Marvin “Marv” LeRoy Gathje, 86, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Oak Lawn Rehabilitation Facility in Mankato, Minn., following a couple months of illness. Marvin was born February 16, 1937, in Chatfield, Minn., to LeRoy and Helen (Dushek) Gathje. Marvin joined the Navy in 1955 and earned the title of Boilerman Third Class. He served on the USS … [Read more...]
LaVonne Joan Reps
LaVonne Joan Reps, 65, of Lewiston, died Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospitals, St. Marys Rochester Campus. LaVonne was born May 12, 1957, in Winona to Laurence and Milda (Runge) Laumb. She grew up on Vinegar Hill and graduated from Rushford High School in 1976. Following high school LaVonne went on to cosmetology training at Winona Area Technical Institute. … [Read more...]
Donald Richard Fenske
Donald Richard Fenske, 91, died March 11, 2023 at Arbor Garden Place in Eyota. Don was born May 22, 1931, in Rochester to Martin and Virginia Fenske from Spring Valley, Minn. Don married Eloda Hofschulte, May 31, 1952, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester. They had four daughters: Michele (Dan) Kruger, Theresa Fenske, Jacqueline Fenske, and Jane (Rex) Lisk. They … [Read more...]
Bryan J. Sickles
Bryan J. Sickles, age 24, of Cresco, Iowa, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home. A Celebration of Life was held from 2-5 p.m., Saturday, March 4, at the Heritage Event Center 229 3rd Ave. W., Cresco, Iowa. Guests were invited to share their favorite Bryan story with his family and friends. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home assisted the family. Bryan John Sickles was … [Read more...]
Donald E. Dahl
Donald E. Dahl, 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mayo Clinic- Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minn. Donald Edward Dahl was born October 20, 1932, to George and Thora (Engerud) Dahl in Beaver Township, Fillmore County, Minn. He was baptized and confirmed at Bloomfield Lutheran Church. When he was a child, he met Pastor Neil Christopherson at Bible … [Read more...]
JoAnne Carrol Bartram
JoAnne Carrol Bartram, 99, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023, at her home in rural Lanesboro Minn., with her children by her side. She now lives eternally with her Lord and Saviour. God gave her the desires of her heart to live a long life caring for others. JoAnne was born January 18, 1924, in Lima, Ohio, to Raymond and Lillian Simmons. She married Curtis Edward … [Read more...]
Lucille M. Burke
Lucille M. Burke, 97, of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Lucille Maxine Thompson was born on Saturday, October 10, 1925, in La Crosse, Wis., to Martin and Ida (Sweningson) Thompson. She was raised in Rushford and attended Rushford Schools. On March 3, 1946, Lucille was united in marriage with Vernon Burke … [Read more...]
Dale H. Egland
Dale H. Egland, 80, of Houston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Lewiston Senior Living in Lewiston, Minn. Dale Hurvey Egland was born on October 4, 1942, in Houston, Minn., to Hurvey and Jane (Clawson) Egland. He was raised in Houston and was a graduate of Houston High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting and education from Winona State … [Read more...]
Pearl Avis (Chiglo) Murphy
Pearl Avis (Chiglo) Murphy, age 93, of Whalan, Minn., and Winona, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving and adoring family. Pearl was born on July 8, 1929, at home in Whalan, Minn., to Peter and Myrtle (Sveen) Chiglo, the oldest of 10 children. Growing up, Pearl helped raise her many siblings and worked on the family’s … [Read more...]
Avis “Iris” Wright
Avis “Iris” Wright, 88, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Eagle Crest South in La Crosse, Wis. Iris was born to Alfred and Gladys (Cronk) Segelstrom of Minneapolis, Minn., on October 12, 1934. The death of two children and a devastating house fire, combined with the Great Depression, proved too much for the Segelstroms. They separated, and their five remaining … [Read more...]