Jun 19, 2015

Robert William Norstad, 69, of Lanesboro passed away June 19, 2015, at his home.

Bob was born on October 11, 1945, to Edna (Paul) and Orlando Norstad in Red Wing, Minnesota. He grew up in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Bob graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1964. After graduation he joined the Navy and toured the Mediterranean...

Jun 18, 2015

MINNESOTA CITYAlfred George Berndt, 95, of Minnesota City, died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Winona Health. Alfred was born September 21, 1919 in Winona to Frank and Anna (Zimmerman) Berndt. He graduated from Winona Senior High School and Winona Business College. On March 29, 1941, Alfred was united in marriage to Olga Wieczorek. He served in the United States Navy...

Jun 18, 2015

UTICAEdward Wilson Hauck, 88, of Utica died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester.Ed was born November 4, 1926 to Paul and Onalee (Elsom) Hauck in St. Cloud, MN. At the age of 17, Ed joined US Navy. During WWII, he served on the USS New Mexico and was witness to the Japanese surrender in September of...

Jun 16, 2015

WINONA AND FORMERLY FROM LEWISTONMarlis Mae Haedtke, 86, of Winona and formerly from Lewiston, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Lake Winona Manor.Marlis was born September 3, 1928 in Winona to William and Goldie (Stephan) Hagedorn. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1946 and enjoyed having lunch each month with her classmates, the "46-ers." After graduation, Marlis worked...

Jun 16, 2015

HOUSTON AND FORMERLY FROM WINONAEileen Avis Krage, 96 of Houston and formerly from Winona, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.Eileen was born at home on the family farm in Money Creek on March 15, 1919. She was the 2nd youngest of 8 children born to Alfred and Sena (Henderson) Nelson. After graduating from Houston High School in...

Jun 14, 2015

ST. CHARLESDixie Sue (Horsman) Duellman, age 72, of St. Charles, Minnesota, was born into eternal life on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.Dixie, daughter of Darrell Wayne Horsman and Edith Marion (Holets) Horsman was born on January 15, 1943 at her parents' home in rural Chatfield, Minnesota. She was raised in the rural Chatfield area...

Jun 14, 2015

William Arnold "Bill" Grimes suddenly, unexpectedly and peacefully passed from this life to the next while visiting his son on an organic family farm in Minnesota on June 14, 2015. Bill was a devoted husband; father, brother, uncle and friend to his family and many others. Bill and his wife Julia Williams Fletcher Grimes resided in Lonoke, Arkansas where he...

Jun 14, 2015

ST. CHARLESRobert "Bob" Finley, 79, died with integrity and courage in a sunlit room at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2015. A self-proclaimed optimist, he was seen off by loving family members on what he described as a brand-new adventure.Bob was born November 13, 1935, in Genoa, Ill., the son of Richard and...

Jun 13, 2015

Arlyss Jean Peterson, 84 of Peterson, died Saturday, June 13, 2015.Arlyss was born September 19, 1930 in St. Charles to Charles and Ruby (Elliot) Lowe. She was raised in Winona, graduating from Winona High School. She worked at Bay State Milling for a few years before meeting the love of her life, John Peterson and moving to Peterson. They were...

Jun 12, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, ST. CHARLES, MINN. 507-864-7771ST. CHARLES, MINN. - Vivian A. Reinsvold, 88, of St. Charles, Minn. died on Friday, June 12, 2015, at the Golden Living Healthcare Center in St. Charles.Vivian was born on July 8, 1926, in Decorah, Iowa to Olaf and Verda (Bruer) Blegen. At age two, Vivian's father died. Her mother then married...

Jun 11, 2015

Rodney Lee Copeman, 76, of Chatfield, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital - St.  Mary's Campus in Rochester.

Rodney “Rod” Lee Copeman was born on Monday, March 13, 1939 to Charles Levenous "Lee" and Louise S. (Drogemuller) Copeman.  A lifetime resident of Fillmore County, he graduated from Chatfield High School in 1957.  Rod...

Jun 11, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON, 507-896-3127MONEY CREEK, MINN. - Leola F. "Dolly" Bernau, 80, of Money Creek, Minn. died on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family.Dolly was born on October 23, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wis. to Frederick and Olive (Issacson) Magray. She was raised in Milwaukee. On December 13, 1952, she was united in...

Jun 11, 2015

Kenneth Michael Everding, 59 of Winona died Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.Ken was born August 14, 1955 in Montana to Donald and Elaine (Erdmann) Everding. On May 14, 1987 he married Judith Marks, they later divorced; however, Kenny continued his strong relationship with Judy's daughter, Missy. Ken spent many years working for his...

Jun 9, 2015

LANESBORO, MINN. - Melvin L. Wikre, Jr., 84, of rural Lanesboro, Minn. died on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis.Melvin was born on October 26, 1930, in Story City, Iowa to Melvin Sr. and Julia (Berge) Wikre. He moved with his family to St. Paul, Minn. He served in the U.S. Army. On January...

Jun 9, 2015

WINONADon's Life Story:Everyone who met Donald Schneider was not only changed for the better, but truly blessed beyond measure. He was outgoing, kindhearted, and genuine, and since he was also a great conversationalist he was the sort of person everyone seemed to know. Don was a devoted husband and loving father who was filled with unspeakable joy to witness his...

Jun 8, 2015

Lyle John Meeker, 90, of Chatfield passed away June 8, 2015.

Lyle was born June 26, 1924 to John Hiram Meeker and Mary Emily (Baker) Meeker in Jordan Township. Lyle grew up in the Chatfield area, he married Lorraine Clara Bicknese on March 16, 1944 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Lyle and Lorraine made a home in...

Jun 5, 2015

Verna Elmira Haugen, 88, of Lanesboro, died Friday, June 5, 2015, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Verna was born Feb. 11, 1927, in Holt Township, Fillmore County, to Andrew and Matilda (Evenson) Olson. She attended school through the eighth grade. Verna and Artie "Goldie" Haugen were married on Oct. 6, 1945. The couple farmed in the...

Jun 1, 2015

GOODVIEWRonald John Kammerer, 67, of Goodview passed away peacefully Monday, June 1, 2015 at his home.Ron was born December 29, 1947 to Raymond and Bernadine (Ashelin) Kammerer in Winona. He graduated from Cotter High School and went on to serve in the US Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. On October 14th, 1972 he married Lynda Torgeson. Together they...

May 31, 2015

Robert Lawrence Kreidermacher age 91, of Rollingstone died May 31, 2015 at Sauer Health Care in Winona. He was born January 29, 1924 in Mt. Vernon Township Winona County, MN to Lawrence and Hattie (Kohner) Kreidermacher.Robert grew up on a farm on Oak Ridge and graduated from Holy Trinity High School, Rollingstone in 1942. He entered the U.S Army on...

May 31, 2015

Marilyn Brand, 78 passed away peacefully May 31st 2015, surrounded by her family and beloved dog Micky Mo. Marilyn Marie Johnson was born in Houston Township to Harvey and Bernice (Muns) Johnson on May 11th 1937, and was the 2nd of 6 children. She married Vernon Brand on December 11th 1954, at the Parsonage in Rushford. In 1959 they moved...