Jan 5, 2015

All who knew Maxine Kaehler would agree that no one met her and left unchanged. She was lively, vibrant, and fun loving with just the right amount of independent spunk mixed in. The matriarch of her family, everyone was family to Maxine whether truly related in some way or not, and she was happiest when she was serving others. A...

Jan 3, 2015

WINONAGlenn Lyle Sholes, 87 of Winona, died Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Lake Winona Manor.Glenn, the 7th of 10 children, was born at home in Money Creek on September 26, 1927 to Harley and Edna (Germanson) Sholes. His siblings walked 3 miles to a nearby country school. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on October 18, 1945 and served four...

Jan 2, 2015

WINONAFlorence Chartier Sand, 97, of Winona died Friday, January 2, 2015 at the Sterling House surrounded by four generations of family.Florence was born February 15, 1917 in Sampson, WI to Henry and Jessie (Fuller) Dietzler. She graduated from Shawano High School in Wisconsin and later from Teachers College in Rice Lake, WI. Florence was united in marriage to Roger Chartier...

Jan 1, 2015

PLAINVIEWRachel Susanna Dietrich, 75 of Plainview, died Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.Rachel was born November 28, 1939 at home on the farm to Meinert and Amanda (Strehlow) Nienow. She grew up with her two older brothers, Paul and Joseph, and graduated from Lewiston High School...

Dec 31, 2014

Trude Thieke Weist, 94  passed away December 31, 2014 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield surrounded by family.

Gertrude was born June 15, 1920 in Nodine, Minnesota to Fred & Lena Schroeder.  Trude grew up in the Nodine Area on the family farm.

On September 11, 1940 she married John Thieke and they...

Dec 30, 2014

Lester P. Ulvestad, passed away on Dec. 30, 2014, at the age of 98 years at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, MN. He was a longtime former resident of Glendale, WI. Beloved husband for 39 years of the late Shirley M. Ulvestad (nee Weber). Dear brother of the late Clifford Ulvestad and the late Bernice Hall. Uncle of Gene...

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....