Aug 30, 2022

 

Thomas A. Knutson, 73, of Houston, MN died on August 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.  Tom was born on June 29, 1949, in Caledonia, MN to Ted and Adele (Johnson) Knutson.  Tom married the love of his life, Melanie Fitting on May 2, 2004.  Tom worked in the autobody business for 40 years.  He owned and...

Aug 29, 2022

Bert “Sonny” Gile, finished his life journey peacefully in his home on August 29, 2022 at the age of 95.  Bert was born on his family’s farm in Little Trout near Pickwick, MN on May 24, 1927 to Elizabeth (Burrow) and Bert Gile Sr.  He served in the Merchant Marines from 1944 to 1946, receiving an honorable discharge from the...

Aug 29, 2022

Sheila Kraatz, 70 of Winona, died Monday, August 29, 2022 at Winona Health.

When Sheila (Klein) Kraatz was 22 years old, she ran off to join the carnival. 

After many summers cycling through carnival jobs, Sheila switched paths and worked as a maid, a bartender in a gay bar, an exotic dancer, a truck driver, and even a vacation farm...

Aug 29, 2022

Doreen A. Auger, 76, of Houston, MN died on Monday, August 29, 2022, at her home with her family at her side.Doreen Anne Svendsen was born on April 5, 1946, in St. Paul, MN to Wallace and Marian (Gappa) Svendsen. She was raised in St. Paul and was a graduate of Archbishop Murray High School in St. Paul. She attended...

Aug 28, 2022

Todd Michael Westmiller, 54, of Minneapolis died Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his home. Todd was born June 15, 1968 in St. Cloud to Mark Westmiller and Donna (Barglof) Kuchenbecker. He attended school in Hutchinson, MN.Following high school, Todd enlisted in the United States Navy, serving 4 years, and cooked for the crew on the Navy ship. After his years in...

Aug 28, 2022

Ruth Elizabeth Wilson, 81, of Winona, MN passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Aug. 28,2022. She was born on Sept. 9, 1940 in Lacrosse, WI to William and Beatrice Eckert. She married Carmen Wilson on Sept. 13, 1957 in Winona, MN.

Together they raised a family of 8 children. James Wilson (Rebecca) of Winona, Peggy Mehrkens...

Aug 26, 2022

William “Bill” John Rudnik, 80, of Winona, MN passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 21, 1942, in Winona, MN to Ted and Francis (Ives) Rudnik. He grew up in Winona and graduated from Cotter High School in 1960.

Bill enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1964, the same year he...

Aug 26, 2022

 

On Friday, August 26, 2022, Donald John Boyum made his journey home to heaven.  He passed peacefully from this world and walked joyfully into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

Donald (Don) was born in Rushford, Minnesota on August 10, 1933 to John and Gertrude (Boyum) Boyum.  He grew up, along with five siblings, on...

Aug 26, 2022

On Friday, August 26, 2022, Nancy Mastenbrook passed away at the age of 59 after a short illness. Nancy was born April 2, 1963 in Winona, Minnesota to Leonard “Red” and Estelle (Holmlund) Mastenbrook. She attended Winona State University and worked for twenty five years for the Metropolitan Council in St. Paul.

Nancy had a great love of reading and...

Aug 25, 2022

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David Vernon Novak, 62 of St. Charles, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus after a sudden heart attack.

Dave was born January 4, 1960 in Cresco, IA to Eugene and Gertrude (Bohr) Novak. ...

Aug 25, 2022

Jerry Lee Johnson, 59, of Goodview, MN died at his home with family at his side on August 25, 2022, after a short struggle with Lung Cancer.

Jerry was born on January 7, 1963, to Conrad and Isabel Johnson and grew up in the Money Creek area prior to moving to Goodview.

Jerry was a 1981 Graduate of Houston High...

Aug 24, 2022

Robert Jesse Wilson, 64, of Houston, MN died on August 24, 2022. He was born on December 30, 1957, in Hastings, Nebraska to Robert and Joyce (Winfrey) Wilson.

Robert was a graduate of Winona High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from the University of Nebraska. For many years he worked as a...

Aug 24, 2022

Edwin  C. Boldt, 81, of Houston, MN died on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.Edwin was born on December 19, 1940, in La Crosse, WI. His Parents were Raymond and Jean (Arnett) Boldt. Edwin was united in marriage with Nancy Laschenski on September 10, 1966. He served in the US National Guard. Edwin worked...

Aug 24, 2022

 

Roger M. Burt, age 80 of Utica, died on Wednesday, August 24, at his home.

Roger was born on January 4, 1942 in Winona to Marvin and Evelyn (Nisbit) Burt. He was one of 12 children and grew up in Winona County. He was united in marriage to Mary Hander on August 30, 1969.

Roger was a man of...

Aug 23, 2022

Glenn Allyn Miller was born on January 12, 1955, in Winona, MN to Edward and Evelyn (Schott) Miller. He grew up on the family farm in Utica Township, attended school in Lewiston Public Schools, graduating in 1973. He helped on the farm with chores, including milking cows, baling hay, and care of animals. Glenn worked a year after high school...

Aug 22, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard “Dick” V. Kowles of Winona, MN announce his passing on August 22, 2022 at age 90.

Dick is survived by his five children, Douglas (Sandy) Kowles, Gregory Kowles, Debora (Jim) Erickson, Jeanne (Michael) Rye, Brian (Eileen) Kowles, 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. He is predeceased by his parents Vince...

Aug 22, 2022

 

Robert F. (Bob) Schade Jr. age 75 of Winona, MN, formerly of Peterson, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on August 22, 2022. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

A native of the Chicago area, Bob was drafted into the U. S. Army in 1966 and served as an infantryman in the...

Aug 22, 2022

Susan Irene Waudby, 69 of Winona, died Monday, August 22, 2022 at the Adith Miller Manor.  She will be laid to rest near her parents at Cedar City Cemetery in rural Austin, MN.

Aug 22, 2022

Dennis E. Maier, 77, of Goodview, passed away August 22, 2022 in hospice care at Watkins Manor with his son, Matt and partner, Pat Knee by his side.

Dennis was born March 15, 1945 to Joseph and Gertrude (Schmidt) Maier.  He attended Cotter High School and graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1963.  He joined the United States Army...

Aug 21, 2022

Richard William Wright, 88, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Richard (“Dick”) was born to Paul E. Wright and Harriet (Gordon) Wright of rural Chatfield on March 30, 1934.  Dick attended Country School District #34 for eight years.  As a freshman, Dick transferred to Chatfield...