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...

Aug 21, 2020

RUSHFORD, MN - Judy A. Brand, 76, of Rushford, MN died on Friday, August 21, 2020, at her home with her family at her side. Judy Ann Mierau was born on November 27, 1943, in La Crosse, WI to Arthur and Agnes (Gaustad) Mierau. Judy was raised in Money Creek, MN and was a 1961 graduate of Rushford High School....

Aug 17, 2020

Larry Dennis Semmen was born March 24, 1949 to Leonard and Rose (Hagen) Semmen at the Johnson Hospital in Lanesboro, Mn.  He live in Bratsburg and attended school in Rushford until 6th grade until the family moved to Lanesboro. He was baptized at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro.  He graduated from LHS...

Aug 16, 2020

Lisa Ouitau Koenig (Ouitau), of Highland, MN, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2020 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, MN. She was born in Dallas, TX on March 23, 1956 to Richard and Ouitau (Neill) Williams. She grew up in Texas and after graduation, she lived in Louisiana, New Mexico, California, and Colorado and settled in Tyler, TX,...

Aug 15, 2020

Sylvia Edwina (Rymerson) Bren passed away peacefully Saturday August 15 at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Covid 19.

Sylvia was born October 5, 1932 in Brookings County, S. D. to Selmer and Stella (Johnson) Rymerson. The third of six children, she grew up on the family farm north of...

Aug 13, 2020

Donald Benedett, 95, of St. Charles died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles. Donald was born May 4, 1925 in St. Charles to Edwin and Irene (Koepsel) Benedett. He was raised on the family farm with his siblings, Alice and Francis "Ben" and graduated from St. Charles High School. Donald and Barbara Johnson were married...

Aug 9, 2020

Alice Ann Jorde Olson passed away at Cottagewood Senior Communities on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Alice was born on February 4, 1933, to Theodore (Ted) and Helen (Burfield) Jorde in Money Creek Township, Houston County, Minnesota. She attended Houston Public School, Looney Valley Country School near Houston, Baker Country School near Rushford, and graduated from Rushford High School in 1951....