Dec 18, 2021

Leon Jonathon Jacobson, 92, died December 18, 2021, at Whitewater Health Services in Saint Charles, Minnesota. He was born June 29, 1929, in Lanyon, Iowa to John and Adina (Erickson) Jacobson. Leon graduated from Lanyon High School in 1947. In 1951 Leon enlisted in the Army, proudly serving his country in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. On February...

Dec 16, 2021

On the night of Minnesota’s rarest December thunderstorm Dale Edward Van Brunt was ushered from this life to his eternal reward. Dale had been suffering from a devastating but short illness before his peaceful passing.

Dale was born November 6, 1952 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Born to Glenn Arvard Van Brunt and Doris Mildred (Faehnel) Van...

Dec 16, 2021

Karen Marie Quale of Winona, Minnesota, passed away on December 16, 2021 at the age of 79. Karen Quale was born in Galena, Illinois, to Zilphia Brotzman and Martin Quale. Karen was baptized and confirmed as a Christian in her childhood. Karen graduated from Winona Senior High School and completed some college classes. She pursued a career as an insurance...

Dec 15, 2021

Betty Elliott, 93 of St. Charles, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Lewiston Senior Living. Betty was born August 30, 1928 to Bob & Irene (Champlin) Richardson in Eyota, the youngest of nine children. At an early age, she married James Furney in Hastings and they had four daughters. They were later divorced. Several years later, she married Norman Elliott...

Dec 14, 2021

TSGT Edward Anthony Grzechowiak SR (Eddie Gee), 85, passed away peacefully December 14, 2021 with his Son and Daughter-in-law by his side at their home in Austin. Eddie was born in Buffalo, NY on February 4, 1936 to Chester and Sophie (Mateczun) Grzechowiak. Eddie had one Brother, Richard Grzechowiak, and one Sister, Christine (Lewis) Heckathorn. Eddie was a graduate...

Dec 14, 2021

Esther Lou Kelly went home to Jesus on December 14th, 2021 at age 80.

Esther, born on May 14th, 1941, to Dwain and Eunice (Leonard) Feller in Elkader, Iowa, immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Esther grew up with her parents and two sisters, Mary and Pam. Esther graduated from Orange High School, in Waterloo,...

Dec 13, 2021

Darrel Daniel Hanenberger,79, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN on Monday, December 13, 2021. He was born to Norman and Blanch (Sutherland) on October 15, 1942. His family spent two years in Eyota before moving to Dover where he grew up and attending school. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his...

Dec 13, 2021

Lynn Bolduan, age 79 of Winona, died on Monday, December 13, 2021 surrounded by her family at St. Anne Nursing Home in Winona. Lynn was born on February 13, 1942 to Jack and Phyllis (Weinke) Harris in Sparta, WI. She married Richard Bolduan on May 26, 1962 In La Crescent, MN. She worked for Herff Jones Photography, the egg plant...

Dec 13, 2021

Dorismae Dorothy Wikre, 88 of rural Lanesboro, died Monday, December 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by her children. Dorismae was born on September 8, 1933, in St. Paul to Arthur and Josephine (Burnett) Strandberg. On January 2, 1954, she was united in marriage to Melvin Wikre. In 1986, Melvin and Dorismae moved from St. Paul to their farm in...

Dec 12, 2021

Alice M. Elliott, 86, of Chatfield, MN passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN after a brief illness.

Alice Marie Waadevig was born on March 3, 1935, to Gilmer and Julia (Brunner) Waadevig in the Rushford, MN.  Alice attended a country school thru 6th grade and assisted taking care of...

Dec 12, 2021

Wilton L. "Willy" Bunke, 92, of Rushford, MN was at his home when he was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, December 12th 2021. Wilton Leonard Bunke was born on September 21st 1929, in Winona, MN. He was the 10th of 13 children born to Paul C. and Ragna (Boe) Bunke. He was raised in Hart, MN where...

Dec 11, 2021

 

Melvin W. Brand, 93, of Rushford, MN died on Saturday, December 11,2021, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.

Melvin Walter Brand was born on December 8, 1928, west of Hart, MN inWinona County to Otto and Clara (Meyer) Brand. Melvin was raised nearHart and was a graduate of Rushford High School.  Melvin was alifetime member of St....

Dec 10, 2021

Rita Haag, age 87 of Lewiston, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 10, 2021 at Lewiston Senior Living. Rita was born on December 18, 1933 to Aloysius and Matilda (Putzier) Mueller in Elba, MN. She was united in marriage to George Haag on February 9, 1955 and together they were blessed with many children. Rita's calling in life...

Dec 9, 2021

Ronnie (Ron) Allen Lund, 68 peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was born April 23, 1953 to Milton and Leona (Olsen) Lund in the small town of Spring Valley, MN.   He attended school at Wykoff, MN.  Ron was always a hard worker building silos and then switching over...

Dec 9, 2021

Ruth B. Knutson, 101, of Peterson, MN died on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, MN. Ruth Burnette Benson was born on November 25, 1920, in Peterson to Bent C. and Cora (Evenson) Benson. She was raised in Peterson and graduated from Peterson High School. On September 12, 1945, Ruth was united in marriage...

Dec 9, 2021

Patricia A. Clayton-Brown, age 78 of Winona, formally from Cannon Falls, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 09, 2021. Pat was born on September 21, 1943 to James Brown and Maxine (Straiton) Brown in Minneapolis, MN. Pat (Patti) is preceded in death by her parents, some cousins, and her many Mushing Dogs, and Kelsy. She was married to...

Dec 6, 2021

George P. Robinson Jr., age 80 of Winona, passed away on Monday, December 6, at the Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, WI. George was born on March 1, 1941 in Freeport, IL, the son of George Sr. and Iva (Mead) Robinson. He attended school in Lena, IL, and met the love of his life, Marlene,...

Dec 6, 2021

Margaret Jean Safranek was born on Sept. 24, 1929 to parents Lester Robert Martin and Daisy Lyons Martin in Louisville, KY. Jean passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Jean, as she was known to her friends, grew up in the Louisville area and graduated from Shawnee Girls High School. On April 11, 1955, Jean married...

Dec 3, 2021

Patricia Jane Warnke, 73 of Winona, died Friday, December 3, 2021. Pat was born April 4, 1948 in Winona to Clyde and Beverly (Beesaw) Fort. She married Alvin "Butch" Warnke In 1968. She worked for a few years at St. Mary's University in the kitchen with her mother. When their two children, Jackie & Jon were born, Pat stayed home...

Dec 2, 2021

Virginia M. Arnold, 104, of Rushford, MN died on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Virginia Mae was born on October 1, 1917 in La Crosse, WI where she was named, given a birthdate, and cared for by the nurses of the Henke Grandview Hospital (Mayo) and later Gundersen Lutheran Hospital. She was adopted...