Christopher "Chris" Jacobson

Christopher "Chris" Jacobson

Apr 18, 2025

Christopher Michael “Chris” Jacobson, 47, of Winona, MN passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Winona Health with family by his side.

He was born to John Sr. and Patricia (Schwartz) Jacobson in Winona on September 6, 1977. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1996 and after graduation he went on to college where he acquired a CDL...

Daniel Leisen

Daniel Leisen

Apr 18, 2025

Daniel Leo Leisen, 71, a decorated Army Green Beret, beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025 in Rushford surrounded by family. Born on July 14, 1953, in Wabasha, Minnesota, to Mary (Hartert) and Leo Leisen, Dan lived a life of courage, service, and devotion. As a proud Sergeant (E-5), Dan served in the...

Peter Alvord

Peter Alvord

Apr 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Alvord, a beloved member of our family, who departed from us on April 17, 2025. Peter was born on March 18, 1936 in St. Paul, MN and lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication.

Peter was welcomed into heaven by Sharon Sullivan-Alvord (wife), Maxwell and Irma Alvord...

Joseph A Stanislawski

Joseph A Stanislawski

Apr 16, 2025

Joseph Stanislawski, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 16, 2025.

Joseph was born on July 10, 1941 along with his twin brother Jim, to Frank Stanislawski and Esther Schlesser Stanislawski in Arcadia, WI. At the age of one, the family moved to Winona, Minnesota.

After graduating from Winona High School, Joseph joined the Air Force where he served...

Cynthia "Cindy" Beeman

Cynthia "Cindy" Beeman

Apr 15, 2025

Cynthia (Twohy) Beeman, age 74, of Winona, MN, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her home.

Cynthia wrote the following obituary in her own words: Cynthia was born April 12, 1951 to Edmund and Marge (Tooney) Twohy in Renton, WA. After graduation in 1969 she went looking for her American dream. She found it in 1987 when she came to...

Ronald Carl Fabian

Ronald Carl Fabian

Apr 15, 2025

Ronald C. Fabian was born October 13, 1935, to Carl and Doris (Smith) Fabian in Winona, MN. He was baptized on December 15, 1935, at Ridgeway Methodist Church in Winona County and died April 15, 2025, after a courageous 20-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, at Lake Winona Manor.

He was a lifelong resident of Winona County.

Ron is survived by his wife,...

Deanna Dee Riley

Deanna Dee Riley

Apr 13, 2025

October 31, 1944 - April 13, 2025

Private family services will be held.

Donald George Bork

Donald George Bork

Apr 11, 2025

Donald George Bork passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025.

He was born to Henry and Clara (Mertes) Bork in Winona, MN, on December 21, 1946. He married Grace Lee on April 18, 1970. Don graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School in 1965 and after graduation he went into the Army and was in Vietnam. He then went to work at...

Bonnie Eide

Bonnie Eide

Apr 11, 2025

 Bonnie Jean Eide, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on January 23, 1935, in Preston, MN, to proud parents Henry and Selma Olstad. Bonnie was a vibrant force of nature who brought joy and laughter to everyone around her.

Bonnie graduated from Chatfield High School and met her lifelong love, Darwyn Eide, during their...

Kyle Holte-Finlayson

Kyle Holte-Finlayson

Apr 10, 2025

Kyle Dennis Holte-Finlayson, age 31, of Winona, MN, passed away on April 10th, 2025, after an aggressive case of pneumonia.

Kyle was born in Winona, MN, to Karen Holte and Brian Finlayson. He loved growing up with his big sister, Kellie, and little sister, Brookie. He attended Winona Area Public Schools and adored his teachers and staff. After high school, Kyle...

Larry Loken

Larry Loken

Apr 8, 2025

Larry Oliver Loken, age 85, passed away peacefully at M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, while surrounded by his family.

Larry was a lifelong truck driver and truly enjoyed his work.

Larry is survived by his son, Michael (Christine); grandchildren, Kathlene, Shane, Tony, and Melissa; great grandchildren, Molly, Oliver, Henry, and Max; siblings, Roy...

Donald Henry Jordahl

Donald Henry Jordahl

Apr 8, 2025

Rushford

Donald H. Jordahl, age 86 of Rushford passed away at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Donald Henry was born on March 17, 1939 in Good Thunder, MN the only child of Henry (Norma Mary Etta Missling) Jordahl. Don attended country school and then graduated from Lake Crystal High School. Following...

William "Bill" Ludebeck

William "Bill" Ludebeck

Apr 7, 2025

William “Bill” Ludebeck, passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on August 20, 1959, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, he was the son of William Jr. and Peggy (Mann) Ludebeck.

Bill graduated from Elkhorn High School and served his country by joining the Air Force, where he proudly served from 1980 to 1983 before being honorably discharged. For...

Kevin O'Laughlin

Kevin O'Laughlin

Apr 6, 2025



Kevin O'Laughlin, 75, of Rushford, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 with his family by his side.

Kevin was born December 22, 1949 in Winona, MN. Growing up in Winona’s Gilmore Valley, Kevin was the third in line of six children born to Jim and Delores (Douglas) O’Laughlin. He contracted polio as a toddler and was sent to Sister...

Jerry Steinfeldt

Jerry Steinfeldt

Apr 6, 2025

Jerry Paul Steinfeldt, age 78, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, MN, after a long illness with Parkinson’s Disease, with his son, Chad, by his side.

Jerry was born on February 19, 1947, in Winona, MN, to Paul and Anita (Pflughoeft) Steinfeldt.

He is survived by his sons, Chad (Shannon), Brian (Natasha), and Jimmy (Tonya); siblings, Roger and...

Larry Fix

Larry Fix

Apr 5, 2025

Larry James Fix, 79, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Friday, April 5th, 2025, after a short illness. Larry was born on September 26th, 1945, in Winona, MN, to John and Opal (Potter) Fix, joining his brother Keith and sister Patricia.

Larry graduated from Dover-Eyota High School in 1963. He cherished reconnecting with friends and classmates at the annual Golden Grads...

George A. Graham

George A. Graham

Apr 4, 2025

George Albert Graham, 86 of Rushford Village, died April 4, 2025 at the Minnesota Veterans Home - Preston.

George was born October 2, 1938 in Cedar Rapids, IA to George A. and Erma “Sally” (Morrison) Graham. They moved to Montana before settling in Appleton, WI where he was schooled and joined the U.S. Air Force based in Massachusetts, being honorably discharged...

Lynne Eide

Lynne Eide

Apr 2, 2025

On April 2, 2025, we said goodbye to an amazing wife, mother, sister, grandma, and friend — Lynne Louise Eide.

Lynne was born in Winona, Minnesota on September 2, 1957, to Robert and Maxine Boehmke. She grew up with her four siblings, living throughout southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin before settling in Rushford at age eleven. Lynne graduated from Rushford High...

Bernard Hennessy

Bernard Hennessy

Apr 2, 2025

Bernard Hennessy, 95, of Lewiston, died on April 2, 2025. Born on July 19, 1929, in Winona, Minnesota, Bernard was the son of Bernard Sr. and Anna (Axness) Hennessy. He grew up on a farm in Hart Township, Minnesota, where he cultivated a love for family, faith, community, and the great outdoors. On the same farm his great-grandfather, Patrick Hennessy...

Ryan Sorrelman

Ryan Sorrelman

Mar 30, 2025

Ryan Sorrelman, 41, of Winona, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Ryan was born on November 12, 1983, in Ada, Okla., to Joe and Virginia Sorrelman. He loved his family deeply and lived a life rooted in compassion and kindness. Ryan found a strong sense of purpose in his work at Art & Sol, where he...