Stephen Dennison

Stephen Dennison

Feb 7, 2025

Stephen Wayne Dennison, 52, of Minnesota City, MN, died February 7, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family.

He was born in Austin, MN, on February 21, 1972, to Frank Dennison and Cheryl Stigney (Wilcox).

He was united in marriage to Kristie Scott on May 17, 2000, in Austin, MN.

Steve persevered through everything, and taught us to make the best of every...

Karen Schellhas Holz

Karen Schellhas Holz

Feb 7, 2025

End of Watch: Friday, February 7, 2025

Karen Schellhas Holz, age 75, of Winona, MN, at Gundersen Health Care System in La Crosse, WI.

She was born August 18, 1949, and became the daughter of Norman and Dorothy (Giehler) Schellhas through adoption. She graduated from Winona High School. She attended one year at Rochester State Junior College. At the age of 19,...

Wayne "Aldi" Gordon

Wayne "Aldi" Gordon

Feb 6, 2025

Wayne Aldis Gordon, 76, beloved by many, passed away February 6, 2025 at his home. 

He was born in Red Wing in 1948 to Aldis and Inga "Luella" Gordon (Hendrickson) and grew up in Houston, MN. After attending college, Wayne served in the Army from 1969 to 1971, including a combat tour in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne. He married Rebecca...

Donna LaVonne Fabian

Donna LaVonne Fabian

Feb 6, 2025

Donna LaVonne Fabian, left this world on February 6, 2025, at the age of 87. Donna was born on May 5, 1937, in Utica, MN, the youngest of four brothers and three sisters. She was the cherished daughter of William and Mabel (Bartelson) Fabian.

Donna was born with cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities, but she was a vibrant spirit and overcame...

Thomas Ward

Thomas Ward

Feb 6, 2025

Thomas William Ward, 78, of Peoria Illinois, passed away after a courageous 22-year battle withcancer on February 6, 2025. Tom was born January 30, 1947, in Rochester, Minnesota to MaxW. and Marie Stevens Ward. Growing up on a farm outside Chatfield, Minnesota, Tom showedHereford cattle through his participation in the Elmira Xcel 4H Club for many years.Tom graduated with his BA...

Larry Hundorf

Larry Hundorf

Feb 4, 2025

Larry Dean Hundorf of Rushford passed away peacefully at his residence on 2-4-25. Larry is survived by his children Kristina, Angela and Dean; Son-in-law Lonnie; 3 granddaughters; 1 grandson and 6 great-grandchildren. Our father enjoyed bowling, working on cars, fishing, and tinkering in his garage. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Ann Hundorf. We will always love...

Allyn Wachholz

Allyn Wachholz

Feb 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allyn Wachholz, who left us peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on November 8, 1936, in Warren Township to Arthur and Jenny Wachholz, Allyn lived a life filled with hard work, love, and devotion to his family and community.

Growing up, Allyn attended Immanuel Lutheran...

William "Bill" Lee Akers

William "Bill" Lee Akers

Feb 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Akers, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on February 4, 2025. 

He was 80 years old and born in Vallejo, California, on February 25, 1944.Bill was a proud United States Air Force veteran, serving as a pilot during the Vietnam War. After his service, he...

Bruce W. Anderson

Bruce W. Anderson

Feb 2, 2025

Bruce W. Anderson passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025 at St. Anne’s in Winona, at the age of 85. He was in the company of his wife and children in his final moments.

Bruce was born on October 6, 1939 in Detroit Lakes, MN to parents Alford and Omie Anderson, and later joined by brother Paul. He shared fond memories...

Solveig Scroggins

Solveig Scroggins

Feb 2, 2025

Solveig Scroggins, 90, of Peterson, MN, died Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Valley View Nursing Home in Houston, MN. Solveig was born to Alfred and Clara (Ferden) Semmen, on January 31,1935. She was later united in marriage to Robert Scroggins, to this union 1 son, George was born. Solveig worked as a nurse for the veteran’s Hospital for over 25...

Kay Mayer

Kay Mayer

Feb 2, 2025

Kay Ann Mayer, 79, of Dover, passed away on February 2, 2025. Kay was born on April 6, 1945, in Mankato, MN, to Gerald and Marcella (Williams) Biehn. She graduated from Dover-Eyota High School in 1963 and soon after embarked on a beautiful journey of love and family.

On May 13, 1967, Kay married the love of her life, Everett Mayer,...

Gerald Hovland

Gerald Hovland

Feb 1, 2025

Gerald A. (Smokey) Hovland of Rushford, MN passed away at Green Lea Manor the age of 86. Interment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN, at a later date. 

Jerry was born in Winona, MN, in 1938, to George and Adelaide (Marker) Hovland. Jerry’s father died in WWII, and his mother remarried Arthur Halvorson. Jerry grew up in...

Karrol "Sam" Burton Benson

Karrol "Sam" Burton Benson

Feb 1, 2025

Karroll “Sam” Benson passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Good Shepherd Home in Rushford, MN. Sam was born on February 4, 1938 to Ruth Benson (Knutson) in Peterson, MN.

Sam married Mary Anne Christiansen on March 6, 1955 at Grace Lutheran Church, Peterson and together they raised three children. In 1982, Sam married...

Edgar Evenson

Edgar Evenson

Jan 30, 2025

Edgar Sibert Evenson, 88, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at the Gundersen Lutheran Harmony Care Center in Harmony, Minnesota surrounded by his family. 

Edgar was born to Sibert and Selma (Neu) Evenson on January 9, 1937, in Rushford, Minnesota. He attended elementary and high school in Rushford, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at the Rushford Lutheran Church in...

Mahlon Geib

Mahlon Geib

Jan 30, 2025

Mahlon Galbreath Geib, 75, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Mahlon was born to Jacob and Grace (Galbreath) Geib on their farm in Manheim, PA on April 16, 1949. He spent his teenage years working in construction until he was drafted into the Marines in 1969. It was at that time that he gave...

Margy Hargrove

Margy Hargrove

Jan 29, 2025

Margy Hargrove, of Houston, MN, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born on April 3, 1949, in Johnstown, PA, to William G. and Doris (Wood) Webbles. Margy was a beloved sister to her brother Bill Webbles.

Marge attended Houston Public Schools and graduated from Winona State College where she found the love of her...

Roger Leland Meyer

Roger Leland Meyer

Jan 29, 2025

Roger Leland Meyer, 86 years old of rural Houston, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 29, 2025, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN, after battling Parkinson’s Disease and dementia. 

Roger grew up in Minneapolis and started using a hammer as a toddler when his parents gave him a set of plastic tools for Christmas. He graduated from...

Clifford Eide

Clifford Eide

Jan 28, 2025

Clifford O Eide, 87, of Rushford, MN, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home

in Rushford. Clifford was born on the family farm in Fremont, MN, on October 9, 1937, to Julian and

Agnes (Jonsgaard) Eide. He was one of 10 children. Clifford was united in marriage to Rosemary

(Flak) on July 27, 1957, in Winona, MN. To this union...

George Feuerhardt

George Feuerhardt

Jan 27, 2025

George Feuerhardt, 75, of Winona died Monday, January 27, 2025 in Sioux Falls, SD. Per his wishes, no services are being held.

Madge Alta Danielson

Madge Alta Danielson

Jan 26, 2025

Madge Danielson, age 90 of Stewartville (formerly of Chatfield), passed away surrounded by her family at the Stewartville Care Center on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Madge Alta Danielson was born on the family farm outside of Chatfield the daughter of William Wesley and Eleanor (Crowson) Buchanan on September 7, 1934. She attended school in the Chatfield area. She was united...