Arnold Vernold Hoffe
Jan 17, 2026
A Celebration of Arne’s Life will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 4:30pm-5:30pm at Hoff Celebration of Life Center (3480 Service Dr. Winona, MN) with visitation at 4pm. All are welcome to stay for a light meal beginning at 5:30pm.
Arne passed away peacefully on January 17, surrounded by his loving family.
Arne was born on November 7, 1933, in...
Brandon Paul Benson
Jan 5, 2026
Brandon Paul Benson, a gregarious grillmaster of sardonic wit and mostly agreeable demeanor, died on January 5, 2026, at his home in Apple Valley. He was 48 years old.
Brandon was born on December 26, 1977, to Paul and Lorraine (Gaustad) Benson in La Crosse, Wisconsin. They settled into family life in Peterson. He loved ice cream, Hot Wheels and hanging...
Lyle Arthur Nelson
Jan 19, 2026
Lyle Arthur Nelson
November 14, 1932 — January 19, 2026
Lyle Arthur Nelson was born, at home, to his parents Melvin & Jennie Nelson on November 14th, 1932, in Traverse County, Wheaton, MN. He attended elementary school in Rosholt, SD and high school at West Central School of Agriculture, Morris, MN. Lyle received his B.S. and M.S. in teaching and administration at...
Deborah Kaye Moran
Jan 19, 2026
Deborah Moran, age 72, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Winona Health.
Debbie grew up on a farm outside of Peterson, Minnesota. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1971, and she attended college in Marshall, MN, and graduated from Mankato State University.
Debbie moved to California, where she lived in Manhattan Beach, San Pedro, and Long Beach. Her professional...
Tracy Crain
Apr 26, 2026
Tracy Lynn Crain, 64, of Winona MN, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Winona Heath, in Winona, MN. A memorial service will be held at 4p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford, MN, with visitation starting at 2 p.m. until time of service. Full obituary to follow.
The funeral service will be livestreamed through...
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...
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,...
Dean Everton Henry
Apr 9, 2026
Dean Everton Henry, age 93, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the very home where he spent the past 90 years, surrounded by his family.
Dean was born on April 16, 1932, in Utica to Earl and Ruth (McCready) Henry. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1950. In 1954, he went on a blind date...
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