Jul 26, 2020

Richard Thomas Rogers, 83, of Chatfield, formerly of Rochester, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Richard was born October 6, 1936, in Chatfield to James and Anne (Archambault) Rogers.  He enjoyed riding his bike around and listening to all types of music.  He loved when Western Days would come, because...

Jul 26, 2020

Ember Jean Reps was called home to heaven on July 26, 2020. Ember was born on March 25, 2019, to Shawn and Allison Reps, with a chromosomal abnormality called Trisomy 18. Ember had many more diagnoses as a result of this condition, including organ defects and developmental delays, but she never let it slow her down. Ember was a joyful,...

Jul 26, 2020

Eugene M. Putzier, 90, of St. Charles, MN, died on Sunday, July 26, 2020, of natural causes at home surrounded by his family. Eugene was born July 3, 1930, in St. Charles, MN, to Gustave and Margaret (Wegman) Putzier. Eugene attended District 50 "Country" School located ¼ mile north of the family homestead until 8th grade and then St. Charles...

Jul 26, 2020

Beverly J. Thompson, 83, of St. Charles passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. She was born August 16, 1936 in Winona, MN to Holliver and Emma (Grossell) Hoch. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1955. While a young girl she met her forever love, Harold Thompson, and they were married...

Jul 25, 2020

Carson Lee Hammer, infant son of Derrick and Amy Hammer of Galesville, was born July 23, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester - St. Mary's Campus. After blessing his parents with two unexpected and beautiful days together, he was welcomed into Heaven on July 25, 2020. He will be forever loved and missed by his parents, Derrick and Amy (Schmidtknecht)...

Jul 24, 2020

Clarence Vernon Schwanke, 87, of Winona, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI. Clarence was born April 7, 1933 in Buffalo City, WI to Elmer and Selma Schwanke. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved his Minnesota sports teams, especially the Vikings, Twins, and Timberwolves. He is survived by his sons, Todd...

Jul 22, 2020

PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGED TO THE WINONA VFW. Rosey Jonsgaard, 62, of Minnesota City, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 surrounded by her family at home. Rose Mary Haack was born on June 10, 1958 to Emil and Loretta (Adler) Haack in Wabasha, Minnesota. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School through eighth grade and graduated from Plainview High School. She went...

Jul 21, 2020

Richard E. Fogal, 84, of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday July 21, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Dick was born October 17, 1935, on a farm near Waldorf, Minnesota to Edward and Agnus (Habeck) Fogal. He graduated from Peterson High School in 1953. Following High School, Dick joined the United States Navy and served his country...

Jul 21, 2020

James William Smith, 67, of Winona, MN died July 21, 2020. Jim was Born Oct. 19, 1952 in Fort Campbell, KY. Graduated 1971, Winona Senior High School; Graduated 1975, Winona State University with a Degree in Bachelors of Science. He was enlisted in the U.S Army from 1975-1992. His last rank was Staff Sergeant. He was also an Intelligence Voice...

Jul 20, 2020

Dwayne Marlow Anderson, 68, of Houston, MN died Monday evening, July 20, 2020 at Valley View Healthcare & Rehab in Houston. Dwayne was born November 4, 1951 in La Crosse, WI to Marlow and Gloria (Haupt) Anderson. Dwayne graduated from Houston High School in 1971. He helped on the family farm; he enjoyed milking cows and bailing hay and was...

Jul 19, 2020

Eileen M. Johnson, 96, of Rushford died peacefully Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford surrounded by her family. Eileen was born November 8, 1923 in Rushford to Harris and Esther (Hein) Svenningson. She was raised on the Svenningson family farm, north of Rushford, and graduated from Pine Creek Country School. On November 14, 1953, Eileen...

Jul 16, 2020

Carolyn Jeanne Kryzer, 34 of Winona, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 16, 2020 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on August 6, 1985 in River Falls, WI to Thomas and Lola (Scott) Schmidt. Carolyn graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 2003. On October 22, 2009 she married the love of her life, Seth Kryzer....

Jul 14, 2020

Jean Ann Gallas, 72 of Winona, died peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Gundersen Health System. Jean was born January 23, 1948 in Eau Claire to Donald and Mary (Heald) Nyseth. She was raised in Winona and graduated from Cotter Senior High. On June 7, 1985, Jean married Jerry Gallas and they recently...

Jul 14, 2020

John M. Yonts, 86, of Rushford, MN died on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. John Mason Yonts was born on August 13, 1933, in Groseclose in Smyth County Virginia to William Grady and Ora Mabel (Lindamood) Yonts. He was raised at Groseclose, Virginia in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains. John attended high...

Jul 13, 2020

Dennis “Denny” Wead, 75, of rural Preston, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, unexpectedly at his home.

Dennis Walter Wead was born January 19, 1945, in Lanesboro, to Walter and Harriet (Hoff) Wead.  He grew up on a farm outside of Lanesboro, and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1963. After High School he entered the Marine...

Jul 12, 2020

Audrey Peterson, age 92 of Rushford, passed away on July 12th, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Audrey was born on October 6th, 1927, in Rushford, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Sylvia (Hauge) Nordgaard. She grew up in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School in 1945. Audrey was united in marriage to Revere H. Peterson on November...

Jul 10, 2020

Klara Eugenie Wright, 72 of Dakota, formerly of Seattle, WA, died unexpectedly, Friday July 10, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 6, 1947 in Germany to Merle and Wilhelmine (Schafer) Sowards. At the age of 1 her family moved to Seattle, where she lived until moving to Winona in 2015. Klara worked as a cashier at Seven11...

Jul 7, 2020

William Harry Webster, 65 of Winona, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his home. Bill was born August 12, 1954 in La Crosse to Daniel Everett and Cecilia Lorraine (Caven) Webster. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War; stationed in Germany as a medic. He worked at the Minneapolis Veterans Hospital for over 20 years. About...

Jul 6, 2020

Marian Gartner, 89, of Chatfield, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Marian Lorraine Danielson was born October 31, 1930, in Preston, MN, to Edwin and Oney (Anderson) Danielson.  Marian graduated from Preston High School in 1949.  On February 17, 1952, she married Clair Gartner, in Cocoa, FL, and they were...

Jul 6, 2020

Jane Ann Raphael of Winona, passed peacefully in her sleep Monday, July 6, 2020 at Callista Court, Ava Maria Place, Winona, MN. She had been living there for the past two months. Jane was born May 29, 1929 in Winona to Dorothy (Burbach) and Maurice Welch. She attended Cathedral School, graduating in 1947. She worked at the movie theater making...