Feb 4, 2021

Kevin Michael Grutzmacher, 63 of St. Paul formerly of Lewiston, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Winona Health. Kevin was born on November 11, 1957 in Rochester to William and Vonnie (Ellinghuysen) Grutzmacher. Most recently, Kevin worked for Gopher State One Call as the head of public relations. He traveled throughout the state giving presentations about the importance to...

Feb 3, 2021

Caroline Emma Stilin, 88 of La Crosse, formerly of Mellen, WI passed away peacefully with family by her side at her daughter's home in Holmen. Caroline was born on August 27, 1932 in Palatine, IL to Fred and Emma (Jauch) Fleiner. After graduating high school, Caroline attended the St. Joseph College of Nursing and graduated in 1953. On January 14,...

Feb 2, 2021

Teresa (Tessa) Marie Conway, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at her parents’ home on February 2, 2021. She was 55. Tessa is survived by her parents, Anthony (Jim) and Janet (Birch) Conway, her daughters Melissa McConnell (Patrick Heusinkveld) and Ashley McConnell (Kajuan Parker), her loyal companion Bogie, her grandchildren Olivea, Emme, and Allison Heusinkveld, Destiny and Prince Dunbar, Genesis...

Feb 2, 2021

Lorraine Jane Krenz, 93 of Winona, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.She was born on December 1, 1927 in Stockton to Edwin and Florence (Verdick) Erickson. The family moved to Winona when Lorraine was a junior in high school. After completing high school, Lorraine put herself through college by working...

Feb 1, 2021

Teresa Renee Morrison, 60 of Wabasha, died Monday February 1st, 2021 under the loving care from the staff at Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Care Center in Wabasha. Teresa was born November 6th, 1960 in Two Harbors to Cecil and Darlene (Triggs) Morrison. She graduated from Wabasha High School. Teresa was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She loved her dog Abby...

Jan 31, 2021

Margaret Dolores (Dolly) Zincke, 98, lived a full life and passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Chosen Valley Care Center.

Dolly was born December 15, 1922 to Melvin and Katherine (Lynch) Jacobson in Chatfield.  Her Mother died when she was a young girl and Dolly, with the help of her...

Jan 31, 2021

Bryan "Axle" Keith Gravos, 50 of St. Charles, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2021. On the cold winter day of January 18th, 1971, after several hours of miserable labor, Bryan Keith Gravos entered this world in reverse (presenting breech) to bless Janele and Dennis Gravos with their first child. Not long after, Bryan began to pave the way for his...

Jan 31, 2021

Leona Marie (Tucker) West was born July 17, 1931 to Nettie and U.B. Tucker and spent most of her childhood near Chatfield, graduating from Eyota High. She was the youngest of eight children and enjoyed life on the farm. She married Wayne West at the Little Brown Church in Iowa and they were married for over 60 years until his...

Jan 30, 2021

Jean Marie Halvorson, 74, of Lanesboro, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021, surrounded by family at Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony.

Jean was born July 26, 1946, in Lanesboro, to Leonard and Doris (Soiney) Peterson.  She grew up in Whalan and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1964.  On October 17, 1964, she married Jerome Halvorson...

Jan 30, 2021

Donald "Donnie" Edwin Carlson, 76, of Houston died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, following a recent illness. Donnie was born July 26, 1944 in La Crosse to Edwin and Marie (Ellefson) Carlson. He played Hurricane football, basketball, and baseball and graduated from Houston High School in 1962. Following high school Donnie proudly served...

Jan 30, 2021

Lois Elaine Wadewitz, 88 of Winona, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Lewiston Senior Living. Lois was born September 12, 1932 in rural Lewiston to Theodore and Pauline (Prigge) Luehmann. She graduated from Lewiston High School. In June of 1962, Lois married Robert Wadewitz at Immanuel Lutheran Church - Silo. They lived in Stewartville, Rushford and Goodview where they made...

Jan 30, 2021

Elena (Helen) Martinez Keefe Elena Martinez Keefe was a woman full of unmatched exuberance, kindness, and love. Her enthusiasm for life was palpable; she brought joy wherever she went. She was the youngest of five children born on August 26, 1960, in Purépero, Michoacán, México. Her parents were Jesus Martinez and Clara Ortega de Martinez. Clara and Jesus nicknamed her...

Jan 30, 2021

James "Jim" Ranvik Sr., 63, of Stockton, Minnesota passed away on January 30, 2021 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI. James was born April 1, 1957 to Donald and Darlene (Baumann) Ranvik in Pine Island, MN. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. James grew up in Pine Island, MN until the death of...

Jan 29, 2021

Earth lost, and heaven gained, a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather when Donald Leonard Fick passed away peacefully January 29, 2021 at Benedictine - St. Anne in Winona, MN. Don was born May 26, 1933, the second of seven children, of Leonard and Aila (Radke) Fick in Wilton, WI. After graduating from Wilton High School, Don went to the University...

Jan 26, 2021

Jason Duvall Poser, age 48, passed away peacefully January 26, 2021 at home surrounded by his family following a recent diagnosis of a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Jason said he had a good life, and those who knew Jason say he lived a good life. Both are true. Born December 11, 1972, he was raised by loving parents,...

Jan 24, 2021

Debra Faye Brummond, 63, of Chatfield, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at her home.

Deb was born February 6, 1957, in Rochester, to Raymond and Constance (Allen) Horstmann.  Deb grew up in Chatfield, and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1975.  On November 8, 1975, she married Garry Borgen, they later divorced.  On...

Jan 23, 2021

Frederick "Fred" Allan Boice, 77 of St. Charles, died Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Fred was born April 5, 1943 to Wendell and Esther (Anderson) Boice in Decorah, IA. He grew up and attended schools in the Harmony and Minneapolis area. During those years, he worked as a gas station attendant, a farm worker and feed...

Jan 23, 2021

Gary George Bauer, 82 of rural Altura, died unexpectedly, Saturday, January 23, 2021. Gary was born October 30, 1938 in La Crosse to Victor and Mary (Nagle) Bauer. He attended Cotter Schools and enlisted in the United States Army and Air Force. Gary married Nancy Hock in 1959 and they were stationed in England. They had three children, David, Mike,...

Jan 19, 2021

Martha Louise Feuling, 90, of Winona, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home. Martha was born January 16, 1931 in Burlington, OK to Harace and Dora (Mills) Furgason. She graduated from Burlington High School. In 1953, Martha married Kenneth Briesath. They had three children, Rebecca, Steven and Debbie and later divorced. On July 13, 1972, Martha married Edmund Feuling....

Jan 18, 2021

Margaret Augusta (Michael) Martinson St. Charles, MN----Margaret Augusta (Michael) Martinson was called to her Lord on January 18, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1919 and was a "firecracker" all of her life by telling stories/jokes and getting people to laugh or smile. She was born to Albert and Alma (Pfeil) Michael, the second of five daughters. She married...