Nov 25, 2019

Houston, MN - Kevin T. Kelleher, 70 of Houston, MN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2019. Kevin had the largest heart and never had too many people in his life to love. He was a fountain of great wisdom, incessant curiosity, wonderful perspective, and healthy skepticism. With an unparalleled way of making friends feel like family, he cherished...

Nov 25, 2019

Rochester, MN - Kristie Lee Benson, 69, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at Mayo - Franciscan Healthcare Hospital, La Crosse, WI, on November 25, 2019. Kristie was born to Norman and Norma (Larson) Benson on April 10, 1950. Raised in Houston, MN and a graduate of Houston High School. Kristie continued her education, leading her to a successful career...

Nov 24, 2019

Mary JoAnn Martin, 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Mary was born October 28, 1966 and adopted by James and Helen McDougall of Dover, MN on December 15, 1966. She was joined by a brother, William Frederick on December 13, 1967. They grew up on the family farm with cats, dogs, calves, sheep...

Nov 23, 2019

David Robert Koenig, 57, of Chatfield died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home. David was born October 18, 1962 in Winona to Lloyd and Dolores (House) Koenig. He was raised in St. Charles and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1981. David was an avid motocross racer in his youth. He also enjoyed woodworking and was hands on...

Nov 22, 2019

Tilford (Lanny) Landsverk of Whalan, MN, age 79, was born August 24th, 1940, in Peterson, MN, and died Friday, November 22nd at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. He was surrounded by his daughter and two of his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughters Danielle Seuferling, Lisa (Dave) Hartwig, Cindy (John) Correlli, and son Chris DelaGuardia. He is also...

Nov 22, 2019

Roger Robert Staloch, 85, of Eyota, passed away peacefully at home Friday, November 22, 2019. Born in Eyota on September 5, 1934 to Daniel and Nora (Krenzke) Staloch. Roger graduated from Eyota High School. On January 29, 1955 he married Barbara Ann Baumbach at Holy Redeemer Church in Eyota. Roger and Barb resided in Eyota their entire married lives. He...

Nov 22, 2019

Francis "Fran" Maschka, 81, of Oak Ridge died Friday, November 22, 2019 at his home. Fran was born March 12, 1938 to Donald and Bernette (Meisch) Maschka at Oak Ridge. He was raised on the family farm in Mount Vernon Township and graduated from Holy Trinity School in Rollingstone in 1956. Fran served in the Naval Reserves and U.S Navy...

Nov 21, 2019

Dolores Lucille Simpson 92 passed away November 21, 2019 at Presbyterian Homes in Roseville, Minnesota. Dolores was born in Chatfield, MN., on January 23, 1927, to George Grieve and Gladys Ferguson Grieve. Dolores was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield. Dolores grew up on the family farm and attended country school at rural Chatfield and...

Nov 15, 2019

Jean E. Volkman, 85, formerly of Lewiston, MN, died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield, MN. Jean Hamilton was born September 5, 1934 in LaCrosse WI to John and Gladine (Moen) Hamilton. She married Wilbert F. Volkman on November 22, 1952. She is survived by her two children, Sherry (Dennis) Zeise, Medford, MN and Rocky (Julie)...

Nov 15, 2019

God received a faithful servant into his fold on November, 15, 2019, Richard A. Berg, 85, passed away from complications following a stroke at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. He was born May 9, 1934, to Arthur and Elvira (Kahoun) Berg in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He lived in Lewiston and grew up in Mound, Minnesota before graduating from Rushford High School in...

Nov 14, 2019

Wanda Ellen Olson, 84, of rural Lewiston died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Winona Health. Wanda was born March 2, 1935 in Stephen, MN to Daniel and Helen (Sustad) Warnes. She was the 2nd of five children raised on the family farm near Stephen. Wanda attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis on Scholarship, receiving a degree in Home Economics. After graduation...

Nov 11, 2019

PETERSON, MN - Eugene A. Hanson, 92, of Peterson passed away at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse, WI on Monday, November 11, 2019. He was born in Winona on October 27, 1927, to Oscar and Gena (Dale) Hanson. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1945, and enjoyed his entire life farming in the Peterson area. On June 28, 1952,...

Nov 11, 2019

Linda Donna Marie Larson, 63, of Winona, died Monday, 11/11/2019 with her fiancé and her family by her side. Linda was born 1/4/56 to Donald E. and Eleanor D. Larson in Wabasha, MN. She grew up with 12 brothers and sisters in Southern Minnesota. Linda graduated from Lincoln High in Lake City in 1974. From a young age Linda was...

Nov 11, 2019

Lois May Hulshizer, 97, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Whitewater Health Services in St Charles. She was born on August 10, 1922 to William and Marie (Spillum) Henry in Utica. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1939. Lois continued her education to become a teacher, graduating in 1942. She taught in Pine Creek, Clyde, and...

Nov 10, 2019

Rodney Hugh Oppriecht, 81 of Winona, died Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his home. Rodney was the second son born to Amel Oppriecht and Ruth [Jameson] Oppriecht on May 17th, 1938, in La Crosse, WI and grew up in Gays Mills, WI. He served three years in the Navy, and attended UW La Crosse on a G.I. bill. Rodney and...

Nov 8, 2019

Darlene Westling, 82, of Bella Vista, AR, passed away with family at her side on November 8, 2019. She was born July 10, 1937 in Fort Dodge, IA, to Earl and Verna (Snell) Anderson. Darlene married the love of her life, Clifford Westling on January 22, 1954. They celebrated 65 years of marriage.

Darlene was always on...

Nov 8, 2019

Kris Edward Hall, 58, of Winona, MN, died peacefully next to his love on Friday, November 8, 2019. Kris battled brain cancer for 25 years, beating the odds time and time again, only to pass the torch on to the Mayo Clinic to continue his legacy. He spent his last moments next to those that loved him more than he...

Nov 6, 2019

Sylvester Christopher Mullen, 99 of Winona, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare. Sylvester was born March 1, 1920 in Hart Township to Frank and Carrie (Madelyn) Mullen. He served his country honorably in the United States Army Air Corp from 1942-1945 and he was awarded the Silver Star. On November 25, 1955, he married Mary Jo...

Nov 6, 2019

David ("Dave") E. Benson, 79, of Houston, MN, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at home surrounded by loving family following a valiant battle with leukemia. Dave was born June 17, 1940, in Aurora, IL to the late Arthur and Edith (Marquardt) Benson. He graduated from Hinckley-Big Rock High School. Dave married Annabelle Eberly; they later divorced. In 1984, he...

Nov 3, 2019

Mayvis Schwartz, 94, of rural Chatfield, passed away at Seasons Hospice in Rochester on Nov 3, 2019.

She was born on Nov 26, 1924 in Fillmore County to Melvin and Mabel (Redalen) Erickson. Growing up, she lived in Pilot Mound and graduated from Chatfield High School. She married Fritz Schwartz in 1946, and they resided in rural...