Elaine M. Colvin

Elaine M. Colvin

Jul 24, 2018

Elaine M. Colvin, 86, of Eyota died Tuesday at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. Elaine was born April 5, 1932 in St. Charles to Edward and Leola (Hansen) Diderrich. Her family lived in several area towns, following her dad's construction work. Elaine met Frank Colvin while he was on leave from the Navy. They married November 5, 1949. They...

John "Jack"  Pelowski

John "Jack" Pelowski

Jul 18, 2018

John "Jack" Thomas Pelowski 81, of Rochester, formerly of Dover, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester - Methodist Campus. Jack was born April 19, 1937 in Galesville, WI, 19 minutes after his twin brother James. He attended Pine Creek, WI Catholic School and Saratoga, MN Country School. Jack was mechanically gifted; he could take anything apart...

Jeffery Lee Fortsch

Jeffery Lee Fortsch

Jul 18, 2018

Jeffery Lee Fortsch, 52, of Lewiston died unexpectedly Wednesday July 18, 2018 at Winona Health. Jeff was born October 20, 1965 in Wabasha to Allen and Claudette (Moine) Fortsch. Their family settled on a farm outside of Lewiston. Growing up, Jeff helped out working on the farm before working at Lewiston Auto while in high school. After high school Jeff...

Robert LeVerne Johnson

Robert LeVerne Johnson

Jul 17, 2018

Robert LeVerne Johnson, 74 of Winona, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at his home. Bob was born April 26, 1944 in San Francisco, CA to Charles and Lois (Nehring) Johnson. He graduated from Red Wing High School, moved to Winona and attended Winona State University. He served in the United States Army in Korea and Japan and then returned to...

Glenn Walters

Glenn Walters

Jul 15, 2018

When reflecting on the life of Glenn Walters, words such as loving, hardworking, and generous come to mind, but no greater word could describe his life than faithful. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He treasured the time he spent with his growing family and enjoyed the company of each and every one of them. His passion for...

Rosemary Theresa Shoup

Rosemary Theresa Shoup

Jul 13, 2018

Age 89 of Winona passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 13, 2018. Born May 6, 1929 to Dr. Leo P. and Stella W. Bantle in Saint Paul, MN. She graduated from the nursing program at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester in 1951, and worked as a school nurse in Saint Paul until shortly after her marriage to Robert...

Timothy John Speltz

Timothy John Speltz

Jul 13, 2018

Speltz, Timothy John, Age 65 of Winona, MN, formerly of Rollingstone, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 13, 2018 after a short but courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Preceded in death by his parents Francis and Shirley (Rock) Speltz, and sister, Ann Marie. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Linda (Lica), of 41 years and their...

Clarence W. Senst

Clarence W. Senst

Jul 13, 2018

Clarence Senst, 91, of St. Charles died Friday July 13th at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. He was born August 27, 1926 in Bremen, MN to Alfred and Laura (Redding) Senst. Clarence attended country school before moving to a farm near Plainview with his family. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School and Plainview High School. Clarence was baptized in Bremen...

Rev. H Eugene Cedarholm

Rev. H Eugene Cedarholm

Jul 12, 2018

Rev. H. Eugene (Gene) Cedarholm, 88, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2018 surrounded by his family at River Bend Senior Living in Rochester, Minn. Gene is survived by his three daughters, Lori (Craig) Hilmer of St. Charles, Minn, Beth Cedarholm of River Falls, Wis., and Jan (Sean) Moore of Mount Vernon, Iowa; grandchildren, Alexandra Forbes (Oketekyie Dakwa-Agyekum), Abigail Forbes,...

Dale Lee Gierok

Dale Lee Gierok

Jul 8, 2018

Dale Lee Gierok, 48, of Lewiston, MN, died Sunday July 8 at his home. He was born on January 25, 1970 to Gertrude "Gert" Gierok in Winona, MN. He grew up in Winona and attended Winona Senior High. He worked at Wapasha Construction, TLM Trucking and most recently, Rydell Pilot Car. Dale married Andrea Huntbatch in October of 2010. He...

Gerald "Jerry" Ludwig

Gerald "Jerry" Ludwig

Jul 7, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" L. Ludwig of St. Charles passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 7th, 2018 at his home. Jerry was born August 9, 1952 in Sac City, Iowa to Leo and Marjorie (Boom) Ludwig. On August 17, 1974 he married the love of his life, Beverly Ann Nelson in St. Charles, whom he has been happily married to since. He...

Evelyn A.  Larson

Evelyn A. Larson

Jul 2, 2018

Evelyn A. Larson, 73, of Winona died Monday July 2, 2018 at Sauer Healthcare with family and friends by her side. Evelyn was born on June 20, 1945 to Robert and Charlotte (Brabbit) Gunn. She married Marvin Pierce, but they later divorced. On August 5, 1972 she married Ivan Larson in Watertown, SD. Evelyn enjoyed Bingo, playing cards, babysitting, sewing,...

Kurt "Buff" Stark

Kurt "Buff" Stark

Jul 2, 2018

Kurt "Buff" Albert Stark, age 51, unexpectedly died on, July 2, 2018, at his home in Winona, MN. Kurt is survived by his parents, Curtis and Betty Stark, of Rollingstone, MN; his siblings, Richard (Debbie K), Daniel (Debbie A), LoRae (Steve) Chick, DonLea "Pete" (Debra L) and Christopher (Erin); and his 15 nieces and nephews and 16 great nieces and...

Russell  Sather

Russell Sather

Jun 29, 2018

HOUSTON, MN - Russell C. Sather, 85, of Houston, MN died on Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Houston. Russell Clayton Sather was born on April 21, 1933, in Morris, MN to Ralph and Clara (Morseth) Sather. He attended school in Herman, MN and graduated from Morris Agricultural School. Russell served in the U.S. Army...

Grace Willson

Grace Willson

Jun 27, 2018

St. Charles, Grace Willson, 97, of St. Charles died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. Grace was born August 28, 1920 in Zumbrota to August and Gurina Skordahl. She and Walter "Jim" Willson were married in 1946. They moved to St. Charles in 1948. Grace worked at Home Produce and Travelers Eat Shop before becoming...

Querine Czaplewski

Querine Czaplewski

Jun 26, 2018

Querine Ann Czaplewski, 82, of Bluff Siding, WI, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Gundersen Health Systems, La Crosse. Querine was born April 19, 1936 in Winona to Emeric and Emelia (Wnuk) Lukaszewski. She grew up in Winona and attended Cotter High School. On August 20, 1955 Querine married Ralph Czaplewski. She worked at JC Penny's and Riverside Electronics for...

Harold J. Montgomery

Harold J. Montgomery

Jun 26, 2018

St. Charles, Harold J. Montgomery, 87, of St. Charles died Tuesday evening at his daughter's home in St. Charles. Harold was born March 3, 1931 in Weaver to Rollie and Rose Mary (Walczak) Montgomery. He was raised near Elba and entered the United States Army at the age of 16. Harold served in the army as a high speed radio...

Harold L.  Jonsgaard

Harold L. Jonsgaard

Jun 26, 2018

Harold LaVern Jonsgaard, 85, of Winona, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Sauer Health Care. He was born on March 20, 1933 to Harry and Agnes (Bailey) Jonsgaard. Harold enlisted in the United States Air Force and honorably served for 4 months. On Oct. 16, 1954, he married Annah Rose Board in Rushford. In 1962 he built his bride...

Mary Louise Youngblood

Mary Louise Youngblood

Jun 24, 2018

Mary Louise (Stransky) Youngblood, 87, of Winona, MN, formerly of Lincoln, NE died Sunday, June 24 at Lake Winona Manor. Mary was born February 9, 1931 in Kansas City MO. At the age of 4 she was adopted by Rudolph and Mildred Stransky. Mary was a loyal, loving, hardworking mother. Family was everything to her. She retired from GTE after...

Douglas Bergan

Douglas Bergan

Jun 24, 2018

LANESBORO, MN - Douglas A. "Doug" Bergan, 69, of rural Lanesboro, MN died on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Savant Lake, Ontario, Canada while on a fishing trip. Douglas Allen Bergan was born on October 15, 1948, in Austin, MN to Curtis and Dorothy (Enfield) Bergan. He was raised in rural LeRoy, MN and was a 1966 graduate of LeRoy...