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...

Dec 7, 2014

WINONAJeannie's Life Story:When reflecting on the life of Eugenia "Jeannie" Smith, words such as driven, hardworking, and persistent come to mind. However, it will be her love for her family and her passion for music that will be her lasting legacies. She was blessed to share the majority of her life's journey with her true love, and together they experienced...

Dec 7, 2014

St. Charles, George A. Evans, 97, of St. Charles, died Sunday December 7, 2014 at Golden Living Center in St. Charles. George was born May 28, 1917 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Emma (Ryan) Evans. He met Leora Lehnertz at her aunts home in Chicago, as he was delivering ice and told her "I'm gonna marry you." They married...

Dec 6, 2014

Jeffery  Lee  Buss, 37, of Chatfield went to live with his heavenly father on Saturday December 6, 2014.  Jeffery was born October 17, 1977 in Fremont, California to Lyle and Deborah (Mears) Buss.   He attended schools in Chatfield and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1998.  He was  currently employed at the Chatfield Kwik Trip. Jeffery  was...

Dec 5, 2014

Edward Robert Fogal, 99 of Rushford, went to meet his Lord on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Winona Health.Ed was born March 12, 1915 in Waseca to Joe and Anna (Janike) Fogal. He married Agnes Habeck on June 28, 1933. Ed began working for the railroad as a teenager where he continued to work for the next 40 years, working...

Dec 5, 2014

WINONAKaren Anne King (Nee Thilmany), 62 of Winona, died Friday, December 5, 2014 under hospice care at Lake Winona Manor.Karen was born September 20, 1952 in Winona to Raymond and Bernice (Stolpa) Thilmany. Her sisters wanted a brother, but when Karen came home, she had big brown eyes and tons of little ringlets of curls. They all fell in love...

Dec 4, 2014

Arlowe Gerald Rexford, 84, of Lanesboro, died peacefully Thursday, December 4th, 2014, at Park Lane Estates in Preston. Arlowe was born March 9, 1930 to William and Alice (Johnson) Rexford in Preston.  He attended school in Lanesboro and went to work as a carpenter. He was part of  building many homes in the Lanesboro area. Arlowe enjoyed working in his...

Dec 2, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, HOUSTON 507-896-3127Ivan Gerard McElhiney (82) passed away on December 2, 2014 at his home in La Crosse, Wis. Ivan was born on May 28, 1932, in Covington Kentucky, to Ivan Roger and Lucy (Spitz) McElhiney. He attended elementary school in Wadsworth, Ohio and high school in Nashville, Tennessee. While in his elementary school years, during...

Nov 28, 2014

Helene Carrie Spelhaug, a longtime Chatfield, MN resident died November 28, 2014 surrounded by family. She was 93. Helene Bailey was born Dec. 28, 1920, in rural Chatfield, MN to William and Bertha Bailey. She attended rural grade school and went on to graduate from Chatfield High School in 1939. Helene’s strong work ethic, her value of a solid...

Nov 28, 2014

Betty E. Kinney, of Chatfield, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at Season’s Hospice in Rochester. Betty E. (Holden) Kinney was born Jan. 1, 1923 to Oscar and Hazel (Adams) Holden in Marion Township Clayton County, Iowa. In 1939 she married Leslie Hill; they later divorced. In 1962 she married Marvin Berse who passed away in 1988. She married Frank Kinney...

Nov 27, 2014

With faith as her guide and a prayerful heart, Kathy Benter lived life fully with the love of family and good friends. Kathy was an independent woman who lived with a grace all her own, and with mindful intuition, she perceived the outcome of things to come to be in God's infinite plan. A devoted and dedicated mother, grandmother, sister,...