Dec 10, 2016

Rose Marie Sturm, 86, of Winona, passed away at Winona Health ER on Saturday, December 10, 2016. Rose was born in Canton, IL on January 26, 1930. She moved to Peoria, IL then to Macomb, IL where she grew up. She graduated from Macomb High School in 1949. She married John Sturm in July of 1950. They lived in Macomb...

Dec 10, 2016

When reflecting on the life of Otis Biers, words such as hardworking, steadfast, and even jovial come to mind, however, the word that just might paint the most accurate picture of him is fun-loving. Although he accomplished so much of which to be proud, it was his family that was his greatest source of pride and joy. Otie had a...

Dec 9, 2016

A gentle and gracious, beautiful woman passed away peacefully, Friday, December 9, 2016 at Winona Health, with her 2 remaining sisters sharing loving memories with her. Lorraine was born on August 14, 1938 in Blair, Wis. to Bert and Gena (Anderson) Brekke. The family moved to Winona around 1944. She was confirmed by Dr. Brynested at Central Lutheran Church. She...

Dec 9, 2016

Winona, Carol Jean Putzier, 51, died peacefully on Friday, December 9, at her home in Winona. Carol was born May 24, 1965 in Winona to Harold and Harriet (Connaughty) Putzier. She was raised east of St. Charles and later moved to Winona, where she graduated from Winona High School. Through employment at Winona ORC, Carol kept busy working community jobs...

Dec 7, 2016

Helen Jean Roberton, 85, of Lewiston, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 surrounded by family. She was born on January 8, 1931 in St. Paul to Henry and Ruth (Raddatz) Holst. She was united in marriage to William Roberton on November 26, 1949 in St. Paul. Helen was employed with Camera Art for 30 years until her retirement. She also...

Dec 6, 2016

Mary Lou Soppa was the kind of person others never forgot once they met her. She made sure everyone was included and taken care of before she thought about herself. She and her husband worked hand in hand to unfold their vision of making life better for those around them. They supported each other and their family who meant the...

Dec 5, 2016

Mildred Lillian Johnson, 100, of Lanesboro passed on Monday December 5, 2016 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Mildred was born to Albert and Blanche (Inglett) Egge on March 19, 1916 and was baptized at the Elstad Lutheran Church.  Her parents along with two older brothers and a younger sister, lived and farmed just...

Dec 5, 2016

Leonard J. Tostenson, 81, of Houston, MN died on Monday, December 5, 2016, at his home. Leonard was born on August 8, 1935, in Canton, MN to Clarence and Clara Eunice (Starks) Tostenson. He was raised in Canton. On September 18, 1953, he was united in marriage with Kathleen "Kittie" Ferguson in Harmony, MN. Leonard farmed in the Canton area...

Nov 28, 2016

Michael Patrick "Coach Mike" Donahoe of Chatfield died peacefully at home on Monday, November 28, 2016.  Mike was born November 8, 1953, to Vincent and Amy Donahoe in Napoleon, Ohio.  He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1971, then served in the US Army. He attended college studying auto mechanics and business.

Mike married Rebecca Peterson, they...

Nov 28, 2016

Richard "Dick" LeRoy Howard, 82, of Winona, passed away peacefully Monday, November 28, 2016 with family by his side. He was born on January 9, 1934 to Albert and Florence (Multhaup) Howard. He graduated from Winona High in 1952 and attended college for a short time before enlisting in the United States Army. While in Germany, he met the love...

Nov 27, 2016

St. Charles, Ilene Fabian, 90, of St. Charles died Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester. Ilene was born May 15, 1926 in Wilson to Arnold and Helen (Jandt) Gernes, growing up in Witoka and Garvin Heights, near Winona. Ilene met Emil Fabian at the Wyatville Dance Hall. They married November 8, 1945...

Nov 26, 2016

Gloria Marie Anderson (nee Haupt) went to be with her Lord and savior on Saturday, November 26, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born on July 12, 1929 to Herbert and Marie (Rodenburg) Haupt. She attended Houston High School until the 11th grade when she elected to move to Minneapolis and attend Paul's Hairdressing Academy. On September...

Nov 25, 2016

James Curtis Kirchner, 86 of Rollingstone, died Friday, November 25, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester - St. Mary's Campus. Jim was born November 10, 1930 in Sturgeon Bay, WI. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On August 1, 1953 he married Rosemary Meyers and they made their home in Wisconsin. Jim...

Nov 24, 2016

Geraldine (Jeri) June O’Byrne, 85, of Wykoff, passed away on November 24, 2016 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield where she resided for 1 ½ years. Jeri was born on June 20, 1931 in the Village of Fillmore, Minnesota the daughter of Glenn and Maxine (Manley) Winslow.   She graduated from Wykoff, Class of 1949.  She was united in...

Nov 24, 2016

Paul Kent Burros, age 60, of Winona, MN died Thursday, November 24 at his home in Winona. Paul was born April 6, 1956 to Percy and Pauline Burros. Paul grew up in Winona and had two children, Adrian and Stacy. He attended Southeast Tech for his truck driving certification. Paul worked at Riverside Electronics for many years as well as...

Nov 23, 2016

Gordon H. Schacht, 83 of Goodview died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at home. Gordy was born August 24, 1933 in St. Charles to Harrison and Emma (Ramien) Schacht. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy as a firefighter. In 1962, he married the love of his life, Joan Burbach in Winona. He worked for many years at...

Nov 23, 2016

Houston, Raymond Rex Marks, 79, of Houston passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan surrounded by his family. He was born May 28, 1937 in Vernon County, WI to Homer and Irene (Bohland) Marks. On June 18, 1960 he was united in marriage to Sharon Amann. They moved to Houston in 1962, where they raised a...

Nov 21, 2016

Patricia Lorraine Hanson, 80, of Chatfield, Minnesota died on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.

She was born in Chatfield  to Darrell and Edith (Holets) Horsman on February 19, 1936. She graduated from Chatfield High School in 1953.  On January 30, 1954 she married Thomas E. Hanson at Chatfield United Methodist...

Nov 21, 2016

Douglas F. Reps, age 90, of Lewiston, died Monday, November 21 in Rochester, MN. Doug was born September 22, 1926 in Fremont, MN to Paul Reps Sr. and Barbara (Denzer) Reps. Doug graduated from Lewiston High School. He was very active in his baseball career. He was drafted into the army during WWII. After the war Doug married Darlene "Tootie"...

Nov 21, 2016

RUSHFORD, MN - Jeanne B. Herlihy, 70, of Rushford, MN died on Monday, November 21, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Jeanne was born on February 12, 1946, in La Crosse, WI to Byron and Mildred (Anderson) Buross. She was raised on the family farm in Bratsberg, south of Rushford. She graduated from Rushford High School in...