Paul Bambenek
Dec 11, 2024
Paul Hubert Bambenek, 75, of Winona, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 11, 2024.
Arriving into this world on November 12, 1949 in Rochester, Minnesota, Paul was the second son of the late Hubert and Evelyn (Peterson) Bambenek. Raised in the heart of Winona, Paul graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1968 and...
Allison Boelter
Dec 31, 2024
Allison Michelle Boelter, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend passed away on December 31, 2024, at the age of 29 due to complications of diabetes. She was born on August 31, 1995 in Winona, MN to Mark and Michelle (Thompson) Boelter. Allison resided in La Crosse, WI.
Her light and warmth were a gift to all who knew...
Kent Fabian
Dec 30, 2024
Kent Brian Fabian, 66, a lifelong resident of Winona passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, in Winona after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kent was born on August 2, 1958 to Ronald and Joan (Henderson) Fabian. Kent was the 4th of six children. He grew up in Pleasant Valley and attended Pleasant Valley School and later Winona Senior High School. Kent...
George Burns Jr.
Dec 28, 2024
George Thomas Burns Jr., died on December 28, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living, at the age of 82. George was born on January 18, 1942, in Winona, MN, to George Sr. and Thecla (Thesing) Burns. He grew up in Wyattville and attended Lewiston High School, where he laid the foundation for a life filled with hard work.
On October 26, 1963,...
Tammy "Tame" Austin
Dec 27, 2024
Tammy "Tame" Jean Austin, a beloved mother, sister, daughter and friend, who peacefully departed this life on December 27, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on February 12, 1963, to Richard and Mary (Behrens) Winchel, Tammy resided in Winona, Minnesota, where she touched the lives of many with her kindness, warmth, and unwavering faith.
Tammy was a devoted mother to...
Sue Hagedorn
Dec 27, 2024
Sue Ann (Rendigs) Hagedorn, 84, passed away on December 27, 2024 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, after short battle with cancer. Sue was born on October 4, 1940 to Albert and Hildah Rendigs, in Black River Falls WI. On November 17, 1940 she was baptized at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Black River Falls, and was confirmed on March 29, 1953...
Joan Benson
Dec 25, 2024
Joan Elizabeth (Ullan) Benson, 91 passed away peacefully at home in Houston, with her family, after a brief battle with cancer. Joan was born June 17th, 1933, along with her twin sister June to Norman and Beatrice (Bakken) Ullan.
She grew up on the ridge above Looney Valley. She attended Houston High School. Joan attended beauty school in Minneapolis then later...
Donald Anderson
Dec 22, 2024
Don died unexpectedly on December 22, 2024 of acute renal failure the day before is 89th birthday. He fought a tough battle of hope but God had other plans. He is survived by his wife, Gwen, and blended family of 5 sons and a daughter – plus their families, for all whom he loved dearly as they did him. Don...
Donald James Loken
Dec 22, 2024
Donald James Loken, age 79 of Chisago City, MN (formerly of Houston/Winona) passed away at Parmly On the Lake Nursing Home in Chisago City.
Services are being planned for Don and a full obituary will appear soon.
Theresa Hoffman
Dec 22, 2024
Theresa Hoffman, age 93, of Rollingstone, MN, died Sunday, December 22, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Theresa was born November 3, 1931, in Rollingstone, the daughter of Herbert, Sr. and Sophie (Lucas) Speltz. She was united in marriage to Francis “Fritz” Hoffman May 7, 1952 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rollingstone. Theresa was a stay at home...
Rita Dingfelder
Dec 22, 2024
Rita Sylvia Dingfelder, affectionately known as Granny and Grandma Rita, of Saint Charles, MN, formerly of Lewiston and Winona, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 years, 11 months, and 25 days on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Whitewater Healthcare Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 28, 1929, to Ernest and Anna (Theis) Schultz in Winona, Rita...
Adeline Erickson
Dec 21, 2024
Adeline R. Erickson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, in Houston, Minnesota at the age of 95. Born on May 24, 1929, in Rushford, Minnesota, Adeline was the cherished daughter of Carl and Mabel Baker. Raised with a strong sense of community, she attended the local country school, where her spirited personality began...
Jeanne Roetzler Chakraborty
Dec 19, 2024
Jeanne Roetzler Chakraborty, age 79, of Winona, died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at St. Anne Extended Health Care. She was born November 8, 1945, in Montreal, Canada. She is preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Cecile (Tessie) Bedard. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Roetzler of Winona, and granddaughter, Brittany Roetzler-Archer of Rochester, MN. A private family...
Helen Evenson
Dec 18, 2024
Helen Minnie Evenson, age 92, of Rushford passed away on December 18, 2024. She was born January 14, 1932, to Alfonse and Emma Feine on the family farm in Hart, MN. On November 26, 1949, Helen married the love of her life Robert “Evie” Evenson, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hart, MN. Three children came from this union. Helen...
Sara Ihrke
Dec 18, 2024
Sara Ann Patricia (Murphy) Ihrke, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and nurse, passed away peacefully at Roger Metz Manor, leaving behind a legacy of love, care, and compassion.
Born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1943, Sara was a source of pride for her Irish Catholic father. Her life embodied the warmth and resilience of her heritage.
In 1965,...
Arthur Richard Thoreson
Dec 18, 2024
Live streaming of his service can be viewed at:
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Arthur “Richard” Thoreson, age 90 of Chatfield, MN passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, MN.
He was born September 1, 1934, the son of Arthur Ralph and Katherine Ida (Woxland) Thoreson in St Paul, MN.
He graduated from St Charles High School...
Dean Robert Spaeth
Dec 18, 2024
Dean Spaeth, age 57 of Chatfield passed away at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Dean Robert Spaeth was born on November 1, 1967 the son of George and Pearl (nee Hodnett) Spaeth in Stanley, Wisconsin. He attended school in Stanley and began working in construction, building homes in the area....
Vaughn Nagle
Dec 17, 2024
Vaughn Bearson Nagle, age 88 of Preston, formerly of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on December 17, 2024.
Vaughn was the daughter of Leonard and Josephine Landsverk. She was born April 9, 1936 in Tuttle, North Dakota. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1954. On June 4, 1955 she married Dale Bearson of Lanesboro. Dale...
Debra Jean Koetz
Dec 16, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Debra Jean Koetz, 69, of St. Charles announces her journey to be with our Lord and Savior. Debra was born April 28, 1955 in La Crosse to Allen and Jean (Rose) Jonsgaard. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Shawn, her three daughters; Melissa (Nelson) Hori of Santa Cruz, CA,...
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