Doreen A. Auger, 76, of Houston, Minn., died on Monday, August 29, 2022, at her home with her family at her side. Doreen Anne Svendsen was born on April 5, 1946, in St. Paul, Minn., to Wallace and Marian (Gappa) Svendsen. She was raised in St. Paul and was a graduate of Archbishop Murray High School in St. Paul. She attended the University of Minnesota for three years. On … [Read more...]
Agnes Cecilia Mulhern
Agnes Cecilia (McNamara) Mulhern passed away August 29, 2022, at Traditions Assisted Living, Preston, Minn., at the age of 101 and nine months. Agnes was born at home in Belle Creek Township, rural Goodhue County, Minn., on November 12, 1920, the eldest of 10 children born to her parents Mary Leona (O’Reilly) McNamara and Raymond McNamara. Agnes attended country school and then … [Read more...]
Roger M. Burt
Roger M. Burt, age 80, of Utica, died on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his home. Roger was born on January 4, 1942, in Winona, to Marvin and Evelyn (Nisbit) Burt. He was one of 12 children and grew up in Winona County. He was united in marriage to Mary Hander on August 30, 1969. Roger was a man of many talents, from playing the guitar to fixing up cars and building or … [Read more...]
Leslie Wangen
Leslie Arlis Wangen, age 66, passed away on July 8, 2022, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester Minn., after a short illness. Leslie was born in Lanesboro, Minn., on May 21, 1956, the son of Palmer and Leona Wangen. He attended school in Harmony, Minn., until 1968 and finished his education at Mabel-Canton. Leslie work odd jobs throughout his life. He also was good at doing … [Read more...]
Richard Kowles
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard “Dick” V. Kowles of Winona, Minn., announce his passing on August 22, 2022, at age 90. Dick is survived by his five children: Douglas (Sandy) Kowles, Gregory Kowles, Debora (Jim) Erickson, Jeanne (Michael) Rye, and Brian (Eileen) Kowles; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is predeceased by his parents … [Read more...]
Jerry Lee Johnson
Jerry Lee Johnson, 59, of Goodview, Minn., died at his home with family at his side on August 25, 2022, after a short struggle with lung cancer. Jerry was born on January 7, 1963, to Conrad and Isabel Johnson and grew up in the Money Creek area prior to moving to Goodview. Jerry was a 1981 graduate of Houston High School in Houston, Minn. He started his career at Brock … [Read more...]
Ralph David Capelle
Ralph David Capelle, 73, of Spring Valley, died Thursday, August 25, 2022, of a heart attack. Born August 15, 1949, to Raymond and Evelyn Capelle, he graduated from Spring Valley High School and later studied to become a journeyman carpenter. On October 23, 1982, Ralph married his best friend and the love of his life, the former Aleta Freimark, at St. Ignatius Catholic … [Read more...]
Barbara (Fairbairn) Montang
Barbara (Fairbairn) Montang, 82, of Mason City, Iowa, joined her Heavenly Father and family, early the morning of August 7, 2022. Barbara, the first born child to Eldora and Ralph Fairbairn of Preston, Minn., arrived at Dr. Johnson’s Hospital on May 1, 1940, in Lanesboro, Minn. She attended Preston Elementary and High Schools. During her educational years Barbara … [Read more...]
Marilyn A. Simpson
Marilyn A. Simpson, 88, of Paynesville, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, at her home near Paynesville. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Grace Methodist Church in Paynesville. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis at a later date. Marilyn Ann Simpson was … [Read more...]
Robert F. “Bob” Schade Jr.
Robert F. "Bob" Schade Jr., age 75, of Winona, Minn., formerly of Peterson, Minn., passed away peacefully at his home on August 22, 2022. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Hoff Celebration of Life Center is assisting Bob’s family with arrangements. www.hofffuneral.com … [Read more...]