Jan 13, 2022

Donald Henry Laumb, 78 of Rushford, MN traveled to eternal life January 13, 2022. Donald was born February 17, 1943, in Rushford, MN to George and Bernice (Thorud) Laumb. He spent his life in the Rushford area, a graduate of Rushford H.S in 1960. Donald married Rose Ann Randall in the summer of 1968. They had two children, John and...

Jan 12, 2022

Pat Lawrence was reunited with her parents, siblings, son, Brian Bushman, grandson, Kris Paulson, and Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She passed peacefully in her sleep with family by her side. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 15, 1932, to Frank and Bridget (Connelly)Hann. At the age of 15 she went to the convent to become...

Jan 11, 2022

Dennis Ralph Kukowski, 74, of Lewiston, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home in rural Lewiston. Dennis was born August 7, 1947, in Arcadia, WI to August and Orphie (Kube) Kukowski. They farmed near Dodge, WI, until moving with his family to a farm south of Lewiston in 1954. Dennis graduated from Lewiston High School in 1965, then enlisted...

Jan 10, 2022

A Live Stream of Julie's funeral will be available at the following link. https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1642133051159682 Julie Schlink Ludwig, 55, of St. Charles died Monday, January 10, 2022, in St. Charles. Julie was born October 17, 1966, in Rochester to Jacob and Alice (Fratzke) Schlink. She was raised on a farm near Rollingstone. Julie graduated from Winona Senior High in 1985, where...

Jan 10, 2022

Nancy Kay Forsyth, 79, of Sheldon, MN January 10, 2022, died at her home. Nancy Kay Thompson was born on December 21, 1942, in La Crosse, WI to Maurice and Pauline (Flatten) Thompson. Nancy grew up on the family farm in Sheldon, MN. She attended country school in Sheldon and graduated from Houston High School and Winona State University. On...

Jan 9, 2022

Vince McConnell, 77, of Eyota, died Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Cottagewood Senior Living in Rochester. Vince was born September 5, 1944, to Fabian and Ethel (Kindt) McConnell. He grew up in the Dover/ Eyota area. Vince spent many childhood summers, as a child, with grandparents and other relatives. He attended school at Dover/ Eyota through sophomore year of high...

Jan 9, 2022

This January 9th, Stanley James Gudmundson, took his final peaceful breath in his home with his beloved wife and 2 daughters at his bedside. The sun rose and the world welcomed Stan on March 26, 1944; a day the world became a little brighter. Born a Viking, he lived his life as a warrior of the highest integrity, gave 110%...

Jan 8, 2022

Jerry Lunde, age 77 of Winona, died peacefully at his home on January 8, 2022 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born on January 29,1944 to Oswald and Hilda (Berends) Lunde in Granite Falls, MN. Oswald died in 1953 and Hilda married Jerry's stepfather, Dale Reishus, in 1954. The family (including seven...

Jan 7, 2022

Marian Anna Zimmerman, 93, of Winona, Minnesota died peacefully at Sauer Health Care on January 7, 2022. She was born to John and Gertrude (Renk) Zimmerman in Winona on November 30, 1928. She attended Country School and St. Joseph's Catholic School where she was also a member of the parish. Marian had a smile that would light up a room....

Jan 6, 2022

Kenneth P. Lacey, 79, of Chatfield, passed away on Thursday January 6, 2022, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester.

Kenneth Paul Lacey was born July 7, 1942, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Galen and Odelia (Sohm) Lacey.  Ken went to 8 years of country school and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1960.  After H.S. Ken...

Jan 6, 2022

Vernon "Bud" L. Gilbertson, 93, of Rushford, MN died on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Winona Health in Winona, MN. Vernon Linwood Gilbertson was born on November 24, 1928, in West Salem, WI to Ed and Gilda (Evenson) Gilbertson. Bud was raised in the West Salem and Holmen, WI area. He was a graduate of Holmen High School. On May...

Jan 6, 2022

Sylvia Dianne Richins Cherry, lately of Winona, MN, died peacefully on January 6, 2022 at Pine View Rehabilitation and Senior Living in Caledonia, MN four days before her 78th birthday. Sylvia was born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 10, 1944 to Orson Oriel Richins, Jr. (Jack) and Helene Windsor Richins. She was the middle of five children: Walter Richins, Hazel...

Jan 6, 2022

Lorraine Hellen Brophy-Stitt, 95, of Fountain City, formerly from Cape Canaveral, FL, passed away on January 6, 2022 at her granddaughters home with her loving family at her side. She was born at home on September 23, 1926 to her parents, Bernard T. and Victoria A. (Gostomczyk) Stolpa. She married Wayne C. Brophy on January 25, 1942 and traveled with...

Jan 5, 2022

Cheryl Ann Eddy-Crigler, commonly referred to as "Ed" by her friends, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 5, 2022. Cheri was always a faith filled woman but deepened her connection to Christ over the last decade. Her spirituality guided her giving soul to be an inspiration to anyone who was fortunate to spend time with...

Jan 5, 2022

Gordon Michael "Mickey" Colbenson, 76, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Mayo Clinic - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN. Mickey Colbenson was born on December 22, 1945, in Hart Township of Winona County, MN to Carroll and Dorothy (Kleist) Colbenson. He was raised on the family farm north of Rushford where he spent his summers...

Dec 31, 2021

 

David Allyn Benson, 83, passed on December 31, 2021 in Duluth, Minnesota. Dave was born in 1938 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

Dave was the second child to Joyce and Evelyn Benson, after sister Joycelyn and followed by brothers, J.O. and Doug. Dave was a Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandpa (never forgot a birthday!), Friend, Teacher, Lifeguard, Polka Dancer, Cook, Athlete,...

Dec 30, 2021

Eldora Krueger, 105, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.

Eldora Frieda Grieve was born May 14, 1916, in Chatfield.  She was baptized in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Chatfield and confirmed in 1930.

She was united in marriage to Lawrence Krueger in 1946.

In 1933 she graduated from...

Dec 30, 2021

Gerald F (Jerry) Baudoin, 93, passed away on December 30, 2021, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Jerry was born on June 19, 1928, the son of Albert and Coral (Johnston) Baudoin in Hayfield, MN. Jerry grew up in the hard times of the depression, which instilled in him the value of hard work. He attended rural...

Dec 30, 2021

Joan Alta Kierlin, 73 of Winona died peacefully, Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Winona Health. Joan was born January 23, 1948 in Eau Claire to Donald and Mary (Heald) Nyseth. She attended Cotter Schools. On August 13, 1966, she married John Kierlin at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Joan worked at Lake Center Industries before beginning her career at Riverside...

Dec 29, 2021

Patricia Arden Fort, 79 of Minnesota City, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at St. Anne Benedictine. She was born on September 12, 1942 in Chicago, IL to James and Marie (Chester) Casey. Her family moved to Duluth and Minneapolis before making their home in Winona. She graduated from Cotter High School in 1960. Patricia went on to work...