James "Jim" Biers
Aug 14, 2025
James "Jim" Carl Biers, 74, passed away on August 14, 2025. On October 26, 1950, Jim was born in Winona, MN to Elaine (Feltes) Biers and Leonard Biers, the fourth of six boys.
He attended St. Charles High School and graduated in 1970. He was active in sports and excelled in wrestling and boxing. He liked to tease and joke around....
Scot Simmons
Aug 14, 2025
Scot Simmons, a beloved family man and passionate advocate for the outdoors, passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 56.
After courageously fighting cancer, Scot found peace in his final days by the Root River, surrounded by family.
Born on March 15, 1969, in Dover, Delaware, to Rufus and Louise (Alford) Simmons, Scot's heart always found its rhythm by...
Marlys Masterjohn
Aug 14, 2025
Marlys R. (McKenzie) Masterjohn, age 92, died Thursday, August 14, 2025 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona, MN.
Marlys was born May 20, 1933, at the home farm in rural Cherry Grove, Fillmore County, MN, to Ralph “Jack” and Nellie (Ramaker) McKenzie. She was the youngest of 5 siblings, and enjoyed a close-knit family growing up. Marlys graduated high school...
Mary Jore
Aug 14, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Jore, 62, of Houston MN, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Elizabeth Jore was born March 27, 1963, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Richard and Doreen (Gleason) Brostrom. Mary grew up in La Crescent, Minnesota and graduated from La Crescent High School in 1981, being voted “Most Humorous” by her...
Dakota "Soda" Swenson
Aug 13, 2025
Dakota “Soda” Donald Swenson, 29 of St. Charles, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester – St. Mary’s Campus. Dakota faced many health challenges throughout his life, but always faced them with courage and determination.
Soda was born February 28, 1996 in Springdale, AR to Rick and Joy (Cummins) Swenson. He graduated from St. Charles High School in...
Jeni Koneczny
Aug 11, 2025
Jeni Clair Rose Koneczny, 42, of Houston, Minnesota, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family. Jeni was born on September 30, 1982 in Hastings, Minnesota.She grew up on the East side of St. Paul and attended Hayden Heights Elementary School and Johnson High School...
Peter Leif Gilbertson
Aug 9, 2025
Peter L. Gilbertson
Peter was born on August 25, 1961, in Fargo, ND, and died August 9, 2025, unexpectedly at his home in Rochester, MN, although he had experienced poor health since the covid epidemic.
Peter served his country, with 4 years in the Marine Corps. He was a proud Marine.
Peter had business degrees from both Winona State and Tennessee Tech. He...
Conrad "Connie" Tschumper
Aug 9, 2025
Conrad Julius Tschumper (Connie), 82 years old, passed away at his home on August 9, 2025, surrounded by family.
He was born to Julius and Marie Tschumper on February 8, 1943. Connie grew up on the family farm on South Ridge Road. He graduated Salutatorian of his class at St. Pete’s in Hokah. After graduation he started working for J&H Auto...
Kevin William Baker
Aug 8, 2025
Kevin was born on October 31, 1963, to Art and Helen Baker. He attended Winona Schools. Kevin passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, from cancer.
In his younger years, he worked in landscaping and then for Al’s Construction. Kevin was always a Happy-go-lucky guy who enjoyed card games with buddies and Budweisers. He was also an avid camper.
Kevin is survived...
Kathleen "Kittie" Tostenson
Aug 7, 2025
Kathleen "Kittie" Tostenson, 89, of Houston, MN, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Kittie was born on September 10, 1935, in Granton, WI, to Fred and Mabel (Johnson) Ferguson. She attended Highland Academy in Rockland, WI, where she met the love of her life, Leonard Tostenson. The two were united in marriage...
Robert Schrupp
Aug 6, 2025
Robert “Bob” John Schrupp, 65, of Winona, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. True to his generous spirit, Robert was an organ donor, giving the gift of life to at least three individuals.
Born on June 14, 1960, in Glencoe, MN, to Donaver and Delores Schrupp, Robert was one of eleven children in...
Gerald "Jerry" Brown
Aug 6, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Brown, age 82, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
Jerry was born on April 21, 1943, in Monticello, Minnesota, to William Peter Brown and Vera (Hamacher) Brown. He graduated from high school in Becker, Minnesota, and went on to work for the railroad, where he built a strong and...
Lawrence "Larry" Alfred Holtegaard
Aug 5, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" HoltegaardRochester/Chatfield
Lawrence "Larry" Alfred Holtegaard, age 93, of Rochester passed away at the Spring Valley Living surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
Lawrence was born on December 8, 1931 in Elba Township the son of Alfred and Marion (Olson) Holtegaard. He attended school in Rushford and Chatfield and then entered the United States Air Force, serving during...
Judith Anderson
Aug 3, 2025
Judith Marie Anderson, age 78, of Dodge, WI, died Monday, August 3, 2025 at her home in Dodge, WI, following a battle with colon cancer.
She was born March 8, 1947 in Winona, MN, the daughter of Maurice and Eleanor (Streng) Anderson. She attended Cotter Schools and Winona Senior High. In her younger years she enjoyed Jeep racing. Judy owned and...
Thomas Badker
Aug 3, 2025
Thomas Arlin Badker, 82 of Dover, died Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the Minnesota State Veterans Home in Preston.
Tom was born August 9, 1942 in Mason City, IA to Kenneth and Lee Badker. He graduated from Mason City High School and attended Mason City Junior College. Tom served in the United States Navy on the Flagship USS Providence. On March...
Sharon Sue Worden
Aug 3, 2025
Sharon Sue Worden, age 85, of Chatfield, MN, died Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.
Time stood still when Sharon Sue Allen was born December 31, 1939, at home near Everly, IA. She was the youngest of 11 children to Milo Guy Allen and Anna Philomena (Loch) Allen. The family moved to Chatfield in 1950. Her...
Owen Rainey
Aug 1, 2025
Owen Dale Rainey gained his angel wings on August 1, 2025. Owen was surrounded by his family and friends at St. Mary's hospital prior to his heavenly departure. His final act of kindness on earth was the donation of his organs to help save others.
Owen was born on February 26, 1956, in Nevada, Iowa, to Louise and Calvin Rainey. When...
Gretchen Johns-Derbyshire
Aug 1, 2025
Gretchen Ann Johns-Derbyshire, 59, of Winona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Winona on May 20, 1966, Gretchen was the beloved daughter of Arthur and Judith (Czaplewski) Johns. She graduated from Winona Senior High School and went...
Melody Johnson
Jul 31, 2025
Melody Marie Johnson, 65 of Winona, died Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester – Methodist Campus.
Melody was born June 10, 1960 in Wabasha to Gene and Dolly (Allers) Sanders. She was raised in South Dakota with her mom, Dolly and step-dad, Walt.
She was married to Harold Johnson for several years and they had two daughters, Crystal and...
Elvin Paulson
Jul 27, 2025
Elvin Clifford Paulson, age 84, of Rushford, MN, died Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.
Elvin was born November 28, 1940, in La Crosse, WI, the son of Clifford and Marion (Unnasch) Paulson. He was a lifelong farmer in Rushford, farming with his brother Milford. Elvin met the love of his life, Marlys Danielson, and they...
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