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...

Oct 16, 2014

WINONAIris Morgan Compton left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Thursday, October 16, 2014.She was born on December 31, 1917, in Geneva, Nebraska, to A.V. and Elma Morgan, the youngest, by ten years, of five children. When she was five years old, the family moved to Moscow, ID, where there was a large extended family. One of her...

Oct 13, 2014

Gerald Albert "Schultz" Stark, 86 of Winona and formerly of Altura, died Monday, October 13, 2014 at home surrounded by his family.Jerry was born September 9, 1928 in Altura to Albert and Minnie (Glende) Stark. He attended Altura High School and enlisted in the United States Army serving in Korea. On January 26, 1957, he married Grace Mielke and they...

Oct 12, 2014

Ronald Martin Albrecht of Lanesboro, died peacefully Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with visitation at the church Wednesday evening, Oct. 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m....

Oct 11, 2014

WINONARuth Joyce Steinfeldt, 53, of Winona, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI with family by her side following a short battle with cancer.Ruth was born June 30, 1961 in La Crosse to Rolland and Geraldine (Unnasch) Steinfeldt. She graduated from Houston High School in 1979.Throughout her life, she held positions at...

Oct 5, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - 507-864-7771 HOUSTON, MINN. - Janice D. Gaustad, 76, of Houston, Minn. died on Sunday, October 5, 2014, at her home in Houston. Jann was born July 2, 1938 at home in Peterson, Minnesota to Clarice O. (Haugen) and Henry O. Tudahl. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1956. Jann married Jerry Arnold Holter...

Oct 4, 2014

Leo Edward Neppl, 82 ,of rural Chatfield passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 at his home.

Leo was born July 7, 1932  in Estherville, Iowa to Englebert & Apollonia (Thelen) Neppl.  He attended country school through the 8th grade.  He graduated from Dolliver (Iowa) High School.

On December 29, 1955 Leo married Phyllis Sisson at...

Sep 30, 2014

G. Dale Gjerdrum, 81 of Winona, died Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Winona Health. Dale was born October 29, 1932 in Winona to Henry and Margaret (Schneider) Gjerdrum. He graduated from Winona Senior High and purchased the Pure Oil Station which he sold when he joined the United States Navy. While stationed in Florida, he met the love of his...

Sep 29, 2014

FOUNTAIN CITY, WINeil D. Ellingson, 80, of Fountain City, WI, died Monday, September 29, 2014 at his home.Neil was born September 24, 1934 to John and Charlotte (Goss) Ellingson in Mondovi, WI. He married Darlene Berndt, September 29, 1956 and together raised their two children, Steven and Ronald. Neil was a hard worker. He helped run the family farm for...

Sep 28, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Gordon R. Hatleli, 88, of Rushford, Minn. died on Sunday, September 28, 2014, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Gordon was born on September 10, 1926, to Christ and Cora (Carlson) Hatleli in Peterson, Minn. He attended school in Rushford, Albert Lea, and the University of Minnesota. Gordon married...

Sep 27, 2014

STOCKTONAlan Jay Sackett, 53, of Stockton, died Saturday, September 27th at his home. Alan was born August 23, 1961 to Chuck and Lorraine Sackett in Thief River Falls, MN. He graduated from Winona High School 1979 and then completed his degree at Southeast Technical College in Winona. Alan was an outdoors kind of person. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially...