David "Howie" Francis Harwood

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

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

Edith Lucille Bowe

Jan 4, 2026

Edith L. Bowe, age 107, of Rochester passed away at the Meadow Lakes Senior Living Center in Rochester. 

A full obituary will appear soon.

Leo Kramer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...