Allen Taylor
May 17, 2023
Master Sergeant Allen Lamont Taylor, 57, Winona, MN passed away on May 17th, 2023.
Allen was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. An Air Force Veteran of 22 years retiring in 2006. Al enjoyed spending time with his family, watching SciFi of any rating, and making people laugh. His towering stature was only second to his over the top...
Mary Rennells
May 17, 2023
Mary Jane Rennells, 81 of Winona, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester - St. Mary's Campus.
Mary was born August 11, 1941 in Mason City, IA to Claire and Shirley (Williams) Earp. She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1959 and went onto Mankato State where she graduated as a Laboratory Technician. On October 25,...
Duane Koehler
May 17, 2023
Duane Harold Koehler, 72, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023, with his family by his side, after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer.
Duane was the oldest son of Harold and Elaine (Tews) Koehler. He graduated from Winona Senior High School, class of 1968, and attended Winona State University. He enjoyed all sports and was exceptional in wrestling and...
Judy Ann Bedtka
May 15, 2023
Judy Ann Bedtka, 76, of Dover died Monday, May 15, 2023 at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester. Judy was born May 28, 1946 in Rochester to Donald and Celia (Pahl) Bedtka. She lived with her mother until her mother’s death in 1999. Judy then lived with her foster mom, Lillian Farnsworth, in Rochester, until returning to Dover last year...
Jacqueline Kimber
May 14, 2023
Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Kimber, 73 of Winona, Minnesota died on May 14, 2023 at Benedictine Villa Assisted Living in LaCrosse, WI. She was born on November 20, 1949 in Minden, Nebraska to Darold and Maxine Voight.
Jackie graduated from Preston High School in 1967. She went on to study education at Winona State University and honorably graduated with her Master's...
Charlotte Blanche Johnson
May 12, 2023
Charlotte Blanche Johnson, age 93, of Whalan, MN, passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2023, surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born on December 30,1929, to Corday and Betsy Thompson in Lanesboro, MN. Charlotte attended the Lanesboro Schools where her love of books began. She continued her education at the Teacher’s College in Winona earning bachelor...
Sarah Golish-Turnmire
May 11, 2023
Sarah “Sodie” Golish-Turnmire, 84, of St. Charles died Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Cottagewood Senior Living in Rochester. Sara was born September 11, 1938 in LaCrosse, WI to Charles and Ethel (Cox) Goetz. She was raised at Pickwick, moving to Fairwater following her father’s death. She and Roland Campbell were married. She later married Clifford Golish on July 2,...
Donna Ann Prudoehl
May 10, 2023
Donna Ann (Spitzer) Prudoehl, 87, of St. Charles died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Donna was born June 23, 1935 in Winona to Adolph and Anna (Schreiber) Spitzer. She and James Prudoehl were married October 9, 1953. They farmed south of St. Charles until Jim’s death in 2011. Being the independent person she...
Richard A. Maxwell
May 9, 2023
Richard A. Maxwell, age 81, of Winona, passed peacefully Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Richard was born August 14, 1941, in Chicago, IL, to Clarence and Frances (Oursler). He graduated from St. Rita High School. Richard served in the United States Army from 1961-1964 as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne...
Bernard "Ben" Hoffman
May 8, 2023
Bernard "Ben" Hoffman, age 64, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, May 8, 2023 at his home.
Bernard was born December 4, 1958, in Lake City, MN. He was lovingly raised by Pat and Elaine Maloney. Ben was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Twins fan. He loved cats, especially his beloved Socks. He enjoyed going out to eat. Ben loved spending...
Brett Deuel Nelson
May 7, 2023
Brett Deuel Nelson, 83, was welcomed into His Savior’s loving arms on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Brett was born on August 6, 1939, in Harvey, Illinois to Edwin and Beatrice (nee Kilbourn) Nelson. He was the oldest of three sons, grew up in Mequon, Wisconsin, and graduated from Shorewood High School. On December 29,...
Kyle David Mindrum
May 6, 2023
Kyle David Mindrum, 65, of Rushford, MN passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. He was born on August 23, 1957, in Preston, MN to Caryl & Mary (Nelson) Mindrum.
Kyle graduated from High School in Morrison, Ill in 1976, and then joined the Navy. After his Navy service Kyle made his way back...
Donald Clemens
May 5, 2023
Donald J. Clemens, 87, of Eyota, MN died on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus - Rochester.
Don was born on September 25, 1935, in Rochester, MN to Joseph and Mary (Daly) Clemens. He married Mary Palmby on September 29, 1956 at the Catholic church in St. Charles and have been happily married for 66...
Darlene R. Kryzer
May 4, 2023
Darlene R. Kryzer, 88, of Minnetonka, MN and formerly of Winona and Rushford, MN died on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.
Darlene Raphany Johnson was born on Saturday, January 5, 1935, in La Crosse, WI to Richard and Delora (Davidson) Johnson. She was raised in the Bratsberg area south of Rushford. Darlene...
Donna Bestor
May 3, 2023
Donna H. Bestor, 87, of Houston, MN died on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.
Donna Helen Hermanson was born on March 15, 1936, in Spring Grove, MN to Herman and Beulah (Vickerman) Hermanson.
She was raised in the Blackhammer, Preston and Harmony areas. Donna married Wayne Bestor on September 10, 1955. After...
Lilas Marie (Greenlee) Herrick
May 2, 2023
Lilas Marie Herrick, age 88, of Chatfield, MN passed away on May 2, 2023, at her home in rural Chatfield surrounded by her family. Lilas had been ill with Parkinson’s for over 10 years.
She was born in Wykoff, MN on November 14, 1934, to Bernice (Heidtke) and Glenn Greenlee. She grew up in...
Arnold Oldham
May 1, 2023
Arnold Roy Oldham, 88, of Lewiston died on May 1, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community - St. Anne in Winona. Arnie was born on April 10, 1935 in Warren Township to Theodore and Alice (Harding) Oldham. He grew up in the Wilson area with his five siblings. One night at a dance hall, Arnie met the love of his life...
Cleon H. Lorenz
May 1, 2023
Cleon Henry “Chuck” Lorenz, 75 of Minneapolis and formerly of Minneiska, died Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home.
Chuck was born July 25, 1947 to Charles and Coralyn “Sis” (Peterson) Lorenz. He grew up in Minneiska and graduated from Winona Senior High School. He served honorably in the United States Army.
Chuck worked at Peerless Chain for several years. ...
Tina Jo Huffman
Apr 29, 2023
Tina Jo Huffman died on April 29, 2023 at her Winona home.
Tina was born on September 16, 1967. She graduated from Alma High School in 1985. She was married to Barry Huffman from 1987 – 1995 and have remained friends. She grew up in Wisconsin but also lived in different cities in Minnesota and Montana, before returning to...
Theodore F. Gierok
Apr 29, 2023
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Theodore (Ted) Gierok, 91, passed away on Saturday April 29th at Whitewater Healthcare, St. Charles, MN. Ted was born April 20, 1932, Arcadia, WI to John and Anna Gierok. He was married to Shirley Maroushek on November 14, 1959 in Winona. During their marriage Ted and Shirley traveled extensively to all the...
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