Jason Allan Snelling
Dec 11, 2024
Jason Allan Snelling, born on February 14, 1982, in Denver, Colorado, left far too soon on December 11, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. A beloved son, father, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many! Jason faced his life with a spirit that endeared him to many, a testament to his nature as a friend to all who understood the struggles...
Paul Bambenek
Dec 11, 2024
Paul Hubert Bambenek, 75, of Winona, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 11, 2024.
Arriving into this world on November 12, 1949 in Rochester, Minnesota, Paul was the second son of the late Hubert and Evelyn (Peterson) Bambenek. Raised in the heart of Winona, Paul graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1968 and...
Linda Berg
Dec 11, 2024
Linda Marie (Olstad) Berg, age 90, of Rushford, MN died peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, at her home surrounded by her family.
Linda was born on September 1, 1934 in Bratsberg, MN, the daughter of Gynther and Inez (Glenna) Olstad. She grew up in the rural Rushford area, attending Grindland Country School, Peterson School...
Joan Clark
Dec 10, 2024
Joan Clark
February 28, 1935 — December 10, 2024
Joan Clark, 89, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.
Joan Harriet Shatzka was born February 28, 1935 to Elwin and Marjory (Mann) Shatzka in Chance, South Dakota. She grew up in Chance, SD where she attended rural school through eighth grade. Joan graduated from Bison...
Larry Eugene Grunden
Dec 10, 2024
Rochester
Larry E. Grunden, age 82 of Rochester, passed away on December 10, 2024 at Mayo Health System-St. Mary's Campus following a brave, albeit brief, fight against metastatic cancer.
Larry was born on March 28, 1942 to Leonard and Dorothy (nee Jackson) on the home farm in Redwood County, MN. When he was a teenager he made a decision for Jesus and...
Dennis Becker, Sr.
Dec 8, 2024
Dennis Edward Becker Sr., 75, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 in Shakopee, MN after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Dennis was born on October 5, 1949, in Winona, MN to Edward and LeMae Becker.
Dennis graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1968 and attended Winona Vocational School in 1969 for Tool and Die.
On May 26th,...
Bertram Boyum
Dec 8, 2024
Bert Boyum, age 106, of Rushford, MN, died at his home in Rushford on Sunday, December 8, 2024. In his own words:
I arrived at the farm home of Martin K. and Cora (Swiggum) Boyum on September 20, 1918. The farm was near Grover in Fremont township. I attended the Grover one room country school through 8th grade. One of the...
Holiday Service of Remembrance Livestream
Dec 6, 2024
To watch the Holiday Service of Remembrance Livestream, please follow the applicable link below.
Each family that we have served this year would have received a formal invitation in the mail to attend this event.
Rushford/Houston:
Friday, December 6, 2024. 6pm
Hoff Funeral Home - Rushford
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTczMzE4Nzc3OTMzOTU0NSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
Winona:
Saturday, December 7, 2024. 1pm
Hoff Funeral Home - Winona
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTczMzE4ODEwMzMzOTU0NyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
St. Charles/Lewiston
Sunday, December 8, 2024. 1pm
Hoff Funeral Home - St. Charles
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTczMzE4ODMzMDMzOTU0OSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
Chatfield/Lanesboro:
Sunday,...
Scott Rinn
Dec 5, 2024
Scott Allen Rinn, 54, of Boynton Beach, FL (and previously of Lewiston, MN) died Thursday, December 5th, 2024 following a year long challenge with complications after a knee replacement surgery.
Scott was born February 14th, 1970 in Winona, MN to Gerald and Shirley Rinn. Scott grew up working on their family farm in Lewiston with his parents and his three siblings;...
Randal Schell
Dec 4, 2024
Randal “Randy” Schell, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2024, at the age of 51, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI, with family at his side. Born on March 19, 1973, Randy was the beloved baby of the family, the fourth child who brought unending joy and laughter to everyone who knew him.
Randy spent over 30 years as...
Darlene Stephan
Dec 3, 2024
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Darlene Orvetta Larson Stephan April 29, 1934 – December 2, 2024
Darlene Orvetta Larson Stephan, 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 2, 2024, at Comforts of Home - The Bluffs in Hudson, Wisconsin. Her life was a testament to love, faith, and selfless service to her family, her community, and the congregations her husband, Rev. Earl Stephan, faithfully...
Dennis "Cub" Lunde
Dec 1, 2024
Dennis “Cub” Lunde, 77, of Rochester, Minn. passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2024. He was born on Sept. 7, 1947 to Harry & Susie (Jacobson) Lunde in Viroqua Wisconsin. Cub graduated from John Marshall High School and then went on to trade school at Albert Lea Technical College. Cub had an infectious laugh. He enjoyed having cocktails with his...
April Swinger
Dec 1, 2024
April Lynn Bernice Swinger, a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away on December 1, 2024, at the age of 48. She was born to Marlene Swinger on November 27, 1976, and lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family.
April had a beautiful soul, a warm heart, and a generous spirit, qualities known to all who...
Robert Bunke
Nov 30, 2024
Robert W. Bunke left his home in Rochester, MN and went to heaven November 30, 2024. He was born May 3, 1927 on a farm in Hart, MN. His 97 years on this earth were first formed by growing up in a family of loving parents, Paul and Ragna Bunke, along with 12 siblings. Robert is now joining his parents...
Gloria Lembke
Nov 30, 2024
Gloria R. Lembke (Niemczyski), 96
Gloria Lembke, age 96, was reunited with loved ones on Nov. 30.
Gloria was born and lived most of her life in Milwaukee, WI, moving to Minn. with her daughter eight years ago. She is survived by her daughters: Gail Lembke (Vic Menebroeker), Karen Hill (Daniel) and son James Lembke; grandchildren Dustin Hill, Emerson...
Richard Chapel
Nov 29, 2024
Vernon Richard "Bud" Chapel
Bud, 90, passed away peacefully at the Valley View Healthcare Facility in Houston, MN on November 29, 2024.
He was born on November 14th, 1934 in Spring Grove to Clifford and Sarah Mae (Swenson) Chapel. He grew up on the family farm in Sheldon, raising chickens and cash crop corn.
He graduated from Houston High School in 1952. He...
Michael Verdick
Nov 29, 2024
Michael John Verdick, 52 of Winona, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 during heart surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis. Mike was born on April 16, 1972, in Winona to Robert and Donna (Becker) Verdick.
He was married for a short time to Bobbie Hanson of Wabasha. They later divorced.
One of Mikes greatest joys was spending...
Donald Sanders Sr
Nov 29, 2024
Donald F. Sanders Sr., 84, of Rushford, formerly of South Carolina, died Friday, November 29, 2024, at Good Shepherd in Rushford.
Donald was born September 20, 1940, in New York, NY. He was adopted by his parents, Paul and Catherine (McDonald) Sanders. He grew up in The Bronx, and his family later moved to Queens. As a child he also spent...
Linda "Taz" Gabrych
Nov 28, 2024
Linda “Taz” Elaine Gabrych, 71 of Winona, died Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Linda was born November 12, 1953 in Decorah, IA to Edward and Lugene (Nulty) Kuhn. She graduated from Winona Senior High School. On May 19, 1979, she married Gene Gabrych. Linda worked at Watlow, Lake Center Switch and Wincraft throughout the years....
Charles Schell
Nov 28, 2024
Charles C. Schell, died peacefully on November 28, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota, at the age of 75. Charles was born on August 26, 1949, in Stockton, MN, to Anthony and Violet (Mueller) Schell. A lifelong resident of Stockton, he graduated from Winona Senior High School and became known for his hard work in construction, particularly for his skill in installing...
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