Jul 4, 2020

Ray A. Mueller, 89, of St. Charles died Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his farm home in hospice care. Ray was born February 17, 1931 in the Elba Valley to Alois and Mathilda (Putzier) Mueller. He was one of 12 Mueller children. Ray and Marcella Kronebusch were married November 15, 1958. They farmed in the St. Charles area for many...

Jul 3, 2020

Gloria Lynn Koetz, 54, of Plainview, Minnesota died on Friday, the 3rd of July, 2020, surrounded by her family at St. Mary's hospital. Gloria was born the 20th of June, 1966, in San Bernardino, California to Joe Serna and Nancy Palenick. As a child she moved to Mesa, Arizona with her mother. As a young woman, fate caused her to...

Jul 3, 2020

Linda Kay Giesler, 65 of St. Charles, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Whitewater Health Services. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service, St. Charles, is assisting with arrangements.

Jul 2, 2020

Arless Raymond Markegard passed away July 2, 2020 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center surrounded by family. Arless was born in Rushford, Minnesota on November 29, 1928. He was the son of Roy and Anna (Tveten) Markegard. Arless lost both parents at an early age. He attended Big Spring and Rushford Public Schools. In 1947 at the age of 17 he...

Jul 1, 2020

Ruth Shea was an exceptionally generous person. A lover of all people, she found great happiness putting the needs of others ahead of her own and lived a lifetime of selflessly giving of her time and resources to those who needed them most. Blessed by her warm spirit and gentle ways, there is no doubt that she will be deeply...

Jun 30, 2020

Mary Sue Kukowski, 66 of Winona died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at her home. Mary was born June 6, 1954 in Winona to Daniel J. and Bernice (Knapik) Eichman. She graduated from Cotter High School. On August 28, 1976, Mary was united in marriage to Roy "Butch" Kukowski. Through the years, Mary worked at Winona Monument, Miller Felpax and most...

Jun 29, 2020

Dwayne "Dewey" Carlyle Benson, 84 of Winona, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at Lake Winona Manor. Dewey was born on October 2, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to Albin and Gerda (Johnson) Benson. After high school, Dewey joined the Navy Reserves and proudly served our country. On February 14, 1974 he married Mavis Amundson. Together they made their home in Bloomington...

Jun 29, 2020

And on the 8th day, God looked down on His planned paradise and said, "I need a caretaker." So, God made a farmer. Harold Edward Ziegler of Ettrick, WI passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 78. During a brief stay in the hospital, Harold died peacefully with his beloved partner Lois by his side. Harold...

Jun 28, 2020

Joanne Pauline (Kalstabakken) Finley of rural Chatfield passed away June 28th, 2020 at St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

Born July 4, 1934 to Oscar and Frieda (Lundt) Kalstabakken of rural Chatfield. She was baptized & confirmed at St Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield.

Joanne and Jerry V Finley were married in that same church on...

Jun 28, 2020

Denise Lyn Jacobson Evans, 36 of Onalaska, WI passed away on Sunday June 28, 2020. Denise was born August 16, 1983 in Winona, MN to Kenneth and Helen Jacobson. She graduated from Rushford-Peterson High School in 2002. She received her Associated Nursing Degree from Western Technical College in Wisconsin and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Viterbo University....

Jun 27, 2020

Regina Kowalski, 94, of Winona died Saturday, June 27 at Lake Winona Manor. A mass of christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 1 2020 at St. Casmir's Catholic Church in Winona. Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Winona. Hoff Celebration of Life Center is Assisting the family.

Jun 26, 2020

Gary Matzke, 74, of Altura died Friday, June 26, 2020 at Lake Winona Manor in Winona. He was born May 7, 1946 in Winona to Elmer H. and Lucille (Nuszloch) Matzke. Gary was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norton Township. He attended Altura School and graduated from Lewiston High School. Gary and Linda Simon were married...

Jun 23, 2020

Adrian R. Keys, 43, of rural Lanesboro, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at District One Hospital in Faribault, MN.

Adrian Raymaar Keys was born September 10, 1976, in Peoria, ILL., to Ray Charles Mason and Annette Keys. After getting his High School GED, Adrian helped out on the family farm, and did some welding on the...

Jun 20, 2020

RUSHFORD, MN - Dennis L. "Denny" Danielson, 68, of Rushford, MN died on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. Denny was born on September 17, 1951, in Lanesboro, MN to Hiram and Lillie (Honsey) Danielson. He was raised in Lanesboro. On August 29, 1970, Denny was united in marriage with Phyllis Hallum in Whalan,...

Jun 19, 2020

Betty Jane Tart, 85, of Eyota died Friday, June 19, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family. Betty was born January 23, 1935 in Preston to Henry and Selma (Storelee) Olstad. She grew up in the Chatfield area. Betty and Paul Tart were married April 28, 1956 at Long Beach, CA. They went on to live in Minneapolis, Chatfield,...

Jun 19, 2020

M. Scott Dellenbach, age 62, passed away peacefully Friday night on June 19, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital while in hospice after fighting a three-year battle with cancer. Scott was born August 30, 1957 in Denver, CO to Gene and Lil Dellenbach. He graduated from Austin Pacelli High School in 1975. Following high school, Scott attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison...

Jun 18, 2020

Elizabeth "Bette" Guenther, 87, of St. Charles died Thursday, June 18, 2020, with Dave at her bedside, a few days after their 69th anniversary. After a long battle with Alzheimers, she died at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona. Bette was born April 29, 1933 in Winona to Joseph and Elizabeth (Lamey) Ives. As a teenager in Winona, Bette met...

Jun 16, 2020

Roseville, MN - Lillian P. Nelson, 92, of Roseville, MN and formerly of Rushford and Winona, MN died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, MN. Lillian was born on April 19, 1928, in Strum, WI to Anton and Viola (Herman) Mathison. She was raised in Strum. She later moved with her family to Witoka,...

Jun 16, 2020

Muriel "Mert" Tonetta Gilman, 94 of Winona, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at her home. She was born on April 27, 1926 in Cylinder, Iowa to Thomas and Mattie (Naig) Gjerde. On June 17, 1947 she married Donald Gilman. Mert helped Don on the farm. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her...

Jun 15, 2020

Marilyn (Wamhoff) Volkman, 84 of Kasson and formerly of Lewiston, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus after a brief illness. She was born August 27, 1935 in Winona to William and Vera (Markwardt) Wamhoff. Marilyn graduated from Winona High and began working at Watkins until she met and married the love of...