Wayne Lynn Kester
Aug 29, 2025
November 10, 1949, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, our own million-dollar superman was born to Cyril and Ethel (Holets) Kester. Wayne Lynn Kester grew up in Harmony, MN, with his 5 brothers and sisters, Diane (Vogen), Linda (Jerry Brink), Robert (Bob), Lynn (Sherri), and Kathy (Beckwith). He worked with his father in construction and his uncles on their...
Rebecca "Becky" Hanson
Oct 12, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Hanson, 80 of Rushford, died peacefully, Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home surrounded by her family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Becky was born July 30, 1945 to Henry and Clarice (Haugen) Tudahl in Rushford. She grew up in Rushford alongside her 9 siblings and graduated from Rushford High School in 1964. She...
Philip Smith
Oct 11, 2025
Philip Edward Smith, 66, of Fountain City, WI, died Saturday, October 11, 2025 at his home. A full obituary will be posted when it is available.
Kenneth Jacobson
Oct 10, 2025
Kenneth Jacobson, 83 of Rushford, died Friday, October 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Ken was born on July 22, 1942 in Spring Grove to Orran and Olga (Olson) Jacobson. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1960. On October 16, 1971, Ken married Helen Laumb at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. They made their home on his family...
Kevin Eugene Hareldson
Oct 9, 2025
Kevin E. Hareldson, age 38 of Winona passed away on October 9, 2025 at Mayo Health System-Rochester on St. Mary's Campus surrounded by his family.
Kevin Eugene Hareldson was born on August 3, 1987 the son of Diane Kay Hareldson in Spring Valley. He attended school in Lanesboro and graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 2005. He bought his first chainsaw...
Rodney Lee Williams
Oct 6, 2025
Rodney Lee Williams spent his last days fighting with the love and support of those who loved him. He passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, October 6th, 2025, in La Crosse, WI.
Rodney was born August 12th, 1958, in Winona, MN, to Charles Ellison Williams Sr and Charlotte Gertrude (Pomeroy) Willams. He had two older siblings, Charles Ellison Williams...
Thomas Charles Unangst
Oct 3, 2025
Thomas Charles Unangst, 78, of Winona, died October 3, 2025, at Gundersen Hospital, La Crosse, WI
Born April 30, 1947, in Rockford, IL, to Letha (Upham) and Charles Unangst JR.
Tom’s family is sad to announce that Tom succumbed to Interstitial Lung Disease after being diagnosed 4 years ago. He died with his wife Kathy, his children Tiffany McVey, & Brad (Tanya)...
Marlin Dell Heyer
Oct 2, 2025
Marlin Dell Heyer passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, after a long battle with bladder cancer.
Marlin embraced life’s adventures with family and friends beside him. He found his greatest joy in snowmobiling, motorcycling, and deer hunting, and he loved spending time cheering on NASCAR races, making memories that will always be cherished.
Marlin’s steadfast dedication was evident in his remarkable...
Betty Darlene Riess
Oct 2, 2025
Betty Darlene Riess
Betty Darlene Riess went to be with her Lord on October 2, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1937, the daughter of Earl and Mary Cathern (Smith) Moore. Betty was raised in the Spring Valley/Wykoff area by her mother and stepfather, Arnold Groth.
She worked as a cosmetologist in Rochester before and for several years after her marriage...
Gregory M. Drussell
Oct 1, 2025
Gregory Mark Drussell, age 59, of Winona, MN, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Winona Health.
Greg was born May 24, 1966, in Winona, MN, to Richard and Martha (Rolbiecki) Drussell. He was known for his quick wit and making people laugh with his goofy sense of humor. One of many ways he did this was to ask his...
Wayne Dunbar
Sep 27, 2025
Wayne Dunbar of Winona, MN, passed away on September 27, 2025. He was 93 years old. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nancy; their three daughters, Vicki (Bill) Gersting, Carol Girard, and Diane (Tom) Buswell; 7 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
He spent his life making the world a better place by building schools and clinics in Liberia...
Frederick Goetz
Sep 26, 2025
Fred Goetz, a spirited soul known for his generous heart and iconic handlebar mustache, passed away just shy of his 91st birthday on September 26, 2025, in Chatfield, MN. Born on September 27, 1934, in Fairwater, MN, he was the son of Charles and Ethel Goetz.
Fred lived a life full of adventures and contributions. After growing up in Fairwater, he...
John Smoltz
Sep 26, 2025
John Joseph Smoltz, 89, of St. Charles, MN, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Whitewater Health Services, in St. Charles.
John Smoltz was born in Keewatin, MN, on September 7, 1936. He was the third child (first son) born to Gladys Pratt and John Smoltz, Sr. When he was young, his family moved to Hibbing where his dad owned...
Luann Mary Beeman
Sep 25, 2025
Luann Mary Beeman, 81, of Minnesota City, passed away at home on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
She was born on July 22, 1944, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, to Peter and Ella Mae (Weed) Russeau. Later, she moved to Winona, Minnesota, where she and the love of her life, Leroy “Ted” Beeman, built a beautiful life together. Married on February 20, 1965,...
James Kiekbusch
Sep 24, 2025
James "Jim" Paul Kiekbusch, age 77, of Winona, MN, passed peacefully on the morning of September 24th with family present at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI
Jim was born on February 19, 1948, in Winona, Minnesota, to Donald and Lucille (Rengstorf) Kiekbusch. He grew up in Winona, where he graduated from Winona Senior High School. He then went...
Neva Katherine Swenson
Sep 24, 2025
Neva Swenson, age 89, of Chatfield passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield surrounded by her loving family.
Neva Katherine was born on July 28, 1936 in Caledonia, MN to Henry and Irma (nee Kruse) Reinke. She attended school in Waukon, Iowa and worked as a secretary for the Waukon School District. She...
Diane Marie Nikunen
Sep 24, 2025
Diane Nikunen, Aug. 11, 1945 – Sep. 24, 2025
Diane, “the Little Finn,” Nikunen passed away in the early morning hours of September 24, 2025, from cancer and a stroke at her home in Rushford, MN. Proud of her Finnish heritage, she lived a life of Sisu, a Finnish term that embodies determination, courage, and resilience. It represents a unique quality...
Dennis J. Troke
Sep 22, 2025
The livestream of Dennis' service can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/live/TiZ-x6QEvuc?si=e1sZfYnn4tzSaLCh
Dennis J. Troke, age 78, of Winona, MN, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. Dennis was born in Winona on January 24, 1947, to Clarence and Valeria (Jumbeck) Troke. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1965 and married the love of his life, Darlene Pulchinski, on October 13,...
Conrad Palubicki
Sep 21, 2025
Conrad Palubicki
January 27, 1944 – September 21, 2025
Conrad (Corky) Palubicki, born on January 27, 1944, passed away on September 21, 2025, at the age of 81. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, and a love for his family and the outdoors.
Corky spent many years in the construction field, where he was known for his skill, dedication, and no-nonsense...
Susan Janis Brown
Sep 20, 2025
Susan Brown passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 20th. She was 72.
Sue was born on January 19, 1953, to Jacob and Marion Rell, and from the very beginning, she brought light and joy into the lives of those around her. She graduated from Pius X High School in 1971 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in...
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