Nov 13, 2016

Margery Skelton, 93, died surrounded by loving family on Sunday, November 13, at Lake Winona Manor. Margery was born August 1, 1923, in Elkhorn WI, to Ruth and August Huth. She graduated from Burlington High School before eloping with Norman Eugene Skelton in 1946. Margery is survived by her children, Beverly Skelton, Andy Skelton (Debbie), Mike Skelton (Sheri), Barb Miller...

Nov 13, 2016

Charles Laurel Egland, 95 of Houston passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home surround by his family. He was born September 5, 1921 to John and Ida (Carlson) Egland in Houston. He was baptized and confirmed at the Evangelical Free Church in Houston and attended Houston Public Schools. Charles entered the United States Army in 1943...

Nov 13, 2016

Elinor Ann Koetz, 94, of St. Charles died Sunday evening at Golden Living Center East in Rochester surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Elinor was born on November 28, 1921 in St. Paul, MN. In her early years she lived in foster homes and at the Owatonna State School until the age of 16 when she was taken...

Nov 12, 2016

Riley H. Sass-Loken, 20, of Winona, MN died on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Gundersen - Health System in La Crosse, WI. Riley was born on September 23, 1996, in Winona, MN to Bruce Loken and Jennie Sass. He was raised in Winona and attended Riverway Learning Community, Winona Middle School and was a 2014, graduate of Winona Senior High...

Nov 10, 2016

Clarence Edward Guenther, 81 of Winona, died Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Sugar Loaf Senior Living. A Graveside Service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Woodlawn Cemetery. Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nov 10, 2016

Daniel Scheidegger (Dan), age 56, died Thursday, November 10 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Dan was born April 29, 1960 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Calvin Scheidegger and Roberta Lowe. As a youngster, Dan approached life with enthusiasm. He had plenty of adventures with his older brothers, always outside climbing trees or hopping onto moving trains and traveling around...

Nov 9, 2016

Earl A. Stanek Age 87, of Cotter, AR died Wednesday, November 9 at Gassville Therapy and Living. Earl was born June 25, 1929 in Winona, MN to Joseph and Laura Stanek. He graduated from Winona Senior High before attending William Hood Dunwoody Institute and receiving a degree as a design draftsman. After working in St. Paul for a year he...

Nov 7, 2016

Wayne W. Johnson, 88, a longtime member of the Lanesboro community passed away November 7, 2016 at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center.

Wayne was born April 24, 1928 in rural Lanesboro to Francis and Ruby (Johnson) Johnson.   He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1946 and attended Winona Business School.  On March 23, 1952 he married Clara...

Nov 6, 2016

James T. Harstad, 91, of Harmony passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6th at his residence.

Jim was born in Harmony township on September 6, 1925 to James T and Myrtle (Quammen) Harstad. He graduated from Harmony High School in 1943. On December 28th, 1952 he and Harriet Eickhoff were united in marriage at St. John’s Lutheran Church...

Nov 6, 2016

Rickie Lee Dollar, 55, of Austin, passed away November 6, 2016 at his home.

Rick was born January 29, 1961 in El Paso, Texas to Joe C. and Harriet (Hongerholt) Dollar.

Rick graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1979.  He went to school to become a diesel mechanic. Rick worked for Hormel as a forklift...

Nov 5, 2016

RUSHFORD, MN - Hollis E. Heiden, 83, of Rushford died on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Hollis was born on July 13, 1933, in Money Creek Township, MN to Elmer and Lavina (Todd) Heiden. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Hart, MN. Hollis attended Money Creek School and...

Nov 5, 2016

Helen Patricia Corey-Fort, 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully with family by her side, Saturday, November 5, 2016 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare. She was born to Leonard and Louisa (Nutzman) Betts on October 31, 1930 in Winona. On December 18, 1948, she married John Corey. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1992. She married Lamar Fort on...

Nov 3, 2016

Lorraine Francis Stiehm, 95 of Rollingstone died Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Speltz Estates Assisted Living while under the care of hospice. Lorraine was born October 13, 1921 in Winona to Stanislaus "Stanley" and Martha (Rudnik) Cisewski. She graduated from Winona High School. Lorraine worked at McConnon and Company, secretary to the president, before taking a job at the Social...

Oct 31, 2016

On Monday, October 31, 2016, God blessed Daryl Potter with a holy death and took him home to rest in the arms of Jesus to await the resurrection of the dead. He was born an only child on July 22, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Harlow and Esther (Lee) Potter; which also happened to be his dad's 22 birthday. After...

Oct 29, 2016

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. for Lila W. Jameson of Rushford on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Rushford Lutheran Church. Pastor Roger Michaelson will officiate the service. Burial will follow at the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, November 11, 2016, from 4:00 -7:30 p.m. at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford. There will be no...

Oct 28, 2016

Floreen Sanden, age 93, of Houston, MN, died October 28 at Valley View Healthcare in Houston. Floreen was born June 13, 1923 to August and Louise Kuecker in Caledonia. She met the love of her life, Gladen Sanden, at an ice cream social and after dating the two were married. They had four beautiful children; Diane, Vicki, Wayne ad Darryl....

Oct 27, 2016

James T. Plank, 89 of Chatfield passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 after a short illness. Jim was born May 18, 1927 to Ralph and Mildred (Todd) Plank.  He lived most of his life in the Eyota and Chatfield area.  He married Ardith Casler on January 30 1953.  Jim served in the Navy from February 1945 to October 1946.  ...

Oct 24, 2016

Dover, Laehn Coltan Taylor, 19, of Dover died Monday, October 24th at his home. Laehn was born April 8, 1997 in Rochester to Lenny & Lael (Brown) Taylor and Bill Goetz. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 2015. Laehn had served as a reserve in the Army National Guard. In High School Laehn played football and also enjoyed...

Oct 23, 2016

Kristofer Daniel Youngquist, 45, of rural Lanesboro entered his heavenly home on October 23rd, 2016. Father. Brother. Neighbor. Friend. Veteran. Joker. Outdoorsman. Vikings fan. Gentleman. Compassionate for animals. Faithful. Loved.  All words used to describe this man, who will be greatly missed. He is survived by a daughter, Kristina Youngquist of Vail CO; a son, Curtis Youngquist of Warren AR;...

Oct 23, 2016

RUSHFORD, MN - Alfred J. Semerad, 82, of Rushford, MN died on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Alfred was born on September 12, 1934, in Elma, IA to Ludvik and Anna (Kuhn) Semerad. He was raised in Elma and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Elma. Alfred served in the U.S. Army...