1948–2025 Wayne Aldis Gordon, 76, beloved by many, passed away February 6, 2025, at his home. He was born in Red Wing in 1948 to Aldis and Inga “Luella” Gordon (Hendrickson) and grew up in Houston, Minn.. After attending college, Wayne served in the Army from 1969 to 1971, including a combat tour in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne. He married Rebecca Jo Gordon (Kaehler) … [Read more...]
Gordon “Gordy” Nelson
In loving memory, we announce that Gordon “Gordy” Nelson passed away at his home in Winona, Minn., on August 6, 2024, surrounded by his wife and six children. He dedicated his life to nurturing his family as a dedicated husband and loving father of six children, and doting grandfather to 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was the kindest and most selfless person … [Read more...]
David “Dave” George Hovland “Hovey”
David “Dave” George Hovland “Hovey”, age 80, of Le Sueur, passed away on July 18, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 1-4 p.m. at his home, 101 South Park Lane, Le Sueur, Minn. Interment will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., at a later date. Dave was born on December 8, 1943, to George and Adelaide (Marker) … [Read more...]
Dorothy Katherine Evanson
Dorothy Katherine Evanson, a beloved sister, aunt, wife, mother, and grandmother, suffered a stroke the day following her 70th birthday and passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by the sounds of her family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born on April 18, 1954, in Rochester, Minn., on Easter Sunday, to Harriet (Koepke) and Paul Kelly. Dorothy was the second … [Read more...]
Anthony Shawn Hallum
Tony Hallum, 56, passed away on February 19, 2024, at his home in Jordan, Minn., surrounded by people who loved him. He had battled esophageal cancer for four years until God called him to his eternal home. Anthony Shawn Hallum was born on June 27, 1967, in Winona, Minn., to Clifford and Dianne (Tudahl) Hallum. He was baptized and confirmed in the Rushford Lutheran Church. … [Read more...]
Donald Charles Wilson
Donald Charles Wilson, age 75, of Winona, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Donald was born April 9, 1948, the son of Walter and Alice (Strathdee) Wilson. He grew up in Whalan, Minn., and attended Peterson High School. Following high school, he honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was a decorated war hero. Following his service, he drove … [Read more...]
Richard “Rick” L. Warnken
Richard “Rick” L. Warnken, 63, of Rochester, Minn., passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home after a battle with cancer. Rick was born on February 28, 1960, in Winona, Minn., to Donald and Joyce (Colbenson) Warnken. He attended elementary school at District 4 in Wilson, Minn. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1978. After dabbling in a few different careers, … [Read more...]
Donald Vincent Enright
Donald Vincent “Vince” Enright, of Fort Worth, Tex., passed away peacefully at his home on July 22, 2023. He lived a remarkable life filled with family, friends, work, church activities and traveling the world. Vince was born on April 27, 1930 in Lanesboro, Minn., to Nellie Towey and John Joseph “JJ” Enright. He went from working on his family farm to joining the United … [Read more...]
Missing: Madeline Kingsbury
Winona Police Chief Tom Williams held a press conference at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, relating to the disappearance of Madeline (Maddi) Kingsbury. Maddi, 26, a mother of two young children, has been missing since the early morning of March 31, 2023. The father of her children went with her to drop their children off at daycare shortly after 8 a.m. According to a … [Read more...]
Missing person alert out of the City of Winona
In regard to missing person Madeline Jane Kingsbury (age 26), the Winona Police Department and the Fillmore County Sheriff's Office have requested assistance from residents and landowners located in the eastern part of Fillmore County. We are asking residents in this area to check their properties, including any video cameras, doorbell cameras, game cameras etc. for a dark … [Read more...]
Beverly Ann Haakenstad Spande
My name is Beverly Ann Haakenstad Spande. I was born December 27, 1930, to Clara Olson and Herbert Sylvester Haakenstad. I was one of eight children. We grew up on a farm in Fillmore County. Growing up in the country was a great place. We could roam, walk in the woods, and had a lot of space to run and play. As I think back, I had a happy childhood. I attended a one … [Read more...]
Betty Jane Klungtvedt
Betty Jane Klungtvedt, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 3 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Services in Rushford. Betty was born on June 12, 1936, in Winona, the daughter of Leo and Erna (Ledebuhr) Nowlan. Betty was raised in Hart Township with her sisters and attended the small, one-classroom school in Hart; she graduated from Rushford High School and went on to work for Winona … [Read more...]
Gerald “Jerry” Goede
Gerald “Jerry” Goede, 84, of Winona, passed away on December 27, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare. Jerry was born on July 17, 1938, in La Crosse, Wis., to Herbert and Alice (Carlson) Goede. He grew up on a farm that was on the Winona/Houston County border with land in both counties. Jerry attended grades 1-6 at Mills School (a one-room school with … [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...]
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...]