Jul 31, 2019

Merlin Doblar, 82, of Winona died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living in Winona. Merlin was born April 19, 1937 in Money Creek to Archie and Mildred (Hanson) Doblar and graduated from Rushford High School. Merlin married his high school sweetheart, Irene Feine, September 8, 1956. They made their home in Money Creek. In 1957 Merlin and...

Jul 29, 2019

At the age of 106, Alta Borgen Reese died peacefully on July 29 at Edenbrook Care Center in Rochester, MN.

Alta Mildred Borgen was born June 3, 1913 on the family farm in Pilot Mound Township, MN to Gilman and Alida (Foss) Borgen.

After attending Paulson school, a rural common school near the family farm,...

Jul 27, 2019

Donna Ties passed away, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease, on Saturday July 27, 2019 at St Charles Assisted Living, where she had been a resident for the past couple years. Family members were at her side as they had been throughout her illness. Donna was born July 16, 1933 in Winona to Ned and Florence (Davies) Brown. Her...

Jul 26, 2019

Linda K. Frankum (Moldenhauer), 62 years old, died peacefully at her home on Friday, July 26, 2019. Linda was born on July 14, 1957, to Joseph and Marjorie Moldenhauer in Pleasant Valley, MN. Linda grew up in Pleasant Valley and graduated from Winona Senior High School as a part of the class of 1976. Linda was united in marriage to...

Jul 25, 2019

Jeremiah Glen Burgdorf, 35, passed into his eternal life unexpectedly Thursday, July 25, 2019. Jeremiah was born March 25, 1984 to "Butch" Harold and Betty (Hollenbeck) Burgdorf in Rochester, MN. He grew up mainly around Rochester with three siblings. As children they loved camping with their parents at Willow River. He graduated from Century High School and entered the United...

Jul 25, 2019

Adeline Inez Mauer was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. A faithful person, there wasn't anything that Adeline wouldn't do for someone in need. She lived her life fully and treasured her close relationships with her family. Nurturing and Christ-centered, she leaves behind many wonderful memories for her loved ones to cherish forever. Reflecting on the 1920s,...

Jul 24, 2019

Elaine Bernice Lee, 90, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center, in Chatfield.

Elaine Bernice Lee (Johnson) was born to Benjamin, and Esther Johnson on May 9, 1929 in Blair Wisconsin.  She is preceded in death by her brother Olin and son Jeffrey.  She is survived by her grandchildren Denis and Heather Lee....

Jul 24, 2019

Julie K. Sveen, 61, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Julie was born on September 20, 1957, to Melvin and Muriel (Hildestad) Sveen in Harmony, MN. She was a 1975 graduate of Peterson High School in Peterson, MN. She worked at Rush Products in Rushford for many years. Julie...

Jul 24, 2019

HOUSTON: Avis M. Wojahn, 89, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Houston, MN Avis was born on June 10, 1930 to Otis and Ruby (Larson) Gaustad in Spring Grove, Minnesota. She attended the Brick School (District 21) in Yucatan thru the eighth grade and graduated from Houston High School in 1947. She attended Paul's Beauty School in Minneapolis and worked...

Jul 24, 2019

Robert "Bob" Smith, 64 of Winona, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Winona Health with family by his side. Bob was born on March 27, 1955 in Rochester to Lyle and Violet (Raveill) Smith. He attended Lewiston High School and then VoTech where he graduated with a degree in small engine repair. He was married to Julie Kreidermacher but they...

Jul 23, 2019

Ferne A. Albrecht, 85 of Galesville, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Bethany Riverside Nursing Home in La Crosse. She was born on November 12, 1933 in La Crosse to Robert and Meta (Kaufmann) Jensen. She married Lester Horton and together they had 6 children but later divorced. Ferne married Darrel Albrecht in November of 1972, were divorced but...

Jul 22, 2019

Grace M. Miner, 92 of Winona, passed away peacefully Monday, July 22, 2019 surrounded by her family. Grace was born on Sept. 15, 1926, to Henry and Anna (Tammen) Konken in Brownsdale, MN. On February 1, 1948, she married Morris "Mike" Miner. Grace had the joy of staying at home to raise her family, but also spent a lot of...

Jul 21, 2019

Gary Haggerty, 68, of Winona, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Gary was born February 12, 1951 to Kenneth and Mabel (Miller) Haggerty in Lake City, MN. Gary grew up the youngest of 9 on a farm outside of Rochester near Hammond. Growing up on a farm he learned...

Jul 20, 2019

There is no doubt that Robyn Barclay lived her life to the fullest. Known to squeeze in every drop of energy into each day, she lived her life selflessly serving others. She held a fierce love for her family and loved to select the most perfect presents and mementos for them during special holidays and celebrations. Nothing brought her greater...

Jul 19, 2019

No services are being planned at this time.

Jul 19, 2019

Clarence Henry Pomeroy, 91, of Minnesota City, MN. passed away Friday, July 19, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. Clarence was born on May 26, 1928, to Otis and Ruth (Lampman) Pomeroy in Walker, MN. Clarence served in the U.S. Army and in the Korean War. While in Korea he befriended a little boy from the village and would...

Jul 19, 2019

W. John Peterson, 77, of Rushford, MN died on Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home with his family at his side. John was born on July 9, 1942, in Lanesboro, MN to Walter J. and Opal (Norby) Peterson and raised in Choice, MN. He was united in marriage to Jean Fogal on November 23, 1963. John worked at Bakken...

Jul 18, 2019

Lois Ann Machutt, 84 of Dakota died Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. Lois was born November27, 1934 in Lacrosse to Arnold and Margaret Lintelman. Lois graduated from Central High School in Lacrosse. On October 25th, 1952, she married Robert Joseph Machutt. Lois worked for many years as a Librarian at the Mayo Clinic Medical School Library....

Jul 16, 2019

Teresa L. Hauck, 91, formerly of Utica, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at The Gardens of Cannon Falls. Teresa was born January 14, 1928 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to Frank and Eujenia (Freidt) Gribnau. She and Edward Hauck were married November 4, 1950. Together they raised their nine children. Teresa and Ed farmed near Millville and then moved to Utica...

Jul 15, 2019

"Ole” was born August 26, 1923, near Douglas, Minn., to George and Sena (Amundson) Fuchs.

He attended country school in Douglas, Minn., and spent his young years working on the family farm and working for area farmers, playing with his dog, Rin, and riding his pony, “Billie”.

In January 1945 he was called into the...