May 27, 2021

Dale Louis Dorsch, 67 of Winona, passed away peacefully at Lake Winona Manor on Thursday, May 27, 2021. He was born in Winona, MN on December 29, 1953 to Leonard and Ruth (Stever) Dorsch. Dale was a truly fun-loving man, caring, and was always willing to help a friend. He was a lifelong die-hard Packers and Twins fan. He and...

May 26, 2021

Frances “Paula” Norby, 84, of Lanesboro, passed away on May 26, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.

Frances Pauline Phillips was born May 6, 1937 in Scottsville, KY to Thomas and Bea Phillips.  On April 7, 1960 she married Rodney D. Norby, in Scottsville, KY. They went on to have 7 children, and...

May 25, 2021

Ronald Eugene Holden, 79 of Winona and formerly of Davenport, IA, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his home. He was born on January 28, 1942 in Davenport to Clarence and Miriam (Wallace) Holden. After graduating from high school Ronald enlisted in the United States Navy. On December 12, 1964 he married Eileen Holman and together had two children....

May 20, 2021

Russell John Wirt, age 89 of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20 at St. Anne's Benedictine Community in Winona. Russell was born on October 15, 1931, the son of Elmer and Maude (Beech) Wirt; he was born on the very same family farm on which he was raised and would eventually farm himself. Russell graduated from Lewiston High...

May 16, 2021

Michael Neil Bellock of Natrona, Wyoming, formerly of Rushford and Winona, MN, died at his home on May 16, 2021. Mike was born on February 16, 1966, to Alfred N. Bellock and Alta Bellock (Shrum) in Billings, Montana. He was raised in the Rushford area and at times lived with his adored grandma Bellock and various aunts and uncles. He...

May 13, 2021

Rosella Irene Googins, 83 of Winona, passed away on May 13, 2021 at Benedictine- St. Anne in Winona. She was born on July 13, 1937 in Winona to John and Agnes (Stellenger) Winstorfer. After marrying Harley Googins, they moved to Zumbro Falls to live on a hobby farm before returning to Winona to raise their family. Rosie enjoyed camping, going...

May 13, 2021

RUSHFORD, MN - Clifford W. Hallum, 78, of Rushford, MN died on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at his home with his family by his side. Clifford was the first of five children born to Teman and Geneva (Olson) Hallum in Lanesboro, MN on March 29, 1943. He was raised on the family farm south of Peterson, and was a 1961...

May 12, 2021

William "Billy" Rumpca IV, 37 of Winona, died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home of natural causes. Billy was born on September 21, 1983 in Winona to William and Jody (Jenkinson) Rumpca. He graduated from Winona Senior High and in his late 20's moved to Chicago. There he worked at Golf Galaxy and enjoyed many Cubs games at Wrigley...

May 12, 2021

James Long, Jr., 57 of Winona died on May 12th, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. James was born in Flint, Michigan to James and Doris (Henson) Long. He proudly served his country in the United States Marines from 1981 to 1985. He was a wonderful cook and a jack of all trades, having skills in many...

May 11, 2021

Markell John Smith-Schewe, infant son of Maurice Smith, Jr. and Kelsea Schewe, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Markell was born March 24, 2021 and in his short 6 weeks on this earth, he left a mark that can never be replaced. "Baby Kelz" as he was often called, had such a personality. He...

May 10, 2021

RUSHFORD, MN - Dorothy Jeannette Anderson, 90, of Rushford passed away on May 10, 2021. She was a resident of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Dorothy was born on December 28, 1930, to Paul and Alfa (Kulsrud) Larson in Preston. Dorothy graduated from Austin High School in 1948. She met Morris Anderson at a roller skating rink and...

May 10, 2021

St. Paul, MN - Anita K. Monsoor, age 96 of St. Paul, Minnesota died Monday, May 10, 2021 at the English Rose Suites in Edina, MN. Anita Kathleen Semmen was born January 25, 1925 in La Crosse, WIto Alfred and Clara (Ferden) Semmen. She attended Filmore county country schools and graduated as valedictorian of Peterson High School in Peterson in...

May 9, 2021

Odean Franklyn Goss, 89 of Lewiston, died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Lewiston Senior Living. Odean was born September 7, 1931 in Winona to Homer and Cora (Sebo) Goss. He graduated from Lewiston High School. On February 12, 1953, he married Mary Anne Henderson. Through the years, Odean worked as a Dairy Farmer, owned and operated the Lewiston Surge Service...

May 8, 2021

Brian Joseph Williams, 71 of Winona, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at his home. Brian was born March 10, 1950 at Camp Lejeune, NC to George and Miriam (Finnegan) Williams. He graduated from high school in Gainesville, FL. In the early 1970's, he was working at the Great Southern Music Hall when he met the love of his life, Barbara...

May 7, 2021

Dale Gordon McNamer of Winona passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. Born on September 27, 1945 to Herbert and Gloria in Winona, Dale was united in marriage to Diane Christiano on January 7, 1967. Ambitious and hardworking, Dale worked as bricklayer for 50 years, at one point owning a successful masonry business. Dale enjoyed yardwork, particularly mowing, tending to...

May 6, 2021

Judith Ann Marie Oevering, 81 of Stockton, died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Sauer Healthcare. Judie was born November 15, 1939 in Winona to John and Gertrude (Kiedrowski) Barnholtz. She married Jack Oevering on April 18, 1959 and they had four children. On September 9, 1966, Jack was killed in a car accident. Judie worked hard to continue providing and...

May 6, 2021

William "Willy" Bly, 67, of Rollingstone, MN passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2021. William John Bly was born on December 14, 1953 in Austin, MN to Donald and Donna (Leibold) Bly. He grew up in Babbitt, MN where he graduated from high school in 1972. He married Kathy McEntyre and they had two children. They later...

May 3, 2021

Gerald (Jerry) Alan Modjeski, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, formerly of Winona, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on May 3rd, 2021. Jerry was 60. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Barbara Modjeski, and brother Jim Smith. He is survived by brother David (Leigh) Smith, sister Mary (John) Merchlewitz, brother Wayne Modjeski and many nieces and nephews. Jerry's ears...

Apr 30, 2021

Conrad F. Fingerson, 82, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus, in Rochester. Conrad Ferdinand Fingerson  was born April 4, 1939 to Malvin and Corolla (Sundet) Fingerson in Rochester.  Conrad grew up in Fountain, MN and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1957.  After graduating he went to the University...

Apr 30, 2021

Gordon Erwin Matthees, age 91, of Winona, was born on March 2, 1930, in Winona, MN to Ed and Dora (Gensmer) Matthees. He died on April 30, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse surrounded by family. He grew up in Norton Township on the family farm. On July 30, 1955, he married Sandra Ann...