Ray M. Kesler Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
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Ray Kesler
February 10th, 1964 – July 8th, 2025
Ray Muraline Kesler Jr., a beloved father, mentor, educator, and servant leader, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and compassion.
On June 10, 1995, Ray married Lisa Gernert. Together, they built a life rooted...
DeeAnn Cady
Jul 8, 2025
DeeAnn Marie Cady, 72, of White Bear Lake MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Service are being planed for a later date. Full obituary to follow.
Helen Irene Finley
Jul 8, 2025
Helen I Finley, age 101 of Rochester, formerly of Chatfield passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Samaritan Bethany Home in Rochester with her family by her side.
Helen was born on December 5, 1923 in the Dover area to John and Ethel (Foreman) Gardner. She attended school in Chatfield and graduated from Chatfield High School. She married Lloyd (Mike)...
Marlys Mae Schultz
Jul 5, 2025
Marlys Mae Schultz
June 6, 1932 – July 5, 2025
Marlys Mae Schultz, born Marlys Mae Burt in Utica, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the age of 93. She was the eldest of twelve children born to Evelyn and Marvin Burt, both of whom preceded her in death.
In 1949, Marlys married William “Bill” Schultz, and together they built...
David A. Harrison
Jul 3, 2025
David Arlis Harrison, 88 of St Charles, MN passed away on Thursday July 3rd, 2025 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN.
David was born in St. Charles to Clinton S and Agnes (Mckay) Harrison on November 26, 1936, on the family farm in Fillmore County. He was the youngest of twelve children. He was raised in the St....
Joel Anthony Lieske
Jul 2, 2025
Joel “Tony” Anthony Lieske passed way unexpectedly on July 2, 2025.
He was born on June 2, 1964, in St. Louis, Missouri to Virgil and Gerry Lieske.
He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1982, and later earned a degree from Wadena Technical College in 1992. For 30 years, he worked as an Electrical Lineman for Xcel Energy.
Joel cherished the great...
Joseph Burbach
Jul 2, 2025
Joseph Frank Burbach, age 62, of Winona, MN, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at his home.
Joseph was born February 24, 1963 in Winona, MN, the son of Norman and Joyce (Lovas) Burbach. He was a life-long Winona resident, and was well known as a paper delivery man for over 30 years.
He is survived by his children: Amanda and Tyler Burbach,...
Daniel Thompson
Jun 30, 2025
Daniel “Dan” Thompson, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, unexpectedly passed away at his home on June 30, 2025, at the age of 75.
Dan was born in Wykoff, MN on May 18, 1950 to John and Mary (Fjelstad) Thompson. The family lived in Preston before moving to Winona in 1961. While a senior at Cotter High School, Dan...
Annette Polzin
Jun 28, 2025
Annette Polzin (Urban), died on June 28, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on November 11, 1932, in Rochester, MN, to William and Anna Hardtke, Annette spent her early years on the family farm north of Eyota, surrounded by the beauty of rural life.
Annette cherished her family, including her late husband Luther Polzin, whom she married on May 10,...
Jack Horton
Jun 27, 2025
Jack Darrell Horton, 82, of Houston MN, passed away on June 27, 2025.
Jack was born on July 14, 1942, in Minneapolis MN, to Carlos and Violet (Frost) Horton. On March 3, 1979 Jack married Judy Eaton, the love of his life. The two were blessed with 5 children. From a young age Jack walked strongly in his faith, accepting Jesus...
Benita Vaughn
Jun 26, 2025
In Loving Memory
Benita ‘Bunny’ Louise Vaughn
MINNEISKA—Benita “Bunny” Louise Vaughn, 79, of Minneiska died peacefully in her sleep Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her home.
Bunny was born June 26, 1946, in Las Vegas, NV, to Ernest and Mary Louise (McCarthy) Nordsving. She grew up in Winona and graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1964. She met Victor “Vic” Vaughn in...
Barbara Ann Holien
Jun 26, 2025
Barbara “Barb” Ann Holien
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara “Barb” Ann Holien, who peacefully left this world on June 26th, 2025 surrounded by family at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Nursing Home. Barb was born on December 20th, 1942, in Rushford MN to Marion and Maynard Benson. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1960....
Joseph Erickson
Jun 24, 2025
Joseph Michael Erickson, 44, formerly of Fountain City, died June 24, 2025.
Joe was born on December 3, 1980 in Fargo, North Dakota to Carolyn Erickson. He attended Cochrane Fountain City High School. As a young kid, Joe was very talented with building legos and creating things with his hands. He enjoyed a variety of music, and was incredibly talented in...
Timothy Arnold Kappauf
Jun 24, 2025
Timothy Arnold Kappauf, age 62, of Houston, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his residence in Looney Valley. He was born January 31, 1963, and preceded in death by his father, Arnold, and mother, Shirley Kappauf.
He was a member of the Laborer’s Union and spent the last 25 years of his career working for Fowler...
William "Bill" Sholes
Jun 24, 2025
William “Bill” David Sholes, 57, of Dorchester, IA, and formerly of Utica, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, after a courageous battle with cancer that he faced with strength and grace.
Bill was born July 17, 1967, in Winona to David and Linda (Heineke) Sholes. He grew up in Utica and graduated...
Robert Leroy Wieczorek
Jun 22, 2025
Robert Leroy Wieczorek
January 27, 1932 – June 22, 2025
Robert Leroy Wieczorek, age 93, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on June 22, 2025 completing a long, full, well-lived and well-loved life.
He was born on January 27, 1932, in Winona, Minnesota, to Roman Wieczorek and Teresa (Zill) Wieczorek, where he lived his entire life after moving from Bluff Siding,...
Ardell Lorraine Nelsestuen
Jun 22, 2025
Ardell Nelsestuen, age 83 of Minnesota City, died on June 22, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1942, to Norman and Emma Nelsestuen. He married Trudy Duellman on September 4, 1965 and they had three children together.
Ardell served valiantly in the Vietnam War with the Big Red One, 28th Infantry, where he was wounded in action.
Ardell began his working...
Bonnie Ward
Jun 21, 2025
Bonnie Kay Ward, 78 of Altura, Minnesota died at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Bonnie was a beloved partner, great grandmother, grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Bonnie was born to Harry and Norma (Brown) Haack on November 22, 1946. She grew up on the farm just outside of Altura, Minnesota. She was a spirited young...
Lyle E. Johnson
Jun 20, 2025
Lyle E. Johnson, 83, of Rushford, Minnesota died on Friday June 20, 2025.
He was born on February 27th, 1942 to Erlyn and Luella Johnson of Highland, rural Lanesboro. Lyle was a graduate of Lanesboro High School in 1960 where his two favorite subjects were Industrial Arts and Agriculture and he earned All-Conference Honors playing football as a Guard. He attended...
Dixie Liberty Rudlong
Jun 17, 2025
Dixie Liberty Rudlong, born June 11, 2025, took her last breath in the loving arms of her parents Benjamin and Natalie Rudlong of Chatfield, MN on June 17, 2025. Though the time spent with their beautiful baby girl was too brief, they shared enough love for a lifetime with her during unexpected complications following her birth. They will honor her precious life (and...
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