James Allen Thompson
Feb 23, 2025
James "Jim" Allen Thompson
November 18, 1956 — February 23, 2025
Winona
James “Jim” Allen Thompson, a beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus on February 23, 2025, at the age of 68, with his children by his side.
Jim was born November 18, 1956, at his grandmother's home in Wykoff, MN, to Johnathan and...
Scott Kester
Feb 23, 2025
Scott Wayne Kester, 10/26/1976 – 2/23/2025
On October 26, 1976, Scott Wayne Kester was born to Wayne and Susan Kester and his big sister/protector, Tammy (Albert) Jobes. Thanks to his early love of milk (we really should have invested in Kemps), Scott grew (and grew) to be a very large presence, literally, in the lives of those who knew him. He...
Joanne Patricia Groger
Feb 21, 2025
Joanne Groger, age 80 of Edina passed away at University of Minnesota Hospital on Friday, February 21, 2025.
A leap year baby born February 29, 1944 in Rochester, MN, Joanne grew up in Minneapolis, attending Washburn High School and graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Interior Design.
Joanne enjoyed a long career with Delta Dental of Minnesota. Joanne...
Dorothy Herber
Feb 21, 2025
Dorothy Jean Herber, 95 of Winona, passed on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living. Dorothy was born on December 5, 1929, to August and Florence (Gibbons) Jereczek at home in Pine Creek, WI. She attended elementary school in Pine Creek and graduated from Cathedral High School in Winona (Class of 1949).
After graduation, she went to Minneapolis with...
Richard Hengel
Feb 19, 2025
Richard Clarence Hengel, 78 of Minnesota City, died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Richard was born May 16, 1946 in Winona to Francis and Margaret (Klinger) Hengel. He served in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Ada Laurina Roberts.
He is survived by his wife, Ada; daughters, Lauri Roach, Cyndi (Brian) Wehlage...
Cynthia Bothun
Feb 18, 2025
Cynthia Sue “Allen” Bothun, 74, passed away on February 18, 2025, at the Gundersen Nursing Home in Harmony, MN.
Cindy was born on February 12, 1951, to Lloyd and Juella “Severson” Allen. She was one of three children and grew up outside of Chatfield, Minnesota, where she attended Chosen Valley High School. Shortly thereafter she met the love of her life...
Clarence "Butch" Hemmelman
Feb 18, 2025
Clarence “Butch” Hemmelman, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2025, at the age of 80, with his daughters by his side.
In 1975, Butch married the love of his life, Sheri, in St. Charles, MN. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and a retired member of the Goodview Fire Department.
Butch had a...
Sadie Koenig
Feb 17, 2025
Sadie Marie Koenig, 83 of St. Charles, surrounded by her family passed away peacefully Monday, February 17, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary’s Campus.
Sadie was born January 30, 1942, in Winona to Emil and Mary (Biver) Hoppe. She was raised in Lewiston and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1960. In 1961, she married Orville Hentges. They lived in...
Michael Mercer
Feb 13, 2025
Michael Christopher Mercer, age 46, of Winona, MN, died Thursday, February 13, 2025 at his home.
Michael was born February 27, 1978, in Winona, the son of Kyle and Mary (Roberts) Mercer. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1996. He was united in marriage to Tonya Barnes, and to this union one daughter was born, Cortess. The couple later...
Alice Stark
Feb 13, 2025
Alice Mae (Mielke) Stark, 88, of Winona, MN, and formerly of St. Charles, Altura, and Minneiska, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 13, 2025, at Winona Health. Alice was born on July 7, 1936, in Utica, MN, to John and Gladys (Gehrke) Mielke. She attended school in Utica and later married the love of her life, Conrad “Connie”...
Dennis Wayne Brown
Feb 12, 2025
Dennis Wayne “Roscoe” Brown, age 62, passed away on February 12, 2025.
Roscoe was born on March 27, 1962, to Charles and Patricia (Flatten) Brown. Growing up Roscoe found ways to get into trouble but he always managed to find a way out. Roscoe met his wife, Laurie Sheely and his life changed. Together they brought two kids into the world,...
Curtis Matthew
Feb 12, 2025
Curtis Matthew, passed away peacefully, at his home with family by his side on February 12, 2025, at the age of 53. Born on April 29, 1971, Curtis lived a life rich with adventure, love, and endless conversation.
Curtis was a passionate archer, outdoorsman, fisherman and hunter. He cherished every moment spent in nature, particularly during his memorable elk hunting trips...
William "Bill" Jones Wright
Feb 11, 2025
William Jones Wright, age 94 of Chatfield, passed away at his home on February 11, 2025.
Bill was born on March 12, 1930 in Preston, the son of Edward and Olive (nee Johnson) Wright. He attended school in the Lanesboro/Preston area. Following his education, Bill worked for Patterson Quarry in St. Charles. On June 26, 1954 Bill and Mary Jean Julian...
Gloria Elaine Sveen
Feb 10, 2025
Gloria Sveen, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025.
Gloria married the love of her life, Clarence Sveen, on November 28, 1958, in Winona, MN. A devoted member of Central Lutheran Church, Gloria found strength and community in her faith. She was known for her quick wit and humorous spirit—always ready with a delightful joke to brighten someone’s day. Gloria was...
June Flanary
Feb 9, 2025
Longtime St. Charles resident Elizabeth June Flanary, 98, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.
June was born on May 13, 1926 in Minneapolis MN to Phillip and Alice Bray. The family lived in several cities in the midwest before they moved to Winona where they settled to raise June and her brother Bill. June was...
Dorothy Edwards
Feb 9, 2025
Living life the way life is intended to be lived; fully, fairly and faithfully; Dorothy Mae Edwards is now at peace with her Lord, at the age of 97, on February 9, 2025, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. Born on May 27, 1927, in Pine Creek, she was the beloved daughter of Edward and Edith Olson.
Dorothy was...
Joan (Duellman) Hemmelman
Feb 9, 2025
Joan (Duellman) Hemmelman, 78, of Winona, MN, died on Sunday, February 9th (her birthday), 2025 at home. Joan was born February 9, 1947, in Winona, to Henry and Rose (Michalski) Duellman. She attended St. Mary's Elementary School, Cotter High School and Secretarial School in Winona. In August 1967, she married John Styba, and they had two children, Jay and Jennifer....
Janelle Rose Christensen
Feb 8, 2025
Janelle Rose Christensen, age 90, of Houston, MN passed peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Valley View Healthcare in Houston, MN. She is reunited with her husband Niel in heaven.
Janelle was born October 16, 1934, in Harlan, IA, the daughter of Victor and Frances (Christensen) Curtis. She grew up in Harlan, IA. While in high school, she met and...
Kathyrn Gilsrud
Feb 8, 2025
Kathyrn M. Gilsrud, 85 of Chatfield and formerly Minneiska, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Kathyrn was born January 2, 1940 in Ceylon, MN to Marvin and Lucile (Ingraham) Aldrich. At the age of 14, Kathy met her future husband, Clint Gilsrud while he was working at the gas station in St. Peter. It took Clint a...
Robert Reiland
Feb 8, 2025
Robert “Bob” Kenneth Reiland 86, of Eyota, MN passed away at his home February 8, 2025. Robert was born June 16, 1938, to Max and Ethel (Johnston) Reiland in rural Grand Meadow, MN. After graduating high school Robert went to work at IBM in Rochester, MN, he retired in 1990, while also farming.
On May 1, 1970, Robert married the love...
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