Dec 5, 2019

Morris "Mike" Miner, 92, of Winona died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the home of his daughter in rural Lewiston. Mike was born January 11, 1927 in Clear Lake, IA to Ray and Mary (Stites) Miner. On February 1, 1948 Morris and Grace Konken were married at Brownsdale, MN. They raised their family in the Lanesboro area and later moved...

Dec 3, 2019

Helen Flynn Isensee Swore, 90 of Chatfield passed away peacefully at Season's Hospice House in Rochester on December 3, 2019.

Helen was born on December 13, 1928 in Osakis, MN to Katherine and Raymond Flynn. She graduated from Osakis High School and went on to earn her teaching degree from St. Catherine's College in St. Paul, MN....

Dec 3, 2019

Michael Allen Overing, 73 of Cochrane and formerly of Winona, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at his home after a 3-year battle with esophageal cancer. Mike was born February 14, 1946 in Winona to John and Dorothy (Holz) Overing. On November 16, 1968, he married the love of his life, Judith Cada in Winona. Mike worked at Standard Foundry, W&C...

Dec 3, 2019

Patricia A. Palmquist, 72, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 3rd 2019 at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Patricia was born on March 10, 1947 in La Crosse, WI to Robert and Luella (Schiebstad) Todd. She graduated from Houston High School. In 1966, she married Paul Palmquist, whom she later divorced. Patricia and Paul's marriage gave them their son, Steve....

Dec 3, 2019

Phil Sorensen was born November 26, 1932 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to James and Jennie (Sorensen) Sorensen. He passed away on December 3, 2019. Phil married Barbara Bolender on September 2, 1956 in Lima, Ohio. He graduated from Abraham Lincoln in Council Bluffs, Iowa and St. Paul Bible College in St. Paul, Minnesota. In his 60's he attended Denver Seminary,...

Dec 2, 2019

Joan "Joey" Louise Westby, 89 of Houston, died Monday, December 2, 2019 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab. Joey was born July 22, 1930 in Mankato to George and Madeline (White) Wirig. On April 4, 1950, she married Charles Westby in Houston. They loved to travel including bus trips, casino trips and several vacations to Hawaii. Joey and Charles took...

Dec 1, 2019

Steven Orley Redalen, age 68, passed away peacefully December 1, 2019. He was born January 22, 1951 to Elton and Joyce (Grindland) Redalen, the fourth of seven children, and grew up in Root Prairie in rural Lanesboro. Steve attended Wadden Valley School and Lanesboro High School and was exceedingly fond of both, often telling stories of his times there. If...

Nov 30, 2019

Margaret Alice Burke, 97, of Chatfield, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, where she has been since 2007.  Margaret was born July, 5, 1922, to John and Allene (Moore) Burke. Margaret lived on the family farm most of her life with her Mother and brother. Eventually moving to town. She enjoyed all...

Nov 29, 2019

Houston, MN - Joye L. Fitting, 92, of Houston, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019. With a bright smile and loving embrace, Joye was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her creativity and elegance inspired everyone she knew and loved. Joye was born on December 28, 1926 to John and Ida (Carlson) Egland and grew up...

Nov 27, 2019

Harold (Jake) B. Jacobson of Rushford died Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. Harold was born on May 26, 1930 to Ben and Gertrude (Henze) Jacobson in Winona, Minnesota. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1949. Harold was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. He served in the army during the Korean War. Harold helped...

Nov 27, 2019

Paul James Wheaton, 76, of Houston, MN went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 27, 2019, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston surrounded by his wife and 2 sons. Paul was born on July 17, 1943, on the family farm on Wheaton's Flats near Houston, Minnesota to John and Ella (Benson) Wheaton. He was raised...

Nov 26, 2019

Robert "Stubby" Pedersen, 70, of St. Charles died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Sauer Healthcare in Winona. Bob was born November 4, 1949 in Winona to Martin and Laura "Maxine" (Miller) Pedersen in Winona. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1967. Following high school he went on to work as a mechanic at Greenway Co-op and later Cenex...

Nov 25, 2019

Pearl L. (Moger) Bue, 93, passed away Nov. 25, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center, Chatfield. She attended grade school at rural Gribben Valley and graduated from Preston High School in 1943. On July 17, 1943, she married Odell A. Bue at Rev. Nestande's parsonage in Lanesboro. They lived briefly in Bagley, before settling in Lanesboro, where they raised...

Nov 25, 2019

Lauren LeRoy "Bounce" Olson, 84 of Winona, died at his home on November 25, 2019. He was born to Andrew and Gertrude (Weiker) Olson, the sixth of seven children. And as older siblings often do, they nicknamed him Bounce which was an abbreviated form of "bouncing baby boy." It stuck. He attended Winona Senior High and Cotter High School but...

Nov 25, 2019

Houston, MN - Kevin T. Kelleher, 70 of Houston, MN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 25, 2019. Kevin had the largest heart and never had too many people in his life to love. He was a fountain of great wisdom, incessant curiosity, wonderful perspective, and healthy skepticism. With an unparalleled way of making friends feel like family, he cherished...

Nov 25, 2019

Rochester, MN - Kristie Lee Benson, 69, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at Mayo - Franciscan Healthcare Hospital, La Crosse, WI, on November 25, 2019. Kristie was born to Norman and Norma (Larson) Benson on April 10, 1950. Raised in Houston, MN and a graduate of Houston High School. Kristie continued her education, leading her to a successful career...

Nov 24, 2019

Mary JoAnn Martin, 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Mary was born October 28, 1966 and adopted by James and Helen McDougall of Dover, MN on December 15, 1966. She was joined by a brother, William Frederick on December 13, 1967. They grew up on the family farm with cats, dogs, calves, sheep...

Nov 23, 2019

David Robert Koenig, 57, of Chatfield died Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home. David was born October 18, 1962 in Winona to Lloyd and Dolores (House) Koenig. He was raised in St. Charles and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1981. David was an avid motocross racer in his youth. He also enjoyed woodworking and was hands on...

Nov 22, 2019

Tilford (Lanny) Landsverk of Whalan, MN, age 79, was born August 24th, 1940, in Peterson, MN, and died Friday, November 22nd at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. He was surrounded by his daughter and two of his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughters Danielle Seuferling, Lisa (Dave) Hartwig, Cindy (John) Correlli, and son Chris DelaGuardia. He is also...

Nov 22, 2019

Roger Robert Staloch, 85, of Eyota, passed away peacefully at home Friday, November 22, 2019. Born in Eyota on September 5, 1934 to Daniel and Nora (Krenzke) Staloch. Roger graduated from Eyota High School. On January 29, 1955 he married Barbara Ann Baumbach at Holy Redeemer Church in Eyota. Roger and Barb resided in Eyota their entire married lives. He...