Sep 14, 2017

Muriel C. Kulsrud, 93, of Chatfield, Minnesota, died on September 14, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.

She was born July 11, 1924 in Lanesboro, Minnesota to Christian and Clara (Dammen) Evenson.  She attended and graduated from Lanesboro High School.  She worked at Hank’s Cafe’ and Keller’s Grocery prior to her marriage...

Sep 14, 2017

Gabriel Brady Becerra-Monahan, infant son of Jose Becerra and Angel Monahan died unexpectedly at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. Gabriel was born September 5, 2017 in Winona. Even though he was only 9 days old, he had already begun smiling and enjoyed being outside in the breeze. He will be forever missed by his parents; maternal grandmother, Julie Monahan;...

Sep 13, 2017

William Albert Patterson, Jr., 95, of Winona, Minn., formerly of Sun Lakes, Arizona and White Bear Lake, Minnesota, died Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Bill was born November 25, 1921 in St. Paul, Minnesota to William Albert Patterson and Mildred (Warnock) Patterson. Bill was a kind, honorable man who pursued excellence in everything he did. He graduated at the top of...

Sep 12, 2017

Terry Lee Fix, 61, of Grand Junction CO, passed Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at HopeWest Hospice in Grand Junction, CO. Terry was born September 22, 1955, in Rochester, MN to Curtis and Marjorie (Eide) Fix. He graduated from Dover-Eyota School in 1974 and married Deanna Kay Sievers on June 18, 1977 in Eyota, MN. Terry's career included working for John...

Sep 11, 2017

Dawn F. Draheim, 60, of Winona, Mn, passed away Monday, September 11, at her home. She was born on August 8, 1957 in Washington, D.C. to Eugene Reynolds,Sr. and Barbara (Johnson) Ladsen. She met her husband, Randy Draheim, in South Carolina and they were married on Oct. 16, 1979. Due to his job in the military, they moved often, and...

Sep 10, 2017

ST. CHARLES, MINN: James E. Miller, 83, died peacefully at Golden Living Center - Whitewater, St. Charles, MN on Sunday, September 10, 2017. James Edward Miller was born on October 5, 1933 on the family farm north of Dover to Edward and Myra (Miller) Miller. James was a stellar athlete. He played football, basketball, and baseball. After graduation, James worked...

Sep 9, 2017

Gerald A. "Gerry" Bade, 81, of Winona, MN went to be with his Lord on, Saturday, September 9, 2017, at his home in Winona. Gerry was born on December 23, 1935, in Belvidere township of Buffalo County, WI to Alvin and Olivia (Zirzow) Bade. He was a graduate of Cochrane Schools and from vocational school in La Crosse, WI. Gerald...

Sep 7, 2017

Darrel Conrad Albrecht, 83, of Galesville, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Bethany Riverside Nursing Home in La Crosse. He was born on March 2, 1934 in Nodine, MN to Harold and Sylvia (Woodard) Albrecht. Darrel married Ferne Jensen in November of 1972 but they later divorced. He married Mary Hagenbarth and after her death, remarried Ferne on November...

Sep 4, 2017

Earl Matthew Drussell, 83 of Winona died Monday, September 4, 2017 at his home. Earl was born September 20, 1933 in Winona to Walter and Helen (Kouba) Drussell. At the age of 15, he quit school and began working at Bunke's ApCo East. Following his father's death, he and his brother, Eugene, took over the family business, Drussell Well Drilling,...

Sep 3, 2017

Irving Leslie Abrahamson, 91, of Lanesboro passed away on September 3, 2017 at Chatfield, Mn.

Irving was born on January 16, 1926 to Ingvald and Lydia Abrahamson. He was baptized, confirmed, and a life-long member of Elstad Lutheran Church. He attended Durkin Rural School, Lanesboro High School, and the University of Minnesota Ag School.

On...

Aug 31, 2017

Anthony Charles Thesing was born December 24, 1929 in La Crosse, WI to Liola (Lila) Mary McCabe and Anton Joseph Thesing of Nodine, MN. At age six, Tony's family moved to Cloverlawn Farm south of Lewiston where he grew up, attended school, and eventually raised his own family while farming for more than 40 years. On April 21, 1952, Tony...

Aug 29, 2017

Gary Allan Simenson, 81, of Chatfield, died August 29, 2017, surrounded by family at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Gary was born February 7, 1936 in Decorah, Iowa to Earl and Beatha (Renaas) Simenson. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1954.  He then went into the Navy and served 4 years. On October 12, 1960 he married Ann...

Aug 29, 2017

Malcolm Gordon Becker, 89, of Winona, passed away peacefully with family by his side, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Sugar Loaf Assisted Living. He was born on December 8, 1927 in Beaver, MN to Gordon and Hazel (Hessig) Becker. Malcolm grew up in Plainview and met the love of his life, Patricia (Maynard) at a local dance. They were married...

Aug 29, 2017

Ruth A. Carlson, 100, of Houston, MN died Tuesday, August, 29 at Valley View Health Care and Rehab. Ruth was born January 24, 1917 in Yucatan Valley to George and Emma (Nelson) Foss. She attended country school through 8th grade before staying home to help out on the family farm. Later, she was employed in LaCrosse, WI at a private...

Aug 27, 2017

Elnora A. Jonsgaard, 94 of Lewiston, died Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Whitewater Healthcare in St. Charles. Elnora was born September 1, 1922 to Hubert & Emma (Nelson) Volkman. On June 29, 1940, she married Roy Jonsgaard. Elnora worked at Camera Art for many years. Following retirement she worked part-time at Lewiston Villa until she was 75 years old, something...

Aug 26, 2017

Bernita M. Schultz passed away August 28, 2017, at the age of 91 at St. Michael's Assisted Living. Bernita was born December 28, 1925, to Art and Susie (Erion) Beyer. She graduated from Lewiston High School, and went on to Winona Secretarial School. She then worked as a medical secretary the the Mayo Clinic. Bernita married Melvin M. Schultz in...

Aug 25, 2017

Arlo James Habben, 68, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary’s campus in Rochester.

Arlo was born August 10, 1949 in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Herbert and Eileen (Kaiser) Habben.   He grew up in Waldorf, Minnesota.

Arlo served his county in the Navy.  He was stationed in Virginia Beach,...

Aug 22, 2017

St. Charles, Bernice Margaret Prudoehl passed away August 22, 2017 at her home. She was born to August and Lydia (Hein) Michael on April 25, 1918 in Elba Township, Winona County. Bernice was a lifelong member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in St. Charles. She was confirmed on July 24, 1932 by Reverend Kerman Kuckhahn. Her confirmation verse was Rev....

Aug 19, 2017

Irene Mary (Gerth) Mulyck, 72 of Winona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family after a short illness with cancer. Irene was born in Winona on February 13, 1945 to Henry J. Gerth, Sr. and Mary Ann Malewicki. She was a graduate of the class of 1963 of Winona Senior High School...

Aug 16, 2017

Keith Curtis Olson Sr. passed away at his home in Yuma, Ariz., on August 16, 2017, with his wife, Mary Ann, at his side. Keith was born on July 6, 1935, in Winona, to Curtis and Daisy (Hicks) Olson. He was raised in Pickwick Valley and attended Upper Pickwick Valley School. Keith served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...