John William Dewey

John William Dewey

Sep 9, 2021

John William Dewey, 76, of rural Houston, MN died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI with his wife and sister by his side. The family would like to give many thanks for the wonderful and caring staff at Gundersen. John Served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966. He was a member...

Gene G. Brandvold

Gene G. Brandvold

Sep 9, 2021

Gene G. Brandvold, 84, of Rushford, MN and formerly of Bloomington, MN died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. Gene Gavin Brandvold was born on October 23, 1936, in Albert Lea, MN to Gerhard and Lettie (Johnston) Brandvold. Lived in New Richland, MN, Winthrop, MN, Janesville, MN, summers on the family farm in rural New...

Del Ihrke

Del Ihrke

Sep 7, 2021

As his family and friends can attest, Delmer Ihrke truly understood the secret to a life well lived. He was so inspirational and a constant source of strength, even in the hardest of times. As a serving member of his community, Del was always willing to help those in need in ways both great and small. He was tirelessly dedicated...

Muriel Douglas

Muriel Douglas

Sep 7, 2021

Muriel S. Douglas, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7 at the Country Cottage in Plainview. Muriel was born on April 1, 1937 in Fountain City, the daughter of Raymond and Janet (Steen) Mueller. She met the love of her life, Paul Douglas, and they were united in marriage on February 1, 1954, in Rochester; together their union...

Richard "Dick" Hopkins

Richard "Dick" Hopkins

Sep 6, 2021

Hopkins, Richard B. (Dick) Dick Hopkins, 91, of Winona, passed away on September 6, 2021. He was born on June 24, 1930 in Flint, Michigan to Leo B. and Marie Hopkins. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marian Hopkins, his son Barry (Lisa) Hopkins of Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin and his daughter Jenny Hopkins of Minneapolis and Winona....

Ray Lisowski

Ray Lisowski

Sep 6, 2021

Raymond D. Lisowski, 81, of Piepers Valley, rural Fountain City died Monday, September 6, 2021 at Saint Anne's Extended Healthcare in Winona. Ray was born December 21, 1939 in Arcadia to Peter and Olga (Konsella) Lisowski. He served in the Army National Guard. Ray and Sandra Gensmer met on a blind date. And, were married May 11, 1963 at Trinity...

Ian Christopher Richard

Ian Christopher Richard

Sep 5, 2021

Ian Chrisopher Richard, 32, son, brother, husband, father, friend, hunter, fisherman, forager, adventurer, dancer, traveler, and disc golfer passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, following a 10 month battle with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia. A lover of nature and all things outdoors. Ian's time here may not have been long, but he made sure to make the most of it....

Patrick Kaiser

Patrick Kaiser

Sep 4, 2021

Patrick M. Kaiser, age 58 of Stockton, passed away on Saturday, September 4 at the Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse. Patrick was born on October 11, 1962 in Winona, the son of Richard and Darlene (Waletzko) Kaiser. He was raised in the Winona area with his two sisters and graduated from Winona Senior High School. Patrick was employed full...

Nancy J. Czeczok

Nancy J. Czeczok

Sep 3, 2021

Nancy J. Czeczok, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3 at Lake Winona Manor. Nancy was born on October 29, 1948 in Winona, the daughter of Edgar and Lavern (Senrick) Rupprecht. She was raised in the Lewiston and Wyattville areas and graduated from Lewiston High School. Nancy was married to Roger Hazelton and they had one daughter, Lynn....

Douglas "Doug" A. Albrecht

Douglas "Doug" A. Albrecht

Aug 31, 2021

La Crescent, MN - Douglas "Doug" A. Albrecht, 60, of La Crescent, MN died on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Doug was born on April 26, 1961, in La Crosse, WI to Walter and Dora (Harlos) Albrecht. He was raised in rural Houston on South Ridge and was a 1980 graduate of Houston...

Carol Turena (Holger)  Finseth

Carol Turena (Holger) Finseth

Aug 30, 2021

KNCQ968 – Home to base.  Dean, I’m on my way!

On Monday, August 30, 2021, God’s heavenly angels paved a path and gently guided Carol Turena Holger Finseth to the gates of Heaven to meet her Maker that so skillfully created her beautiful soul. A greeting she had been looking forward to her entire life.  She passed...

Frank Deutschman

Frank Deutschman

Aug 30, 2021

Frank Deutschman, 93, of St. Charles died Monday, August 30, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Dozens of family members visited Frank in the last several days before he passed away at the Whitewater Health Services nursing facility in St. Charles. The son of German and Belgian immigrants, Frank was born July 23, 1928, in Milwaukee. He grew up...

William "Bill" Tomashek

William "Bill" Tomashek

Aug 29, 2021

William Robert Tomashek was born November 30, 1927, in Winona, Minnesota to William and Grace Tomashek, and passed away at his home on August 29, 2021, of natural causes. As a youth, William enjoyed hockey at West End Rec Center playing evenings and weekends. He also embraced his father's passion for hunting and fishing throughout his life, passing that love...

Sandra Kaye Marks

Sandra Kaye Marks

Aug 29, 2021

MONEY CREEK, MN - Sandra Kaye Marks, 62, of Money Creek, MN died on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at her home. Sandra was born on February 7, 1959, in Spring Grove, MN to Lowell and Betty (Meyer) Ladsten. She grew up in Houston where she lived all of her life. Sandra is survived by three children: Alicia (Kevin Koeller) Seekamp,...

Marjorie Roberta (Anderson)  Scott

Marjorie Roberta (Anderson) Scott

Aug 28, 2021

Marjorie Scott, 99, a retired teacher, of Chatfield, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Chosen Valley Assisted Living in Chatfield.

Marjorie Roberta Anderson was born October 28, 1921, in Frankford TWP, rural Spring Valley, MN, to Elgar and Sadie (Loucks) Anderson.  She attended various rural schools.  Her family moved to Preston in 1937, and she graduated...

Joyce Heim

Joyce Heim

Aug 28, 2021

Joyce E. Heim, 82 of St. Charles, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. Joyce was born on December 19, 1938 in Utica Township to Alvin and Glennis (Peterson) Wondrow. Joyce graduated from Rochester High School in 1957. She married Anthony (Jerry) Heim on September 6, 1958 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester,...

Vivian Hawk

Vivian Hawk

Aug 28, 2021

A Live Stream of Vivian's funeral will be available at the following link https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1631301701135994 Vivian Marie (Lentz) Hawk, 98, of Leesburg, FL and St. Charles, MN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 28, 2021 in Leesburg - weeks short of her 99th birthday. Vivian was born September 24, 1922 in Howard (Miner County), SD to Claus H. and...

Jack Nelson

Jack Nelson

Aug 26, 2021

Jack Bernard Nelson, 99 of Winona, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his home. Jack was born December 13, 1921 in Buxton, Iowa. He was raised in Winona, MN where he graduated from Winona Senior High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during WWII as a 2nd class Petty Officer. He worked for the City...

Marlene Brand

Marlene Brand

Aug 26, 2021

LEWISTON, MN - Marlene D Brand, age 87, of Lewiston, MN died peacefully on August 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born March 6, 1934, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN. After graduating high school, she went on to LPN school at St. Marys Vocational School in Rochester where her instructors were the nuns. After graduating from the...

Lorraine M. Peterson

Lorraine M. Peterson

Aug 25, 2021

RUSHFORD, MN - Lorraine M. Peterson, 101, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Lorraine was born on February 29, 1920, in Boone, Iowa to Robert and Elsie Cranmer. She was raised in Boone where she graduated from high school. She married Curtis Harpel in 1937. They were later divorced....