Dec 19, 2017

Victor Ralph "Vic" Vaughn, 73, of Minneiska, died peacefully from Multiple Myeloma on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at his home. Vic was born November 19, 1944 in Rollingstone to Watson and Mildred (Biltgen) Vaughn. He grew up in Rollingstone and graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic School in 1962. He met Benita "Bunny" Nordsving in December of 1964. They fell in...

Dec 16, 2017

LA CROSSE, WI - Clark V. Davidson, 53, of La Crosse, WI and formerly of Rushford, MN died on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Clark was born on June 28, 1964, in La Crosse, WI to Clifford and Violet (Peterson) Davidson. He was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School and later...

Dec 16, 2017

Mother Rosemary Therese Quinn, 71 years old, returned to the Lord, on December 16, 2017, surrounded by her Community in Houston, MN. She suffered with cancer for many years. She was born on May 21, 1946 in Teaneck, NJ to John and Anne (McBride) Quinn. She grew up in New Jersey and studied at St. John's University, NY, earning a...

Dec 15, 2017

Rita Ann Lehnertz, 74 of Winona, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on January 20, 1943 in Rochester to Elmer and Lourene (Johnson) Radel. On April 3, 1965 she married the love of her life Charles "Chuck" Lehnertz. Together they dairy farmed for 15 years before moving to town. Once...

Dec 13, 2017

David "Dave" Milton Duffy, 61 of Houston, MN passed away suddenly of a heart attack, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 13, 1956 in Caledonia, MN to Milton and Helen (Doubek) Duffy. He graduated from Houston High School in 1974. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy and honorably served as a...

Dec 12, 2017

St. Charles Guadalupe Pantoja Torres, 34, of St. Charles died at her home in hospice care Tuesday, December 12th.

Dec 11, 2017

Doreen Lindstrom (Christensen), 89 of Winona Minnesota, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 11th at Saint Anne of Winona. Doreen loved tending her garden, walking, deer hunting and entertaining her grandchildren. She was a life-long teacher, including public grade school, Sunday School and Bible Studies in many Winona Healthcare facilities. Over the years, her home was...

Dec 10, 2017

RUSHFORD, MN - Rose Mary "Rosie" Colbenson, 88, died December 10, 2017, in her special little place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Rushford, MN. She and her husband of 69 years, Obert, 96, produced a legacy of many little feet: David (Sara, Heather, Trista, Reall); Judy Marie (predeceased); Patricia; Craig & spouse Nancy (Emily, Kristi, James); Lynn & spouse Cal...

Dec 9, 2017

Joyce G. Boyum, 86, of Minneapolis, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Valley View Health and Rehab in Houston, MN. Joyce was born October 26, 1931 in Rushford, MN to John and Gertrude Boyum. She grew up in Peterson, MN and was a member in her family's church, Arendahl Lutheran Church, and remained a member there after moving away. She...

Dec 9, 2017

Judy Jo Anne Lee, 75 of Houston, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. Judy was born August 5, 1942 in Spring Grove to Jay and Beulah (Forde) Kallis. She graduated from Spring Grove High School. On May 5, 1962, she married Jerry Lee at Faith Lutheran Church in Blackhammer. Together they owned and operated...

Dec 9, 2017

Violet Traff, 94 of Houston, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Valley View Healthcare in Houston. Violet was born August 1, 1923 in Houston County to Oscar and Anna Gaustad. On September 27, 1941 she marries Lester Traff at the Houston Lutheran Church. Violet was taught the importance of hard work at the age of 13 and continued this strong...

Dec 6, 2017

St. Charles Rose Marie Gathje passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family as she lost her courageous five year battle with ovarian cancer. Rosie was born on March 1, 1940, to Leo and Marie (Palmby) Reisdorf. The Reisdorf's farmed in the Elba area. Rosie graduated from St. Charles High School in 1958 and...

Dec 6, 2017

Mary Francis Burns, 73 of Winona, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Winona Health. She was born in Winona on May 8, 1944 to John and Gertrude (Malotke) Czaplewski. On October 26, 1963 she married George Burns. Together they moved to Wyattville where they farmed for 26 years. In 1987 they sold the farm and returned to Winona. Mary...

Dec 6, 2017

RUSHFORD, MN - Barbara "Barb" A. Culhane, 89, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Barb was born on January 24, 1928, in Lewiston, MN to Ernest and Barbara (Millman) Nuszloch. She married John R. Culhane on May 9, 1958. John died in January of 2000. Barb was a graduate...

Dec 5, 2017

Joan "Granny" Hackbarth, 81, of Ridgeway, MN died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse. Joan was born June 15, 1936 in Black River Falls, WI to Robert and Pearl (Nuszloch) Babcock. Her family moved to Pickwick where she spent most of her childhood. She attended the Pickwick school and Winona Senior High. She met Arden...

Dec 4, 2017

Merle Knutson, 86, died on Monday December 4, 2017 at his home, Fillmore Place in Preston, MN surrounded by friend and family.

Merle Francis Knutson was born on April 13, 1931 in Carrolton Township, Minnesota to Ludwig and Edna (Tokvam) Knutson.  Merle was the youngest of seven children.  He spent his childhood and young adulthood helping his...

Dec 4, 2017

Sandy Myhro 63, of Brightwaters, New York and formerly of Rushford, MN passed away suddenly December 4th 2017, at her home. She is survived by her husband Alan Pearlman; father, Luther Myhro; and brother, Steve (Sarah) Myhro. Her mother Carolyn Myhro, who passed away in 2016, preceded her in death. Sandy worked for Frenkel & Company International Insurance Brokers in...

Dec 3, 2017

Clenard "Bob" Johnson, age 76, of Mound, MN, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2017. He loved the outdoors, photography and visiting with family and friends. He served his Country in the Army from 1959 -1962.  Bob was employed at Vessco for 34 years as a mechanical designer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Benita...

Dec 2, 2017

Houston, MN - Gertrude Elizabeth Schrandt, age 85 years, was born June 14, 1932 to Earl and Gertrude (Monahan) Seebold. She died December 2, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at home at the farm. She is survived by her much beloved husband, Robert (Sam) Schrandt following 41 years of marriage, travel, and adventure. She is also survived by her "Greatest...

Nov 30, 2017

Bernetta "Red" Kouba (Grandma), of Winona, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 peacefully surrounded by her family in her home at 90 years of age. Bernetta was born December 15, 1926 to Albert and Mabel Sobeck (Golish) in East Burns Valley. Bernetta served the people of Winona for twenty years in the Finance Department at City Hall. She truly enjoyed working...