Nov 24, 2015

Curtis E. Henry of St. Charles, age 89, died of cancer at his home on November 24, 2015. Curt was born June 13, 1926 in Saratoga Township to father, Earl V. Henry and mother, Ruth McCready Henry. Curt graduated from Saint Charles High School and enlisted in the Army. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1946 and returned...

Nov 24, 2015

Mildred Rosalee Sherman, 90 of Winona, went Home in the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Lake Winona Manor. Mildred was born April 24, 1925 in Baltimore, Maryland to Michael "Buster" and Mary (Dureka) Youngbar. She was married to John B. Sherman and they raised ten children. She loved her family and cherished her...

Nov 21, 2015

FORMERLY FROM RUSHFORDGenette K. Tufte, 81, of Winona and formerly from Rushford, died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester. Genette was born February 24, 1934 in Money Creek Township, Houston County, MN to Carl and Gilma (Byholt) Benson. She grew up in Rushford, MN. She married Gordon J. Tufte in 1951; they...

Nov 20, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON, MINN. 507-896-3127ROCHESTER, MINN. - Joyce A. Hansen, 72, of Rochester, Minn. died on Friday, November 20, 2015, at Valley View Care and Rehab Center in Houston, Minn. Joyce was born on August 6, 1943, in Rochester. She was raised in the Rochester area by her father, Donald G. Miller. She was a 1960, graduate...

Nov 19, 2015

ST. CHARLESDuane "Dewey" O. Stennes, 79, of St. Charles died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Diamond Rehab and Living in Cannon Falls, MNDewey was born April 21, 1936 to Earl and Wilma (Thorson) Stennes in Decorah, IA. He graduated from Mabel High School in 1955. He continued his education at Dunwoody Institute where he studied tool and die. On May...

Nov 19, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - 507-864-7771HOUSTON, MINN. - Thomas W. "Tom" Krage, 84, of rural Houston, Minn. died surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at his home following a twenty year battle with cancer. Tom was born on December 8, 1930, in Pleasant Valley Township of Winona County, Minn. to William and Sophie (Kowelewski) Krage. He...

Nov 18, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD, MINN. 507-864-7771PETERSON, MINN. - Adeline, R. Skalet, 95, of Peterson, Minn. died on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn.Adeline was born on May 29, 1920, in rural Lanesboro, Minn. to Hjalmer and Olive (Gilbertson) Benston. Adeline was raised by her grandparents, Christopher and Randine Gilbertson in rural...

Nov 18, 2015

FORMERLY OF LEWISTONEdith Florence Sim, 96, formerly of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Sauer Healthcare and Rehab in Winona.Edith was born September 19, 1919 in Vesta, MN to Henry and Amelia (Marcum) Kleist. She married Robert H. Sim on September 19, 1939, and together they raised five children, Lyle, Lowell, Gene, Barbara, and Dean. She...

Nov 15, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON, MN 507-896-3127HOUSTON, MINN. - Lylah G. Cruze, 95, of Houston, Minn. died on Sunday, November 15, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn.Lylah was born on November 29, 1919, in Fillmore County, Minn. to Amiel (Emil) and Jorand (Hostvet) Thronson. She was raised in the Houston, Minn. area. On July 13, 1941,...

Nov 14, 2015

FORMERLY FROM ROCHESTER AND CURRENTLY OF WINONAVirginia "Ginny" Ann Larson-Fenstermaker, 70 of Rochester and currently of Winona, died surrounded by family on Saturday, November 14, 2015 after a courageous battle with liver cancer.Ginny was born February 6, 1945 at the Shawnee Reservation in Oklahoma to Bernice (Pederson) and Dean R. Atkinson, Sr. Because her father was in the military, their...

Nov 14, 2015

Bruce K. Christie lived life large, from his love of family and robust spirit to his enterprising ways and community service. By the tone of his voice, others knew where they stood with him. Yet, the compassion he showed let them know he was a softy at heart. Bruce cared deeply for his wife, children and grandchildren and spending time...

Nov 14, 2015

Gloria Jean Corkhill, 75 of Winona, died Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements.Full obituary to follow.

Nov 14, 2015

RUSHFORDLillian R. Westby, 98, of Rushford died Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home.Lillian will be laid to rest 9:00 a.m., Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at Rushford Lutheran Cemetery with the Reverend Roger Michaelson officiating.

Nov 8, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Anne Marie (Biesanz) Roberton, 71, of Rushford, Minn. died on Sunday, November 8, at her home surrounded by her family. Anne was born on March 28, 1944, in Sacramento, California to Bill and Irene (O'Connor) Biesanz. She was raised in Winona, Minn. and graduated from Winona Cotter High School in 1962,...

Nov 8, 2015

Allen Gilbertson, age 86 of Winona died Sunday, November 8 at Lake Winona Manner. Allen was born in Rushford, MN to John and Selma Gilbertson. He loved motorcycles, John Deere tractors, and trucks. Allen drove for Goodyear of Winona for 20+ years. On December 30, 1950 Allen married the love of his life, Anna Mary Rumpca, they would have celebrated...

Nov 7, 2015

Wesley E. Anderson, 87, of Chatfield passed away on November 7, 2015, at home on the farm, surrounded by family. He was born in Racine, MN on March 24, 1928 to Edward and Nellie Anderson.

He grew up on the family farm near Chatfield and attended Chatfield High School,...

Nov 6, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVCE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Arlyn Leverne Benson, 85, of Rushford, Minn. died on Friday, November 6, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford surrounded by his family. Arlyn was born on September 28, 1930, in rural Peterson, Minn. to George and Bertha (Olson) Benson. He was raised on the family farm in rural...

Nov 6, 2015

WINONAVincent J. Millmann, 94, of Winona died Friday, November 6, 2015 at Sauer Health Care & Rehab.Vince was born July 28, 1921 to Vincent and Mary (Lappier) Millmann in Winona. He served in the US Army during WWII in which he received two purple hearts and a bronze star. He worked as a mason for many years and was able...

Nov 5, 2015

WINONARosemary M. Erpelding, 86, of Winona died Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Winona Health. Rosemary was born April 27, 1929 to Julius and Margaret (Thesing) Ashelin near LaCrosse, WI. She graduated from Winona State University with a degree in Elementary Education. On July 27, 1948 she married Sylvester Erpelding at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winona. Together they raised two...

Nov 4, 2015

WINONA John Mark Oas of Winona, passed peacefully at his home on November 4, 2015. John was born November 12, 1954 in Bemidji, MN to Lester and Irene (Vaag) Oas. He attended Blackduck High School and graduated from the Bemidji Technical College. He worked for the US Geological Survey doing topographical mapping in Northern Minnesota. On October 9, 1976, John...