Sep 17, 2020

HOUSTON, MN - Elmo M. Wojahn, 96, of Houston, MN died on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Elmo Martin Wojahn was born on March 2, 1924, in Comfrey, MN to Henry and Minnie (Finstad) Wojahn. He was raised in Comfrey and entered the U.S. Navy before WWII where his aircraft carrier the USS...

Sep 16, 2020

Elrey Louise Wilson, La Crescent, Minnesota, and formerly of Houston, Minnesota was received by her Lord and Savior on September 16, 2020 at Springbrook Village in La Crescent. Elrey was born July 8, 1923, in Caledonia, Minnesota to John and Katherine (Davy) Ellenz. She graduated from Loretto High School, Caledonia, in 1941. On May 1, 1947, Elrey married Melvin Wilson...

Sep 9, 2020

Jo Ann (Trittipoe) Fellman went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 after a brief stay in home hospice in her assisted living facility who so graciously accommodated us, allowing family to be with her in her final days. She's finally reunited with the love of her life John who has been gone just over 17 years. She...

Sep 6, 2020

HOUSTON, MN - Joseph Dennis Kinstler, 19, of Houston, MN died on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at his home in Houston. Joseph was born on March 11, 2001, in LaCrosse, WI. He was a loving and caring person who brought joy to everyone who lived with him. He is survived by his mother, Karmen; his best friend and brother, Jim;...

Sep 4, 2020

Marland LaVonne Beeman passed away at home surrounded by family and Hospice Care Friday, September 4, 2020. Known to friends as Marla and Lovey by family, Marla was a United States Air Force wife and mother who traveled the world and raised two children in the adventurous uncertainty of military transfers. She was always the anchor of home, love, laughter...

Sep 3, 2020

LEWISTON, MN - Eileen Helen Tucker, 98, of rural Lewiston, MN died on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, MN. Eileen was born at home in rural Stewartville, MN to William and Rose (Schroder) Baker. She attended School District 118 Dogtown and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1938. Eileen graduated from Winona Teachers...

Sep 3, 2020

On Thursday, September 3, 2020, Steven John Thesing passed into eternal life surrounded by his family. Steve was a life long resident of Lewiston. He was born October 10th, 1949 to Ted and Evelyn Thesing, the 8th of 10 sons. He attended schools in Lewiston, finishing his school career in 1969. He worked the family farm with his Dad until...

Sep 2, 2020

Roxanna Elaine Fenske, 78, of rural Chatfield, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, peacefully at her home. Roxanna was born November 25, 1941 in Oakland, CA to Lawrence "Neil" and Elaine (Jones) Ehlenfeldt. She moved to Altura at the age of four with her family. They later moved to a farm north of St. Charles. Roxanna and Albert Fenske were married...

Sep 1, 2020

Francis "Frank" Harry Colvin, 92 of St. Charles, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, St. Mary's Campus. Frank was born April 5, 1928 in the Rochester area to Harry and Mary (Lawler) Colvin. Frank entered the United States Navy at an early age, with his mother having to sign to give permission because of his...

Aug 29, 2020

Carlos Gonzalez Espinosa, 70, of Winona died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Roger Metz Manor. Carlos was born November 4, 1949 in Mexico City to Teodoro Gonzalez and Guillermina Espinosa Gonzalez. Carlos moved to the United States in his mid-twenties and worked for Ford Motor Company in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Carlos began on the assembly line, but after learning all...

Aug 28, 2020

Elizabeth June Benedum was born in Winona, Minnesota on June 3, 1972 to Richard and Thora Lombard, and passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on August 28, 2020 in Kasson, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her father Richard and is survived by her mother Thora, her son Marley, her husband Tom, her seven siblings...

Aug 28, 2020

James "Amy" Willis Jorgenson, 70 of Winona and formerly of Spring Valley, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at Lake Winona Manor. Jim was born August 12, 1950 in Lime Springs, IA to Clarence and Beatrice (TerMatt) Jorgenson. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1968. On May 30, 1970, Jim married the love of his life, Marlois Gabbert at...

Aug 27, 2020

Irvin Nunemacher lived his life with great appreciation for his family. A strong provider and wonderful companion, he wanted nothing more than the very best for the family he loved. Deeply loved by all who knew him, there is no doubt that he will be dearly missed by his many special friends and loved ones. The year 1932 held many...

Aug 27, 2020

Dennis J. Wingert, 78 of Dover, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer, with family by his side. He was born on February 4, 1942 to Julius and Ruby (Zeitler) Wingert. He grew up in Olmsted County on a family farm with 12 siblings. He married Marjorie Fohrman on January 28, 1967....

Aug 26, 2020

William Neil Anderson, 86, of Lewiston, MN died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Bill was born on April 13, 1934 to Ernest and Esther (Papenfuss) Anderson. He grew up as one of three children in Lewiston. He graduated from Lewiston High School and entered the Naval Reserve. Bill held many jobs over his life...

Aug 26, 2020

Alys Jean Knutson, 78 of Winona, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Lake Winona Manor. Alys was born on April 24, 1942 in Winona to Bye and Eudora (Gaustad) Compton. After finishing high school in Winona, Alys attended cosmetology school in La Crosse. She worked as a beautician at Regis before owning her own salon. Alys married Jerry Knutson and...

Aug 26, 2020

Leland James Jonsgaard, 68, of Lewiston passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, Methodist Campus - Rochester. Leland was born September 24, 1951 in Lewiston to Harris and Bernice (Mueller) Jonsgaard. He attended Lewiston High School. Following high school Leland farmed until he began driving truck. He spent most of...

Aug 25, 2020

Shirley Johnson passed away peacefully on August 25, 2020 at her assisted living apartment in Chatfield surrounded by family.  She was 87 years old.

Shirley Joanne Bothun was born December 22, 1932 to Eilef and Mary Bothun in Chatfield MN.  She attended school in Chatfield and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1951.  After graduation she worked...

Aug 22, 2020

Lorraine Bonine December 10, 1027-August 22, 2020 On August 22, 2020, Lorraine was called home to her maker. She passed on surrounded by her family. Lorraine F. Bonine was born December 10, 1927, to Louis and Leona (Majerus) Wegman in Winona County. She was raised near Dover on the family farm. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1947...

Aug 21, 2020

Sorn Khemthongthammavong, 75, of St. Charles passed away Friday, August 21 at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. Sorn was born March 4, 1945 in Jampasck, Laos to Saly Rasazong and Chanh Phinda. She was a strong independent woman who wasn't afraid of work. Sorn worked at North Star Foods and enjoyed her spot in the community garden near the...