Marlin Dell Heyer
Oct 2, 2025
Marlin Dell Heyer passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, after a long battle with bladder cancer.
He lived his life embracing adventure, with family and friends by his side doing what he loved most, snowmobiling, motorcycling, and deer hunting. Marlin’s favorite memories were often spent cheering on NASCAR races.
His steadfast dedication can be seen in his remarkable work ethic; he...
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 Drussell
Oct 1, 2025
A full obituary will be posted when it is available.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:00am at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Winona, with Rev. Michael Churchill officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, October 9 from 4-7pm at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Winona, with a prayer service at 7pm. Visitation will continue one...
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...
Thomas "Tom" Mitchell
Sep 19, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Mitchell, 67, of Lanesboro, went home to be reunited with his first love on Friday, September 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and lifelong friends after his battle with cancer.
Tom was born July 1, 1958, in Rochester, Minn., to Richard and Ella (Dobberstein) Mitchell. He graduated from Byron High School in 1976. He then went on to...
Angela Bacon-Burke
Sep 19, 2025
Angela “Angi” Lois Bacon-Burke, 56, passed away on September 19, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones.
On March 12, 1969, Kent and Ida Mae Bacon welcomed their fourth child, their only daughter, into the world. Angi was a force to be reckoned with, consistently living life loudly and joyfully, while sticking to her values of kindness and acceptance.
Despite the various...
Inez Abraham
Sep 18, 2025
Inez Pauline (Gunem) Abraham went home to meet her Heavenly Father on September 18, 2025, and was welcomed by the waiting arms of her husband, family, and friends who have gone before her. With great trepidation, we her children, will attempt to construct an obituary with which she would be satisfied. We know that she would never say in five...
Christopher "CJ" Dvorak
Sep 17, 2025
Christopher "CJ" Dvorak, left us suddenly due to a motor vehicle accident on September 17, 2025, at the age of 32. Born on October 30, 1992, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, CJ grew up in Brownsville, Minnesota, where he filled his days with laughter, love, and a whole lot of hard work.CJ was a 2011 graduate of Caledonia High School, where...
Darlene Marie Daniels
Sep 16, 2025
Darlene Daniels, age 78 of Stewartville, formerly of Chatfield, passed away on September 16, 2025 at the Chosen Valley Care Center surrounded by her family.
Darlene Marie was born on May 17, 1947 the daughter of Palmer and Ruth (nee Anderson) Thompson in Rochester, MN. She attended school in Chatfield, graduating from the Chatfield High School in 1965. She attended Rochester...
Mary Hund
Sep 13, 2025
Mary “Ma” Elizabeth Hund passed away peacefully at home in Winona, MN, at the age of 61. Everyone who knew her knows that she didn’t just live sixty-one years, she filled them with laughter, with love, with chaos, with warmth, with a whole lot of heart, and just a touch of sass.
Mary was born the youngest of a big, loud,...
Brock Jeffrey Nelson
Sep 13, 2025
Brock Jeffrey Nelson, age 35 of La Cresent, MN died in an ATV accident in Montrose County, Colorado on September 13, 2025.
Brock was born on January 22, 1990 at Winona Health Hospital to Scott and Rebecca (Chiglo) Nelson. His birth was celebrated by his immediate family who couldn’t wait for his arrival. Dr. John Petersen delivered Brock and often referred...
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