Apr 26, 2022

 

Rev. Curtis A. Fox, 91, of Peterson, MN died on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.Curtis Andrew Fox was born on August 22, 1930, in Minneapolis, MN to Andrew and Myrtle (Larson) Fox. He was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from Minneapolis Roosevelt High School in 1948.  Curtis attended Lutheran Bible Institute and...

Apr 26, 2022

**SERVICE POSTPONED DUE TO COVID - SERVICE WILL NOW BE SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 AT 11AM, WITH A VISITATION FROM 9-11AM ALL AT GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN WINONA.**

 

Norma Elaine (Daniels) Stark, age 81 of Minnesota City, died on April 26, 2022 at Gundersen Health in La Crosse.

Norma was born on May 19, 1940 in Winona, MN to...

Apr 23, 2022

Brian was welcomed into heaven just shy of his earthly 56th birthday. He was preceded by his best friend/sister Brenda who prepared the path for him 2 months prior. Brian was born to Donald E & Eleanor D. Larson in Wabasha, MN. He grew up with 12 siblings (6 brother & 6 sisters). He was #10 of 13.

He followed...

Apr 22, 2022

 

Lowell L. Urban, 92, of Eyota died Friday evening, April 22, 2022, at Olmsted Hospital in Rochester.  Lowell was born August 22, 1929 in rural Eyota to Frank and Katie (Buchan) Urban.  He grew up on the family farm in rural Eyota.  Lowell served in the Army during the Korean War.  He was stationed in England and Okinawa, working...

Apr 21, 2022

Lucille Betty Schiebstad, 79, of Houston, MN passed away on April 21, 2022. Lucille was born on December 14, 1942 to Dennis and Dora (Rowe) Wood in Chatfield, MN. Lucille was united in marriage to Hjalmer Schiebstad on August 11, 1976 and they were blessed with one daughter, Ida. Lucille was so glad to be a mom, and she raised...

Apr 21, 2022

John Jerome Starzecki, 84, of Winona, died on Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born on October 5, 1937 to Jerome and Margaret (Bernadot) Starzecki in Winona, Minnesota.

He graduated from Cotter High School in 1955 and later went on to study at Winona Secretarial School. On October 18, 1958 he married Judith Speltz at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in...

Apr 20, 2022

Richard Symitczek, 49, of Lewiston died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home in Lewiston.  Richard was born June 16, 1972 in Wabasha to Richard and Donna (Haight) Symitczek.  He attended Lewiston High School.  Richard currently worked for Pete's Meats.  He had previously worked for Lewiston Monument for many years.  

Richard is survived by his mother, Donna Symitczek, of...

Apr 20, 2022

 

George Allen Benedict, 75, of Winona passed away April 20, 2022, at home after an illness. 

George was born June 8, 1946, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Amelda Alta (Allen) & John Arnold “Jack” Benedict, Sr.

On March 21, 1970, George was united in marriage to Patricia Ann (Sizemore). They were married for 52 years.  George attended school in Kenosha and was...

Apr 18, 2022

 

Irene A. Doblar, 84, of Winona died Monday, April 18, 2022, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living in hospice care surrounded by family.  Irene was born July 31, 1937, in Hart to Willard and Eleanor (Pappenfus) Feine and graduated from Rushford High School.  Irene married her high school sweetheart, Merlin Doblar, on September 9, 1956.  They made their home in...

Apr 17, 2022

Jerome “Jerry” Edward Dyba, 84 of Dover and formerly of Baltimore, MD, died peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Jerry was born October 9, 1937, in Baltimore to Thomas and Julia (Barron) Dyba.  He graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School and then received his bachelor’s degree from University of Baltimore and master’s...

Apr 16, 2022

William “Billy” Semmen, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 16 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on May 3, 1933 on the family farm in Highland, the son of Alfred and Clara (Ferden) Semmen. He was raised on the farm and graduated from Peterson High School; after graduating he was enlisted in the United...

Apr 15, 2022

 

Shawn Lee Martin, 63, of Houston died Friday, April 15, 2022, at his home in Houston, after playing his last gig Thursday night in La Crosse.  Shawn was born January 19, 1959, in La Crosse to George and Vila (Kabat) Martin.  Shawn attended La Crescent High School and later received his GED.  His life was music, at 13 he...

Apr 14, 2022

 

Carroll Dean Moger, 77 of Winona died Thursday, April 14th, 2022, at his home.

Carroll was born September 23rd, 1944, in Lanesboro to Orvin and Alet (Halvorson) Moger. He graduated from Lewiston High School. On February 4th, 2006, he married Nanci (Koopman) Griffin. Carroll worked as a beer salesman in the area for 49 years before retiring from Northern...

Apr 14, 2022

 

Mavis Arlene Malmin (formerly Aarsvold), age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Rushford. Mavis was born on May 9, 1930 in Peterson, the daughter of Benjamin and Judith (Johnson) Aarsvold. She attended a country school before moving onto Peterson High School where she graduated with the class of 1948....

Apr 13, 2022

 

Philip Daniel Albrecht, age 68, died April 13, 2022 after a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in 1953 to Franklin and Margaret Albrecht in Winona, MN, the second of three sons. The family purchased a dairy farm in Stockton, MN, which became central to the lives of Phil, his brothers, and their families. At a...

Apr 13, 2022

 

Ordell G. Johnson, age 80 of Hokah, died peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center on April 13, 2022 after a short illness.

Ordell was born on May 9, 1941 in La Crosse, WI to Olin and Gerta (Bra) Johnson. He graduated from Houston High School and proudly served in the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to...

Apr 13, 2022

Jerry Flaby left his earthly family to join his heavenly family on April 13th, 2022 at the age of 96 years.

Jerry Flaby was born March 16th, 1926 to Ida and Halbert Flaby in rural Lanesboro. He attended Clear Grit Country School before going to Lanesboro High School. He talked often of his joy of playing high...

Apr 12, 2022

Wade Charles Messerschmidt passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 12, 2022, after his battle with cancer. Wade was born to Charles and Lenora "Polly" (Weinrich) Messerschmidt on September 18, 1954 in Rochester, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm outside Dover, Minnesota. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1972. Wade was able to...

Apr 11, 2022

 

Donald Martin Smith of Winona, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 11, 2022 at the age of 86 after a 15 year battle with lung cancer. Don was born on August 18, 1935 in Winona to Louise (Link) Smith and Leo B. Smith. Don attended Cotter High School, was an avid 3 sport athlete, graduating...

Apr 11, 2022

Gary August Hoffman, 76, of Chatfield, MN, was called home to the arms of his Lord, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 11, 2022.

He was born in Rochester, MN, on October 23, 1945, to Arthur and Tira (Kamnetz) Hoffman. Gary was united in marriage to Jo Danielson on July 24, 1968.

Gary was a member...