Nov 13, 2014

Carol A. Tufte, 74, of Lanesboro died at  her home Thursday, November 13, 2014.

Carol was born in Lanesboro on November 7, 1940 to Arthur and Ethel (Flattum) Rasmussen.She attended school in Lanesboro and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1958. She married Loren Tufte on October 3, 1959 at Highland Lutheran Church.

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Nov 12, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSFHORD, MN 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MN - Roberta L. Laumb, 71, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN.There will be a family directed gathering to remember Roberta at a later date.Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nov 11, 2014

Valerie Jeanne Olson, 69, a longtime member of the Lanesboro community passed away November 11, 2014 at her home in Whalan.

Valerie was born August 14, 1945 in Lanesboro to Richard and Mary (Lobland) Aske.  She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1963.  On April 3, 1965 she married Dale Olson at the Whalan Lutheran Church.  She...

Nov 10, 2014

RUSHFORD, MINNMyron J. Schober, 72, died November 10, 2014 of multiple infections - complications of cancer chemotherapy.His beloved family includes wife Darlene, sons John Mark (Sammie) and David, sister Ardella (Curtis) Norenberg, brother Wayne (Christy); and friends and neighbors. He loved Darlene Anderson's family as his own for 50 years. Predeceasing him were his mother, father, brother, and sister, all...

Nov 9, 2014

Irvin H. Timm, age 95, of Wykoff, died Sunday November 9 at the Spring Valley Senior Center.

He was born January 28, 1919 in rural Wykoff to Emma (Eickhoff) and Fred Timm.   His mother died when he was a toddler and he and his siblings were raised by their father and father's sister, Ida Timm.  After completing...

Nov 8, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD - 507-864-7771 PETERSON, MINN. - Lucretia "Lucy" Faye Moran, 57, of Winona and formerly of Peterson, Minn. died on Saturday, November 08, 2014, at Sauer Home in Winona, Minn. Lucy was born on January 9, 1957, at the Johnson Hospital in Lanesboro, Minn. to Clair and Clenora (Hjelle) Moran. She graduated from Peterson High...

Nov 7, 2014

Mary Lou Pedersen, 85 of Dover, died Friday, November 7, 2014 at Arbor Gardens of Eyota.Mary was born July 23, 1929 in Elgin to William and Anna (Loos) Hardtke. She graduated from St. Charles High School. On March 30, 1949, she married Elry Pedersen in St. Charles. Mary was a member of Dover United Methodist Church and active in UMW....

Nov 7, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Daniel "Danny" Earl Mann, 86, of Rushford, Minn. died on Friday, November 7, 2014, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford surrounded by his loved-ones. Danny was born on May 21, 1928, in Money Creek, Minn. to Vernon and Alta May (Gross) Mann. He was raised in Money Creek and...

Nov 5, 2014

Rita Mae Elizabeth Peterson, 91, of Lewiston, MN, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Sauer Memorial Home in Winona, MN. Rita Mae was born March 14, 1923 to William and Cecilia (Schauls) Kunst in Caledonia, MN. During the depression her family moved to Nodine, MN to live with her dad's parents on their farm where her Mother died when Rita...

Nov 5, 2014

Hoff Funeral Service, St. Charles, MN 507-932-4100Dorothy (Mrs. Theo) MunzDorothy "Dot" Munz, 94, passed away Wed, November 5, at Golden Living Center of St. Charles. Dorothy was born December 16, 1919, to August & Lydia Michael of St. Charles. Prior to her marriage to Theo "Hap" Munz, she taught school in a one-room country schoolhouse. She and Theo spent most...

Nov 3, 2014

Duke Bernard Johnson Merchlewitz, 26 of Winona died Monday, November 3, 2014.Duke was born February 20, 1988 in Winona to Bernard Merchlewitz, Sr. and Carol Vorbeck Johnson. He graduated from Cochrane - Fountain City High School where he played basketball and wrestled.Duke enjoyed fishing, spending time on the river, camping, walks in the woods and drawing. He is survived by...

Nov 1, 2014

St. CharlesThroughout her rich and rewarding life, Marilyn Pagel spent her days fully embracing the people and experiences that touched her heart. She was caring, compassionate, and ever mindful of others with a desire to live a life of faith that inspired those around her. A devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother, there was nothing that Marilyn loved more...

Oct 28, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Catherine Barbara Sorom, 92, of Rushford, Minn. died on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at Winona Health in Winona, Minn.Catherine was born on October 5, 1922, East of Rushford to Nels John and Bergloit Marie (Thomason) Colbenson. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1939, and later from Winona Teachers College. Catherine...

Oct 28, 2014

Lewiston, Evelyn Mary Ann Heublein, 89, of Rochester and formerly of Lewiston died Tuesday evening at Meadow Lakes Senior Living in Rochester. Evelyn was born April 1, 1925 in Galesville, WI to Albert and Minnie Gilboe. In 1944 Evelyn and Avery Heublein were married and moved to their farm home in rural Lewiston. Evelyn loved farming the land with Avery....

Oct 25, 2014

WINONAStephen Francis Newell, 60 of Winona, died Saturday, October 25, 2014 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.Stephen was born September 9, 1954 in Winona to Joseph and Frances (Zywicki) Newell. He attended Winona Senior High School and later studied at Southeast Technical College. Steve was a hairstylist for many years in Winona.He is survived by his mother, Frances Newell of Winona;...

Oct 25, 2014

Clarice Benora Westby, 92 of Rushford passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2014, following a short illness at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home where she had been residing.Clarice was born January 31, 1922 in Rushford to Benhard and Ruth (Byboth) Johnson. She attended grade school at the Sandsness school near Bratsburg and graduated in 1939 from Rushford High School. She...

Oct 24, 2014

WINONAJames "Jim" Lee Storlie, 57 of Winona, died Friday, October 24, 2014 at home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.Jim was born May 2, 1957 in Winona to Lyle and Carol (Fogal) Storlie. He attended elementary school in Winona and graduated from high school in Fall Creek, WI. After high school, he went into the Army, and then lived...

Oct 21, 2014

Curtis Alvin Persons was a man of character and conviction. He was strong in spirit and unwavering in faith. As a devout Christian and successful businessman, he served as a pillar of the community and a patriarch of his family and church.Curtis Alvin was born September 2, 1923 in St. Charles, Minnesota, the youngest child of Chancy and Selma (Nienow)...

Oct 21, 2014

MINNESOTA CITYKaren Jean Stark, 71 of Minnesota City, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 21, 2014.Karen was born December 7, 1942 in La Crosse, WI. Whether it was on a boat or off the shore, Karen had a lifelong love for fishing. She also enjoyed camping, listening to country music, and cheering for the Green Bay Packers. Karen...

Oct 18, 2014

WINONAZegan John Pruka, infant son of Shilo Schewe and Brad Pruka, died Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Winona Health surrounded by his family.Zegan was born August 29, 2014 at Winona Health. He was very photogenic and had many different facial expressions, including Pop Eye, kissy face, and duck lips. Though his time on Earth was brief, his personality caught everyone's...