Lawrence "Larry" Alfred Holtegaard
Aug 5, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" HoltegaardRochester/Chatfield
Lawrence "Larry" Alfred Holtegaard, age 93, of Rochester passed away at the Spring Valley Living surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Lawrence was born on December 8, 1931 in Elba Township the son of Alfred and Marion (Olson) Holtegaard. He attended school in Rushford and Chatfield and then entered the United States Air Force, serving during...
Thomas Badker
Aug 3, 2025
Thomas Arlin Badker, 82 of Dover, died Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the Minnesota State Veterans Home in Preston.
Tom was born August 9, 1942 in Mason City, IA to Kenneth and Lee Badker. He graduated from Mason City High School and attended Mason City Junior College. Tom served in the United States Navy on the Flagship USS Providence. On March...
Sharon Sue Worden
Aug 3, 2025
Sharon Sue Worden, age 85, of Chatfield, MN, died Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.
Time stood still when Sharon Sue Allen was born December 31, 1939, at home near Everly, IA. She was the youngest of 11 children to Milo Guy Allen and Anna Philomena (Loch) Allen. The family moved to Chatfield in 1950. Her...
Owen Rainey
Aug 1, 2025
Owen Dale Rainey gained his angel wings on August 1, 2025. Owen was surrounded by his family and friends at St. Mary's hospital prior to his heavenly departure. His final act of kindness on earth was the donation of his organs to help save others.
Owen was born on February 26, 1956, in Nevada, Iowa, to Louise and Calvin Rainey. When...
Gretchen Johns-Derbyshire
Aug 1, 2025
Gretchen Ann Johns-Derbyshire, 59, of Winona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Winona on May 20, 1966, Gretchen was the beloved daughter of Arthur and Judith (Czaplewski) Johns. She graduated from Winona Senior High School and went...
Melody Johnson
Jul 31, 2025
Melody Marie Johnson, 65 of Winona, died Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester – Methodist Campus.
Melody was born June 10, 1960 in Wabasha to Gene and Dolly (Allers) Sanders. She was raised in South Dakota with her mom, Dolly and step-dad, Walt.
She was married to Harold Johnson for several years and they had two daughters, Crystal and...
Elvin Paulson
Jul 27, 2025
Elvin Clifford Paulson, age 84, of Rushford, MN, died Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.
Elvin was born November 28, 1940, in La Crosse, WI, the son of Clifford and Marion (Unnasch) Paulson. He was a lifelong farmer in Rushford, farming with his brother Milford. Elvin met the love of his life, Marlys Danielson, and they...
Heidi Behrens
Jul 27, 2025
Heidi Behrens, 59, of St. Charles, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, after a courageous seven-year battle with brain cancer. Born on July 26, 1966, in Wabasha, MN, to Gust "Hunce" and Gerene (Brandenburg) Wehinger, Heidi's life was a testament to resilience, love, and the beauty of everyday moments.Graduating from Wabasha-Kellogg High School in 1984, Heidi pursued her passion...
Steven W. Smith
Jul 26, 2025
Steven W. Smith, age 69, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. A Celebration of Steven’s Life will be held at a later date. Hoff Celebration of Life Center is assisting the family.
Robert "Bob" Jackley
Jul 24, 2025
Robert "Bob" Jackley, died on July 24, 2025, at the age of 52, during a motorcycle test drive for Harley Davidson. Born on May 21, 1973, in Viroqua, WI, Bob grew up on the family farm, where he developed a love for the outdoors, spending countless hours alongside his cousins and his sisters, Sue and Niki. He found more joy...
Gary Richard Lohmeier
Jul 24, 2025
Gary Richard Lohmeier, age 71, passed away in Lewiston, MN, on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Hoff Celebration of Life Center is assisting the family.
Larry D. Brand
Jul 23, 2025
Larry Don Brand, 80, of Rushford MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Larry Don Brand was born July 14, 1945, in Winona, MN, to Ed and Mae (Bublitz) Brand. Growing up on the family farm in Hart instilled a deep appreciation for the outdoors. On February 18, 1967, Larry was untied in...
Melissa Kaye Novak
Jul 19, 2025
Melissa “Missy” Kaye Novak, 46, a lifelong resident of Winona, MN, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, after a grueling 15-month battle against Stage 4 Bladder Cancer.
As an avid sportsman and athlete, Missy treasured spending time outside with the people she loved and her dogs. She cherished hunting with her dad, Mark Sr, working in the garden with her...
Debora Rain
Jul 16, 2025
Debora Ann Rain, age 68 of Minnesota City, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, after a recent diagnosis of leukemia.
Debora was born on June 26, 1957, in El Paso, Texas. She grew up in and around Winona and graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1975 with honors. She received a degree in cosmetology...
Lois Shaw
Jul 14, 2025
Lois Jean Shaw, 86, of Preston, MN, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at the St. Charles Senior Living, in St. Charles, MN.
Lois was born and raised in Spring Grove, MN to Norman and Mabel (Wegner) Stigen on August 20, 1938, she was the oldest of six children. She attended Spring Grove Public Schools, and was united in marriage to...
Gerald Schaefer
Jul 13, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" (JS) Schaefer, passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on July 2, 1945, in Lanesboro, MN, he was the son of Jacob and Doris Schaefer. Growing up on the family farm just north of Lanesboro, Jerry had a childhood filled with adventure and a deep connection to the outdoors.
After graduating from Lanesboro High...
Claudine Pederson
Jul 11, 2025
Claudine Pederson, beloved wife and mother, dedicated nurse, and cherished community member, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, at the age of 82 at the Chosen Valley Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 29, 1942, in Winneshiek County, Iowa, she was the daughter of Claude and Maurise Snell.
Claudine’s journey began in the small town of...
Rita Marie Bestul
Jul 11, 2025
Rita Marie (Krutza) Bestul, 91, of Goodview died on July 11, 2025. Rita was born September 25, 1933, in Lanark Township, Wisconsin to Albert and Catherine (Riley) Krutza.
She graduated from Amherst High School in 1951. Two days after her 19th birthday, on September 27, 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Allan Bestul, while Allan was on a four-day leave...
Ray M. Kesler Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Ray Kesler
February 10th, 1964 – July 8th, 2025
Ray Muraline Kesler Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, educator, and servant leader, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and compassion.
On June 10, 1995, Ray married Lisa Gernert. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, love, and commitment. They were...
Dee Ann Cady
Jul 8, 2025
Dee Ann Marie Cady, age 72, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. She was born on May 22, 1953, in San Pedro, California. She graduated from Bellows Free Academy (BFA) in 1971 and attended Champlain College in Burlington, VT., Earning an associate in business administration upon graduating in 1973.
She worked in various sales and...
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