Allen Rothering
May 20, 2025
Allen Lee “Butch” Rothering, age 78, of Minnesota City, MN, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Gundersen Health Care System in La Crosse, WI.
Allen was born February 17, 1947, in Winona, MN, the son of Gaylord and June (Wilkins) Rothering. Butch worked as a baker and enjoyed his time working in restaurants and bakeries. He enjoyed fishing, and loved spending...
James "Jim" Thomas Connaughty
May 19, 2025
James “Jim” Connaughty, age 85, passed away in his home at Sugar Loaf Senior Living on Monday, May 19,2025 in Winona, MN. Jim was born on November 12, 1939, in Utica Township on the family farm. Jim attended grade school and high school in St. Charles, MN where he received his high school diploma. Jim loved working on the family...
Margarita Zuniga Laabs
May 11, 2025
Margarita Zuniga Laabs, age of 81, left this world on May 11, 2025. Born on August 12, 1943, in San Carlos, Coahuila, Mexico, Margarita was the cherished daughter of Guillermo Laabs Pesina and Ofelia Verastegui Chavez.
Margarita's journey began with her nursing studies in Mexico, where she met the love of her life, Refugio Zuniga Delgado. The two united in marriage...
Karen Groth
May 10, 2025
Karen Jane Groth, 76 of Rushford, died Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.
Karen was born August 11, 1948 in Rushford, MN to Irvin and Doris (Dingfelder) Rislov. She graduated from Rushford High School and completed her Associates Degree as an LPN at Winona Vo-Tech. On June 24, 1967, she married Ronald Groth and they had...
William "Bill" Henry Emmons
May 10, 2025
William “Bill” Emmons passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025. William is remembered as a man who truly embraced life on his own terms.
Bill's early years were marked by a profound passion for the thrill of the racetrack. However, it was amidst the serenity and beauty of nature that William ultimately discovered his deepest peace.
Bill is survived by his...
John Edmond Beech
May 10, 2025
John Edmond Beech, 80, of Utica, died on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Sauer Health Care in Winona. He was born on April 29, 1945, at home in Enterprise to George and Rose (Rinn) Beech.
John attended Enterprise School and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1963. After graduation he farmed in the Lewiston area until he was drafted into the...
Sara Jane Revere
May 7, 2025
Sara Revere died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Sara Jane (Malotke) Revere was born June 29, 1941, in Winona, MN, to Boniface and Dorothy (Goetzman) Malotke. As an only child, she is preceded in death by her parents; and many cousins.
Sara graduated from Winona Senior High School. After leaving Winona, Ms. Revere was employed at Kahler Hotel in Rochester, MN....
Gary Long
May 4, 2025
Gary Allen Long, 66 of Winona, died Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Winona Health.
Gary was born September 8, 1958 in Rochester to Cecil “Baldy” and Dorothy (Evenson) Long. He married Penny McDowell on January 6, 1979 in Spring Valley. Gary worked for Bekins Van Lines before moving his family to Savage, Montana where he worked in the oil fields. While...
Dean Bakkum
May 4, 2025
Dean Bakkum, 53, of Holmen, WI, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
Dean was born January 13, 1972, to Arthur and Sheryl (Mindrum) Bakkum, in Winona, MN. He grew up in Rushford, MN, and graduated the class of 1990. In 1990, Dean welcomed his first child, a daughter, Alessa. Later, Dean was united in...
Eugene Burt
May 1, 2025
Eugene “John” Armon Burt, 77 of Stockton, died Wednesday, May 1, 2025 at his son’s home.
John was born May 9, 1947 in Winona to Clayton and Ethel (Strong) Burt. On June 14th, 1969 he married Lynda Leger. John served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged, receiving the Vietnam Service Medal.
Throughout the years, he worked at various places...
Bernice Onsgard
Apr 30, 2025
Bernice M. Onsgard, 94, of Houston, Minnesota died on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. She was born on October 19, 1930, in La Crosse, WI to John and Magdalen (Hafner) VonArx. She was raised in Hokah, MN and graduated from St. Peter’s Catholic School. Bernice married Lowell W. Onsgard on May 28, 1960...
June Bublitz
Apr 29, 2025
June Ilene (Jandt) Bublitz, age 78, of Winona, MN, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Gundersen Health Care System in La Crosse, with her family by her side.
She was born September 24, 1946 in Winona, MN, the daughter of Hugo and Lila Jandt. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Winona. She was united in marriage...
Orin "Stanley" Agrimson
Apr 29, 2025
Orin "Stanley" Agrimson, 95, of Peterson, MN, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
In this world of constant change, not many people can say they've lived in the same town and the same house their entire life. But Stanley did! He lived a simple life - eating breakfast in downtown Peterson with "the guys", reading mysteries and magazines, snacking on Ritz and...
Donna Busse
Apr 28, 2025
November 1, 1941 – April 28, 2025
Donna Mae Busse, age 83, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025. Born on November 1, 1941, to Ernest and Rose Fink, Donna was one of four siblings. She is survived by her sister Karen Eich and was preceded in death by her sister Leilani Searles and brother Keith Fink. Donna spent her life...
Robin Thelen
Apr 27, 2025
After an 18 month battle with a traumatic brain injury as a result of frosty road conditions on Stockton Hill, Sunday morning April 27th, 2025, Robin Rae Thelen continued on her journey with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to Heaven. Robin was born June 29th, 1961, in St. Louis Park, MN to Leroy Otto and Kathleen Kovak. Six months...
Alice Marie Matts
Apr 26, 2025
Alice Marie (Rock) Matts, age 96, passed away peacefully at her home on April 26, 2025, with her daughters by her side. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend, whose warmth and kindness will be remembered by those who knew her.
She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, creating memories full of laughter,...
Judith Stallknecht
Apr 22, 2025
Judith Louise Stallknecht, age 84, entered into the presence of her Savior on April 22, 2025. Born September 1, 1940, in Baudette, MN, to Carl and Louise Mary (Nesler) Stallknecht, Judy’s life was a testament to her steadfast Christian faith and loving spirit.
A graduate of Winona High School (1958), Hamline University (1962), and Winona State University (1968), Judy dedicated 41...
Christopher Hoiland
Apr 22, 2025
Christopher Philip Hoiland passed away on April 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s hospital in Rochester.
What you need to know is this: he got very sick, very sudden, with Giant Cell Myocarditis, a disease as rare and unique as Chris himself. He was fortunate to be airlifted to Mayo in Rochester where his family and friends spent 41 days- hoping, praying,...
Henry Roger Vogel III
Apr 21, 2025
Henry Roger Vogel, 59, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 21, 2025 in Winona, MN.
Henry was born on June 29th, 1965, to Henry Roger and Naita Joan Vogel in Dallastown, PA, and was one of nine children.
He lived in and attended schools in several states and settled in Winona, MN. Henry graduated from Cotter High School in 1984...
J. Scott Bestul
Apr 19, 2025
After a courageous 2½ year cancer battle, Scott Bestul passed away on April 19, 2025. Scott was born on November 5, 1960 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was adopted by his parents, Patricia and Marvin Bestul, and was raised in Madison, Wisconsin and Davenport, Iowa alongside his sister Jo.
He attended Scott Community College and Winona State University where he earned...
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