Sep 30, 2019

Roger S. Brown, 84, of Trempealeau, WI, and formerly of St. Charles, died Monday, September 30, 2019, at Marinuka Manor in Galesville, WI. Roger was born June 4, 1935, in St. Joseph, MO. , to Arline and Raleigh Brown, who later divorced. He was raised in the Lewiston area by his mother, a nurse, and grandmother, Emma Krenzke. He attended...

Sep 29, 2019

On Sunday, September 29th, 2019, William Whiteley, "Billy," loving brother and friend, passed away at his home in Goodview at the age of 73. Bill was born on February 8, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to James Robert Whiteley and Dana Morris Whiteley, and grew up in Fort Worth, Texas. Bill graduated from Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Texas. Both...

Sep 28, 2019

Hands that had done so much for her family were held one last time during heartfelt goodbyes.  On September 28, 2019, Marjorie Roseille Welch entered her heavenly home. Marge was mother hen to countless number of families, neighborhood and daycare children that were treated to the fruits of her labor from the farm west of Chatfield she shared with...

Sep 26, 2019

Robert "Bob" Rossin, 82, of Winona passed away peacefully in his sleep early in the morning on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona. Bob was born on August 13, 1937, to Arthur and Agnes Rossin in Winona, MN. He attended Winona Senior High School. After high school, Bob joined the work force. Initially working for his...

Sep 24, 2019

E. LaVonne Draper, 96, of Lanesboro, passed away September 24, 2019, at Harmony Care Center in Harmony MN. LaVonne was born November 24, 1922, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Freeman and Laura (Kroeger) Stahr. She graduated from Geneseo High School in 1939. On November 14, 1942, she married Wendell Draper in Dysart, Iowa. LaVonne enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, and...

Sep 24, 2019

Beatrice L. "Grandma B" (Grams) Loppnow, 82, of St. Charles, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems--St. Mary's Campus. Beatrice was born on December 30, 1936 to Elmer and Nettie (Saterdalen) Grams in Grand Meadow, MN. Beatrice graduated from Stewartville high school and began working at Mayo for 42 years before retiring on December 31, 1998. She...

Sep 24, 2019

RUSHFORD, MN - Harvey O. Klungtvedt, 88, of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Harvey was born on December 13, 1930, in Rushford, MN to Helmer and Olga (Vogen) Klungtvedt. He was raised in the Rushford area and lived on various farms in the area. Harvey was a 1948 graduate...

Sep 23, 2019

Kevin Paul Wroblewski, 57 of Winona, died Monday, September 23, 2019 at Winona Health. He was born on August 17, 1962 to Daniel and Janice (Haack) Wroblewski. Kevin graduated with a degree in carpentry from Minnesota Southeast Technical College and began cabinet making. Everyone who met Kevin loved him. He was always happy and made many friends throughout his life....

Sep 23, 2019

Lois Arlene Bakkestuen, 62 of Winona, died Monday, September 23, 2019 at Lake Winona Manor. She was born on July 28, 1957 to Clifford and Ardys (Nottestad) Bakkestuen. She was baptized and confirmed at North Coon Prairie Lutheran in Newry, WI. Lois graduated from Westby High School in 1975. She worked various jobs throughout her life including 14 years at...

Sep 23, 2019

RUSHFORD, MN - Arlene R. Moran, 86, of Rushford, MN died on Monday, September 23, 2019, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN. Arlene was born on December 3, 1932, in Elkader, Iowa to Arthur and Florence (Bauer) Donlon. She was raised in Elkader. Arlene married Orrin Moran. Arlene and Orrin farmed in the Highland, MN area for many years....

Sep 23, 2019

Betty Mary (Gesell) Rogge, 93, of Winona, died on Monday, September 23, 2019, at St. Michael's Assisted Living in Fountain City, Wisconsin. She was born on June 3, 1926, to Walter and Hedwig (Schamaun) Gesell in Winona. She married Harold John Rogge, Ph.D., on May 14, 1949. He died July 23, 1991. Betty graduated from Winona Senior High School in...

Sep 22, 2019

Richard (Rick) Vogel, 70 of Winona, passed away peacefully at St. Anne's Extended Healthcare September 22, 2019. He had been a resident of St. Anne's for over 18 years. Rick was born on July 8, 1949 to William and Dorothy Vogel. He attended Cathedral Grade School and graduated from Cotter High School in 1967. After graduation Rick and his close...

Sep 21, 2019

Winifred Barbara [Klug Wilsey] Klockeman, “Winnie”, 97, passed away Saturday morning, Sept 21, 2019 at her home at Traditions of Preston under hospice care.

Winnie was born on May 9, 1922 in Caledonia, MN the third daughter and tenth child of Peter and Barbara Klug.  She married Norman Wilsey in 1943, they owned and operated a family...

Sep 20, 2019

William Marcus Copeman, 76, of rural Chatfield MN, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at his home.   William was born on December 25, 1942 in Spring Valley, MN, to Charles Levenous "Lee" and Louise (Drogemuller) Copeman. He graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1961.     William "Bill" Marcus Copeman loved to work hard on...

Sep 20, 2019

Ross L. Iverson, 78, of Winona, MN and formerly of Rushford, MN died on Friday, September 20, 2019, at his home. A private family service is being scheduled. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sep 20, 2019

James "Jim" W. Seibert, 77, of Winona, MN passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, peacefully at his home with his family at his side. Jim was born on December 30, 1941, in La Crosse, WI to Gilbert and Arlene (McKinstry) Seibert. He grew up in Winona and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. Jim married Darlene Luhmann. To...

Sep 19, 2019

Dean Wally Albrecht, 53, of La Crescent, MN passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 surrounded by his family. Per his wishes Dean's funeral services will be private.

Sep 17, 2019

Marcia Ann (Chartier) Russeau, 78, of Winona, died at home Tuesday, September 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Marcia was born on November 10, 1940, in Rice Lake, WI. She grew up in a restaurant that her parents owned until her father passed away. She married the love of her life, Darell Russeau, on June 21, 1958; they...

Sep 14, 2019

Elmer Peterson, 87, of Elba, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his home. Elmer was born December 2, 1931 in Fountain, MN to Arthur and Nina (Schwartz) Peterson. He was raised near Kasson, making his home in Elba for the past 42 years. Elmer installed sheetrock as an independent contractor, teaching his kids how to work while assisting him. Keeping...

Sep 13, 2019

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE WINONA, MN - Clenora A. Moran, 97, of Winona and formerly of Peterson, MN died on Friday, September 13, 2019, at the Sauer Memorial Home in Winona. Clenora was born on January 18, 1922, in Hattinger, ND to Carl and Adeline (Johnson) Hjelle. She was raised on the family farm in rural Peterson, MN. On...