Marion J. Simon, age 80, of Winona, Minn., formerly of Caledonia, Minn., passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on February 28, 2024. Marion was born October 28, 1943, in Winona to Roderick and Kathrine (Kohner) Krenzke. She married Leo Simon on June 15, 1963. Marion worked as a nurse at Caledonia Nursing Home and Clinic, and also at Mayo Clinic in … [Read more...]
Allen “Tom” Ronnenberg
Allen Elmer “Tom” Ronnenberg, age 78, of Sugar Loaf Senior Living in Winona, formerly of St. Paul, Minn., died Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living. He was born September 16, 1945, in Winona, Minn., the son of Elmer and Esther (Oldendorf) Ronnenberg, Jr. He graduated from Lewiston High School, the class of 1963. He went on to attend Mankato State University, … [Read more...]
Liisa Wand
Liisa Wand, age 68, of Preston, Minn., died on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at her home in Preston. Liisa was born on November 2, 1955, to Howard and Ruth (Ross) Porter in Jefferson, Iowa. Liisa met the love of her life, Jeff, at an early age in eighth grade. They started dating in high school and never looked back. After graduation, Liisa and Jeff attended Iowa State … [Read more...]
Marian Eldora Walsh
Marian Eldora (Kellogg) Walsh was born breech on August 2, 1944, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., the daughter of Leon and Constance (Crosby) Kellogg. Her uncommon arrival set the tone for the strength and fortitude she carried with her all her life. She married Joseph Leonard Walsh on February 13, 1965, a union that lasted 58 years until his passing in 2023. … [Read more...]
Arlene Staupe
The funeral for Arlene Staupe will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Christ Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Kris Hertsgaard Kincaid officiating. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Preston. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Arlene B. Staupe, age 98, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home. Arlene was born on August 26, … [Read more...]
Laurine Beverly Woxland
Laurine Beverly Woxland, 100, of Rushford, died Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Bremmer Suites, due to the infirmities of age. Laurine was born November 19, 1923, in Oak Ridge to Henry and Clarice (Olson) Larson. She graduated from Houston High School. On October 4, 1942, she married Donald Woxland in Houston. Laurine worked for 10 years at Camera Art in Lewiston. The … [Read more...]
Shirley Ann Hyland
Shirley Ann Hyland, age 93, of Spring Valley, Minn., died peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Shirley was born on March 20, 1930, in Mower County, Minn., to Harold and Helen (Bateman) Douglas. Shirley was a proud member of the 1948 graduating class of Spring Valley High School. On September 20, 1949, Shirley … [Read more...]
Burton Page Baker
Most of you know him as Burt or Mr. Baker, but his great grandkids call him “The Great one.” At 99 years old, Burt, who was a Navy vet, lived a full life. He was born on October 26, 1924, and passed February 16, 2024. Burt leaves behind his youngest, son Steven Baker Sr. and his daughter Jolene Chambers. Burton was grandfather to Desirae Baker and Steven Baker Jr., and … [Read more...]
Herbert “Herb” Kendall
Herbert “Herb” Kendall, age 93, of Rochester, Minn., passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family. Herb was born August 19, 1930, to Herbert Bartlet Kendall and Myrtle (Ayshford) Kendall in Stewartville, Minn. He attended Stewartville Schools until moving to their farm in Spring Valley, Minn., in 1944. In March 1947, he enlisted in the Navy. He was … [Read more...]
Darlene “Tootie” Boynton
Darlene “Tootie” Boynton, age 84, of Rushford, Minn., died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Tootie was born June 22, 1939, in Elba, Minn., the daughter of Warren and Marion (Ehlenfeldt) Hill. She attended St. Charles High School. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Glen Boynton at the Lewiston Church of the … [Read more...]