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Wayne Jessen

Wayne Jessen

Aug 14, 2024

Jessen, Wayne “Butch” B.

Wayne Benjamin Jessen, 77 of Winona passed away on August 14, 2024 at Whitewater Health Services in Saint Charles where he was a resident for nearly 2 ½ years.

Wayne was born at the Winona General Hospital to George and Evalyn (Lang) Jessen, on November 29, 1946. The story goes that Wayne was the largest baby in the...

Constance Graham

Constance Graham

Sep 5, 2024

Constance “Connie” Graham, age 87, longtime Eyota resident, died at her home on September 5, 2024.

Born February 9, 1937 in Madison, South Dakota to Emma and Elmer Kraft. She graduated from Madison Central High School and Dakota State college. She married Darryl Graham on June 21, 1957, raised four sons, enjoyed playing cards, sewing, singing in church choir, serving with...

Eileen Jacobson

Eileen Jacobson

Sep 3, 2024

Eileen M. Dvorak Jacobson, 94, passed away on September 3, 2024, at Family Tree Care Homes in Shoreview, MN.

Eileen was born November 24, 1929, to John and Hannah (Layne) Dvorak in the Rushford area. She graduated from Rushford High School. She was married to the love of her life, Vernon Jacobson, on January 24, 1953, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...

Paula Deutschman

Paula Deutschman

Sep 2, 2024

Paula Deutschman, 95, of St. Charles died Monday, September 2, 2024, after a short illness. Dozens of family members visited Paula in her final days before she passed away at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

The daughter of Roland Tews and Zula Marie (Francis) Tews, Paula was born October 6, 1928, in Gary, IN, and was named after Roland’s sister, Paula. Her...

Pauline Marie Forney

Pauline Marie Forney

Sep 1, 2024

Chatfield

Pauline Marie Forney, age 85 of Stewartville, formerly of Chatfield passed away at the Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN on September 1, 2024.

Pauline was born on July 10, 1939 in Chatfield the daughter of Edward and Mildred Higgins. She attended Fillmore School and then went to work at IBM. She was a housekeeper for various hotels and also worked for...

Norman Decker

Norman Decker

Aug 31, 2024

Norman Decker, age 92, died Saturday, August 31, 2024, at The Lakes at Stillwater Senior Living Community. A full obituary will be posted when it is available.

A graveside service will be held Monday, September 16, 2024, at 11:00am at Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona, with a reception to follow at Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Winona. 

Elizabeth "Beth" Alta Mauer

Elizabeth "Beth" Alta Mauer

Aug 27, 2024

Elizabeth “Beth” Alta Mauer died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

She was born on December 18, 1957, in Winona. After graduating High School in 1976, Elizabeth married the love of her life, Mike, on July 17, 1981. Together, they raised three beautiful children, Melina, Robert, and April.

Throughout her career, Elizabeth dedicated herself to various roles, working at Hillcrest Nursing Home in...

Edith Holm

Edith Holm

Aug 26, 2024

Edith Marie (Mueller) Holm, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 26, 2024. 

Edith was born on the family farm near Elba, MN to Leo and Lucy (Weiser) Mueller. She was the 9th of 11 children. She attended Dublin country school and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1952. 

She met the love of her life in high school...

Roberta "Bobbie" Louise Manahan

Roberta "Bobbie" Louise Manahan

Aug 25, 2024

Chatfield

Roberta "Bobbie" Manahan, age 96 of Chatfield passed away with her niece by her side at the Chosen Valley Care Center on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Roberta Louis was born on July 25, 1928 in Pleasant Grove Township the daughter of Ronald and Helen (Kamnetz) Burk. She moved to Orion Township when she was 5 years old and attended District 18...

LaVonne Feuerhelm

LaVonne Feuerhelm

Aug 23, 2024

LaVonne Fern Feuerhelm (Ender), aged 92, passed away on August 23, 2024, in St. Charles, Minnesota. Born on June 19, 1932, the first child of Leonard and Ruth Ender. She grew up in the small town of Hokah, Minnesota and attended grade school there before going on to graduate from Houston High School in 1950. She worked in the office...

Virginia Mae Julian

Virginia Mae Julian

Aug 19, 2024

Chatfield

Virginia M. Julian, age 87 of Madonna Towers in Rochester (formerly of Chatfield) passed away on August 19, 2024, at Olmsted Community Hospital in Rochester.

Virginia Mae Julian was born on February 5, 1937, in rural Chatfield to Russell and Alice (Flury) Winans. She attended school in the Chatfield area and was a 1955 graduate of Chatfield High School. Virginia lived...

Ronald James Schultz

Ronald James Schultz

Aug 18, 2024

It is with deep sorrow we mourn the passing of Ronald James Schultz, 55 of Lewiston, on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester – St. Mary’s Campus with family by his side.

Ron was born June 24, 1969 in La Crosse to James and Sharon (Devine) Schultz. He graduated from Onalaska High School and Winona State University. After...

Marsha Ann Thieke

Marsha Ann Thieke

Aug 17, 2024

Marsha (Ruskell) Thieke, 72, Chatfield, MN

Marsha passed away August 17th, 2024 peacefully with her family by her side after a 5-year battle with FTD.

Marsha was born in Beatrice, NE. Coming to Chatfield in 1960. A graduate of Chatfield High School, Class of 1969. She attended Winona State University where she graduated in the class of 1974, earning a bachelor’s degree in physical...

Fay Colgan

Fay Colgan

Aug 17, 2024

Fay Arlene Colgan, 88, of Chatfield, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield with her three daughters at her side. She was born at home on August 22, 1935, to Frank and Lottie (Gray) Krueger. She grew up on the farm, located about seven miles west of Chatfield with her siblings,...

Daniel Howard Schultz

Daniel Howard Schultz

Aug 17, 2024

Daniel “Coonie” Howard Schultz was born on August 8, 1936. He passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by his family’s love on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Daniel was born and raised on the family farm in Winona County. He graduated from Lewiston High School. Then he honorably served in the US Army (Vietnam Era Veteran).

Dan was one of the founders of...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Lettner

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Lettner

Aug 16, 2024

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Marie Lettner, 74 of Fountain City, died Friday, August 16, 2024 at Winona Health.

Jackie was born February 2, 1950 in Arcadia to Floyd and Delores (Baures) Kriesel. She graduated from C-FC High School. In 1971, she married Hap Lettner, they had two children, Melissa and Lucas, and later divorced.

Jackie worked at UBC and Dr. Cross Dental Office. She...

Frances Plank

Frances Plank

Aug 15, 2024

Frances Plank, of Lewiston, passed away on August, 15, 2024. She was born on March 17, 1933 in Fremont, MN to Simmons and Hazel Pierce. Frances grew up in Utica, MN with her siblings and graduated from high school in 1952. She tied the knot with her loving husband, Cleyson Plank, on September 3, 1954, and together they built a...

Lowell "Ray" Bailey

Lowell "Ray" Bailey

Aug 15, 2024

Lowell “Ray” Bailey, 82, of Chatfield MN passed away at his home August 15th, 2024. Ray wished to donate his body to the Mayo Clinic Bequest Program, he will be laid to rest at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston MN, at a later date. 

Christine Draper

Christine Draper

Aug 14, 2024

Christine “Chris” Draper, of Fountain City, WI, passed away peacefully at Winona Health on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Chris enjoyed fishing, gambling, playing guitar, dancing with her dad and most of all, spending time with her friends. 

She is survived by her husband, Ronald; daughter, Jaci; grandchildren, Ryan, Cannon, Jayden, and Cody; and brother, Jerry. 

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Roger "Moose" A. Erickson

Roger "Moose" A. Erickson

Aug 12, 2024

Roger “Moose” A. Erickson, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024, with family by his side. 

Moose lived an interesting life. His phone conversations will be missed by his family and friends. Moose enjoyed working, playing, and living on the river. He especially enjoyed watching the river from his home. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in...

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