Dec 29, 2014

ST. CHARLESWith a heart that beat to serve others, Jessie Babcock became a vital part of the community she called home throughout her entire life. She was kindhearted and gracious, yet at the same time she wasn't afraid to speak up when it came to matters she felt passionately about. It was easy to see that Jessie cherished her roles...

Dec 25, 2014

Marlys Arnita Kochie, 93 of Houston, MN and formerly of Wheaton, MN, died Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston.Marlys was born November 29, 1921 in Twin Brooks, SD to Robert and Nora (Hof) Johnston. She graduated from Osage High School in Iowa. On June 19, 1942, Marlys married Forrest Kochie. They made their home...

Dec 24, 2014

St. Charles, Bernadine "Bernie" Walch, 90, of St. Charles died Wednesday December 24th at Winona Health Manor in Winona. She was born March 26, 1924 in Arcadia to Bernard and Helena (Rohn) Boberg and attended St. Aloysius Catholic School. In 1945 Bernie started working in Winona where she lived with her aunt and uncle. She met Michael Walch and they...

Dec 23, 2014

Robert Arthur Heftman, 75 of Winona, died suddenly on December 23, 2014 at home.Bob was born May 8, 1939 in Winona to Clarence and Cassie Luebke. He graduated from Winona Senior High School. Bob married Mary Tuxen and together they had two sons. Mary passed away in 1997. Bob worked for many years in the plumbing, heating and ventilating industry,...

Dec 22, 2014

Harlan Duane VandeZande, 78 of Peterson, died Monday, December 22, 2014 at Lake Winona Manor.Harlan was born September 22, 1936 in Forestville, MN to Harold and Della Mae (Frazer) VandeZande. On February 24, 1964, he married Carolyn Raviel. Harlan worked for many years as a logger, doing whatever it took to keep his family fed. He enjoyed building bird houses...

Dec 22, 2014

A no frills sort of man, James "Jim" Moriarity lived a life of purpose each day. His work ethic was impeccable, and he was a farmer through and through. Jim was never one to be concerned about what he had, rather, he was focused on doing everything to the best of his ability. Although he treasured the quiet peace of...

Dec 22, 2014

Wilena M. Davis, 80, of St. Charles died Monday evening, December 23rd at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Wilena was born October 31, 1934 in Cowansville, Quebec, Canada to William and Jesse (Buss) Stone. She and Sewell Davis were married July 14, 1956 in Quebec, Canada. The first six years of their marriage they lived in Brome, Quebec before moving to...

Dec 22, 2014

HOUSTON, MINN. - Robert S. Sanders, 58, of Houston, Minn. died on Monday, December 22, 2014, at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Hoff Funeral and Cremation in Houston is assisting the family. The family is planning to arrange services at a later date.

Dec 21, 2014

Mary Lou Swenson, 79 of Houston died Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab.Mary was born June 23, 1935 in Houston County to Earl and Ardella Sisson. She graduated from Houston High School. On April 2, 1955 she married Max Swenson in Houston. They moved to Albert Lea for Max's job where they raised their three children....

Dec 21, 2014

Brenda Jean Kanz (Budnick), 52 of Rollingstone, died Sunday, December 21, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family and two best friends Donna and Carla after a brave and courageous battle with thymic carcinoma. Brenda was born November 29, 1962 in Winona to Leon and Sharon (Fabian) Budnick. She attended St. Martin's grade school and graduated from Winona Senior...

Dec 20, 2014

The heartbeat of wherever he was, Anthony G. "Jerry" Heim was so much fun to know and love. Although he was a hardworking farmer, he was also the eternal jokester and a straight shooter who wasn't afraid to call a spade a spade. Jerry was a loving husband and devoted father who did whatever was needed for his family that...

Dec 19, 2014

Perhaps he was an angel in disguise, or maybe it was the remarkable way he touched everyone he met, but it is certain that in his brief 26 years, Hunter Schwieder impacted the lives of all who came to know and love him. With his ready smile, it was in Hunter's nature to be happy. He taught others, freely giving...

Dec 13, 2014

Evelyn Ruth Underleak

Evelyn Ruth Underleak, age 89, passed away on Saturday morning, December 13th, in Rochester.

Evelyn Ruth Tjoren was born on March 8, 1925, in Minneapolis to Thomas Tjoren and Inga Hammersness Tjoren, both immigrants from Norway.  She lived in Minneapolis through her graduation from the University of Minnesota.  She then taught art...

Dec 13, 2014

WINONAAnne Florence Kaufman, 89 of Winona, died peacefully, Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.Anne was born December 22, 1924 in Villeneuve, Alberta, Canada to Alexander and Delina L'Hirondelle. She was the oldest of 9 children. Anne met the love of her life, Donald Kaufman in Edmonton, Alberta during WWII while he was stationed there as an airman....

Dec 13, 2014

MINNESOTA CITYThomas Michael Reuter, 77 of Minnesota City, MN died Saturday, December 13, 2014 at his home.Tom was born July 16th, 1937 in Arcadia WI to Frank and Cecelia (Kreye) Reuter. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1956. While in high school, Tom served with the Wisconsin National Guard. After graduating from high school, he enlisted with the US...

Dec 13, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON, MN 507-896-3127HOUSTON, MN - Lois A. Jacobson, 88, of Houston, MN died on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at her home.Lois was born on April 16, 1926, in Canton, MN to Archie and Lillian (Ferris) Patterson. She graduated from Canton High School in 1944. Lois worked for a couple of years at the grocery store...

Dec 12, 2014

RUSHFORD, MN - Ray C. Humble, 93, of Rushford, MN died on Friday, December 12, 2014, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN. Ray was born on July 23, 1921, on the home farm in Norway Township of Fillmore County, MN. HE attended the Dolalie School and Graduated from Rushford High School in 1940. Ray worked as a turkey farmer for...

Dec 12, 2014

LEWISTONRaymond A. Brandt, 72, of Lewiston died Friday, December 12, 2014 at his home. Ray was born in Winona on October 1, 1942 to Alfred P. and Evelyn C. (Lanz) Brandt. He lived on the farm in Utica Township all his life. Besides farming, Ray worked at Herff/Jones in Lewiston for many years.Ray was a lifelong member of St. John's...

Dec 10, 2014

PRESTON, MINNDelvin W. Bunke, 85, of Preston, MN died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Mayo Clinic - St' Mary's CampusDelvin was a tolerant man of perseverance born a month before the great depression. He asked little of the world. He was a man of few words who didn't see the need for idle conversation. Words were to be used sparingly......

Dec 8, 2014

WINONA, MINN Domingo Diaz Rivero, 101, of Winona Mn. passed away Monday Dec. 9, 2014, in his home with his family by his side.He was born July 4, 1913, in Havana Cuba. He married Julia Labrada Acuna in 1972. In his earlier years Domingo held his bachelors degree in sales. He had spent the majority of his life in Cuba...