Sep 23, 2015

Frederick Leroy Bursack, of Winona, died on Wednesday, September 23, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital at the age of 63.He was born in Marshall, Minnesota, in 1952, to MaryAnn Kolbe and Frederick Bursack, Sr. He was raised in Hendricks, Minn., and graduated from Hendricks High School in 1972.He traveled extensively for ESI doing grain elevator construction, and worked for many years...

Sep 23, 2015

Judith "Judy" Rae Jorgensen, 66 of Minneiska, died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, WI.Judy was born April 9, 1949 in La Crosse to Burton and Verla (Yttri) Syverson. She graduated from De Soto High School in 1967 and went on to attend Luther College in Decorah, IA. While attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse,...

Sep 22, 2015

Robert Charles Tlougan, 88 of St. Charles and formerly of Viola died Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Golden Living Center in St. Charles. Bob was born September 3, 1927 in Quincy Township, Olmsted County to Alfred and Florence (Kramer) Tlougan. He served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict in the United States Army. Bob was an organic farmer who...

Sep 21, 2015

Gary Phillip Holm of Winona, aged 68, succumbed to illness on September 21, 2015. Gary was born April 5, 1947 in Winona MN to Arba and Esther (Green) Holm. Gary attended the one room Saratoga school in Saratoga, MN and later transitioned to St. Charles, where he earned his diploma with the class of 1965, while spending his high school...

Sep 20, 2015

Elvira Emilie Tesch, 95 of Lewiston died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Speltz Homes Plus in Lewiston.Elvira was born May 23, 1920 in Utica Township to Emil and Lydia (Dorn) Hardtke. On July 3, 1943 she married Clifford Tesch at her parents' home. Elvira worked for Lake Center Switch for 24 years, both in Lewiston and Rushford. She mowed lawn...

Sep 20, 2015

Ivanetta Ruby Hoppe, 103 of Lewiston, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at St. Isidore Care Center in Plainview.Ivanetta was born March 28, 1912 in Dover to Richard and Mary (Michael) Laack and was raised in Plainview. On September 14, 1958, she married Emil Hoppe in Plainview. They made their home on his family farm in rural Lewiston. Ivanetta enjoyed helping...

Sep 19, 2015

Donald Roger Golish, 74 of Lewiston passed away Saturday September 19, 2015. Donald was born April 5, 1941 in Houston County to Donald and Margaret (Corcoran) Golish. He spent most of his life in the Lewiston area. He was retired and previously employed as a milk truck hauler and he also worked at Riverside Electronics.He spent quality time fishing with...

Sep 19, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD, Minn. 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Allen E. Howe, 82, of Rushford, Minn. died on Saturday, September, 19, 2015, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, Minn. Allen was born on November 1, 1932, in Lanesboro, Minn. to Arthur and Ethel (Meldahl) Howe. He was raised near Bratsberg, Minn. and attended Bridgecreek Country School. Allen Graduated from...

Sep 19, 2015

Dolores Helen Ziebell, 86 of Rushford, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston.Dolores was born April 12, 1929 in Winona to Walter and Helen (Kouba) Drussell. She graduated from Winona Catholic Schools and worked at National T Grocery Store in Winona for a few years. On August 22,...

Sep 18, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD, MN 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Gladys E. "Gladdy" Iverson, 89, of Rushford, Minn. died on Friday, September 18, 2015, at the Valley View Healthcare and Rehab Center in Houston, Minn.Gladys Evelyne Barney Iverson was born in Rushford on December 19, 1925, to Helen and Albert Barney. She attended the Tenborg country school and Rushford High...

Sep 17, 2015

Verna Mae Taylor, 71, of Lanesboro, died Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus in Rochester.

Verna was born January 19, 1944, in St. James, Minnesota to Albert and Erna (Krumrei) Rahm.

She attended school in Truman and graduated in 1962.  She then attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota.  ...

Sep 17, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD, MN 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MN - Iris Rose Irene Fitzgerald, age 82 of Rushford, MN Died Thursday, September 17, 2015 in her home in Rushford. Iris was born February 16, 1933 to Marvin and Edna (Clouse) Sweet. Iris married Arden Fitzgerald on October 15, 1954 in Delavan, MN. She enjoyed many hobbies such as spending time...

Sep 16, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD, MINN. 507-864-7771HOUSTON, MINN. - Harold Ness Johnson finished his earthly journey on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at the Valley View Healthcare and Rehab Center in Houston, Minn. Harold was born on September 30, 1935, in La Crosse, Wis. to Ness and Hildegard (Krueger) Johnson. Harold was Baptized at South Ridge in rural La Crescent,...

Sep 16, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD, MN 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MN - Verle H. Ramsey, 85, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Verle was born on April 18, 1930, to Gerhard and Alpha (Sorum) Ramsey. Verle farmed for a few years after high school until he began working as a drafting...

Sep 15, 2015

Blanche M. Loughrey, 95, of Chatfield, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Blanche was born December 12, 1919 in Canton, South Dakota to John and Clara (Cotton) Solem.  The family moved back to Chatfield after Blanche's dad passed away. She attended Chatfield Public Schools, graduating in 1938. Blanche continued her education at Miss...

Sep 15, 2015

David "Tiny" William Ulrich, 63 of Winona and formerly of Houston, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse and is celebrating his life in Heaven with his Savior.Dave was born April 4, 1952 in La Crosse to Roger and Lois (Eide) Ulrich. As a child, he loved spending...

Sep 14, 2015

Lawrence "Larry" Casper Kreidermacher, 74 of Altura, died Monday, September 14, 2015 at his home.Larry was born September 2, 1941 on the family farm in Oak Ridge to John C. and Dorothy (Siebenaler) Kreidermacher. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Larry was a lifelong farmer. There was nothing he enjoyed more than being on the farm; counting...

Sep 13, 2015

RUSHFORD, MINN. - Randy Dean Hatleli, also known as Bearhunter, 54, of Rushford, Minn. passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at The Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford following a several month battle with Plasmablastic Lymphoma. Randy was the son of Merle and Florence (Skarstad) Hatleli. He lived in Rushford all of his life. Randy graduated from Rushford High...

Sep 13, 2015

Robert Charles Wadewitz, 92 of Winona, died Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Lake Winona Manor.Bob was born on July 13, 1923 on the family farm in Stockton to Elmer and Mabel (Krenzke) Wadewitz. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy. In June of 1962, Bob married Lois Luehmann at Immanuel Lutheran Church - Silo. He worked for...

Sep 11, 2015

Rand G. Gettler, 60, of Rollingstone, died Friday, September 11, 2015 at his home with family.Rand was born April 10, 1955 to LeRoy and Mary (Clancy) Gettler in Triumph, MN. He grew up in St. Charles, MN where he had many life long friends and fond memories. He was a very successful athlete at St. Charles High School. He was...