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...

Feb 15, 2026

Audrey June (Whetstone) Smith, age 90, of Winona, MN, died peacefully Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Sugar Loaf Memory Care.

Audrey was born June 27, 1935, at home in Winona, MN, the daughter of Donald and Lorraine (Knoll) Whetstone. She was the second oldest of her 7 siblings. She graduated from Winona Senior High School. She was united in marriage to...

Apr 20, 2026

Debra "Deb" Sue Hagedorn, 66, of Rushford, MN, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Sauer Health Care, in Winona, MN. A memorial service will be held at 6p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford, MN, with visitation starting at 4 p.m. until time of service. Full obituary to follow. 

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

Apr 8, 2026

Heidi Lynn Beeman-Chick passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Lake Winona Manor.

Heidi was born on June 11, 1960, in Winona to Donald and Juanita Beeman.

She is survived by her mom, Juanita Beeman; brother, Don Beeman; aunts, Sandy (Wayne) Valentine and Sharon Murphy; and many cousins and special friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Chick; dad,...

Apr 8, 2026

Cherre Pye, age 80 of Winona passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Winona Health.

Cherre was born on August 18, 1945 in Winona to John and Audrey (Williams) Grams. She graduated from Cotter High School in Winona. She went on to receive a teaching degree from Winona State College. She taught 3rd grade at Jefferson Elementary School in Winona for...

Apr 8, 2026

Darlene Marie (Durnen) Kulas, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on April 8th, 2026. Darlene was born on July 27th, 1937, in Winona, Minnesota, to Edna and Raymond Durnen.

Darlene was a lifelong resident of Winona and dedicated nearly 47 years of service to Lake Center Industries, where she was known for her hard work, dedication, and kindness to...

Apr 7, 2026

Apr 6, 2026

Joan Marie Mueller passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026.

Joan was born on September 19, 1943, in Winona, MN, to Frank and Dorothy (Yahnke) Konkel. She had a special and close relationship with her twin sister, Joyce. Joan enjoyed spending her days gambling and shopping and never missed an opportunity for a garage sale throughout her younger years.

Her crafty nature...

Apr 6, 2026

Nancy (Jensen) Arnold, born July 28, 1952, in Ames, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2026. While her passing was sudden, she is deeply loved and will be carried in her families’ hearts always.

On April 24, 1970, Nancy married Rick Arnold of Chatfield, Minnesota. Together they shared almost 56 years together raising their family and building a life centered...

Apr 2, 2026

Lois Kubis, age 86, of Winona, MN, died Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Winona Health.

Lois was born June 12, 1939, in Winona, the daughter of Leonard and Esther (Papenfuss) Speltz. She was united in marriage to Duane Kubis June 14, 1958, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Winona.

Lois's love for people, and especially her family, showed each and every day....