May 18, 2008

HOUSTON, MINN. ? Leonard E. Flatten, 90, of Houston died on Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Valley View Helacare and Rehab in Houston. Leonard was born on December 23, 1917, in Sheldon Township of Houston County, Minn. to Edward and Vivian (Johnston) Flatten. He was raised in the Houston area. Leonard graduated Houston High School and attended the University of...

May 7, 2008

Sharleen Marie Mullen, 65, went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2008. Sharleen was born to Ruth and Leroy Peterson on August 17, 1942. On June 17, 1961, she and Ronald Mullen were married.Sharleen is survived by her husband, Ronald; daughters, June Stoltz, Linda Merchlewitz, Kelly Clouse, and Jenny Mullen; sons, John Mullen and Joseph Mullen; 14 grandchildren;...

May 4, 2008

Honora M. Nesler, 85, died Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN. Honora was born October 4, 1922 in the valley of Rollingstone, MN to Arthur and Margaret (Hengel) Weis. She married Charles R. Nesler on April 9, 1947 in Rollingstone. He preceded Honor in death on September 26, 1953. Along with being a homemaker, Honor...

May 4, 2008

Eleanor M. Dahle, 90, of Rushford, MN, died Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, MN. Eleanor was born on January 10, 1918 in Fillmore County to Willie and Elvira (Uden) Grindland. She attended rural schools and on December 10, 1936 married Conrad Dahle. They spent most of their married life farming the family farm except...

May 4, 2008

RUSHFORD, MINN. - Robert "Evie" A. Evenson, 80, of Rushford, Minn. died on Sunday, May 4, 2008, at his home. Robert was born on May 23, 1927, in Rushford to Adolph and Elva (Halverson) Evenson. He was raised in Rushford. Robert Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. On November 26, 1949, Robert married Helen Feine, at St. John's Lutheran...

Apr 30, 2008

Garrett Daniel Kanz, infant son of A.J. and Rachel (Kohner) Kanz, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, WI. Garrett was born April 14, 2008 in LaCrosse, WI. He is survived by his parents, A.J. and Rachel Kanz; maternal grandparents, Dan and Debbie Kohner and paternal grandparents, Cherie Kanz and Wayne (Maryellen) Kanz; uncle, Joseph Kohner;...

Apr 28, 2008

Peterson, MN Connie R. Johnson Constance "Connie" R. Johnson, 66, of Peterson, MN died Monday, April 28, 2008 at her home. Connie was born on September 29, 1941 in Cresco, IA to Lloyd and Mildred (Bigalk) Eberling. She was raised in Cresco and graduated from Cresco High School in 1960. She attended Waldorf College in Forest City. On September 22,...

Apr 27, 2008

Walter William Haase Jr., 70, died Sunday, April 27, 2008, at Winona Community Memorial Hospital in Winona, MN. Walt was born May 8, 1937, in Winona, MN to Walter Sr. and Hulda (Paulson) Haase. Walt served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Karin Luhrssen in 1964 and were later divorced. Walt married Karen Minske on May...

Apr 25, 2008

Madonna Catherine (McNaboe) Loken, 91, died Friday, April 25, 2008, at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, MN. Madonna was born December 16, 1916, in Bridgewater, SD. She moved to Iroquois, IN, in 1920 and attended High School there. She moved to Houston, MN, in 1934 and graduated from Caledonia High School in June 1934. She helped her parents on...

Apr 23, 2008

Gavin Anthony Kanz, infant son of A.J. and Rachel (Kohner) Kanz, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, WI. Gavin was born April 14, 2008 in LaCrosse, WI. He is survived by his parents, A.J. and Rachel Kanz; twin brother, Garret Daniel Kanz; maternal grandparents, Dan and Debbie Kohner and paternal grandparents, Cherie Kanz and Wayne...

Apr 22, 2008

HOUSTON, MINN. - Leonard F. Johnson, 89 of Houston died on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Houston. Leonard was born on May 17, 1918, in LaPorte, Minn. to Gust and Emma (Knutson) Johnson. He moved with his family when he was a baby to Sheldon, Minn. Leonard lived and farmed all of his life...

Apr 21, 2008

Dawn Marie Bosteter, 54, died Monday, April 21, 2008, at her home in Winona, MN. Dawn was born April 21, 1954, in Winona, MN to Lee and Marian (Betts) Bosteter. Dawn grew up with three brothers and two sisters who called her "Sissy". As a youth Dawn loved spending time at Gabryck Park watching the ball games. She enjoyed music,...

Apr 20, 2008

St. Charles,Fern Beatrice Fix, 96, died Sunday April 20, 2008 at her home in rural St. Charles. Fern was born April 15, 1912 in Utica to Charles and Emma (Meilke) Marks. She and Andrew Fix were married January 9, 1929. They lived on a farm in St. Charles area. Fern was a homemaker and worked at St. Charles Press, Del's,...

Apr 20, 2008

Apr 19, 2008

Joseph "Joey" Michael Laumb, 25, of Rushford died on Saturday, April 19, 2008, due to a motor vehicle accident east of Lanesboro, Minn. Joey was born on November 22, 1982, in LaCrosse, Wis. to Mike and Rena (Montgomery) Laumb. He was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford - Peterson High School in 2001. Joey worked for Badger Corrugating in...

Apr 13, 2008

Raymond M. Ruppert, 98, of Winona died Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Sauer Memorial Home following a brief illness. He was born December 31, 1909, in Winona, MN, to Frank and Caroline (Schuler) Ruppert. He graduated from Cotter High School in 1927. He married Adanelle Deilke on August 1, 1932, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Winona. Throughout his lifetime,...

Apr 12, 2008

RUSHFORD, MINN. - Max E. Benson, 74, of rural Rushford, died on Saturday, April 12, 2008, at his home. Max was born on July 21, 1933, in Alexander, Iowa to Dale and Hazel (Arends) Benson. He was raised in Alexander until he was 16, when his family moved to Grand Meadow, Minn. He was a 1950 graduate of Elkton High...

Apr 11, 2008

RUSHFORD, MINN. - Wayne D. Lee, 76, of Rushford, died on Friday, April 11, 2008, at his home. Wayne was born on February 22, 1932, in Rushford to Theodore "Tyge" and Cora (Evenson) Lee. He was raised in the Peterson area and graduated from Peterson High School. He married Kathleen Nordby on November 10, 1956, in Spring Valley, Minn. He...

Apr 11, 2008

St. Charles, MN Desirae Rose Thoroughman, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Villafan) Thoroughman of St. Charles, MN died Friday, April 11, 2008 at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. Desirae Rose is survived by her parents, Robert and Elizabeth, brother Elisha, paternal grandparents Robin Thoroughman and Toney Alfarano both of Cincinnati, OH, and maternal grandparents Ramona and Marcial Villafan of...

Apr 11, 2008

Elaine Alvera Nelson passed away on Friday, April 11, 2008 at Lake Winona Manor Winona MN. She had been a resident of Lewiston Villa for 8 years. She was born September 27th, 1920 in Halstad, MN to Elmer and Martha (Thorsen) Foss. She graduated from Halstad High School in 1938 as salutatorian of her class. She attended and graduated from...