Mar 5, 2020

Kristen Mueller, age 49, of Utica, MN, died at her home on Thursday, March 5th, 2020. Kristen Marie Schroeder was born on July 1st, 1970 at Zumbrota Hospital to Melvin and Janet Schroeder. She attended Pine Island Schools where she was active in volleyball, basketball, and softball. After graduation, she attended Mankato State University, and later at the University of...

Mar 4, 2020

Nancy Lee Musty, 73 of Winona, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her home in Tucson. She was born on December 4, 1946 in Lake City MN to Lloyd and Florence (Jansen) Oelkers. She graduated from Mazeppa High School in 1964. On November 27, 1965 she married Lawrence (Larry) Musty at SS Peter and Paul Church in Mazeppa. They...

Mar 4, 2020

Geoffrey Adam Lowe died peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Winona, MN at the age of 71. Geoffrey is survived by his wife, Karen Strelow; son, Jason (Kelly) Lowe; step-daughter, Chantelle (Bernie) Merchlewitz; step-sons, Timothy Dorn and Chad Dorn; grandchildren, Aaron (Kat Marquez) Merchlewitz, Brooke (Scott) Stueve, Akala and Gavin Lowe, and Alex Dorn; and great-grandchildren, Jacob, Bently, Reese,...

Mar 3, 2020

Jack P. Jandt, 73 of Winona, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 surrounded by family at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Per Jack's wishes, a private family service will be held. Any memorials can be mailed to Hoff Celebration of Life Center, 3480 Service Drive, Goodview, MN 55987 and will be forwarded to the family. Please leave a memory of...

Mar 1, 2020

Frances M. Goodrich , 95, of St. Charles died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her home. Frances was born April 21, 1924 in Elba Township to Andrew and Helen (Doyle) Kieffer. She graduated from St. Charles High School and from Teachers Training as well as Winona State University. Frances taught 12 ½ years in rural schools and 24 years at...

Mar 1, 2020

James Clarence Bruha, 79 of Winona, died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at his home. Jim was born March 16, 1940 in La Crosse to Clarence and Alice (Smith) Bruha. On September 19, 1960, he married Carolyn Sue at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in La Crosse. Jim worked for Allis Chalmers in La Crosse and then La Port, IN. He then...

Mar 1, 2020

Michael "Mikey" D. Spencer, 31, of Plainview died at home on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Michael was born on August 4, 1988 to Jennifer Sheldon in Winona, MN. Mikey was a fighter up until the end, beating the odds that the doctors had given him early in his life. Mikey enjoyed listening to music and watching cartoons. Mikey will be...

Feb 28, 2020

Arlen Lyle Hill, 81 of Dakota, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 28, 2020. Arlen was born July 21, 1938 in Dakota to Lester and Edna (Steinfeldt) Hill. On August 21, 1964, he married Dianne Peterman in Winona. Arlen worked as a welder for Trane Company for 39 years. In his retirement, he worked in maintenance at the...

Feb 28, 2020

Donna A. Breitsprecher, 76, of Rushford passed away at Gundersen Health Center, La Crosse on Friday, February, 28, 2020. She struggled with many health issues through her years, but took in stride and kept going for her family. She was born to Ed and Mae (Bublitz) Brand on May 22, 1943 in Rushford. Donna was the youngest daughter of nine...

Feb 27, 2020

Rosemary Smith Duran, 97 died peacefully in her sleep at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Rosemary was born in rural Winona County to Edwin and Ada Smith. She spent her early years on Homer Ridge in Winona County. After graduating from Winona Senior High School and Winona State College she taught school in western...

Feb 26, 2020

Jeremy Nicholas Crowson, 37, of St. Charles died at his home on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Jeremy was born July 29, 1982 in Rochester to Becky Amos and Jeff Crowson. He was raised in the Stewartville area but made his home in St. Charles after marrying Erica on June 16, 2011. They have three beautiful children together, Owen, Alea, and...

Feb 26, 2020

Norma Jean (Pierce) Laqua, 76, of Lewiston died Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Lake Winona Manor, after a short illness. Norma was born to Simmons and Hazel (Roth) Pierce on June 12, 1943 at the family farm near Utica. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1961. Following high school she work as a nanny for Jim and Pat Luehman...

Feb 26, 2020

HOUSTON, MN - Lela J. Blagsvedt, 90, of Houston, MN died on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, WI. Lela June (Comstock) Blagsvedt was born on June 1, 1929, in Dowling SD to John and Nettie (Westby) Comstock. Her family moved to Sheldon, MN in 1935. Lela attended grade school in Sheldon...

Feb 25, 2020

Carol Jean Steinfeldt, 75 of Winona, passed away, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 23, 1944 to Paul and Anita (Pflughoeft) Steinfeldt. Carol enjoyed the simple things in life and was a great listener and storyteller. Carol was an avid painter, and her beautiful personality could be seen through her artwork. Carol thoroughly enjoyed...

Feb 21, 2020

George John Mundt, 85 of Utica, died Friday, February 21, 2020 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. George was born March 12, 1934 in Utica to Lewis and Florence (Anderson) Mundt. He attended Perry Country School in rural Utica through the 8th grade. George served 2 years in the National Guard before being drafted into the United States Army...

Feb 20, 2020

June Marilyn (Johnson) Kitzmann, 94 of Stewartville, passed away peacefully Thursday,

February 20th at Madonna Towers Nursing Home in Rochester, MN.

She was born on June 3, 1925, the daughter of Eddie and Minnie Johnson and baptized June 12th at Bethany Lutheran Church, Frost MN.    June graduated from Frost High School in 1943.  On March...

Feb 18, 2020

Money Creek, MN - Jim Morcomb, 84, died on February 18, 2020. He was born on a farm in Ridgeway, Minnesota on May 16, 1935; the first born of Arlie and Helen Morcomb. He graduated from Winona Senior High School Class of 1953. After graduation and a brief stint in college he married the love of his life Lois (Johnson)...

Feb 16, 2020

Doris Walther, 94 of Winona passed away on Sunday, February 16th at the Roger Metz Manor. She was born March 17, 1925 in Winona to Martin and Emma Smith. Doris grew up for part of her childhood in Homer Ridge where she lived with her parents who farmed. She and her brother Marlin Smith spent many hours sledding down Homer...

Feb 16, 2020

Robert M. Brown, 87 of Winona, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Lake Winona Manor. Robert was born on April 4, 1932 to Lester and Mae (Gaustad) Brown. Robert proudly served our country after he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He began his career as a rocket mechanic and moved up the ranks to become a Major. He...

Feb 15, 2020

Lyman Laverne Felstead, 90, of Rochester, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Shorewood Senior Community in Rochester. Lyman was born October 12, 1929 in St. Charles to Robert and Gertrude (Mason) Felstead. On January 31, 1959, he married Carole Grethen at the Little Brown Church. They made their home in Rochester until 1969, when they moved their family to Oronoco....