951, Marge and Curt Fix were married in Chatfield. They made their home in Dover where they raised their three children. Marge...

Sep 29, 2020

Beverly "Bev" J. Reps, 88 of Utica passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020. at Whitewater Health Services after a long battle with dementia. Beverly was born October 5, 1931, at home in Winona County to Arthur & Hazel Ladewig. She graduated from Lewiston High School and cherished her classmates, especially enjoying their annual class reunions attending her last one (70th)...

Sep 28, 2020

RUSHFORD, MN - Milton G. Eide, 92, of Rushford, MN died on Monday, September 28, 2020, at his home. Milton was born on January 13, 1928, in Fremont, MN to Julian and Agnes (Jonsgaard) Eide. He attended Fremont Country School and Lanesboro High School. On March 27, 1948, Milton was united in marriage with Bette Soiney. They recently celebrated 72...