Apr 12, 2018

Norval Oakland Morse, 95, of Preston, died Thursday afternoon, April 12, 2018, at the Chosen Valley Care Center surrounded by loved ones.

Norval Oakland Morse, son of Dr. Morton P. Morse and Lydia (Oakland) Morse, was born on December 15, 1922 in Le Roy, Minn.  He grew up alongside his three brothers and sister, graduating from high...

Apr 12, 2018

Christopher Ian Young, 72, of Houston, MN died at his home surrounded by his family on April 12, 2018. Ian was born February 12, 1946 to Robert and Kathleen Young in Birmingham, England. He grew up south of London and after completing high school he attended tech school. He came to Rushford, MN to visit family and moved there a...

Apr 12, 2018

Harlan William Baker, 86, of Rushford, previously of Stewartville, died Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, MN. Harlan was born June 6, 1931 in Rochester, MN to William and Rose (Schroder) Baker. He grew up on the family farm between Stewartville and Chatfield learning the trade. After graduating from Chatfield High School in 1949 he...

Apr 11, 2018

James Dean Infield, 61 of Winona, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Jim was born October 19, 1956 to CA and Donna (Sorenson) Infield. Jim worked for the family business, CA Infield & Sons, various mechanic jobs and stained-glass companies until his illness. Jim enjoyed working on cars, fixing things and spending time with...

Apr 9, 2018

Judith "Judy" Ann Timm, 76 of Winona, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 9, 2018 after a courageous battle with Emphysema. A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister, she will be greatly missed. Judy was born April 12, 1941 in Dakota, MN to Everette and Dorothy Burkhalter. Her greatest pleasure was received when spending time with...

Apr 8, 2018

All who knew Mareta Rupprecht would agree that she was truly beautiful on the inside and out. She was guided by her unwavering faith throughout her life, her life a shining example of what it means to be the hands and feet of the Lord she loved. Mareta was deeply devoted to her family, and although she treasured her roles...

Apr 8, 2018

Rinaldo DiCenzo, 105, recently of Winona, MN died peacefully at Lake Winona Manor on Sunday, April 8, 2018 with family by his side. A memorial service and internment will be held at 11:00am Saturday June 23, 2018 at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Medway, MA. A Celebration of Life for Angie & Rinaldo will follow at the First Unitarian Universalist Church...

Apr 6, 2018

Hard-working, lighthearted, and playful, Leonard Millard lived his life with kindness and generosity. Compelled from an early age to live a life of service, Leonard eagerly gave of his time and talents. Leonard embodied a quiet humility and in so doing proved a powerful role model for all who were blessed to know him. A treasured brother, husband, father, and...

Apr 5, 2018

Nathan K. Dahl, 40, of Dover was a big-hearted, larger than life teddy bear that joined our savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus. Nate was a gentle soul with so many family and friends who loved him very much. He was born on December 23, 1977 in Rochester to Orv and...

Apr 2, 2018

HOUSTON, MN - Cora J. Wheaton, 98, of Houston, passed peacefully on April 2, 2018, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis., surrounded by her children. Devoted to her family, Cora lived a full life, baking, gardening and quilting for her church's mission projects well into her 90s. Cora was born to James and Clara (Storlie) Arneson with...

Apr 1, 2018

Theresa A. Wener, 65, of Onalaska and formerly of Arcadia, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at her home. She was born on December 18, 1952, in Arcadia to Dominic and Anastasia "Stella" (Klonecki) Wener. She was employed at ORC Industries and after 36 years retired in January of this year. She will be remembered for her happy disposition and...

Mar 30, 2018

Jane (Turner) Hartleroad, 60, formerly of Winona died March 30, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. A Celebration of Her Life and a reception will be 12-2 p.m., Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview.

Mar 30, 2018

Beverly Janet Pruka, 79, of Winona, MN died Friday, March 30, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Beverly was born February 14, 1939 in Pickwick, MN to Harold and Sylvia (Woodard) Albrecht. She grew up around the Winona area where she met Robert Pruka. They were married on June 8, 1957 in Stockton, MN. Throughout their marriage...

Mar 30, 2018

Stephen Guy "Hammer" Hansen, 69, of St. Charles died Friday, March 29th at his home. Steve was born July 25, 1948 in Winona to Larry and Bernice (Conway) Hansen. He graduated from St. Charles High School. Steve then entered in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam as a Sergeant with E Company Long Range Patrol Airborne. Following his release from...

Mar 30, 2018

Allan "Al" Clifford Hoel, 65 of Randolph, MN and formerly of Rushford, died Friday, March 30, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospitals - Rochester, Methodist Campus. Al was born May 17, 1952 in Rushford to Clifford and Annette (Dahle) Hoel. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1971. On August 21, 1982, he married Victoria DeVault. Al worked for Frontier Communications...

Mar 29, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Olga Melvina Tarara, “Ollie”, announces her passing after a brief illness on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 102 years old in Phoenix, AZ.

Ollie was born in Lanesboro, Minnesota on October 10, 1915. She was the daughter of Thorvald and Karen Danielson both émigrées from Norway, and the...

Mar 28, 2018

RUSHFORD, MN - Betty J. Hatleli, 91, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Betty Jane Swenson was born on August 9, 1926, in Sheldon, MN to Jorgen and Vivian (Carrier) Swenson. She spent her early years in Sheldon. Betty was a 1944 graduate of Houston High School. On August...

Mar 27, 2018

Mary Jane Christopherson, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at her home in rural Fountain, MN, after a year long battle with Melanoma cancer.

She was born July 22, 1943, in St. Louis, MO, to John and Alberta (Hogan) Jackson.  Mary Jane had developed a lifelong love of horses on her parents weekend...

Mar 27, 2018

Leonard Joseph Hinrichs, 90, of Winona died, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Len was born March 10, 1928 in St. Paul to Herman and Stella (Weyandt) Hinrichs. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. On May 15, 1954, he married the love of his life, Mary Jane Freyhoff. Len worked...

Mar 22, 2018

Jean Emmajean (Keen) Strain, 92, of Winona, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born February 15th, 1926 in Winona, MN to August and Emma (Nast) Schrandt. Family was Jean's pride and joy. She was a wonderful cook and baker. She liked spoiling her loved...