Dec 3, 2020

John Alfred Ferrier, 94, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Arbor Gardens in Eyota, Minnesota. John was born April 24, 1926 on the family farm in Olmsted County to Douglas & Frances (Burkhardt) Ferrier. John lost his mother early in life and was then raised by his stepmother Ardina (Lanz) Ferrier. From the moment John could see over...

Dec 2, 2020

Kathleen (Kay) Marie Danielson, 77 of Onalaska, WI, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at All Saints Memory Care in Madison, WI. She was born on December 5, 1942 to Alois and Veronica (Arnoldy) Rivers. Kay married Gregory Danielson on November 7, 1964 and together they had 2 children. He preceded her in death on October 29th, 1968. She later married...

Dec 1, 2020

Judy Raye (Pavelka) Vonch, 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1st at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Judy Raye Pavelka was born to Francis and Rachel (Tentis) Pavelka on November 29, 1944, in Wabasha. In December 1963 she married Darrell Lobland. They had 4 daughters and were later divorced. She married Duanne "Ski" Kosloski on July 3, 1987....

Dec 1, 2020

Louise Iva Fratzke, 91, of Chatfield, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Louise was born May 23, 1929, in Winona to Leo and Lillian (Honer) Walch.  She graduated from Winona Senior High in 1946.  Louise married Arthur Fratzke in September of 1947.  They raised 5 children together.  Louise enjoyed playing...

Dec 1, 2020

Dolores Norrine (Fox) Wangen, 95, of Austin, MN, formerly of Lanesboro, passed away on Dec 1st, 2020, at her current residence, The Cedars, in Austin, MN.

Dolores was born Sept 29th, 1925, in Underwood, ND to Peter and Norrine (Doole) Fuchs. They later moved to Chatfield, MN, where she attended school.

While working as a...

Dec 1, 2020

Bruce Allen Edwards passed away peacefully surrounded by his family from complications of pneumonia on December 1st, 2020 at 78 years old. He was born in Black River Falls, Wisconsin on October 7, 1942 to Lillian Viola Larson and Donald Louis Edwards. One of Bruce's biggest accomplishments was being a husband and father. He was married to his lifelong love...

Dec 1, 2020

William C. Hanthorn, 80 of Winona, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family.

Nov 30, 2020

Kimberly Sue Forbes, 47, of Chatfield passed away Monday, November 30, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, St. Mary's Campus, following a sudden illness. Kim was born July 24, 1973 in Rochester to Darwin and Carol (Sass) Buss and went to school in Chatfield. Kim and Corey Forbes were married May 20, 2000 and spent almost 28 wonderful years together. As...

Nov 29, 2020

Betty Jean (Storts, Dornink) Burreson, 87, of Winona died on November 29, 2020 surrounded by her family. Betty was born on December 27, 1932 to Idell Storts. Betty was later adopted by Marvin and Jessie Dornink of Greenleafton, MN. Betty married Donald W. Burreson on March 7, 1949. 6 children were born to this union. They later divorced. Betty attended...

Nov 29, 2020

James Joseph "Jimmy" Novak, 90, formerly of Stockton died Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia. Jimmy was born March 16, 1930 in St. Paul to Otto and Josephine (Mugraner) Novak. He grew up and went to school in St. Paul. On May 22, 1954 Jimmy and Marlene Paul were married in St. Paul. He worked...

Nov 28, 2020

Elita Mary Telles, 89 of Winona, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Benedictine Saint Anne. Elita was born September 18, 1931 to Joseph and Cecelia (Zabinski) Peplinski in Winona. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1950. Elita entered the Franciscans Sisters in Rochester and graduated from the College of St. Teresa with a B.S. in Elementary Education in 1971....

Nov 27, 2020

Roger Rolfing April 27, 1934 - November 27, 2020 Roger Bernard Rolfing, 86, of Winona passed away peacefully on Friday at St Anne's Extended Health Care due to complications from COVID-19. Roger was born in Wilson Township, Minnesota to Ben and Florence (Koenig) Rolfing. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1952. Afterwards, he briefly worked in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...

Nov 26, 2020

Celebration of Life for Doc and Dottie Bushman is Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Food and Fellowship to follow at ChosenValley Golf Course, Chatfield, MN. Marvin Lyle "Doc" Bushman, Sr., 82 of Chatfield, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at home. Doc was born November 5, 1938 in Chatfield to John and Bonnie...

Nov 24, 2020

Thomas A. Kohner, 73 of Fountain City, WI died suddenly Tuesday evening, November 24 2020 at Winona Health due to heart failure. Tom was born October 20, 1947 to Alvin and Helen (Motske) Kohner. He graduated from Cotter High School, Winona Technical College and Missouri Auction School. On June 10, 1972 he married Barbara Glotz at St. Joseph the Workman...

Nov 23, 2020

Nov 22, 2020

Elimelech Walee Vang, 65, of Winona and Mondovi, died unexpectedly, Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire. Elimelech was born on March 13, 1955 in Khammouane Province, Laos to KaPao Vang and Lia Xiong. He served with the United States during the Vietnam War. He married Naomi Yang on April 4, 1979. In 1980, the...

Nov 22, 2020

RUSHFORD - Darold James Sievers, 93, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2020, while residing at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Rushford, MN. Darold was born on September 30, 1927 to Arnold and Etta (Heiden) Sievers at home in Hart, MN. He was the oldest of seven children. In his middle school years, one of his favorite pastimes was...

Nov 20, 2020

Lester Gerald Prigge, 82, of Lewiston, MN died Friday November 20, 2020 at Winona Health. Lester was born November 26, 1937 on the family farm near Lewiston to Manuel and Frieda (Gensmer) Prigge. Lester learned the value of hard work from an early age helping out on family farms. As a young man he served in the national guard from...

Nov 20, 2020

Joseph Allen Logan, 72, of Elba, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. Joseph was born July 8, 1948 to Norman and Bernice Logan in Winona, MN. He grew up in Winona as one of 4 children. He learned a love for the river and fishing from a young age. If he wasn't working at Winona Heat...

Nov 19, 2020

Marietta "Mary" Suhr, 96 of Winona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Lake Winona Manor. She was born on June 12, 1924 in Trout Valley, Minneiska, MN to Alfred and Margaret (Nepper) Johnson. She worked for Winona Knits for 16 years. She married Ellwood Peterson and they raised four daughters; Judy Repinski, Carol Gerry, Wilma Loitz and...