Elaine Ball

Elaine Ball

May 28, 2025

Elaine Anne Ball, 79 of Winona, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Sugar Loaf Senior Living.

Elaine was born January 16, 1946 in St. Paul to Eleanor Skaar. Following her high school graduation she attended Austin Community College and graduated with her Licensed Practical Nursing degree. Through her time in Austin, she met Thomas Ball and they were married. They had...

Susan Lyngaas

Susan Lyngaas

May 23, 2025

Susan "Sue" Lyngaas, age 84, of St. Charles, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025 surrounded by family. Born on January 9, 1941, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, she was the beloved daughter of Melvin "Red" and Christine "Burnette" Christenson.

Sue graduated from St. Charles High School in 1959, after which she worked diligently as a surgical aide...

Carter Lee Klinkner

Carter Lee Klinkner

May 22, 2025

Carter Lee Klinkner, 34, passed away Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, while doing what he loved - riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle that he had lovingly named “Pamela”.

Carter was born September 19th, 1990 in Owatonna, MN, to Tim Klinkner and Christine Myers. Carter moved to Winona, MN, attended Cotter Schools, and eventually graduated from Winona Senior High in 2009. After High School,...

Michael "Mike" Carney

Michael "Mike" Carney

May 20, 2025

Michael "Mike" Carney, 70, of Rushford, MN, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Mike was born on January 13, 1955, in Winona, MN, to Richard and Dorthy (Dady) Carney. He was one of seven children. Mike attended St. Stan’s in Winona and later Vo-tech where he studied tool & die. On April 7, 1973 Mike married the love...

Allen Rothering

Allen Rothering

May 20, 2025

Allen Lee “Butch” Rothering, age 78, of Minnesota City, MN, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Gundersen Health Care System in La Crosse, WI.

Allen was born February 17, 1947, in Winona, MN, the son of Gaylord and June (Wilkins) Rothering. Butch worked as a baker and enjoyed his time working in restaurants and bakeries. He enjoyed fishing, and loved spending...

James "Jim" Thomas Connaughty

James "Jim" Thomas Connaughty

May 19, 2025

James “Jim” Connaughty, age 85, passed away in his home at Sugar Loaf Senior Living on Monday, May 19,2025 in Winona, MN. Jim was born on November 12, 1939, in Utica Township on the family farm. Jim attended grade school and high school in St. Charles, MN where he received his high school diploma. Jim loved working on the family...

Margarita Zuniga Laabs

Margarita Zuniga Laabs

May 11, 2025

Margarita Zuniga Laabs, age of 81, left this world on May 11, 2025. Born on August 12, 1943, in San Carlos, Coahuila, Mexico, Margarita was the cherished daughter of Guillermo Laabs Pesina and Ofelia Verastegui Chavez.

Margarita's journey began with her nursing studies in Mexico, where she met the love of her life, Refugio Zuniga Delgado. The two united in marriage...

Karen Groth

Karen Groth

May 10, 2025

Karen Jane Groth, 76 of Rushford, died Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.

Karen was born August 11, 1948 in Rushford, MN to Irvin and Doris (Dingfelder) Rislov. She graduated from Rushford High School and completed her Associates Degree as an LPN at Winona Vo-Tech. On June 24, 1967, she married Ronald Groth and they had...

William "Bill" Henry Emmons

William "Bill" Henry Emmons

May 10, 2025

William “Bill” Emmons passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025. William is remembered as a man who truly embraced life on his own terms.

Bill's early years were marked by a profound passion for the thrill of the racetrack. However, it was amidst the serenity and beauty of nature that William ultimately discovered his deepest peace.

Bill is survived by his...

John Edmond Beech

John Edmond Beech

May 10, 2025

John Edmond Beech, 80, of Utica, died on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Sauer Health Care in Winona. He was born on April 29, 1945, at home in Enterprise to George and Rose (Rinn) Beech.

John attended Enterprise School and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1963. After graduation he farmed in the Lewiston area until he was drafted into the...

Sara Jane Revere

Sara Jane Revere

May 7, 2025

Sara Revere died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Sara Jane (Malotke) Revere was born June 29, 1941, in Winona, MN, to Boniface and Dorothy (Goetzman) Malotke. As an only child, she is preceded in death by her parents; and many cousins.

Sara graduated from Winona Senior High School. After leaving Winona, Ms. Revere was employed at Kahler Hotel in Rochester, MN....

Gary Long

Gary Long

May 4, 2025

Gary Allen Long, 66 of Winona, died Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Winona Health.

Gary was born September 8, 1958 in Rochester to Cecil “Baldy” and Dorothy (Evenson) Long. He married Penny McDowell on January 6, 1979 in Spring Valley. Gary worked for Bekins Van Lines before moving his family to Savage, Montana where he worked in the oil fields. While...

Dean Bakkum

Dean Bakkum

May 4, 2025

 Dean Bakkum, 53, of Holmen, WI, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Dean was born January 13, 1972, to Arthur and Sheryl (Mindrum) Bakkum, in Winona, MN. He grew up in Rushford, MN, and graduated the class of 1990. In 1990, Dean welcomed his first child, a daughter, Alessa. Later, Dean was united in...

Eugene Burt

Eugene Burt

May 1, 2025

Eugene “John” Armon Burt, 77 of Stockton, died Wednesday, May 1, 2025 at his son’s home.

John was born May 9, 1947 in Winona to Clayton and Ethel (Strong) Burt. On June 14th, 1969 he married Lynda Leger. John served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged, receiving the Vietnam Service Medal.

Throughout the years, he worked at various places...

Bernice Onsgard

Bernice Onsgard

Apr 30, 2025

Bernice M. Onsgard, 94, of Houston, Minnesota died on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. She was born on October 19, 1930, in La Crosse, WI to John and Magdalen (Hafner) VonArx. She was raised in Hokah, MN and graduated from St. Peter’s Catholic School. Bernice married Lowell W. Onsgard on May 28, 1960...

June Bublitz

June Bublitz

Apr 29, 2025

June Ilene (Jandt) Bublitz, age 78, of Winona, MN, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Gundersen Health Care System in La Crosse, with her family by her side.

She was born September 24, 1946 in Winona, MN, the daughter of Hugo and Lila Jandt. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Winona. She was united in marriage...

Orin "Stanley" Agrimson

Orin "Stanley" Agrimson

Apr 29, 2025

Orin "Stanley" Agrimson, 95, of Peterson, MN, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025. 

In this world of constant change, not many people can say they've lived in the same town and the same house their entire life. But Stanley did! He lived a simple life - eating breakfast in downtown Peterson with "the guys", reading mysteries and magazines, snacking on Ritz and...

Donna Busse

Donna Busse

Apr 28, 2025

November 1, 1941 – April 28, 2025

Donna Mae Busse, age 83, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025. Born on November 1, 1941, to Ernest and Rose Fink, Donna was one of four siblings. She is survived by her sister Karen Eich and was preceded in death by her sister Leilani Searles and brother Keith Fink. Donna spent her life...

Robin Thelen

Robin Thelen

Apr 27, 2025

After an 18 month battle with a traumatic brain injury as a result of frosty road conditions on Stockton Hill, Sunday morning April 27th, 2025, Robin Rae Thelen continued on her journey with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to Heaven. Robin was born June 29th, 1961, in St. Louis Park, MN to Leroy Otto and Kathleen Kovak. Six months...

Alice Marie Matts

Alice Marie Matts

Apr 26, 2025

Alice Marie (Rock) Matts, age 96, passed away peacefully at her home on April 26, 2025, with her daughters by her side. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend, whose warmth and kindness will be remembered by those who knew her.

She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, creating memories full of laughter,...