Randy Scott Miller

Feb 13, 2018

St. Charles, Randy S. Miller, 62, of St. Charles died Thursday, February 15, 2018 at his home. Randy was born October 4, 1955 in Rochester to Donald and Cleo (Biermann) Miller. He grew up near Troy, in rural St. Charles. Randy graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1973. He worked for the Bill Watts family on their farm. Later...

Robert Henry Lindner

Feb 13, 2018

Robert Henry Lindner Jr., 67, of Winona died of natural causes at his home on Tuesday, February 13. Robert was born January 25, 1951 in Wabasha, MN to Robert Sr. and Dorothy (Varnum) Lindner. He worked at Bay State Milling for many years before his retirement in 2011. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and a true animal lover. He will...

Aaron C. Dubé

Feb 13, 2018

Aaron Charles Dubé, 45, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at home in his sleep. His golden heart stopped beating and our lives are forever changed. Aaron was born in Rochester, MN December 26, 1972 to John and Susan Dube. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1992 and joined the U.S. Air...

John Sherman Baier

Feb 12, 2018

John Sherman Baier, 70, passed away at his home in Rochester on February 12, 2018.

John was born January 31, 1948 to Orville and Joye (Cook) Baier in Rochester.

John enjoyed fishing,spending time outdoors, going to flea markets and the car show, Mopars in the Park.

John is survived by his brother: Jim...

Donald Alfred Asleson

Feb 12, 2018

Donald “Donnie” A. Asleson died at his home in Fountain on February 12, 2018.

Donald was born to Arnim and Ella (Rain) Asleson December 13, 1944.  He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1962.   He married Sharon Joyce Redalen on December 8, 1962.  Donnie worked for Skelgas and moved to the farm and farmed until working in...

Al "Bud" Stampka

Feb 11, 2018

Al "Bud' Stampka, 90, of Winona, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Winona Health. He was born on April 9, 1927 to Agnes Stampka. In 1945 Bud joined the Navy and worked as a Seabee. In 1946 he was honorably discharged. He worked at Badger Contruction for over 30 years before retiring. Bud served as the president of the...

Leo T. McKenna

Feb 11, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Leo Thomas McKenna Jr., 81, of Winona, MN announces his passing on Sunday, February 11, 2018. He had the good fortune to pass peacefully at home in his sleep of natural causes. Leo was born April 17, 1936 in New Lisbon, WI to Leo T. McKenna Sr. and Eunice (Olson) McKenna....

William "Bill" Dixon

Feb 9, 2018

William "Bill" Dixon, 71, of St. Charles, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 peacefully at home with family by his side. He was born on April 26, 1946 to David and Jean (Muir) Dixon in Sandy Ridge, PA. Bill proudly served our country during the Vietnam War. After returning home from the war he married Norma Galindo. They later divorced....

Larry L. Elit

Feb 6, 2018

Larry Lee Elit, 80, of Rushford, MN, died on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at his home in rural Rushford. Larry was born to Irene (Seefeldt) and George Elit on April 7th, 1937, in Austin, Minnesota. He lived on the family farm in Elkton, MN. He moved to Dexter, MN in 1946, with his mother and grandparents. In 1949, Larry's grandpa,...

Charles Carrier

Feb 5, 2018

HOUSTON, MN - Charles Merle Carrier, 90, of Houston, MN passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was born on June 10, 1927, in Yucatan, MN to Hollis and Marie (Ellefson) Carrier. He married Wanda Lou Williams on October 18, 1946, in Iowa. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from...

Erin J. O'Brien

Feb 5, 2018

Erin Joan O'Brien was born February 18, 1985 in Bedford, Ohio to Patrick and Julie O'Brien (McCullough). From the start she was fun loving, and always could get you laughing with her sense of humor. Her personality lit up the room, and she could make light of even the most difficult situation. Growing up, she played hockey and was the...

Allan James Reese

Feb 4, 2018

Allan James Reese, 73, formerly of Chatfield died peacefully at his home in South St. Paul, Minnesota on February 4, 2018.  Services will be held at a later date.  Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.  www.rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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Eugene "Gene" Dzwonkowski

Feb 3, 2018

Eugene J. Dzwonkowski, 91 of Fountain City, left this world on Saturday, February 3, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born to John & Stella (Zyiwicki) Dzwonkowski on April 13, 1926 in Winona. Gene was one of 9 boys and 4 girls. He married Jane (Bork) Henderson on August 20, 1976. Gene served in...

Dorothy Pomeroy

Feb 1, 2018

Dorothy Jean Pomeroy, 92 of Winona, died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born November 23, 1925 in Winona to Ralph and Lydia (Wanek) Peterson. She attended Winona Public Schools and graduated in 1944. In 1946, she married Lawrence "Bud" Pomeroy at the Church of the Nazarene. They had 6 children. Dorothy and...

John Perry Elliott

Jan 31, 2018

John Perry Elliott, 85, of Rollingstone, MN died Wednesday, January 31 at his home. John was born on December 27, 1932 in Stacyville, IA to Perry and Mary Elliott. The family settled in Adams, MN where John grew up with his siblings. John met Theresa Kreidermacher in 1966 at the Play-Mor Ballroom in Rochester. The two fell deeply in love...

Rebecca Hauser

Jan 31, 2018

Rebecca Hauser, 65 of Winona and formerly of Caledonia and Spring Grove, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Lake Winona Manor. Private family services will be held in the spring.

Keith W. Marshall

Jan 30, 2018

Keith W. Marshall, age 95, of Winona, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Lake Winona Manor with family gathered at his side. Keith was born May 5, 1922 in Ree Heights, SD to Robert and Violet (Wareing) Marshall. He was raised and educated in South Dakota and Minnesota, graduating from Fosston High School, Fosston, MN. After graduation Keith joined the...

Dagny T. Anderson

Jan 28, 2018

Dagny Anderson, 97, passed away peacefully at Park Lane Estates in Preston on January 28, 2018, surrounded by her family.

Dagny Theoline Topness was born to Theodore and Dorthea (Iverson) Topness on August 20, 1920, in rural Whalan, Minnesota. On May 27, 1941, she married Orville Leroy Anderson at the Highland Prairie parsonage near Bratsburg. The couple...

Irene Amelia Kester

Jan 28, 2018

Irene Amelia Kester, 94, of Chatfield passed away on January 28, 2018 at the Chosen Valley Care Center.

Irene was born October 11, 1923 to Frederick and Amelia.(Holton)Schroeder. On February 14, 1948 she married Richard Kester at the Methodist Church in Chatfield.

Irene enjoyed spending time with friends, sewing, baking bread and rolls, doing crossword...

Arleen Louise Barkeim

Jan 27, 2018

Arleen Louise Barkeim, 89, formerly of Lewiston, died peacefully January 27, 2018 at Lake Winona Manor. Arleen was born March 18, 1928 in Jackson County, Minnesota to Arthur and Anna (Jacobson) Barkeim. As a teenager Arleen moved with her parents and brother to a farm near Lewiston. She graduated from Lewiston High School and began her career as a secretary...