Apr 20, 2016

Rushford, Minn: Gary H. "Chip" Hovland, 71, died at his home on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Chip was born June 28. 1944 to Bertram and Helen (Colbenson) Hovland in Rushford, MN. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1962. Chip worked at Loerch Implement as a mechanic and parts salesman in Houston, MN. He enjoyed wood working and made rocking...

Apr 19, 2016

Leora A. Pflughoeft, 90, of St. Charles died Tuesday, April 19th at Gundersen Medical Center in LaCrosse. Leora was born August 30, 1925 in New Hartford, MN to Alfred and Florence (Albrecht) Blumentritt. Her family lived in many locations as her father pursued a better life for his family operating mills. Having lived in New Hartford, Eau Claire, WI and...

Apr 18, 2016

HOFF CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER - 507-452-4241 James E. "Pat" Burke, 90, of Winona, MN died on Monday, April 18, 2016, at Winona Health. Pat was born on June 29, 1925, in Winona to J. Everett and Alice E. (Meany) Burke. He was raised in Winona and graduated from Winona Senior High School. He attended the Mortuary Science department at...

Apr 17, 2016

Peggy L. Johnson Peggy Louise Johnson, 88, of Rushford went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 17th, 2016. She died at home with her family at her side. Peggy was born December 28, 1927 in Mapleton, MN to Amiel and Adeline (Albrecht) Schultz. She was raised in Mapleton, Minn and graduated from Mapleton High...

Apr 17, 2016

Celia Dorothy Theobald, 83 of Houston, died Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab. Celia was born November 13, 1932 in Houston to Paul & Dorothy (Williams) Palmquist. On June 10, 1949, she married Roger Jergenson and together they had six children and later divorced. Celia worked for many years as a seamstress at a Garment Factory...

Apr 15, 2016

Leo Herbert Miller, 74, of Lewiston passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse. Leo was born to Herbert and Rose (Schneider) Miller on July 25, 1941 at the Galesville Hospital in Galesville, WI and was brought home to Lewiston, MN, Utica Township where he has lived all of his life.  He graduated from Lewiston High...

Apr 14, 2016

Florence Elizabeth Badowich, 90, of Winona died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Lake Winona Manor. Florence was born May 31, 1925 in Winona to Roman and Theresa (Zill) Wieczorek. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1943. Florence married James Ira Andress and together they had three children. Florence worked for many years at Winona National Bank. After James'...

Apr 12, 2016

Karen Jean Peterson, 55, of Canton passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Karen was born July 19, 1960 in LaCrosse to Clement and Judy (Bentzen) Steffes. On July 17, 1982 she married James “Jimmy Joe” Peterson in Lanesboro.  Karen loved life.  She enjoyed spending time...

Apr 12, 2016

Mary Sue Rack, 65, of Albert Lea, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at her home. Please share a memory of Mary and sign her online guestbook.

Apr 11, 2016

Ralph William Hughes Jr., 93 of St. Charles, died Monday, April 11, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems - St. Mary's Campus. Ralph was born July 26, 1922 in Rochester to Ralph and Grace (Ayshford) Hughes. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1940. On March 15, 1942, he married Della Fay Thompson. Ralph served his country honorably in...

Apr 9, 2016

Todd lost a very long and courageous battle with numerous health issues on Saturday, April 9, 2016. He was born on November 1, 1958 in St. Paul, MN to Richard and Jean Atwood Hervey. After his parents divorced, Todd and his mother moved to Winona. He graduated from Winona Senior High, attended Winona State University for one year, and completed...

Apr 9, 2016

Lillian Mae (Heintz) Lehmann, 95 of Winona and formerly of Houston died Saturday, April 9, 2016 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare. Lillian was born September 13, 1920 in Caledonia to Louis and Mae (Wilhelm) Heintz. She graduated from Caledonia High School as Salutatorian and attended Teacher's College in La Crosse, graduating with high honors. Lillian taught in Rockland, WI for...

Apr 7, 2016

Age 91 of Jacksonville, FL died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at St. Anne's Extended Health Care in Winona, MN. Ora was born July 19, 1924 to William Sr. and Mary McGraw in Jacksonville. She married James Franklin Beatty Jr. on April 29, 1944. Ora was a kind woman who never had a bad thing to say, but always got her...

Apr 6, 2016

Selma (Dorn) Arsnow On April 6, 2016 Selma entered her eternal home and is now at peace. Selma was born June 11, 1919 to August and Amanda (Kastner) Dorn on the family farm near Lewiston. She attended St. John's Lutheran School and Lewiston High School. At the age of 20 she moved to Milwaukee, WI to care for an elderly...

Apr 6, 2016

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, ST. CHARLES 507-932-4100 ST. CHARLES, MN - Beba B. Hanson, 91, of St. Charles, MN died on Wednesday, April 06, 2016, at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Wabasha, MN. Beba was born on July 6, 1924, in Harmony, MN to Glenn and Lucille (Armstrong) Elliot. She was raised in Harmony where she attended school....

Apr 5, 2016

Ardys ViAnn Hurley, 82, of Chatfield passed away April 5, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus.

Ardys was born November 12, 1933 in Spring Grove, Minnesota to Olaf and Anna (Kieland) Hagen.  She graduated from Spring Grove High School and Winona State Teachers College.  On  August 19, 1954 she married Robert E. Hurley in Caledonia.  ...

Apr 4, 2016

The funeral for Edna M. Johnson, age 95, will be at 11:00 AM Friday, April 8th at the Chatfield Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Mark Docken officiating.  Burial will follow at the Chatfield Cemetery.

Mrs. Johnson passed away April 4, 2016 with family at her side, in Madison, WI at Oak Park Place Nursing and Rehab Center...

Apr 4, 2016

Vernell Drazkowski, 80, of Winona, died Monday, April 4, 2016 at Lake Winona Manor. Vernell was born March 17, 1936 in Fountain City, WI to Edward and Hazel (Hermann) Buchholz. She graduated from Fountain City High School and spent many of her younger years helping out on her parents' farm. On February 19, 1955 she married Thomas J. Drazkowski and...

Apr 4, 2016

Age 59 of Lewiston, MN died Tuesday, April 4 at her home. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 27, 1956. Parents, Russell L. Stotesbery Jr. and Donna M. Stotesbery (Sampson). She is survived by her twin daughters, Brittany and Breann; brother, Brian. A visitation will be held at the Hoff Funeral Home Lewiston Chapel from 10-12 on Monday,...

Apr 3, 2016

Judy M. Gernander, 74, of Houston County, formerly of Winona, MN, died on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Born October 17, 1941 in Mankato, Minnesota to Ervin ("Fred") and Lila Busse Manthei. Judy attended Mankato State University and graduated second in her class. Judy obtained her Juris Doctorate from The University of Minnesota Law School. She was on Law Review and...