Joan Hartert
Sep 1, 2025
Joan Hartert, 91, of Rollingstone, entered into her eternal home on September 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 7, 1934, in Plainview, MN, to John and Emma (Hielscher) Pletsch. Mom is leaving a beautiful legacy.
Mom married, Robert "Bob" Hartert, on September 25, 1954, in Plainview, MN. Together, they raised six children on the family...
Darlene June Schober
Sep 1, 2025
Darlene J. Schober, 82, died on Monday, September 1, 2025 - the 62nd anniversary of her marriage to Myron J. Schober, who preceded her in death in 2014. Darlene lived in Rushford, Minnesota, for 47 years, where she and Myron were the editors and publishers of the Tri-County Record newspaper for 35 of those years. She was devoted to her...
Wayne Lynn Kester
Aug 29, 2025
November 10, 1949, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, our own million-dollar superman was born to Cyril and Ethel (Holets) Kester. Wayne Lynn Kester grew up in Harmony, MN, with his 5 brothers and sisters, Diane (Vogen), Linda (Jerry Brink), Robert (Bob), Lynn (Sherri), and Kathy (Beckwith). He worked with his father in construction and his uncles on their...
Nancy Thieret
Aug 27, 2025
Nancy J. Thieret (Abrahams) passed away at home on Wednesday, August 27th with her family by her side at the age of 74.
Nancy was born in Minneapolis to Don and Phyllis (Lea) Abrahams. The oldest of four siblings and only daughter, Nancy grew up in Bloomington during a time when suburban kids ran carefree, chasing the neighborhood boys, and staying...
Donald R. Walski
Aug 25, 2025
Donald “Don” R. Walski, a long time Winona resident, died at home on August 25, 2025, following a battle with cancer.
Don Walski was born April 29, 1954, to Sophie and Dominic Walski in Winona, MN, where he was raised. Don served in the US Army from 1971-1973. He completed his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Following training,...
Robert "Bob" Anderson
Aug 24, 2025
Robert “Bob” Adolph Anderson, age 74, of Fountain City, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his side, at Emplify (Gundersen) Medical Center in La Crosse, WI, after a courageous battle with kidney failure, heart failure, COPD, and diabetes.
Bob was born to Adolph and Lucile Anderson in Zumbrota, MN, and grew up in Maiden Rock, WI. He graduated...
Margaret Ann Perkins
Aug 24, 2025
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Margaret Ann Perkins, long-time Chatfield resident, died peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on Sunday, August 24th , 2025.
Margaret was born in Red Wing, MN on November 25th , 1937, to Carl and Ruth Oberg. She was raised on her parents’ farm, near Vasa, where she acquired her skills of confidence and...
James Palkowski
Aug 24, 2025
James John Palkowski, age 65, of Buffalo City, WI, passed away at home surrounded by family after a 4 year long, hard-fought, and courageous battle with bladder and bone cancer. He gave cancer everything he had, fighting with strength and determination, and is now at peace, free from pain.
Jim was born to Roman and Loretta (Przybilla) Palkowski and grew up...
Audrey Jean Johnson
Aug 23, 2025
Audrey Jean Johnson
Audrey Johnson, 85, of Winona, MN, went to be with her heavenly father on Aug 23, 2025, at Valley View Health Care and Rehab in Houston, MN, due to complications from a stroke.
She was born on June 14, 1940, to John ‘Jack’ and Lilla (Volkman) Ford in Winona, MN. She married James Konkel in 1958, and they had...
Doris Westby
Aug 22, 2025
Doris Mae Westby, 91, of Rushford, MN, died on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Rushford.
Doris was born on November 26, 1933 in Mabel, Minnesota to Theodore and Olga (Flatten) Johnson. On May 14, 1955, she married Shelby Westby at Mabel United Methodist Church. They welcomed 6 beautiful children into this world; Doris was able to...
Wayne Purtzer
Aug 19, 2025
Wayne Purtzer, 88, of rural Houston, passed into his eternal rest on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Claddagh Senior Living and Memory Care in Caledonia, MN.
Wayne was born on February 25, 1937, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Hazel and Stanley Purtzer. Growing up Wayne followed in his cousin Warren Kelly’s footsteps who was known to be a prankster. After graduating from...
Eugene Kruempel
Aug 19, 2025
On August 19, 2025 Eugene "Gene" Kruempel passed away at is home. He went to meet the love of his life, Judy whom he missed dearly, in heaven. They are together again.
Gene was born on January 16, 1935 in Wabasha, MN. At a young age he came to live in St. Charles.
He attended and graduated from St. Charles High School....
LeRoy Kanz, Sr.
Aug 18, 2025
LeRoy Francis Kanz, Sr., age 89, went to be with his loved ones on August 18,2025.
He was born July 23, 1936 to Joseph and Isabelle (Verdick) Kanz. On July 25, 1959 he married Janelle Westberg at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Winona. He was employed at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Woodlawn Cemetery, and the West End Rec Center.
LeRoy is...
Phyllis Bittner
Aug 18, 2025
Phyllis Bittner, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the age of 68.
Phyllis was the proud mother of two sons, who she cherished profoundly. Her greatest joy came from being a grandmother. Family was most important to Phyllis.
Phyllis retired from Riverside Electronics, after many years of...
Benjamin Joseph Bruss
Aug 18, 2025
Benjamin Joseph Bruss, age 43, died on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Ben was born on November 8, 1981, in Winona, MN, to Jerry and Carla Bruss. Ben enjoyed being with his children, fishing, grilling, and gardening.
Ben is survived by his parents; children, Amber and Peter Bruss of Iowa; brothers, Tim and Nick Bruss of Winona; and many cousins, aunts, and an...
Patricia Ann Cada
Aug 16, 2025
Patricia "Pat" (Wieczorek) Cada, age 91, formerly of Winona and St. Charles passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, MN.
Pat was born October 16, 1933, in Winona, MN to Joseph and Martha (Feltz) Wieczorek. Pat married John "Jack" Cada February 20, 1960, in Winona. In her younger years, Pat worked at Gate City...
Tina Marie Jonsgaard
Aug 15, 2025
Tina Prigge Jonsgaard
12/27/1967 - 08/15/25
Mrs. Tina Prigge Jonsgaard was born on December 27, 1967, in Litchfield, MN, and adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Lester Prigge of Lewiston, MN. On August 15, 2025, Mrs. Tina was surrounded by the love and care of her husband, children and their spouses as she peacefully passed away in Rochester, MN.
Tina grew up in Lewiston,...
Michael Iverson
Aug 15, 2025
Michael Carl Iverson, age 68, of Winona, MN, died unexpectedly Friday, August 15, 2025 at his home.
Michael was born May 9, 1957, in Spring Grove, MN, the son of Melvin and Clarissa (Housker) Iverson. He moved to Winona in 1959, and was a lifelong Winona resident. He graduated from Winona High School. Mike retired from Miller Felpax after 29 years....
James "Jim" Biers
Aug 14, 2025
James "Jim" Carl Biers, 74, passed away on August 14, 2025. On October 26, 1950, Jim was born in Winona, MN to Elaine (Feltes) Biers and Leonard Biers, the fourth of six boys.
He attended St. Charles High School and graduated in 1970. He was active in sports and excelled in wrestling and boxing. He liked to tease and joke around....
Scot Simmons
Aug 14, 2025
Scot Simmons, a beloved family man and passionate advocate for the outdoors, passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 56.
After courageously fighting cancer, Scot found peace in his final days by the Root River, surrounded by family.
Born on March 15, 1969, in Dover, Delaware, to Rufus and Louise (Alford) Simmons, Scot's heart always found its rhythm by...
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