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...
DeeAnn 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...
Helen Irene Finley
Jul 8, 2025
Helen I Finley, age 101 of Rochester, formerly of Chatfield passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Samaritan Bethany Home in Rochester with her family by her side.
Helen was born on December 5, 1923 in the Dover area to John and Ethel (Foreman) Gardner. She attended school in Chatfield and graduated from Chatfield High School. She married Lloyd (Mike)...
Marlys Mae Schultz
Jul 5, 2025
Marlys Mae Schultz
June 6, 1932 – July 5, 2025
Marlys Mae Schultz, born Marlys Mae Burt in Utica, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the age of 93. She was the eldest of twelve children born to Evelyn and Marvin Burt, both of whom preceded her in death.
In 1949, Marlys married William “Bill” Schultz, and together they built...
David A. Harrison
Jul 3, 2025
David Arlis Harrison, 88 of St Charles, MN passed away on Thursday July 3rd, 2025 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN.
David was born in St. Charles to Clinton S and Agnes (Mckay) Harrison on November 26, 1936, on the family farm in Fillmore County. He was the youngest of twelve children. He was raised in the St....
Joel Anthony Lieske
Jul 2, 2025
Joel “Tony” Anthony Lieske passed way unexpectedly on July 2, 2025.
He was born on June 2, 1964, in St. Louis, Missouri to Virgil and Gerry Lieske.
He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1982, and later earned a degree from Wadena Technical College in 1992. For 30 years, he worked as an Electrical Lineman for Xcel Energy.
Joel cherished the great...
Joseph Burbach
Jul 2, 2025
Joseph Frank Burbach, age 62, of Winona, MN, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at his home.
Joseph was born February 24, 1963 in Winona, MN, the son of Norman and Joyce (Lovas) Burbach. He was a life-long Winona resident, and was well known as a paper delivery man for over 30 years.
He is survived by his children: Amanda and Tyler Burbach,...
Daniel Thompson
Jun 30, 2025
Daniel “Dan” Thompson, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, unexpectedly passed away at his home on June 30, 2025, at the age of 75.
Dan was born in Wykoff, MN on May 18, 1950 to John and Mary (Fjelstad) Thompson. The family lived in Preston before moving to Winona in 1961. While a senior at Cotter High School, Dan...
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