Sara Ihrke
Dec 18, 2024
Sara Ann Patricia (Murphy) Ihrke, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and nurse, passed away peacefully at Roger Metz Manor, leaving behind a legacy of love, care, and compassion.
Born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1943, Sara was a source of pride for her Irish Catholic father. Her life embodied the warmth and resilience of her heritage.
In 1965, Sara graduated...
Arthur Richard Thoreson
Dec 18, 2024
Live streaming of his service can be viewed at:
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Arthur “Richard” Thoreson, age 90 of Chatfield, MN passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Spring Valley Living in Spring Valley, MN.
He was born September 1, 1934, the son of Arthur Ralph and Katherine Ida (Woxland) Thoreson in St Paul, MN.
He graduated from St Charles High School...
Dean Robert Spaeth
Dec 18, 2024
Dean Spaeth, age 57 of Chatfield passed away at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Dean Robert Spaeth was born on November 1, 1967 the son of George and Pearl (nee Hodnett) Spaeth in Stanley, Wisconsin. He attended school in Stanley and began working in construction, building homes in the area....
Vaughn Nagle
Dec 17, 2024
Vaughn Bearson Nagle, age 88 of Preston, formerly of Lanesboro, passed away peacefully at the Chosen Valley Care Center on December 17, 2024.
Vaughn was the daughter of Leonard and Josephine Landsverk. She was born April 9, 1936 in Tuttle, North Dakota. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1954. On June 4, 1955 she married Dale Bearson of Lanesboro. Dale...
Debra Jean Koetz
Dec 16, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Debra Jean Koetz, 69, of St. Charles announces her journey to be with our Lord and Savior. Debra was born April 28, 1955 in La Crosse to Allen and Jean (Rose) Jonsgaard. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Shawn, her three daughters; Melissa (Nelson) Hori of Santa Cruz, CA,...
Eleanor Irene Davidson
Dec 16, 2024
Eleanor passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Whitewater Healthcare in St. Charles, MN.
Eleanor was born on January 13, 1924, to Oscar and Jeva (Ladsten) Johnson in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Eleanor began attending school at the Tawney country school in Preble Township. In 1933, her family moved to the Lanesboro area, where she attended the Durkin country...
Rose Ann McManimon
Dec 16, 2024
Rose Ann McManimon, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2024. She was born on October 25, 1934, to James and Alma Hurt on the family farm in Waseca, MN. Rose Ann was a farm girl through and through, and her seven sisters and brother had some crazy adventures throughout their childhood. Upon graduation from Medford...
James Lehnertz
Dec 16, 2024
James “Jim” Paul Lehnertz, 83 of Altura, died Monday, December 16, 2024 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.
Jim was born December 20, 1940, in Winona to Alfred and Corrine (Scherbring) Lehnertz. He graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic School in 1959. On July 31, 1970, he married Linda Lagasse at St. Casimir’s Catholic Church in Winona.
Jim was a farmer through...
Thomas Daniel Rudnik
Dec 15, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Rudnik
August 19, 1944 — December 15, 2024
Winona
Thomas “Tom” Daniel Rudnik, 80, of Winona, MN passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. He was born on August 19, 1944, in Winona, MN to Ted and Frances (Ives) Rudnik. He grew up in Winona and graduated from Cotter High School in 1962.
Tom married his wife, Jenine Marie Butlin, at St....
Charles Peterson
Dec 14, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Dean Peterson, 76 of Winona, MN passed away peacefully at home on December 14 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of family, friends and many more lives who were touched by him. We ask that you remember him, not for the way his life ended, but for the way...
David Lee Otis
Dec 13, 2024
David Lee Otis, 69 of Mabel, MN, passed away on December 13, 2024 at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
David was born on July 11, 1955 the son of Howard and Marjorie (nee Adams) Otis in Oakland, CA. David attended school in the Burnsville, MN area and was a graduate of Burnsville High School. He then furthered his education...
Sharon Fulkerson
Dec 12, 2024
Sharon Fulkerson
March 20, 1938 – December 12, 2024
Sharon Louise Fulkerson, age 86 of Winona, died peacefully on December 12, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Sharon was born on March 20, 1938, to Floyd and Grace (Fangmeier) Fields in Pipestone, MN. The oldest of five children, she held a special bond with her siblings, especially the two youngest, Ken and Sally....
Myra McKay
Dec 12, 2024
Myra's funeral may be viewed via the following Live Stream link https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTczNDQ1NDk3MDM0MTY2MCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
Myra (Marion) Arlene McKay, age 96, of St Charles died Thursday evening December 12, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, Rochester Methodist Campus.
Myra was born January 31, 1928, in rural Valley City, ND, to Albert and Lillian (Hoffman) Noeske. She graduated from Noltimier school and went on to nurses training...
Edward Kreidermacher
Dec 12, 2024
After 79 years on this earth, Edward John Kreidermacher, has journeyed to his final home. His life’s work done, Edward died peacefully on December 12, 2024, at his home. He entered this world on January 23, 1945, in Altura, MN, born to John and Dorothy (Siebenaler) Kreidermacher. After graduating from Winona High School in 1963 he took mechanics classes at...
Jason Allan Snelling
Dec 11, 2024
Jason Allan Snelling, born on February 14, 1982, in Denver, Colorado, left far too soon on December 11, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. A beloved son, father, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many! Jason faced his life with a spirit that endeared him to many, a testament to his nature as a friend to all who understood the struggles...
Paul Bambenek
Dec 11, 2024
Paul Hubert Bambenek, 75, of Winona, Minnesota passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 11, 2024.
Arriving into this world on November 12, 1949 in Rochester, Minnesota, Paul was the second son of the late Hubert and Evelyn (Peterson) Bambenek. Raised in the heart of Winona, Paul graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1968 and...
Linda Berg
Dec 11, 2024
Linda Marie (Olstad) Berg, age 90, of Rushford, MN died peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, at her home surrounded by her family.
Linda was born on September 1, 1934 in Bratsberg, MN, the daughter of Gynther and Inez (Glenna) Olstad. She grew up in the rural Rushford area, attending Grindland Country School, Peterson School...
Joan Clark
Dec 10, 2024
Joan Clark
February 28, 1935 — December 10, 2024
Joan Clark, 89, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.
Joan Harriet Shatzka was born February 28, 1935 to Elwin and Marjory (Mann) Shatzka in Chance, South Dakota. She grew up in Chance, SD where she attended rural school through eighth grade. Joan graduated from Bison...
Larry Eugene Grunden
Dec 10, 2024
Rochester
Larry E. Grunden, age 82 of Rochester, passed away on December 10, 2024 at Mayo Health System-St. Mary's Campus following a brave, albeit brief, fight against metastatic cancer.
Larry was born on March 28, 1942 to Leonard and Dorothy (nee Jackson) on the home farm in Redwood County, MN. When he was a teenager he made a decision for Jesus and...
Dennis Becker, Sr.
Dec 8, 2024
Dennis Edward Becker Sr., 75, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 in Shakopee, MN after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Dennis was born on October 5, 1949, in Winona, MN to Edward and LeMae Becker.
Dennis graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1968 and attended Winona Vocational School in 1969 for Tool and Die.
On May 26th,...
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