Randy Kramer
Aug 2, 2024
Randy D. Kramer, 63, of St. Charles died Friday, August 2, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Rochester St. Mary’s Campus. Randy was born February 17, 1961, in Rochester to Duwane and Grace (Hallaway) Kramer. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1979 and subsequently joined the United States Air Force. During his service, he achieved the rank of Sergeant...
Sandra Wood
Aug 1, 2024
Sandra Jean Wood, 67 of Winona, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Sandi was born September 25, 1956 in Winona to Arthur and Grace (Golt) Schroetke. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1975. On September 27, 1980, she married James “Jim” Wood at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church. Sandi spent her entire career at Lake...
Duane C Strain
Aug 1, 2024
Duane C. Strain, age 88, of Chatfield passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.
Duane was born on June 30, 1936, the 5th child of Ernest and Leona (Mosher) Strain in Elba, MN. He was raised on the family farm with his 12 siblings. He attended school in Fillmore County until the age...
Arlene Westrud
Jul 31, 2024
Arlene Marie Westrud, 86, of Winona, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse. Arlene’s faith was steadfast and she often said “there would be a day she knew she would be with God and it would be wonderful.” That day has come and she is at peace.
Arlene was born March 5, 1938 in Spring...
Karen Jean Capper
Jul 30, 2024
Ocala, Florida
Karen Jean Capper, age 82 of Ocala, FL (formerly of Chatfield) passed away at the Ted and Diane Bradley Hospice Center in Summerfield, FL.
Karen Jean Johnson was born on April 28, 1942 the daughter of Raymond and Elvera (Klomstad) Johnson in Chatfield. She was a 1960 graduate of Chatfield High School. Karen had made her home in Florida for...
Charles "Chuck" Edward Lehnertz
Jul 30, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Edward Lehnertz, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Winona at Sugarloaf Senior Living, where he lived since May 2024.
Chuck was born on November 26, 1943, to Edmund and Leona Lehnertz, and grew up in Rollingstone, Minnesota. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School and married the love of his life, Rita Radel, on April 3,...
Signe Rosalyn Cone
Jul 29, 2024
Signe Rosalyn Cone, age 81 of Rushford, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse surrounded by her family.
Signe was born on December 12, 1942 in Fairmont, MN the youngest daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Simon) Holland. She grew up with her sister Jane on the family farm. She attended country school and...
Joan Mayer
Jul 28, 2024
Joan Mayer, age 79, passed away Sunday night on July 28, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital Rochester, MN. Joan was born October 20, 1944, in Luverne, MN, The daughter of Harvey and Ruby (Ellefson) Dibbern. She was raised with three siblings in Luverne and attended Luverne High School. She was united in marriage to Len Mayer on August 16, 1969,...
Randy Feine
Jul 28, 2024
Randal "Randy" Feine, a beloved son, brother, and friend, was received by Jesus on July 28, 2024 due to a sudden illness, at the age of 62. Born on August 29, 1961, in Winona, Minnesota to Vernon and Ethel (Sievers) Feine, Randy spent his early years on the family farm in Rushford, Minnesota, surrounded by the love of his family.
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Rebecca Brantner
Jul 26, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Cecile Brantner, 61 of Winona, died Friday, July 26, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Becky was born January 30, 1963 in Blue Island, IL to William and Evelyn (Bankston) Brinkmeyer. On July 20, 1984 she married her soulmate and partner in crime, Donald Brantner. They just celebrated 40 wonderful years together.
Becky enjoyed spending time with her family and especially...
Linda Lee Schulz
Jul 25, 2024
Chatfield, Minnesota
Linda L. Schulz, age 74 of Chatfield, MN (formerly of Osage, Iowa) passed away at Chosen Valley Care Center on July 25, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Linda Lee Springer was born on January 17, 1950 the first child of Alvin and Marjorie (Wolfe) Springer in Mason City, IA. She attended school in the Osage area where she loved...
Thomas Koetter
Jul 24, 2024
Thomas Joseph Koetter of Altura, MN, age 78, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.
Thomas, affectionately known as “Papa,” was born June 10, 1946 in Wabasha, MN, the son of Joseph and Gertrude (Frisch) Koetter. He attended Rollingstone Holy Trinity School. After graduating high school he met the love of his life, Carol Calvey,...
Loretta Bakkestuen
Jul 22, 2024
Loretta Bakkestuen, 64, of Winona, MN passed unexpectedly on July 22, 2024. Starting her journey on March 2, 1960, in the charming town of La Crosse, WI, Loretta was the daughter of Richard and Naomi Roberts. During her youth, she shared countless memories with her siblings and graduated from Onalaska High School in Onalaska, WI.
Loretta was united in marriage with...
Craig Mueller
Jul 22, 2024
Craig went to be with our Lord & Savior peacefully in his home on July 22 at the age of 64.
Craig was born on June 25, 1960 in Winona, MN to Robert E. and Verna Mueller(Gibbins). Craig was loved by all, an active member in the community, Goodview activity group and Winona Elks. Craig could be found at almost every...
Ralph Albrecht
Jul 19, 2024
Ralph E. Albrecht, 96, died on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Galena Manor in Galena, Ohio, where he spent the last three years to be near family. Ralph was born on October 25, 1927, the sixth of eight children born to Paul A. and Adina (Bunke) Albrecht in Winona, MN.
He was united in marriage to Virgil Luhmann on June 14,...
Duane Arthur LaRocque
Jul 18, 2024
Duane LaRocque, age 67 of Lewiston, died on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
He is survived by his daughter, Marci LaRocque; his dog, Riley; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dora, and his sister, Sherri.
Private services are being held.
Hoff Funeral Home – Winona is assisting the family.
Robert Leo Angst
Jul 17, 2024
Robert “Bob” Angst passed away on July 17, 2024, peacefully at his home. He was born on May 24, 1934 to Clarence Angst and Helen Rothering Angst in Winona, MN. He was the last remaining sibling in his family.
He is survived in death by his wife, Judith (Gibbs) Angst; children, Russell (Linda) Angst, Douglas (Michelle) Angst, Kristyn (Robert) McCaffrey; grandchildren,...
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu
Jul 15, 2024
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu, age 83, of Lanesboro, passed away at the Gunderson Harmony Care Center where she resided for a brief time.
Mary Ellen Aakre Treu was born on September 11, 1940 in Winona to Arnold and Marie (Boyum) Aakre. She attended Lanesboro area schools and graduated from high school in 1958. She continued her education at Winona State University.
On...
Glenn Ferguson
Jul 15, 2024
Glenn Paul Ferguson, a man of few words, yet profound wisdom, born to Junior and Germaine Ferguson in Winona on February 7, 1959, took his last breath at Watkins Hospice on July 15, 2024. Graduating with honors from the Music Technical College in Minneapolis, where he honed his mastery of the guitar, Glenn's musical talents became a tapestry of beauty...
Linda Kingsbury
Jul 12, 2024
Linda Ann (Peterson) Kingsbury, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, cousin and sister-in-law, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024, after fighting cancer bravely for years.
Born on June 9, 1953, to parents Oscar and Olive (Fossum) Peterson, Linda grew up as an only child on her mother's family farm, surrounded by many cousins, aunts, and uncles who played an...
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