Dec 22, 2025

Betty Joyce (Johnson) Culhane December 22, 2025

Betty Joyce (Johnson) Culhane passed away peacefully and quietly at Gunderson Health Hospital on December 22, 2025. Betty was born on June 3, 1937, to Clifford and Olga (Thorud) Johnson in Peterson, MN. Betty graduated from Peterson High School in 1955. Betty met Lyle Culhane and on September 13, 1958, they were married at...

Dec 22, 2025

John Robert Bedtke, a beloved husband, father, grandpa, and friend, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on May 20, 1950, in Winona, MN, John was the son of Robert and Theodosia (Verdick) Bedtke. He grew up with a love of sports and community, studying Social Science and Physical Education at Winona State University while...

Dec 20, 2025

David F. "Howie" Harwood, age 80, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at St. Anne's Healthcare in Winona, MN. 

David Francis Harwood was born on August 9, 1945 in Rochester to Rex and Susan (nee Campion) Harwood. He attended school in Chatfield, graduating in 1963 from Chatfield High School. He attended Rochester Community College and then went on to earn...

Dec 19, 2025

Richard "Dick" "Wally" E. Waldera, age 76, of Winona, MN, died Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.

Richard was born April 25, 1949, in Winona, the son of Evaryst and Doris (Erdman) Waldera. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1967. He was married to Rose Stiehl December 2, 1972 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in...

Dec 18, 2025

Dec 18, 2025

Margaret "Peggie" Mary Ellis, age 73 of Grand Meadow passed away at the Grand Meadow Senior Living Center in Grand Meadow, MN on Thursday December 18, 2025.

A celebration of Peggie's life will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Hoff Funeral Home in St. Charles. 

A full obituary will appear soon.

Dec 16, 2025

Mark F. Kipp, age 74, of Chatfield, MN passed away on December 16, 2025, at his home, in his sleep, after battling some medical issues.

Mark was born on February 25, 1951, in Albert Lea to John "Jack" and Betty Jane (nee Davis) Kipp. He graduated from Lourdes High School in Rochester in 1969. 

He worked various construction jobs and then worked...

Dec 16, 2025

Mary Miller, age 92, of Winona, MN, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Winona Health.

Mary was born December 15, 1933, in Cresco, IA, the daughter of Thomas and Frieda Lewis, the youngest of 9 children. She graduated from Cresco High School. She was united in marriage to Edwin Miller. She farmed with her husband on the family farm for 45...

Dec 15, 2025

Carolyn Kay Goplen, 84, of Winona, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Winona Health with her family by her side.

Carolyn was born September 3, 1941 in Forest City, IA to Carroll and Vera (Petcoff) Halvorsen. Carolyn grew up in Mason City, IA where she graduated from high school in 1959. After high school, she attended Mason City Junior...

Dec 14, 2025

Emmett Sweningson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather met the warm embrace of his Creator on Sunday morning, December 14th, 2025 at the age of 93 in Hot Springs, AR.

Emmett was born in Grasston, MN, to Rudolph and Emma Sweningson. He grew up in the small town of Prescott, WI, where he fondly remembers his childhood. Though, he was...

Dec 14, 2025

Mary Kosek, 68, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away on December 14, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, and lived a life rooted in love, kindness, and deep devotion to her family.

Mary met the love of her life, Steven Kosek, and they were united in marriage on April 3, 1976. Together, they shared a remarkable...

Dec 13, 2025

Norman Robert Engen, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, in Winona, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ivar and Mary (Boe) Engen, and sister, Sonja Bray. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris (Price) Engen; their four children, Audra (Greg) Holbeck, Tracy (Jason) Merk, Christine (Travis) Woyczik and John Engen; six...

Dec 13, 2025

Louis Richard Hurlburt Jr., age 84 of Winona, died on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona, MN. 

Private family services will be held at a later date. 

Hoff Celebration of Life Center is serving the family. 

Dec 11, 2025

James “Jim” Bambenek, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on October 29, 1936, in Winona, Minnesota, to Lambert and Angela Bambenek. 

A proud veteran of the Army National Guard, Jim dedicated over 44 years to Goodyear and later retired at the age of 85 from Motor Parts after 20 more...

Dec 10, 2025

Becky Fae Watkowski ne: Schossow ne: Hackbarth (69) of Winona, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Gundersen Health Medical Center in La Crosse, WI, following complications after a planned surgery. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. 

Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend. Becky was born on April 29, 1956, to Arden and Joan...

Dec 5, 2025

Darrell E. Prough left this earth to go home to his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on December 5, 2025, surrounded by his three children.

Darrell was born on September 8, 1949, in Indiana. He graduated from Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, IL in 1968. He worked at a drugstore making deliveries and stocking shelves. He worked at a T.V....

Dec 5, 2025

Lawrence B. “Larry” Armitage, 79, passed away on December 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.

Larry was born on August 13, 1946, to Bernard and Winnie (Buelow) Armitage of Pickwick, Minnesota.

Larry served his country in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969, including serving in Vietnam.

In January of 1972, Larry married...

Dec 2, 2025

Rocklyn "Rocky" Brand, 67, of Rushford, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his home.

Rocky was born in Rushford, MN, on January 21, 1958, to Vernon and Marilyn (Johnson) Brand.

After graduating from Rushford Highschool, Rocky met and fell madly in love with Holly Sue Heiden. The two married in 1979, and from this union 4 sons were born....

Dec 2, 2025

Joseph Francis Bronk, age 92, of Minnesota City, MN, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home.

Joe was born February 12, 1933 to Tom and Helen (Zielinski) Bronk in Winona. He was the 12th of 13 children. Joe graduated from St. Stan’s School and from Cotter High School. In 1951, after graduation, he worked in building construction for a short...

Dec 1, 2025

Faye H. Owens, 84, of Houston, MN, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home.

Faye was born on June 10, 1941, in La Crosse, WI, to Homer and Florence (Manion) Stelplugh. Faye grew up on the family farm in Looney Valley, MN. This fostered her love of horses, animals and the outdoors. She attended Lower Looney Valley Country...