Randal Schell

Dec 4, 2024

Randal “Randy” Schell, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2024, at the age of 51, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI, with family at his side. Born on March 19, 1973, Randy was the beloved baby of the family, the fourth child who brought unending joy and laughter to everyone who knew him.

Randy spent over 30 years as...

Darlene Stephan

Dec 3, 2024

Darlene Stephan, 90, of Rochester died Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Comfort Home in Hudson, WI.  A complete obituary will be posted shortly.

Dennis "Cub" Lunde

Dec 1, 2024

Dennis “Cub” Lunde, 77, of Rochester, Minn. passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2024. He was born on Sept. 7, 1947 to Harry & Susie (Jacobson) Lunde in Viroqua Wisconsin. Cub graduated from John Marshall High School and then went on to trade school at Albert Lea Technical College. Cub had an infectious laugh. He enjoyed having cocktails with his...

April Swinger

Dec 1, 2024

April Lynn Bernice Swinger, a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on December 1, 2024, at the age of 48. She was born to Marlene Swinger on November 27, 1976, and lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family.

April had a beautiful soul, a warm heart, and a generous spirit, qualities known to all who...

Robert Bunke

Nov 30, 2024

Robert W. Bunke left his home in Rochester, MN and went to heaven November 30, 2024. He was born May 3, 1927 on a farm in Hart, MN. His 97 years on this earth were first formed by growing up in a family of loving parents, Paul and Ragna Bunke, along with 12 siblings. Robert is now joining his parents...

Gloria Lembke

Nov 30, 2024

Gloria R. Lembke (Niemczyski), 96

Gloria Lembke, age 96, was reunited with loved ones on Nov. 30.

Gloria was born and lived most of her life in Milwaukee, WI, moving to Minn. with her daughter eight years ago. She is survived by her daughters: Gail Lembke (Vic Menebroeker), Karen Hill (Daniel) and son James Lembke; grandchildren Dustin Hill, Emerson...

Richard Chapel

Nov 29, 2024

Vernon Richard "Bud" Chapel

Bud, 90, passed away peacefully at the Valley View Healthcare Facility in Houston, MN on November 29, 2024.

He was born on November 14th, 1934 in Spring Grove to Clifford and Sarah Mae (Swenson) Chapel. He grew up on the family farm in Sheldon, raising chickens and cash crop corn.

He graduated from Houston High School in 1951. He...

Michael Verdick

Nov 29, 2024

Michael John Verdick, 52 of Winona, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 during heart surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. Mike was born on April 16, 1972, in Winona to Robert and Donna (Becker) Verdick.

He was married for a short time to Bobbie Hanson of Wabasha. They later divorced.

One of Mikes greatest joys was spending...

Donald Sanders Sr

Nov 29, 2024

Donald F. Sanders Sr., 84, of Rushford, formerly of South Carolina, died Friday, November 29, 2024, at Good Shepherd in Rushford. 

Donald was born September 20, 1940, in New York, NY. He was adopted by his parents, Paul and Catherine (McDonald) Sanders. He grew up in The Bronx, and his family later moved to Queens. As a child he also spent...

Linda "Taz" Gabrych

Nov 28, 2024

Linda “Taz” Elaine Gabrych, 71 of Winona, died Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Linda was born November 12, 1953 in Decorah, IA to Edward and Lugene (Nulty) Kuhn. She graduated from Winona Senior High School. On May 19, 1979, she married Gene Gabrych. Linda worked at Watlow, Lake Center Switch and Wincraft throughout the years....

Charles Schell

Nov 28, 2024

Charles C. Schell, died peacefully on November 28, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 75. Charles was born on August 26, 1949, in Stockton, MN, to Anthony and Violet (Mueller) Schell. A lifelong resident of Stockton, he graduated from Winona Senior High School and became known for his hard work in construction, particularly for his skill in installing...

Delores Miller

Nov 27, 2024

Delores Jane Miller, 85, of Houston, MN, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Valley View Health Care,

She was born August 4, 1939, the daughter of LeRoy and Helen (Solberg) Davy. She grew up in Hokah, MN, and in her teen years she moved to Minneapolis. There, she met John Bowman and was united in marriage. The couple had 3 children,...

James Moga

Nov 27, 2024

James George Moga, age 96, of Minnesota City, MN, died November 27, 2024 at his home.

James was born April 20, 1928, in Winona, MN, the son of Ralph and Verna (Walski) Moga. He grew up in Dodge, Wisconsin, and was one of 7 children. James was united in marriage to Ester Oevering, and to this union 3 children were born,...

Gerald Lee Balko

Nov 26, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Balko, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born on March 23, 1964, in Cumberland, WI, to Arnold and Phyllis Balko. Jerry Graduated from Cumberland High School and enlisted in the USAF for 6 years. While enlisted, he was introduced to his wife, Kelly (Kolaszewski). They...

Ronald Dee Pulley

Nov 25, 2024

While working in the fields that he loved, Ronald Pulley passed away on November 25, 2024.

 Ron was born on January, 31, 1948 near Huntington, Indiana. He grew up as one of four children of Albert and Marcille Pulley. Ron graduated from Lancaster High School of Huntington County, Indiana and Purdue University with a degree in Ag. Business Management.

 Ron always wanted...

Rosalyon Garceau

Nov 24, 2024

Rosalyon Iva (Allen, Yuman) Garceau, 81, o fWinona, MN, died on November 24th, 2024.

She was born July 2nd, 1943, in St. Charles, MN, with parents Nellie Iva Allen and Frank Pierce Allen. She had one sister, Bonnie Allen and brother Dennis Allen (with wife Eve and son Ian). 

Rosie was married twice. Her first marriage to Bart Yuman brought her one...