Jon Bitu
May 5, 2026
Jon Bitu, 89, died May 5, 2026 at Saint Anne’s in Winona MN.
Survivors include two sons, Kevin (Anne) Bitu and Kirk Bitu.
He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVonne Bitu; two brothers, Victor and Jenus; and one sister, Vanita.
A celebration of Jon’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the American Legion in Winona from 4:00...
Mark Alan Lilja
May 1, 2026
Mark Lilja, 63, passed away on May 1, 2026, at MercyOne Hospital in Elkader, Iowa. He was born on January 31, 1963, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Donald and Patricia Lilja.
A proud Army veteran, Mark will be laid to rest at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minnesota.
Carl Davis
Apr 30, 2026
Carl L. Davis, 98, of Winona, MN passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2026. Carl was born November 3, 1927 in Harrisburg, IL., to Daniel R. Sr. and Ruthie Conley Davis. On February 15, 1947, he married Wilma Elaine Nye in Milford, MI. He was employed as a Park Ranger at the Kensington Metro Park in Michigan, and...
Craig Bren
Apr 27, 2026
Craig S. Bren, 71 of Chatfield, died Monday, April 27, 2026 at the Stewartville Care Center.
Craig was born September 23, 1954 in Brookings, SD to Dale and Sylvia (Rymerson) Bren. He graduated from Chatfield High School and attended both Winona State University and the University of Minnesota where he was a tuba player in the marching band.
On October 11, 1980,...
Tracy Crain
Apr 26, 2026
Tracy Lynn Crain, 64, of Winona, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Winona Health in Winona, MN.
Tracy was born on November 10, 1961, to Ronald Elzea and Lois Aakre in La Crosse, WI, and was lovingly raised by Lois and Larry Lange on a farm north of Rushford, MN. Tracy was the oldest child of Lois and...
Ione Thorson
Apr 24, 2026
Ione P. Thorson, 90 of Chatfield, died Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Chosen Valley Care Center.
Ione “Onie” was born August 23, 1935 in Ossian, Iowa to Hiller and Elsie (Wiedow) Holien. On November 10, 1958, she married Carl Thorson. They settled in Chatfield where they raised their family. She worked as an Avon Representative for 40 years, Mayo Clinic...
Daniel Jacquart
Apr 23, 2026
Daniel J Jacquart, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday April 23rd 2026 at Sauer Health Care where he resided.
Dan was born at home in Bessemer Michigan on September 20th 1935. He was born to Lionel and Mary (Petranek) Jacquart, the oldest of ten children. Dan attended Luther L Wright High School in Ironwood MI where he graduated...
Debra "Deb" Hagedorn
Apr 20, 2026
Debra “Deb” Sue Hagedorn, 66, passed away on April 20, 2026, at Sauer Health Care after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Winona, MN, on April 13, 1960, to Richard and Sue (Rendigs) Hagedorn. Deb’s life was a patchwork of memorable moments, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a suspiciously large collection of fabric scraps.
Deb was baptized...
Roger George Cook
Apr 18, 2026
Roger George Cook, 88, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026.
Roger was born to Joe and Alta Cook on November 13, 1937. He grew up in Plainview, Minnesota, later moving to St. Charles, Minnesota, where he graduated high school in 1955. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. He later worked as a bookkeeper...
Scott Virock
Apr 18, 2026
Scott K. Virock, age 83, of Houston, MN, longtime resident of Winona, MN, died Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.
Scott was born December 27, 1942, in La Crosse, the son of Deloin and Adeline (Norton) Virock. The family resided in Houston, MN. After graduating from high school, Scott went directly into the United States...
Scott Paul Brink
Apr 18, 2026
Scott Paul Brink, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the age of 58.
Scott’s greatest pride was his family, especially his granddaughter, who brought him endless joy. He placed family above all else and showed his love through constant support, care, and dedication. Known for his attention to detail,...
Larry Dean Gudmundson
Apr 17, 2026
Larry Dean Gudmundson, born August 13, 1939, in Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and quiet strength.
From a young age, Larry developed a strong work ethic while helping his father, Gynther Gudmundson, in concrete work. He carried those skills and values throughout...
Thouang Louprasong
Apr 17, 2026
Thouang Louprasong, 87, of St. Charles, MN passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon surrounded by her loved ones at her daughter's home in St. Charles where she was residing. She passed 4 days shy of her 88th birthday.
She was born on April 20, 1938, in Bahn Yang Kham, Laos. She and Xou Louprasong were married in 1957. In 1975, she...
Joyce Tolzin
Apr 17, 2026
Joyce Tolzin passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at the age of 88, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living surrounded by her children. She was born on April 10, 1938, to Lydia and Ronald Joyner, in Greenville, North Carolina.
Joyce grew up as the ninth of ten children, a childhood she often remembered fondly. She would share stories about her siblings,...
Joseph Allan Peaslee
Apr 13, 2026
Joseph Allan Peaslee, who passed away on April 13, 2026, at the age of 33. Born on March 9, 1993, in Fargo, North Dakota, Joseph's journey began in a foster home in Moorhead, Minnesota, before he was fortunate enough to be adopted by Fred and Laurie Peaslee and then moved to Lewiston, Minnesota.
Joseph was a graduate of Lewiston High School,...
Lyle Kammerer
Apr 13, 2026
Lyle Kammerer passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the age of 75.
Lyle was born on July 15, 1950, in Winona, MN, to Raymond and Bernadine (Ashelin) Kammerer. Lyle was united in marriage to Cynthia Mueller on January 14, 1989, in Winona, MN. Together, they built cherished memories on Lone Oak Farm on Kammerer Corner, where family and farming...
James Arthur Hanson
Apr 13, 2026
James Arthur Hanson, age 68 of Elgin passed away in Inver Grove Heights, MN on April 13, 2026.
James was born on March 9, 1958 the son of Arthur and Beth (Goetting) in La Crosse. He attended elementary school in Houston and then he and his sibings were in foster care and he attended Plainview-Elgin-Millville schools where he graduated in 1976....
Carlos Pierce
Apr 12, 2026
Carlos Oren Pierce, 87, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester from complications after breaking his leg.
He was born on October 30, 1938, in Utica Township to Simmons and Hazel (Roth) Pierce. Carlos attended Perry Country School and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1956. He was married to Helen Spitzer on May...
Charlotte Ann Kerrigan
Apr 11, 2026
Charlotte Ann Kerrigan, age 96 of Houston passed away on April 11, 2026 at the Valley View Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Houston.
Charlotte was born on June 24, 1929 in La Crosse, WI, the daughter of Edward and Gena (Vathing) Sanden. She attended school in Houston, MN and graduated in 1947. She acquired her teaching degree through Winona State...
DeEtte "Dee" Gesar
Apr 10, 2026
DeEtte “Crazy Grandma Dee” Gesar
DeEtte “Dee” Gesar, 83, put the bow on a well-lived life on Friday April 10.
Born DeEtte Dorothy Wickland to Kenneth and DeEtte Wickland in Minneapolis, Minnesota May 6th of 1943; she came out kicking and never stopped. She did things her way, and she didn’t care what anyone had to say about it.
To name a few,...
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