John Hanks

John Hanks

Oct 17, 2024

John Hanks, age 82, of Preston died at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minnesota with his family by his side on October 17, 2024. 

A full obituary will appear soon. 

Michael Goff

Michael Goff

Oct 15, 2024

Michael "Redneck" Goff, born June 30, 1967, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Tamatha Goff of Winona, MN, and their four children: Amanda Coppinger of Lincoln, IL; Ashley (Chris) LaForge of New Holland, IL; James (Liz) Goff of Colona, IL; Samantha Goff of Winona, MN; and his loyal companion, Fred. Michael...

Erin Latten

Erin Latten

Oct 15, 2024

Erin Jeanne (Burke) Latten, age 68, left us far too soon on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, while being exceptionally cared for by the Benedictine and Winona Health Hospice teams. 

Erin leaves a legacy of love, loyalty, faith, and hard work. Diagnosed with a rare cancer in her late 20’s, she had an incredible will to survive against all odds. 

Erin was born...

Lyle Wayne Meldahl

Lyle Wayne Meldahl

Oct 15, 2024

Lyle W. Meldahl passed away peacefully with family Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Lyle was the eldest son of Paul Cyrus and Thelma (Bendickson) Meldahl, and beloved husband of Ann Hongerholt.

In his younger years, they moved to a farm five miles from Choice, where Lyle walked to school as a first grader. He later attended Scotland School through the eighth grade....

Timothy Orr

Timothy Orr

Oct 14, 2024

Timothy Joseph Orr, 72, of Houston, MN passed away suddenly due to cancer on Monday, October 14, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his wife by his side. Born on May 25, 1952, in La Crosse, WI to Allen and Irene (Bigelow) Orr, Tim's journey was one filled with love, laughter, and a true passion for life.

After graduating...

William Burke

William Burke

Oct 13, 2024

William Krage Burke, Age 86, of St. Charles passed away suddenly at Mayo Clinic- St. Mary’s Campus on Sunday October 13th, 2024 with family by his side. He lived a life full of love, laughter, family, friendships and Fords. 

Bill was born June 17th, 1938 in La Crosse Wisconsin to Daniel and Lucille (Krage) Burke. He lived in Dresbach, MN for...

Gary Walter Kruger

Gary Walter Kruger

Oct 11, 2024

Gary Walter Kruger April 1, 1945 – October 11, 2024

Gary Walter Kruger, age 79, passed away peacefully from a brief illness on October 11, 2024, at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center in Plainview, Minnesota. Born in Rochester, Minnesota, Gary spent his childhood in rural Byron and graduated from Byron High School.

He married Judith Cranston and welcomed two daughters, Amy and Angela....

John Francis Nintemann

John Francis Nintemann

Oct 11, 2024

 John Francis Nintemann, age 91, of St. Charles, died on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Chosen Valley Care Center. 

John was born on Monday, October 17, 1932, in Dover Township, MN, to John Herman Nintemann and Ellen Bridget (Burke) Nintemann. John graduated from St. Charles High School in 1950 as class salutatorian and was a member of 4H and FFA. John...

Marilyn Havens

Marilyn Havens

Oct 11, 2024

Marilyn Janet Havens, age 87, of Stewartville, MN, died Friday, October 11, 2024 at Grand Meadow Healthcare Center. 

Marilyn was born April 6, 1937 in Carroll, IA, youngest of 9 children, born to Wibbo “Jack” and Dena (Brauer) Huisenga. She graduated from Somers High School in Somers, IA in 1955. She attended American Institute of Business in Des Moines, IA, from...

Steven Boyd Gasner

Steven Boyd Gasner

Oct 10, 2024

Steven Boyd Gasner, age 70, of Chatfield died at Mayo Clinic-St. Mary's Campus on October 10, 2024 with his family by his side.

Steven was born on June 22, 1954 in Lakefield, MN the son of Boyd and Kathryn (Spitzack) Gasner. He moved to Chatfield as a young boy and attended Chatfield schools. He was a 1972 graduate of Chatfield High...

Kathleen Duane

Kathleen Duane

Oct 8, 2024

Kathleen Marie Duane, age 71, of Winona died Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her home at Sugar Loaf Assisted Living.

Kathleen was born August 24, 1953, in Winona, MN, the daughter of Joe and Helen (Randall) Duane. Kathy graduated from Lewiston High School in 1971. She began her career Herff Jones in 1972. She started as a photograph re-toucher, and then...

Bernard "Butch" Kohnen

Bernard "Butch" Kohnen

Oct 6, 2024

SHELDON, MN: Bernard (Butch) W. Kohnen Jr., 80, of Sheldon, MN passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at Valley View Health Care & Rehabilitation in Houston, MN. 

Butch W. Kohnen Jr. was born June 10, 1944 to Bernard Sr. and Marie Kohnen in Spring Grove, MN. Butch attended Caledonia Schools and on March 23, 1965 he enlisted in the United...

Betty Darlene Schneider

Betty Darlene Schneider

Oct 6, 2024

Betty Darlene Schneider , age 87, of St. Charles, died in her sleep at her home on October 6, 2024.

Betty was born one of eight children to Raymond and Dorothy (Hennings) Mason in Annandale, Minnesota. She attended school in the area and graduated from Robbinsdale High School. While in Robbindsdale, she was the manager of the pet department at Woolworth's....

Annette Marie Grinde

Annette Marie Grinde

Oct 5, 2024

Annette "Marie" Grinde, age 82, of Rushford passed away at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Marie was born on September 30, 1942 in Winona to Joseph and Evelyn (Fort) Berg. She attended school in Winona and graduated from Winona Senior High in 1960. On August 13, 1960, Marie married Andrew "Andy" Grinde, Sr. and they farmed...

Kent Erdmann

Kent Erdmann

Oct 4, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Kent Erdmann of Winona. He passed away on October 4, 2024 at the age of 80, in Fergus Falls, while attending a family reunion of Dawn’s first cousins.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dawn Nelson Erdmann; daughter, Beth (Bill) Hall; sons, Daniel Erdmann and Paul...

Roger Heimgartner

Roger Heimgartner

Oct 4, 2024

Roger Heimgartner, 77 of Rushford, died Friday, October 4, 2024.

Roger Paul Heimgartner was born to Robert and Lillian (McAfee) August 23, 1947 in Springfield IL. He attended Altamont High School in IL and Concordia Teachers University River Forest, Chicago, IL. In 1970 took his first divine call to Holy Cross Lutheran School and St John’s Lutheran Church in Austin MN️ 

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Melissa Ploetz

Melissa Ploetz

Oct 4, 2024

In loving memory of Melissa Ploetz, a woman whose vibrant spirit and loving heart touched the lives of all who knew her. She passed away on October 4, 2024 at the age of 49. On the sixth day of the 6th month of 1975, a tiny dynamo, weighing in at 6 lbs 6 oz, named Melissa Lynn Ploetz came into...

Edgar Hansgen

Edgar Hansgen

Oct 4, 2024

Edgar Nicholas Hansgen of Elba, MN, passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born on April 17, 1934, to Cornelius (Neil) and Alsadie (Kramer) Hansgen in Elba Township in Winona County. Ed graduated from St. Charles High School in 1952. He went on to earn an associate's degree in electrical engineering in 1955 from...

Thomas Springer

Thomas Springer

Oct 1, 2024

Thomas Wiley “Tom” Springer, age 86, of Minnesota City, MN, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona, MN.

Tom was born September 10, 1938, in Winona, the son of Roman and Rose (Klosowski) Springer. He was the 10th of 15 children. He graduated from Cotter High School in 1957. He married Nancy Galewski in 1959. He...

James "Jim" Johnson

James "Jim" Johnson

Oct 1, 2024

James (Jim) George Johnson was born in Stony Run Township in Yellow Medicine County, MN on June 20, 1940, to Arthur and Leona Johnson. He graduated High School in Clarkfield, MN. Jim met Mary Agnes Lunderville when area churches gathered for a revival meeting at his church. They were married on April 4, 1962, in Milbank SD. Jim enlisted in...