Feb 7, 2019

Ruth M. Haney, 73, of Winona, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. She was born on September 6, 1945 in Arcadia, WI to Mamert and Irma (Wolfe) Eickman. Ruth grew up in Pine Creek with her 8 siblings before enlisting in the Army. Ruth proudly served our country from 1966-1969. She worked as...

Feb 6, 2019

Richard "Rick" Edward Schossow, 63, of Longville and formerly of Lewiston, MN died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 6th. Richard was born March 24, 1955, in Winona to Allyn and Shirley (Cummings) Schossow. He attended Lewiston High School and joined the US Army in November 1972 and was stationed in Germany. After returning home, he married Arlene Tesch...

Feb 3, 2019

Germaine Arlys Schwanke, 83 of Winona, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Lake Winona Manor. Germaine was born May 14, 1935 in Strum, WI to Alton and Lorraine (Munson) Goodermote. On June 3, 1961 she married Clarence Schwanke at Central Lutheran Church in Mondovi, WI. Germaine studied to become a licensed practical nurse at Winona General Hospital and worked in...

Jan 30, 2019

RUSHFORD, MN - Delores (Thompson) Olson, 87, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Gundersen Lutheran Health System in La Crosse, WI. Delores was born on March 20, 1931, in Yucatan Township of Houston County, MN to Leo and Gladys (Gaustad) Rostad. She attended Houston Public School. Delores was a member of Immanuel Episcopal Church in Rushford...

Jan 30, 2019

Michael Merlin Feller, 51 of Houston, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Mikey was born August 15, 1967 in La Crosse to Mike and Donna (Hatlevig) Feller. On December 19, 1987 he married Ruth Raasch in La Crosse. Mikey worked for several local welding and fabricating companies. He enjoyed tractors, fishing, mushroom hunting, camping and enjoying a beer with friends and...

Jan 29, 2019

There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering at a later date.

Jan 29, 2019

Dianne Marie Spitzer, 74, of Chatfield, died peacefully Tuesday, January 29, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. During a two month battle of Bile Duct Cancer, she never lost her sense of humor. Dianne was born on August 25, 1944, in Rochester, MN to Elger and Anita (Block) Hasley. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1962.  On May...

Jan 29, 2019

Sharon (Dahl) Kranz, 73, of Rochester died Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester Methodist Campus. God delivered Sharon to Andy and Clarice (Braithwaite) Dahl on May 14, 1945. She was the third of five children her parents had received from God. Growing up in St. Charles, Sharon shared many great days with her siblings, parents as well...

Jan 28, 2019

Judy Ann Lewis, 61, of Lewiston, MN died Monday, January 28, 2019 at her home after a three year cancer battle. Judy was born April 25, 1957 to Clarence and Janet Franke in Rochester, MN. Judy was one of four children. She helped her mom out by babysitting her brothers on many occasions. Judy graduated from Dover-Eyota High School and...

Jan 26, 2019

Obituary: Duane Dean AnchorBenson, former Minnesota Senate Minority Leader, executive director of the Minnesota Business Partnership, dies at 73

Duane Dean Benson died peacefully Saturday, January 26 at age 73 surrounded by his loving family following a battle with cancer. Duane was born August 5, 1945, in Belmond, Ia., the son of Dale and Hazel...

Jan 25, 2019

Donald “Donny” B. Woxland, 94, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, January 25, 2019, at his home.

Donny was born the sixth child to Gilbert and Gina (Drengmundson) Woxland on August 19, 1924, in Rushford, Minn. He was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School, where he played on the basketball team.

Donny met the love of his life, Laurine...

Jan 24, 2019

Cheryl B. Bowe (Haag) 54, of Lewiston, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on January 12, 1965 in Rochester to George and Rita (Mueller) Haag. After graduating from Lewiston High School in 1984 she worked at Hubbard Turkey Plant in Altura until they closed. She then went to Riverside...

Jan 22, 2019

RUSHFORD, MN - Agnes "Aggie" O. Mierau, 97, of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in Rushford, MN at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. She was born on October 31, 1921, in Yucatan Township of Houston County, MN to Oscar and Annie (Jordshaugen) Gaustad. She attended country school at Yucatan. On November 25, 1940, she was united in...

Jan 20, 2019

Rev. Father Joseph A. LaPlante, 90, passed away Sunday Jan. 20, 2019, at St. Elizabeth’s Nursing Home in Wabasha. Joseph Allen  LaPlante was born  Dec. 6, 1928, in Rochester, MN,  to Walter and Hazel (Allen) LaPlante. He grew up in rural Chatfield on the family farm, and attended country schools.  As a high school freshman in 1946, he entered high...

Jan 20, 2019

William "Bill" Robert Nessler, 68 of St. Charles, died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his home. Bill was born August 2, 1950 to Robert William and Bunny (Griffin) Nessler. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1968. He served in the Army Reserves as a Military Police Officer from 1971-1977. On November 6, 1971, Bill married the love of...

Jan 20, 2019

Julie Ann Haessig, 62, of Trempealeau, WI, formerly of Winona, died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at her home. Julie was born May 10, 1956 in Rochester, MN to Morris "Sonny" and Carmen (Stiles) Atkinson. She was raised in Rochester, growing up one of four children, and attended John Marshall High School. After high school she pursued a degree in early...

Jan 16, 2019

Lois C. Schuchard, 101 of St. Charles, entered the presence of her Savior on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Whitewater Health Services. Lois was born September 6, 1917 in Saratoga to Harry and Katherine (Frisby) Cox. She attended Saratoga Country School and St. Charles High School. In 1935, Lois married Kenneth Burdick and they were later divorced. On September 5,...

Jan 15, 2019

Tara Marie Peterson, 33, of Appleton, WI a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother, niece, cousin and friend died suddenly, Tuesday, January 15th in Appleton. Tara was born, November 25, 1985 in Rochester, MN to Nadine (Ehlenfeldt) Braatz and Darin Peterson. Growing up, Tara was the middle child with two brothers. She was a tough tomboy who also had a sensitive...

Jan 14, 2019

Mrs. Howard (Bernice Patterson) Richter was born December 9, 1922, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Weigel) Patterson at St. Charles, Minnesota. She was a graduate of St. Charles High School. After graduation she was employed as a secretary in St. Charles at Rollingstone Mutual Insurance Company and then at the Traffic Bureau in Winona, MN. She was united in...

Jan 8, 2019

Edward Junior Olson, 90, of Winona, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at Sugar Loaf Senior Living. Eddie was born Feb. 5, 1928 in Pickwick to Edward and Ina (Nelson) Olson. On Oct. 22, 1949, he married Lucille Tarras at the parsonage of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church in Ridgeway. In 1945, Eddie began his career driving truck hauling crushed rock for...