Jun 18, 2018

Ardith Plank

Ardith Plank, 88, of Chatfield passed away on June 18, 2018.

Ardith was born on May 18, 1930 to Gerold and Alice (Norton) Casler in Winona, Minnesota.  She attended school in Winona and received her GED from RCTC.

Ardith married James T. Plank on January 31, 1953 in Winona. The couple...

Jun 17, 2018

Eyota Ron Clark, 65, of Eyota died Sunday, June 17, 2018 of injuries received in a motorcycle accident near Peterson, MN. Ron was born April 6, 1953 in Rochester to George and Esther (Graskamp) Clark. He graduated from Dover-Eyota High School in 1971. In high school Ron was active in Football, Wrestling, track, FFA and 4-H. He had worked for...

Jun 17, 2018

Wiley Gustave "Gus" Doty, 84, of Oakdale, Minnesota, passed away, Sunday, June 17, 2018. Visitation will be from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 at Hoff Funeral and Cremation in St. Charles, Minnesota followed by a service of remembrance at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in St. Charles followed by a reception at the funeral...

Jun 11, 2018

My lady, Karen (Bohn) Erickson, went to our Heavenly Father on Monday, June 11, 2018. With the strength and determination, Karen battled various types of cancer for 29+ years, until she was called home. Born on September 26, 1938, she was adopted by Herbert and Dorthey (Dane) Bohn. Karen graduated from Winona Senior High and then attended secretarial school. On...

Jun 11, 2018

After a protracted battle with cancer, Duane Powell, 75, died peacefully at his home on June 11, 2018, with his best friend by his side. He entered this world on January 15, 1943 in La Crosse, WI, born to Ellen (Fuhre) and Riley Powell. He is survived by his two daughters, Kyla Powell and Audra Jonsgaard; four grandchildren, Brooke Powell,...

Jun 10, 2018

SPRING GROVE, MN - Maxine L. Barth, 79, of Spring Grove, MN died on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at her home. Maxine LaVonne Hagen was born on June 28, 1938, in Yucatan, MN to Alvin and Alta (Vraa) Hagen. She was raised in Yucatan and was a 1956 graduate of Caledonia High School in Caledonia, MN. She married Sylvester "Bing"...

Jun 9, 2018

Rebecca “Becky” Asleson died Saturday June 9, 2018 after a battle with cancer.  She was 73.

Becky was born  on November 22, 1944 to Cleo and Bernice Miller in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  She was a Chosen Valley High School graduate and graduated with honors from Mankato State College in 1967 with a double major in Business Administration...

Jun 9, 2018

Catherine Ann " Kitty" Squires, 91 of Winona, died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Lake Winona Manor. Kitty was born September 29, 1926 in Winona to Otto and Katarina "Katie" (Obermeyer) Hoermann. On December 20, 1947, Kitty married Budd G. Squires at St. Matthews Church. Together they built their home on Gilmore Avenue where Kitty lived for 70 years. She...

Jun 4, 2018

Robert “Bob” Polikowsky passed away peacefully June 4, 2018 after a brief stay at the Chosen Valley Care Center.

Bob was born January 3, 1934 to Ervin and Nellie Polikowsky and grew up on the family farm while attending school in Elgin, MN. On October 3, 1953 Bob married Beverly Narveson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin. ...

Jun 4, 2018

Berdina Martin, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Monday, June 4th at Sauer Healthcare and Rehab. Berdina was born September 23rd, 1943 to Clint and Ella Cowen in Champagne, IL. On October 16th, 1965, Berdina married John W. Martin in Villa Grove, IL. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially working with her flowers in her garden, fishing, and riding their...

Jun 4, 2018

Randy "Freaker" Lee Sweningson, 62 of Winona, died Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home with his daughters by his side. Randy was born October 5, 1955 in Rochester to Orvin and Doris (Hoppe). He graduated from Lewiston High School and attended Southeast Technical College for autobody. Randy worked as an autobody mechanic throughout his life, eventually owning his own...

Jun 3, 2018

Sheila Jean Rislove, 90, of Rushford passed away on Sunday June 3, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Sheila was born October 5, 1927, to Meryl and Maybelle Buckingham in Plainview, MN. She grew up in Plainview, and often talking about spending time on a family member's farm, and in the Whitewater area valley. After high school...

May 31, 2018

Phyllis Hoppe, 68. Died on May 31, 2018. Born September 15, 1949 in Winona, Mn to LaVerne & Vera Hoppe (Rupprecht). Phyllis is a 1967 Graduate of Winona Senior High School and 1971 Winona State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies and Library Studies. Phyllis received her teaching certificate from both the Minnesota and Wisconsin. In...

May 30, 2018

Chatfield, JoAnn Alice Hughes, 77, of Chatfield and formerly of Austin died Wednesday morning, May 30th at her daughters home surrounded by loved ones, in Chatfield. JoAnn was born July 11, 1940 in Austin to Chester and Alice (Hallstad) Francis. She grew up in the Leroy area, and graduated from LeRoy High School. JoAnn and Everett Hughes were married June...

May 30, 2018

ERIK HANS FLOAN was born in Mankato, Minnesota, on January 29, 1969, and was adopted by Hans and Connie Floan six weeks later. Erik paved the way for younger sister Ingrid, and younger brothers Einar and Obed. Erik graduated from Fosston High School in 1987; St. Olaf College in 1991 (B.A. Church Music); and Notre Dame University in 1994 (M.A....

May 29, 2018

RUSHFORD, MN - Wendell J. Nordby, 92, of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Wendell James Nordby was born on February 3, 1926, in Spring Valley, MN to Hans and Henrietta (Hatlestad) Nordby. He was raised in the Leroy/Ostrander MN area. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as...

May 28, 2018

Dianne (Wagner) Morrison, 58, of Winona died unexpectedly on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Winona State University, her place of work. She was born a twin on August 15, 1959 in Lanesboro to Harry and Valerie (Paulson) Wagner. She grew up in Spring Grove, MN and attended Spring Grove School, graduating in 1977. She graduated from La Crosse School of...

May 26, 2018

Graham Michael Bunke, 40, of Goodview, passed away, May 26, 2018 while at work. Graham was born November 14, 1977 in Winona to Larry & Judy (Diercks) Bunke. He attended St. Matthew's Elementary and Luther High School graduate, Class of 1996 in Onalaska, WI. He attended post secondary at MN State College - SE Tech for Tool & Dye and...

May 22, 2018

RICHLAND CENTER, WI - Kathryn Carol Rislov, 68, of Richland Center, WI and formerly of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Agrace Hospice Care in Madison, WI. Kathryn was born on September 10, 1949, in Arcadia, WI to Erling and Lillian (Mathison) Nelson. She was raised in Winona, MN and graduated from Winona Senior High School. Kathryn...

May 22, 2018

Julianna (Gable Decker) Hungerholt, born on May 24, 1925 to Floyld & Eva Gable, died on May 22, 2018, two days shy of her 93rd birthday. Julianna is survived by sister Evelyn Moran, brother Lee Gable, daughters Chris Berg and Rita (Don) Brandes; grandchildren Stephanie Brandes, Joe Brandes, Lisa (Larry) Meyer, John (Susan) Lien, and Jeremy (Stephanie) Berg; and great...