Kathleen Fischer

Kathleen Fischer

Nov 1, 2023

 

Kathleen Joan Fischer, 82, or Winona died Wednesday evening, November 1, 2023 at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove in Hospice care.

Kathy was born April 26, 1941 in Winona to Emil and Eleanor (Rymarkiewicz) Fischer.  She was raised in Winona.  Kathy married Melvin Praxel and they were later divorced.  Throughout her career Kathy worked for Praxel Ambulance...

Darlene Joan (Danielson)  Sutherland

Darlene Joan (Danielson) Sutherland

Nov 1, 2023

Darlene Joan Sutherland, 88, passed away November 1, 2023, in the Independent Apartments at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Darlene was born February 24, 1935, in Chatfield to Myrtle and Elnor (Olson) Danielson.  Darlene attended country school and transferred to Chatfield schools, graduating from Chosen Valley High School in Chatfield.

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Holli Johnson

Holli Johnson

Oct 30, 2023

Holli Bredeson Johnson, age 59, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of October 30th after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. She fought her cancer battle with courage, dignity and grace knowing she was armored by her faith in Jesus. Through it all she...

Gary Dondlinger

Gary Dondlinger

Oct 29, 2023

Gary Dondlinger, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2023, at the age of 67. Born on August 4, 1956, in Wabasha, to Nicholas and Lois (Olson) Dondlinger, Gary was raised in the community, attending school in Weaver and later graduating from Winona High School.

On June 16, 1990, Gary married the love of his life, Joyce Waletzke. Together, they created...

Lana Bernard

Lana Bernard

Oct 29, 2023

 

 

Lana Jean Bernard, 73, of Chatfield died Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, Rochester Methodist Campus. She passed peacefully surrounded by the love and care of her family after a brief, but courageous, fight with cancer.

Lana was born October 7, 1950, in Lanesboro to Myron and Dolores (Wentworth) Erickson. She graduated from Chosen Valley...

Mary Morrissey

Mary Morrissey

Oct 28, 2023

Mary Ellen Morrissey, age 90, of Preston, MN, died Saturday, October 28, 2023, at her home at Traditions of Preston, MN.

 

Mary was born February 7, 1933, in Berlin, WI, the daughter of Milo and Margaret (Curran) Morrissey. She worked for Eaton Corporation in Milwaukee. It was there that she met her life-long companion, Irene Ferden. In 2014, Mary and Irene...

Carol Jean Montgomery

Carol Jean Montgomery

Oct 27, 2023

It is with deep sadness and a broken heart, in which we announce the passing of our beautiful Angel, Carol Montgomery. Carol gained her wings on October 27, 2023.

Carol was born on January 25, 1931, to Harry and Lydia Johnson. She was one of 5 children. Carol graduated from Plainview High School in 1949. On June 6, 1950, Carol...

Patricia Dahl

Patricia Dahl

Oct 27, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Pat Dahl, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home.

Pat was born August 18, 1933 to Gordon and Florence Johnson.  Pat graduated from Mabel High School and attended McMurray College in Springfield, IL for design.

On June 20, 1954, Pat married Truman Dahl.  Pat and Truman took over the Dahl Family...

Sheila Agnes Manning

Sheila Agnes Manning

Oct 26, 2023

Sheila Agnes Manning, age 78, passed away on October 26, 2023 in Tampa, FL after a prolonged illness with Parkinson's disease. Sheila was born in Arcardia, Wisconsin on January 3, 1945 to Thomas H. and Elaine M. (Hunter) Manning. The family moved to Rochester in 1955 and she attended St. John's Elementary School and then graduated from Lourdes High School...

Patricia Knee

Patricia Knee

Oct 26, 2023

Pat crossed over at home on October 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She valiantly battled cancer that began in 2021. When it came back with a vengeance in September 2023, she made the brave choice to begin hospice and choose what life she had left on her terms. Her youngest sister, Diane, eased Pat's worries about where hospice...

Cindy Bothun

Cindy Bothun

Oct 25, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” Sue (Anderson) Bothun, 67, of Chatfield, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday October 25, 2023.  Cindy was born January 31, 1956 at Lanesboro Hospital to Ervin and Ilene (Soiney) Anderson.  Cindy was the youngest of the 5 Anderson girls.  She grew up in Whalan having days full of “good old fashioned” fun.  From swimming in the...

Lynn Aldrich

Lynn Aldrich

Oct 24, 2023

Lynn Ann Dimitroff Aldrich, age 68, died at home in Winona, Minnesota on October 23, 2023. Lynn was born on August 20th, 1955, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Darlene Johnson Dimitroff and Robert Peter Dimitroff. She was a graduate of Mounds View High School. She received a Bachelors of Science in Accounting degree from Winona State University in 1980. She...

Florance "Flo" H. Worden

Florance "Flo" H. Worden

Oct 24, 2023

Florance Harold Worden, 89, of Chatfield died Tuesday, October 24 at Chosen Valley Care Center. He was born in Chatfield on September 13, 1934, to Elmer Stedman Worden and Marie (Lundt) Worden. He was one of four. And a half dozen kids as his father often joked.  Florance grew up living and working with many families. This is...

Ernest Knudson

Ernest Knudson

Oct 23, 2023

 

Ernest Ralph Knudson of Houston Minnesota, 93 years old, sadly passed away on October 23, 2023 at Carver Ridge Senior Living in Carver MN.  Ernie lived an enriching life.  He had a love for his family and passion for agriculture, especially livestock.  His contagious smile, playful approach, and authenticity will be forever remembered and forever missed.

Ernie was born...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Bambenek

Gerald "Jerry" L. Bambenek

Oct 23, 2023

Gerald (Jerry) L. Bambenek, of Winona, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 23, 2023, at the age of 89.

Jerry was born on May 26, 1934, in Winona to Anthony and Rose (Wojciechowski) Bambenek. He grew up with his 6 sisters and 5 brothers with many hours spent along the shores of The West Lake. 

After...

Ellyn Lovas

Ellyn Lovas

Oct 23, 2023

Ellyn Jean Lovas, 62, of Winona, died Monday, October 23, 2023 at Lake Winona Manor.

Ellyn was born April 4, 1961 in Winona to Eugene and Shirley (Butrimas) Lovas. She graduated from Winona Senior High and Winona State University. Ellyn worked as a special education teacher for several years at St. Mary's Catholic School in Caledonia and Winona Senior High....

Emily Kristine Didier

Emily Kristine Didier

Oct 21, 2023

 

Emily Kristine Didier, age 22 of Lanesboro, passed away unexpectedly October 21, 2023 due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. Emily was born to Amy (Corey) Mattson and Mark (Candi) Sanford on July 10, 2001 in St. Cloud, MN. Emily was born into a loving family, with everyone overjoyed with her arrival. As a child, Emily’s love of...

Beverly Klinski

Beverly Klinski

Oct 21, 2023

 

Beverly Rose (Egge) Klinski, age 83, of Peterson, MN, died Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Beverly was born August 5, 1940 in Lanesboro, MN, the daughter of Arnold and Rosetta (Gilbertson) Egge. She was united in marriage to Jerome “Joe” Klinski July 3, 1959. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church for...

Robert "Bob" Dresselhaus

Robert "Bob" Dresselhaus

Oct 21, 2023

Robert "Bob" Dresselhaus, 86 of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, St. Mary's Campus.  Born on July 28, 1937, in Waukon, Iowa, Bob was the son of the late George and Irma (Wiemerslage) Dresselhaus.

He graduated from Waukon High School in 1955 and then served in the National Guard.  Bob married Jean...

Dorothy Rothering

Dorothy Rothering

Oct 20, 2023

Dorothy Rothering passed away on October 20, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born on March 16, 1933, in Dodge, Wisconsin, to Ralph and Verna (Walsky) Moga.

She attended Pine Creek and Arcadia Schools. Dorothy was united in marriage to Marcel W. Rothering on August 18, 1952. The couple established their home on the farm in Fountain City,...