David "Howie" Francis Harwood
Dec 20, 2025
David F. "Howie" Harwood, age 80, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at St. Anne's Healthcare in Winona, MN.
David Francis Harwood was born on August 9, 1945 in Rochester to Rex and Susan (nee Campion) Harwood. He attended school in Chatfield, graduating in 1963 from Chatfield High School. He attended Rochester Community College and then went on to earn...
Brandon Paul Benson
Jan 5, 2026
Brandon Paul Benson, 48, of Apple Valley, MN, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. Services information, and full obituary to follow.
Edith Lucille Bowe
Jan 4, 2026
Edith Bowe, age 107 of Rochester, formerly of Chatfield, passed away at the Meadow Lakes Senior Living Center in Rochester.
Edith was born on October 2, 1918 to George and Helen (nee Bennett) Markham in Olmsted County at the family farm. She attended school in the country schools of Olmsted County near Marion. She married Joseph "Joe" Bowe on February 22,...
Leo Kramer
Jan 4, 2026
Leo Joseph Kramer, of Elba, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on September 26, 1939, on the family farm in Elba, MN, Leo was the son of Gregory and Evabell (Davidshofer) Kramer. Growing up alongside his six siblings, he developed a strong work ethic that would guide him throughout his life.
After graduating from...
Dennis Warren Brown
Jan 3, 2026
Stewartville, MN
Dennis W. Brown, age 74 of Stewartville, died on January 3, 2026 at Mayo Health System-Rochester on St. Mary's Campus.
Dennis Warren was born on June 17, 1951 the son of Warren Earl and Genevieve Arlene (nee Hansen) Brown in Chatfield, MN. He attended school in Chatfield and graduated in 1969 and then went on to attend RCTC for Electrical...
Lauraine M. Heiden
Jan 2, 2026
Lauraine M. Heiden, 89 of Rushford, died Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Lauraine was born April 13, 1936 in Rushford to John & Anna (Mueller) Magnuson. On February 4, 1956, she married Kenneth Heiden. Lauraine was a true homemaker, taking great pride in raising their seven children. She kept a beautiful garden, with the help...
Harold "Bud" Nystrom
Jan 1, 2026
Harold “Bud” Nystrom, age 82, of Winona, Minn., passed away on Jan. 1, 2026.
Bud was born on Oct. 16, 1943, in Minneapolis to Harold and Norene (O’Neal) Nystrom. He grew up and spent his life rooted in the Winona community he loved where he built both a family and a lasting legacy.
On Jun. 1, 1968, Bud married the love of...
Doris Lorraine Narveson
Jan 1, 2026
Doris L. Narveson, age 93 of Chatfield, passed away at the Chosen Valley Care Center on January 1, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Doris Lorraine was born on September 24, 1932 in Austin, Minnesota the daughter of James and Emma (nee Fuerstenberg) Prouty. She attended high school in Rochester and graduated in 1950. She married Lyle Narveson on June 20, 1953...
Robert Norris Gilbertson
Dec 31, 2025
Robert Norris Gilbertson passed away peacefully at St. Anne’s Benedictine on December 31, 2025, in Winona, MN. He was 95 years old.
Robert was born to LeRoy and Pearl Gilbertson in Ryder, North Dakota. He was the eldest of three siblings. Robert’s family moved to Grand Forks, North Dakota where he attended grade school. He was a devoted honor student who...
Lois "Sally" Leola Clobes
Dec 30, 2025
Lois "Sally" Clobes passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the age of 88, at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI, with her children by her side. Born on April 4, 1937, to Arnold and Leola (Gerths) Schroeder, Sally spent her younger years on the cherished family farm in Viola, MN.
On June 15, 1957, she married her...
Phyllis Arlene Jorde
Dec 30, 2025
Phyllis Arlene Jorde, 94, of Rushford, MN, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, in Rushford, surrounded by her loving family.
Phyllis was born on December 8, 1931, at Winona Hospital, to Frank and Marie (Bess) Stark.
Phyllis found the love of her life, Stanley Jorde, and the two married on November 11, 1950, and the couple...
Pauline Janet Keefe
Dec 29, 2025
Pauline Janet Keefe, age 98 of Chatfield, passed away at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield on December 29, 2025.
She married Clement Keefe on September 30, 1944. Together they raised a family of eight children. Pauline was a dedicated homemaker until her children were gone from home. She then worked at Mayo Clinic as a lab technician for many...
Nancy Dunbar
Dec 29, 2025
Nancy (Dille) Dunbar of Winona, MN, died Monday, December 29, 2025, at the age of 91. She is survived by three daughters: Vicki (Bill) Gersting, Carol Girard, and Diane (Tom) Buswell; 7 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
Nancy grew up in Angola, Africa, a child of missionary parents. She met Wayne in 1954 and they married two years later. For the...
William "Bill" Miller
Dec 29, 2025
William “Bill” Russell Miller passed away after a 6-week battle with cancer on December 29, 2025, at the age of 71, at Gundersen Health System, surrounded by his family and friends.
Bill was born on September 27th, 1954, to Warren “Bud” and Nina Miller. He spent his entire life in Rushford, growing up alongside his two younger brothers, Bob and Dave....
Laurie Jean Anderson
Dec 27, 2025
Laurie Anderson (1951 - 2025)
Laurie Anderson died on December 27, 2025, at the age of 74. Laurie was born on October 9, 1951, to Romea and June (Gates) Dienger in Winona, MN.
She married Roger Anderson on August 30, 1969, in Winona, Minnesota. Laurie was a talented crafter, a passionate reader, and avid dancer. She found immense joy in spending...
Patrick Wayne Lee
Dec 27, 2025
Patrick Wayne Lee, age 58, was born on August 19, 1967, and passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2025, following a diagnosis of neurodegenerative brain atrophy and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
Patrick was the beloved son of the late Wayne and Kathleen Lee and a devoted life partner to Dr. Kay Johnson, with whom he shared a life filled with...
Timothy Paul Mrozek
Dec 25, 2025
Timothy Paul Mrozek was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 25.
Tim was born on February 10, 1960, to Ervin and Ruth Mrozek. He grew up in Minnesota City, surrounded by family, friends, and a strong foundation of faith. His childhood was marked by adventure and curiosity—building rockets, playing baseball, canoeing on the river,...
Richard John Walters
Dec 25, 2025
Richard “Rich” John Walters was called home in the early morning hours of Christmas Day, passing peacefully at his home. All that knew Rich, knew he entered the gates of heaven hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will set you over many things. Enter the joy of your master!” Matthew 25:21,23
Rich...
Betty Joyce Culhane
Dec 22, 2025
Betty Joyce (Johnson) Culhane December 22, 2025
Betty Joyce (Johnson) Culhane passed away peacefully and quietly at Gunderson Health Hospital on December 22, 2025. Betty was born on June 3, 1937, to Clifford and Olga (Thorud) Johnson in Peterson, MN. Betty graduated from Peterson High School in 1955. Betty met Lyle Culhane and on September 13, 1958, they were married at...
John Bedtke
Dec 22, 2025
John Robert Bedtke, a beloved husband, father, grandpa, and friend, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on May 20, 1950, in Winona, MN, John was the son of Robert and Theodosia (Verdick) Bedtke. He grew up with a love of sports and community, studying Social Science and Physical Education at Winona State University while...
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