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...

Apr 10, 2022

Patricia Kay "Pat" Kreidermacher, 69, of Altura, died Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her home with her family by her side after a short but courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Pat was born September 9, 1952, in Lanesboro to Duane and Maxine (Jorde) Tweten. Pat attended Highland and Maland Country Schools, graduating from Peterson High School in 1970. Following high...

Apr 9, 2022

Steven Jon Geisler, 43, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was born in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to George and Susan (Yurgevich) Geisler on February 15, 1979. Steven married Priscilla Burt and they spent 7 years together and raised 3 daughters. He spent the last 16 years with JoAnna McRae. Steven worked at WinCraft and loved renovating houses....

Apr 5, 2022

Mary Kay (Schott) Peshon, 69, the youngest child and only daughter of William "Bill" LaClyde Jr. and Beatta Catherine (Speltz) Schott passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 after a short battle with acute myeloblastic leukemia. Mary Kay was born on February 8, 1953, in Winona, MN. She was the little sister to her four brothers: Mike, Bernie, Tom,...

Apr 3, 2022

Scott Alan Bloomquist, 56, of Rochester, MN, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus surrounded by loving family. Scott was born February 24, 1966, in Sandstone, MN, to Warren and Margaret (Parker) Bloomquist. He was raised in Andover and Blaine, MN, graduated from Blaine Christian Academy at 16, and attended Bethel University. In 1994,...

Apr 3, 2022

Barry Alfred Nelson, 84, passed away on April 3,2022 at his home beside the Mississippi River in Homer, MN. with the loving care of hospice and his family supporting his journey. Barry found great comfort watching his eagle pair construct their home in the giant cottonwood outside his window, and only weeks ago lay eggs for their future family. Barry...

Apr 2, 2022

Sherril J. Pierce, 84, of St. Charles, MN died on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN. Sherril Joyce Feller was born on August 31, 1937, in Houston, MN to John and Fern Feller. She was raised in Ridgeway, MN and was a graduate of Houston High School. She worked as a...

Apr 1, 2022

Marion Jean Griffin, 86 of Chatfield, died Friday, April 1, 2022 at her son's home in Sparta, surrounded by her family. Marion was born November 10, 1935 in Forestville, MN to Herman and Mary (McRae) Hanson. She graduated from Wykoff High School. On November 28, 1959, she married Lyle Griffin. Marion worked at the Fountain State Bank from 1957-1962 and...

Mar 31, 2022

Richard 'Dick' Suk, age 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31 at the Lake Winona Manor - Winona Health. Dick was born on September 4, 1947 in Duluth, MN, the son of Charles Gordon and Mildred Ann (Rich) Suk; he moved with his parents in and siblings from Duluth to Montana before coming back to Minnesota and graduating from...

Mar 30, 2022

James (Jim) Gallas, 81, of Milwaukee, WI passed away March 30, 2022. Jim was born October 12, 1940 to Edmund and Catherine (Beck) Gallas. On July15, 1967 Jim married JoAnn Benishek in Winona, MN. Together they raised their two daughters in Milwaukee, WI. All his life, Jim loved the great outdoors. Hunting, fishing, camping, grilling, deer camp, riding ATVs and...

Mar 29, 2022

Larry Paul Palmby, 82 of Dover, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Larry was born September 7, 1939 in Dover to William and Genevieve (La Barge) Palmby. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1957. Larry served in the United States Army and Army Reserves 354th from 1957-1962 with the military police. Larry married...

Mar 29, 2022

Leonard Korpal, age 52 of St. Charles, died peacefully at the Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus on March 29, 2022 Leornard was born on September 2, 1969 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to LeRoy and Karen (Kramer) Korpal. He worked for Kronebusch Waste Haulers and was involved in the Lions Club Leonard enjoyed farming, tractor pulls and participating in tractor...

Mar 29, 2022

Ruth Luverne Sherry, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, March 29 at the Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove. Ruth was born on July 17, 1923 in Winneshiek County, Decora, IA, the daughter of Knut and Clara (Selness) Iverson. She was granddaughter to the first child of European descent born in Canoe Township. Ruth was baptized and confirmed at...

Mar 28, 2022

Beverly “Bev” Polikowsky, 90, passed away peacefully March 28, 2022 at the Chosen Valley Care Center.

Beverly Mae Narveson was born January 22, 1932, to Baldwin and Mildred (Martin) Narveson and grew up in the Chatfield area, graduating from Chatfield High school in 1951.  Bev married Bob Polikowsky at Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin,...