Nov 30, 2021

Terri Lynn Hart, 62, of Rochester died Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester Methodist Campus. Terri was born February 9, 1959, in Rochester to Dean and Marjorie (Henry) Hart. She was raised on her family's farm near Dover, until her early teens. Terri graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1977. She was instrumental in the lives...

Nov 28, 2021

"Awake at dawn with a winged heart, and give thanks for another day of loving." With great sadness, his family shares that David Michael Birchell, age 73, of Rushford, left this world on November 28th, 2021, to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. David was born in 1948 in Pedee, Oregon. His parents were Richard and Mildred Birchell. The...

Nov 27, 2021

Thora R. Lombard, 86, of Rushford, MN died on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Thora was born on November 12, 1935, in Norway Township of Fillmore County, MN to Wilhelm and Dora (Solem) Magelssen. She was a 1953 graduate of Rushford High School. On September 25, 1954, Thora was united in marriage with...

Nov 27, 2021

John Anthony Beth (A.K.A Honkey) peacefully passed away on November 27, 2021. John was born on March 18, 1943, in Caledonia, MN to Harold A. and Elizabeth A. (Trulson) Beth. He served in the United States Army as Sergeant of Communications. John served his time in Korea. Upon his returning, he married Geraldine A. Kittleson. They had three children: Joe,...

Nov 26, 2021

Roger A. Eggert, 81, of St. Charles, MN died on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI with his family at his side.

Roger Allen Eggert was born on June 1, 1940, in Rushford, MN to Maynard and Viola (Feine) Eggert. He grew up mostly in the Rushford area and lived all of his...

Nov 25, 2021

Robert “Bob” Grzechowiak, 48, of Austin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his brother’s home in Austin with his father and brother at his side.

Robert Alan Grzechowiak was born July 12, 1973, in Selma, Alabama, to Edward and Anna (Schild) Grzechowiak.  Bob attended Austin High School. In 1992 Bob moved to a suburb...

Nov 24, 2021

Florence Baertlein Matriarch /mey-tree-ahrk/ 1. A woman who is the head of a family, or is a powerful mother figure. Florence Esther Baertlein (nee Becker) was truly the matriarch of the Baertlein family of 7 children and an ever-growing number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She was patient and strong, and her love and care cast a wide...

Nov 24, 2021

Timothy James Johnson, 72, of Cook, Minnesota and formerly of Richfield/Bloomington, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 surrounded by his wife and family. Tim was born June 14, 1949 in Minneapolis to Jim & Lois (Amstutz) Johnson. He grew up in Richfield and graduated from Richfield High School in 1967. From there, Tim enlisted in the United States Navy and served...

Nov 22, 2021

Alice R. Lee, 94, of Peterson, MN died on Monday, November 22, 2021, at her home with her family at her side. Alice Ruby Hallum was born on December 3, 1926, on the Hallum farm in Holt Township of Fillmore County, MN to Clarence and Marie (Nelson) Hallum. Alice was raised on the family farm and lived in the Peterson...

Nov 21, 2021

Leland R. Ferden, 92, of St. Charles, died on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at his home with family by his side. Leland was born September 5, 1929 in Saratoga Township to Gilbert and Ida (Limberg) Ferden and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1948. Jeanne and Leland Ferden were married October 26, 1950 in St. Charles. In the early...

Nov 20, 2021

Katherine Marie (Sogla) Kulas, 83 of Winona, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus. Katherine was born June 8, 1938 in rural Rushford to Martin and Marget (Oian) Sogla. She was raised by Emil & Gunhild Oian. On August 29, 1959, she married Roger Kulas in Winona. Katherine was a devoted housewife, mother and her...

Nov 19, 2021

Ronald Dybing, 90, of Houston, died Friday, November 19, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Gunderson Medical Center in La Crosse. Ron was born June 20, 1931, in La Crosse to Gilbert and Addie (Gydal) Dybing. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Alaska. On July 3, 1958, Ron and Cynthia Eide, of Rushford, were married in Canton....

Nov 18, 2021

Judith Ann Sanders, 76, of St. Charles died Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, with her family by her side. Judy was born April 4, 1945, in Utica to Marvin and Evelyn (Nisbit) Burt. She married Floyd Sanders December 9, 1961, at the Lewiston Church of the Brethren. For most of her life, Judy provided day...

Nov 16, 2021

Susan Elizabeth Cooper, age 68 of Winona, died November 16, 2021 after a battle with a long term illness. Sue was born on October 28, 1953 to Merton and Gloria (Borgen) Cooper in Red Wing, MN. She lived her youth in Wabasha, then later moved to New Hope in 1969. She had lived in Winona for over 35 years, where...

Nov 15, 2021

Paul R. Ryan, 71, of rural Peterson, MN died on Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home with his family at his side. Paul Richard Ryan was born on February 3, 1950 in La Crosse, WI to Ben and Hildegard (Dragvold) Ryan. He was raised on the family farm near Choice, MN and was a graduate of Rushford High School...

Nov 15, 2021

Carmen Jean Prigge, age 68 of Lewiston, died peacefully surrounded by her family at home on November 15, 2021. Carmen was born on March 24th, 1953 to Orvin and Alet (Halverson) Moger in LaCrosse, WI. She lived her youth in Winona, MN and graduated from Winona Senior High. While visiting her sister Joan, Carmen was approached by a man that...

Nov 14, 2021

Brian R. Schafer, age 43, passed away on Sunday, November 14, at his home in Chatfield with his family by his side. Brian was born on December 14, 1977 in Winona, the son of Orrin and Susan (Stephans) Schafer; Brian grew up in St. Charles with his parents and five siblings and graduated from St. Charles High School. He was...

Nov 14, 2021

Rose Mary Violet (Rawson) Lien, 89 of Winona and formerly of Decorah, IA died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Brookdale Senior Living in Winona. She was born May 14, 1932, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The daughter of Clark Robert Rawson and Ida Bertine Lansrud. Rose Mary and her family lived in the Sioux City, IA area before moving to the Burbank/Pasadena...

Nov 12, 2021

James "Jim" Gibbs, age 75, was called to his Heavenly home on November 12, 2021 after a short illness. Jim was born on August 11, 1946 to Gordon and Lorraine (Ellinghuysen) in Winona, MN. He graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School with the Class of 1964. On September 26, 1970 he was united in marriage to Ardyce "Ardi" Glende and together...

Nov 10, 2021

Marcella Peplinski, 99 of Winona, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Benedictine Callista Court. Marcella was born on May 20, 1922 to Nicholas and Anne Langowski. Marcella is survived by her children, Ron (Cindy) Peplinski, Roger Peplinski, Mary Kater of Niles, MI, and Terri Powers of Charleston, SC; many grandchildren; and her brother, Bob (Elaine) Langowski. She was preceded in...