Jan 16, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD, MN. 507-864-7771CALEDONIA, MN - Rodney E. Johnson, 74, of Caledonia, MN and formerly of Peterson, MN died on Friday, January 16, 2015, at his home. There will be a memorial gathering for Rodney starting at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, at the American Legion Club in Peterson. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in...

Jan 16, 2015

A man ahead of his time, Derek McColl possessed many talents which served him well throughout his life. He had a heart of gold, and found his greatest treasure in the love of family. Through hardship, Derek realized that hope was possible. With determination and talent on his side, he came to live life doing what he enjoyed most. Deeply...

Jan 14, 2015

Marjorie Hallberg, 83 of St. Charles, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Golden Living Center - Whitewater. Marjorie Joanne Hallberg was born March 31, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois, to George and Iva Hallberg. She attended Luther College and lived in Minnesota most of her adult life. She is survived by her sister Kay (Keith) Phelps formerly of St. Charles and...

Jan 14, 2015

Anna Dorothy Brand, 96 of Lewiston, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.God looked around his garden and found an empty space, then he looked down and saw her tired face. He put his arms around Anna and lifted her to rest, God's garden must be beautiful he only takes the best. Anna was...

Jan 14, 2015

Siena Therese Indahl, infant daughter of Tim and Heidi Indahl was born January 14, 2015 and within a few short hours, went from her parents loving arms to Jesus' loving arms.She will forever be remembered by her parents; siblings, Aidan, Caleb, Kylee, Logan and Lucia Marie; grandparents, Tim and Christy Olson and Deb Indahl; and great-grandparents, Tom Ford and Aune...

Jan 13, 2015

WINONARichard Eugene Rhodes, 73 of Winona, died Wednesday, December 16, 2014 at his home.He was born March 14, 1941 in Sioux City, Iowa to Eugene B. and Quirene E. (Anderson) Rhodes. An honorably discharged Vietnam veteran, Richard has no surviving family.All are invited to a graveside service which will be held at 2pm, Monday, January 19, 2015 at St. Mary's...

Jan 13, 2015

HOUSTONElden "Toppy" Theobald, 74 of Houston, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.Elden was born February 20, 1940 in Freeburg, Minn. to Paul D. and Selina M. (St. Mary) Theobald. He was raised in Freeburg and Caledonia and graduated from Loretto High School in 1958. Toppy married Joan Toomey on June 21, 1962 in...

Jan 12, 2015

Betty Mae Erickson, 79, died Monday at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, where she had been for three weeks.

Betty Mae Gilow was born June 29, 1935, in Winona County, to Erich and Beaulah (Harmon) Gilow. She graduated from Winona High School in 1954. On Aug. 16, 1958 she married William O. Erickson in Wilson, Minn. Betty...

Jan 12, 2015

WINONAKevin Mark Seeling was a vigorous man and a natural athlete. Outdoor activities played a big role in his life, and the camaraderie of sports made for lasting friendships. He was close to his family and their love for one another was evident in the amount of time they spent with each other. Childhood values and traditions shaped Kevin into...

Jan 12, 2015

WINONAFrank J. Took, 87 of Winona, died Monday, January 12, 2015 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Frank was born July 27, 1927 in Winona to Frank and Francis Took. Both of his parents died at a young age and Frank became an orphan at 11 years of age. He served in the United States Army from 1950-1952....

Jan 11, 2015

WINONABeverly M. Skelly of Winona was born on April 13, 1932 in Winona and went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2015. She was born to Jesse and Mabel MGGinnis. She was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. She was married to John Skelly on January 30, 1957 in Winona. Beverly was a member of Redeemer...

Jan 11, 2015

WINONAJoyce Faye Krage, 73 of Winona, died Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center with he family by her side.Joyce was born April 10, 1941 in Wood Lake, Minn. to Ruben and Irene (Wenholz) Wolff. She graduated from high school in 1959 and married John Krage on September 25, 1971 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Wood Lake....

Jan 10, 2015

HOFF CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER 507-452-4241Albert H. Wenzel, 78, of Winona, Minn. died on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at St. Anne Extended Care in Winona. Albert was born on October 6, 1936, in Hart Township of Winona County, Minn. to Albert and Gertrude (Brand) Wenzel. He was raised at Wyattville, Minn. and graduated from Lewiston High School. On December 3,...

Jan 10, 2015

WINONARobert J. Humfeld, 68, of Winona died Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI.Bob was born to Donald and Kathleen (Dittman) Humfeld on December 5, 1946, in La Crosse, WI. He was raised on a farm in La Crescent, MN. After 31 years working for Lake Center Industries, he became an independent truck driver...

Jan 9, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE 507-896-3127SPRING GROVE, MINN. - Marilyn I. Hahn of rural Spring Grove, Minn. died on Friday, January 9, 2015, at her home. Marilyn was born on February 7, 1930, in Mound Prairie Township of Houston County, Minn. to Andrew and Alice (Gstalden) Senn. She was raised at Mound Prairie and graduated from Houston High School in...

Jan 9, 2015

LEWISTONLeslie R. "Sonny" Schafer, 88 of Lewiston died January 9, 2015 at Mayo Clinic - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MNLeslie was born November 17, 1926 to Otto and Elsie (Schmidt) Schafer. He graduated from Dover High School and was a life-long farmer in the Utica area. He and his brother-in-law, Clifford Smith would help each other with farm work...

Jan 9, 2015

ST. CHARLESDaniel Charles Beirne, 55, of St. Charles passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at Mayo Clinic - St. Mary's Campus.Dan was born June 8, 1959 to Willard and Lucille (Moldenhauer) Beirne in La Crosse, WI. He was raised in Galesville and graduated from Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School. After completing a two year degree at Western Wisconsin Technical College he was...

Jan 8, 2015

When reflecting on the life of Shirley Spitzer, words such as gracious, loving, and kindhearted come to mind. However, the word that is most commonly woven throughout her tapestry in time is selfless. She lived to serve others, and everything she generously gave was given with no strings attached as her life exemplifies the Bible passage that states that it...

Jan 8, 2015

HOFF FUNERAL SERVICE, ST. CHARLES, 507-932-4100ST. CHARLES, MINN. - GEORGE T. GREETHURST, 83, of St. Charles, Minn. died on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at Mayo Clinic - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, Minn. surrounded by his family members.George was born on December 15, 1931, in Fremont Township, Minn. to William and Agnes (Hilested) Greethurst. He was raised at Fremont where...

Jan 5, 2015

Glenn (Bud) David Nichols, age 93, of Chatfield, passed away on Monday, January 05, 2015 from complications of pneumonia at St. Mary's Hospital with his daughter, Amy, by his side.

He was born on September 17, 1921 to Robert and Nelva (David) Nichols in Rochester, MN, the first of their six children. He grew up in Chatfield,...