Jun 6, 2014

HOUSTONRalph Allen Lee, 96, passed away June 6, 2014 surrounded by family in his childhood home. He was born May 11, 1918 in Crystal Valley near Houston, MN. Ralph is survived by his four children Judy (Les) Wothke, Gary (Darlene), Bruce (JoAnn), and Brian (Kris); seven grandchildren Heidi (Pete), Tyler, Aaron, Abby, Jessie, Megan and Meredith; two great-grandchildren Cooper and...

Jun 6, 2014

James Kendall Fuller, 67 of St. Charles, died Friday, June 6, 2014 at St. Mark's Care Center in Austin.Jim was born August 14, 1946 in Winona to Ken and Dorothy (Danks) Fuller. He graduated from St. Charles High School. Jim served in the United States Army. On August 1, 1970 he married Lana Lois Ryan and they were later divorced.Jim...

Jun 5, 2014

WINONARobert "Bob" G. Jacobson, 58, of Winona, died Thursday, June 5, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse.Bob was born July 9, 1955 to Lyle and Peggy (nee Maas) Jacobson in Winona. After graduating from Winona Senior High School in 1973, he went on to join the United States Army and then the Army National Guard. During his college years...

Jun 5, 2014

Earl Frank Kitchen, 90 of rural Houston, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.Earl was born March 31, 1924 in Kansas City, KS to Earl and Blanche (Kitchen) McKinney. He graduated from West Port High School in Kansas City, MO. He entered the United States Army Air Corps where he was a pilot and reached the rank...

Jun 4, 2014

Donald Forest Horman Sr., 69, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at his home in Chatfield.

Donald was born July 7, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia to Elmer and Bertha (Higgins) Horman.

He graduated from Chosen Valley High School in 1963.  He then attended Hamline University before going to the military.  On April 9, 1971 he married...

Jun 4, 2014

June Romayne Anderson, 88 of Rushford, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.June was born June 12, 1925 in Rushford to Sam and Christine (Knutson) Iverson. In 1943 she graduated from Rushford High School as Salutatorian and in 1947, June was united in marriage to Marvin Anderson on his family farm in rural Rushford.She worked as an...

Jun 2, 2014

ALTURAGregory "John" Majerus Jr.,74, of Altura, died Monday, June 2, 2014 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.John was born July 11, 1939 to Gregory "Gregor" John Sr. and Rosalie Elizabeth (Gage) Majerus on Fischer Hill in Whitewater Township. John and his family moved to Winona then to Goodview, Trout Valley, Oak Ridge, and in 1961 the family bought...

May 28, 2014

WINONAMara Lee Rukavina, (nee Moline) passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at her home.Mara was born March 9, 1967 to Ron and Carol (Graus) Moline in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. Her family moved to Winona, Minnesota where she was raised. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1985 and Lowthian College of Fashion Merchandising, Minneapolis in 1986.Mara was married...

May 27, 2014

Philip Henry Berends, 69 of St. Charles, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.Phil was born October 13, 1944 in Glenwood City, WI to Peter and Florence (Brewers) Berends. He graduated from Clarkfield High School in Clarkfield, Minnesota. He went on to attend University of Minnesota Morris and Twin Cities, eventually graduating with a degree in Veterinary...

May 27, 2014

LEWISTONWilliam "Bill" Ernest Jamieson, 76 of Lewiston, died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.Bill was born November 17, 1937 in Vancouver, Canada to Evelyn Mills. As a child, Bill and his mother moved to the United States and lived in Washington State, Henderson, NV and a number of places in southeastern Minnesota. After graduating...

May 26, 2014

ROLLINGSTONEKathleen "Kricket" Emma (Jung) Krick, 92, of Rollingstone, MN, died Mon. May 26, 2014 at her home in Rollingstone.Kathleen was born Sept. 23, 1921 in Valier, MT to Alois and Catherine Jung. She was raised in Rollingstone where she attended and graduated from Holy Trinity School. Kathleen married Frances M. Krick and raised three daughters, Karen, Pam, and Cindy.Kathleen was...

May 26, 2014

Verna M. Mollenhauer, 86, of St. Charles and formerly Owatonna, died May 26, 2014, at Spring Valley Senior Living Center in Spring Valley, Minnesota.Verna was born April 14, 1928, in Concord, MN, to Vernie E and Hazel M (Miller) Gordon. She graduated from West Concord High School in 1946 and attended beauty school in the twin cities before working as...

May 25, 2014

WINONABarbara Ann Nichols, 76 of Winona, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.Barb was born August 19, 1937 in Winona to Edmund and Myrtle (Lang) Zabrocki. Barb was a longtime proud employee of Winona State University where she enjoyed her career with the maintenance department, serving faculty and students. Go Warriors! In...

May 24, 2014

UTICAMarlyn Argene Burt, 84 of Utica, died Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.Marlyn was born in Utica on January 12, 1930 to Royal and Gladys (Moen) Burt. He was raised in Utica and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1948. Marlyn helped his father on the farm until he was drafted into the Korean...

May 24, 2014

On Saturday, May 24, 2014 our family lost an angel Dorothy (Barr) Kester, 92 of St. Charles, surrounded by her family at Chosen Valley Care Center. Dorothy Eleanor Barr was born on February 9, 1922 to Eugene and Eleanor (Ham) Barr in Winona. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1940 as Salutatorian of her class and was known...

May 22, 2014

Lisa Marie Kohner, 53, of Lewiston died Thursday, May 22nd at Lake Winona Manor. Lisa was born December 27, 1960 in Rochester to Gerald and Lucille (Burke) Smith. She grew up in Altura and Lewiston, attending Lewiston-Altura High School and later receiving her GED. Lisa worked as a pharmacy tech and at one time had farmed.Crocheting dollies was a favorite...

May 22, 2014

ROLLINGSTONEBernard "Bernie" John Guenther, 89 of Rollingstone, died Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Sauer Healthcare & Rehab in Winona.Bernie, the 2nd of 8 children, was born at home on January 4, 1925 in Oak Ridge to John Bernard and Rose Katherine (Kronebusch) Guenther. He graduated from Rollingstone Holy Trinity High School in 1943 and was inducted into the United States...

May 15, 2014

Although he was a man of few words, John Guy was a man of great wisdom who was purposeful in the things he did and said. He was blessed to share the best years of his life with his true love with whom he experienced so many of the best things that life has to offer. John worked hard and...

May 14, 2014

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE 507-864-7771 HOUSTON, MINN. - Randy E. Richmond, 64, of Houston, Minn. died on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, Minn. with his family at his side. Randy was born on October 18, 1949, in La Crosse, Wis. to Donald and Laurene (Feller) Richmond. He was raised in Houston and...

May 12, 2014

Joyce Ann Gilman, 66 of Winona, died at her home, Monday, May 12, 2014 after an extended illness.Joyce was born April 8, 1948 in Hutchinson, MN to Norman and Dora (Elfmann) Schmidt. She graduated in 1966 from Centennial High School in Circle Pines, MN. On August 9, 1969 she married Tony Gilman at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Circle Pines,...