May 4, 2015

WINONAAntonio R. Ramirez, infant son of Rudy and Caroline Ramirez, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.Services for Antonio will be held 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 9th at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview with visitation one hour prior to the service.

May 3, 2015

WINONARaymond Joseph Bronk, 66 of Winona died suddenly Sunday, May 3, 2015.Ray was born August 31, 1948 in Winona to Edward and Mary (Graff) Bronk. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1967 and received a degree in welding from Winona Vo-Tech, graduating in 1968. Ray served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1969-1971, being awarded...

May 2, 2015

Lewiston, Lorraine Marie Wachholz, 70, of Lewiston and formerly of Rochester passed away Saturday, May 02, 2015 at Lake Winona Manor. Lorraine was born April 22, 1945 in Viroqua, WI to Otis and Marge Swenson. She graduated from Desoto High School. Following high school she moved with her family to Rochester. Lorraine married Willard Wachholz on May 19, 1973 at...

May 2, 2015

Stacey Ann of Winona was born in the middle of a tornado warning on July 10,1966 in Rochester, MN to Robert and Kathleen (Kaiser) Marin. Her family returned to the Winona shortly after her birth and lived in Fountain City. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church where she was baptized, received her First Communion and was Confirmed....

May 1, 2015

With her genuine personality, her warm smile, and her unconditional acceptance of all who were near, Dorothy Christie was a true blessing. She was never one to concern herself with building wealth or accumulating possessions, rather, she made it her mission to fully embrace the moments she was given while holding her friends and loved ones near. A more devoted...

Apr 30, 2015

Duane L. Halvorsen (75) passed away peacefully Thursday April 30, 2015 at Copper Leaf of Ripon with his children by his side. He became a police officer for the Milwaukee Police Department in 1962. He retired from the Milwaukee Detective Bureau in 1995. He enjoyed playing golf and fishing. He is survived by his son Gregg (Katherine) daughter Kristin (Kevin)...

Apr 30, 2015

Amy Louise Hundorf, 50 of Rushford, died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Mayo Clinic - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester surrounded by her family.Amy was born July 23, 1964 in Winona to Frederick and Elaine (McLaughlin) Wild. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1982. She married Arlenn Hundorf at Rushford Lutheran Church on August 20, 1994. Amy worked...

Apr 28, 2015

Judith “Judy” Ann Mindrum, 59, of Rushford passed away April 28, 2015 surrounded by her family at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.

Judy was born March 7, 1956 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to James and Patricia (Sobkowiak) Thesing.  She graduated from Winona High School in 1974. On July 22, 1995 she married Kyle Mindrum of...

Apr 26, 2015

Judy Nicklay was a loving wife, devoted mother and attentive grandmother. She was determined and diligent, disciplined and meticulous. Her personal history caused her to be focused on her wellbeing, yet her devotion to family was at the heart of everything she did. Judy lived for others, and in making them happy, she was fulfilled. Judy was born in Elba,...

Apr 26, 2015

WINONAMarilyn Joyce (Reed) Wynia, 80 of Winona, died at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 26, 2015 after a short battle with liver cancer.Marilyn was born March 31, 1935 in Austin, MN to Lyle and Charlotte (Miller) Reed. She was raised with two sisters and attended Austin High School. On June 7, 1952, she was united...

Apr 25, 2015

STOCKTONAllan H. Mueller, 86 of Stockton, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester surrounded by his family.Allan was born January 3rd 1929 to William Fredrich and Marie (Luehmann) Mueller in rural Lewiston. He attended school at Silo Lutheran and St. John's Lutheran in Lewiston where he was confirmed on April...

Apr 25, 2015

WINONA June Virginia Newcomb, 82, of Winona, died peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family. June was born June 20, 1932 to Benjamin and Laura (Benson) Tallman in Margate, NJ. She attended Commerce High School in Springfield, MA and graduated in 1950. On April 7, 1951, she married the love of her life, George Newcomb,...

Apr 25, 2015

Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service, Rushford, Minn. 507-864-7771Mavis Johanna Dahl, 90, of Rushford, Minn. died on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at her home.Mavis was born on March 17, 1925, in Caledonia, Minn. to Adolph and Thora (Eiken) Dahl. She was raised in Yucatan Township of Houston County, Minn. When Mavis was three years old she moved with her family to...

Apr 23, 2015

WINONAAlthough she was taken from her loved ones much too soon, Linda Rose made the most of the moments she was given each and every day. She was genuine, kindhearted, and fun-loving which made her the sort of person whom everyone wanted to know. A devoted family woman, Linda treasured her roles as a wife and mother, however, she just...

Apr 21, 2015

Ruth A. Jacobs, 95 of St. Charles died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.Ruth was born February 11, 1920 in St. James, MN to Arthur and Alvina (Engelbrecht) Luther. She graduated from St. James High School and attended beauty school in Minneapolis. On August 3, 1947, she married Arthur Jacobs in Janesville, MN. She owned...

Apr 21, 2015

WINONALois Ann Lauritzen, 66 of Winona, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse.Lois was born July 15, 1948 in La Crosse to Emmett and Dorothy (Steinfeldt) Frauenkron. She graduated from Houston High School in 1966. Lois enjoyed being outside and loved flower gardening, spending time with her husband Dale, and playing...

Apr 21, 2015

MINNESOTA CITYPaul Wayne Nelton, 66, of Minnesota City died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.Paul was born October 7th, 1948 to Eugene and Dorthy (Frye) Nelton in Winona. He graduated from Cotter High School in 1967 and served in the US Army in Germany and the US. On July 15th, 1995 he married Karen Kiekbusch-Gross....

Apr 20, 2015

ROCHESTERDolores Mae Waby, 79, of Rochester and formerly of St. Charles died Monday, April 20, 2015 at her home. Dolores was born December 12, 1935 to Fred and Julia (Rostanka) Huwald in Florence, WI. She graduated from Winona High School in 1954 and married James E. Waby on December 27, 1960. Together they raised two sons, Tim and Paul. Over...

Apr 19, 2015

WINONAFrederick David Hawkins, 48, was called home on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Gundersen Health Systems La Crosse, WI. David was called home due complications of being paralyzed in February of 2009. Before he was paralyzed he worked at Wal-Mart in Camby, Indiana. He was born in Muncie Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Hawkins, Sr....

Apr 18, 2015

Agnes Aleda (Sickle) Vogen age 96, of Pilot Mound, passed away on April 18, 2015.

Agnes was born at home on January 20, 1919 in Pilot Mound Township to Edwin and Susie(Thompson)Sickle.

She attended country school through the eighth grade.  She was united in marriage with Vern Vogen in 1939. She was very...