Jul 6, 2021

Doroty M. Cottingham, 78 of Winona, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Watkins Manor. She was born on September 23, 1942 in Elkader, Iowa to Keith Smith and Mildred Midkiss. On June 25, 1983 she married Robert Cottingham. Dorothy had a great sense of humor and was always joking around with the Watkins Manor staff. She loved dogs, coloring, and...

Jul 5, 2021

RUSHFORD, MN - Lucille M. Dvorak, 90, of Rushford, MN died on Monday, July 5, 2021, in Winona, MN. Lucille Mary Kryzer was born on March 15, 1931, in Winona, MN to John and Alice (Guiney) Kryzer. She was raised in Hart and was a 1949 graduate of Rushford High School. On November 15, 1968, she was united in marriage...

Jul 5, 2021

Dave Hilken, age 74, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, July 5, at his home in Winona after a brief, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Dave was born on January 14, 1947 in Fairmont, MN, the son of William and Florence (Doxsee) Hilken; he was raised in Trimont, MN. He married Carol Peterson on October 25, 1966...

Jul 4, 2021

Harold Norris Johnson, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

He was born June 20, 1932 to Hellick and Ronnaug (Sather) Johnson. After leaving home, he married Betty Billman on April 4, 1954.   Shortly after they were married they moved to Tacoma, Washington as Harold was in the...

Jul 4, 2021

HOUSTON, MN - Loren Richard Thomas, 79, of Houston, MN died on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at the Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, MN. Loren was born on September 14, 1941, in Pleasant Grove Township, Olmsted County, MN to Adra Purdy and Mildred Henrietta (Wrase) Thomas. He graduated from Mabel High School in Mabel, MN. Loren served in...

Jul 3, 2021

On the eve of Independance Day, Saturday, July 3, 2021, Clifford Reginold Thompson, Sr., 90, of Lewiston, MN passed away peacefully on the family farm surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 11, 1931, on Vinegar Hill, Rushford, MN, to Carl and Emma Thompson. He was united in marriage with Mathilda Hoch, during a candlelight service, on...

Jul 1, 2021

Arthur "Art" Joel Kanz, age 54 of Winona, passed away July 1, 2021 in La Crosse, WI. He was born to LeRoy and Janelle (Westberg) Kanz Sr. Art worked at the Hei and Low Tap in Winona for many years. He enjoyed cooking and gaming.  A Private Family Burial will be held.  Please join the family for a Celebration of Life...

Jul 1, 2021

Susan “Suzy” L. Fenske, 54 of Waterloo Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July1, 2021, at her home.

Susan was born May 25, 1967 in Rochester, MN, to Donald and Connie (Thomas) Fenske.

Susan loved to swim, listen to music, being talked and read to, enjoyed walks and being a fashionista.

Susan is...

Jul 1, 2021

Heda Najmaie passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at her home in Winona. Heda was born May 12, 1979 in Iowa City, Iowa. She graduated from Winona State University with a BS in Management Information Systems, and was nearing completion of a Masters Degree in Computer Science at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. She was employed with Saint Mary's University...

Jul 1, 2021

HOUSTON, MN - John "Joe" Joseph McManimon, 92, of Houston, MN passed away peacefully at his home in Houston on July 1, 2021. Joe was born on September 19, 1928, in Yucatan Township of Houston County, Minnesota to Joseph and Catherine (Kinsella) McManimon. He was raised on the Oak Ridge family farm and attended Rushford public schools, graduating in 1946....

Jun 30, 2021

Alois Anthony Spalla, age 66, entered into eternal rest at his home on June 30, 2021 in rural Fountain, MN.  A private service will be held for the family with Fr. McGrath.  A celebration of life is being planned for August 8, 2021 at the Fountain Community Center from noon to 3:00 pm.

Al was born August...

Jun 30, 2021

Diane Gail Kernler, 70 of Winona, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse following a long battle with MS. Diane was born March 27, 1951 in Minneapolis to Martin & Thora (Fitzgerald) Formico. She graduated from Washburn High School in Minneapolis. Diane married Chuck Kernler and they spent many wonderful years together. They eventually divorced...

Jun 29, 2021

Gary Edward Ruble passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 29 at his home in Winona. Gary was born on August 14, 1963, in Lebanon, MO, the son of Bill and Ruby Ruble. He was raised in both Missouri and Kansas with his many brothers. Gary was a loving husband and doting father to his many children....

Jun 28, 2021

Mark James Hamann, age 67, peacefully passed away in his home on June 28, 2021 surrounded by family. Memorial service will be held on July 6, at 1:30 pm at the Fountain Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Following the service, there will be fellowship in the church basement, preceding interment at the...

Jun 27, 2021

Charl Susan Swiggum, 84, formerly of St. Charles died Sunday evening, June 27, 2021 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Charl was born July 27, 1936 in Austin to Charles and Bernice (Hillson) Ellis. Charl married Bobby Skalisky August 22, 1954. They made their home in Blooming Prairie where Bobby and Charl operated the Cozy Inn Café. In 1973 they...

Jun 27, 2021

Louise "Punkie" Larson, 74 of Winona, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Gundersen- St. Elizabeth's Care Center in Wabasha. Punkie was born on August 15, 1946 in Winona to Lester and Lora (Lande) Kanz. Shortly after graduating high school, Punkie began her career with Winona County. She held several positions, from working in the courthouse to working as a...

Jun 27, 2021

HOUSTON, MN - Thelma Johnston, 94, of Houston, MN passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, June 27, 2021, at Gunderson Health System in La Crosse, WI. Thelma Corrine Morken was born on August 30, 1926, to Obert and Cora (Ekre) Morken.  She and her younger sister, Grace grew up on the family farm in Yucatan Valley and...

Jun 26, 2021

Robert "Bob" Van Doran, age 76 of St. Charles, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 26th, 2021. Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan; the son of Robert and Nina Mae (Hudson). He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Jule Hasler...

Jun 26, 2021

Family, Friends & Fun is how Dianne Winnifred Hardtke lived her life. Dianne passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the age of 89 at Brookdale Senior Living surrounded by her two daughters. She was born October 4, 1931 in Winona to Edwin and Hazel (Selke) Ronnenberg. After meeting the love of her life on a blind date and...

Jun 26, 2021

Raymond William Feuerhelm died peacefully on June 26, 2021 taking his last breath with his wife, LaVonne, and oldest son, Greg at his side. Ray will be remembered for his quick wit, kind heart, and caring spirit. Ray was born in Hokah, Minnesota, May 10, 1929. He was 92 when he died at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles, Minnesota....