May 15, 2015

Ione Pernella Haugen, formerly of Chatfield, died Friday, May 15, 2015 at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home in Rochester, MN where she had resided for almost 4 years.

She was born January 30, 1929 in Spring Grove, MN to Peter and Ida (Otterness) Gulbranson.  She graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1946. Following graduation she completed Teachers...

May 14, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE 507-864-7771LA CROSSE, WIS./ HOUSTON, MINN. - Richard K. Halverson, 74, of La Crosse, Wis. and formerly of Houston, Minn. died on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at the Veterans Hospital in Tomah, Wis. He was born on September 6, 1940, in Rushford, Minn. to Ralph and Josephine (Virock) Halverson. Richard grew up in Houston, Minn. and...

May 11, 2015

Suzanne Crossman, 74 of Rochester and formerly of Houston, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 11, 2015 at her home.Suzanne was born October 10, 1940 in in Dayton, Ohio to James and Pauline (McKee) Samuels, Sr. She graduated from Eaton High School in Ohio. In August of 1969, she married Toby Crossman. Toby and Suzanne made their home...

May 10, 2015

Kenneth Duane Pyburn, 74, of Menahga, MN passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Pleasant Akers Assisted Living in Akeley, MN.Ken was born March 8, 1940 in Austin, MN the son of James and Goldie (Miller) Pyburn. He graduated from Austin High School in 1958. He was united in marriage to Barbara Larson on July 20, 1958 in Austin, MN....

May 9, 2015

Robert "Bob" Carl Oesterreich, son of Carl and Marne Underleak Oesterreich, brother of Phyllis Lipscomb, and the twin brother of Roberta Joyce, was born Jan. 21, 1925, in Rochester, and passed away peacefully in San Diego, Calif., on 9 May 2015, aged 90.

Bob was brought up in Rochester, and in June 1943, he graduated from Rochester...

May 8, 2015

Clifford Arnold Waadevig, 86, of Chatfield, died Friday, May 8, 2015, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, where he had resided for three months.

Clifford was born July 6, 1928, in Arendahl Township, Fillmore County, to John and Ida Marie (Berge) Waadevig. He joined the U. S. Army in January 1949, serving as...

May 6, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - HOUSTON 507-896-3127HOUSTON, MINN. - Jerome W. Sand, 84, of Houston, Minn. died on Wednesday, May 06, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn.Jerome was born on August 8, 1930, in Houston to John and Lillie (Flattum) Sand. He was raised in Houston and attended Houston Schools. Jerome entered the U.S. Air...

May 5, 2015

WINONAPenelope Crawford Breitlow was born January 5, 1937, at Columbia University Hospital in New York City.She died Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Saint Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona at the age of 78 surrounded by her family and friends. She grew up in South Minneapolis and graduated from Washburn High School. Penny then attended Carleton College in Northfield, MN and...

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,...