Tracy Lynn Crain, 64, of Winona, Minn., passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Winona Health in Winona, Minn. Tracy was born on November 10, 1961, to Ronald Elzea and Lois Aakre in La Crosse, Wis., and was lovingly raised by Lois and Larry Lange on a farm north of Rushford, Minn. Tracy was the oldest child of Lois and had five siblings. Tracy spent her childhood around … [Read more...]
Debra “Deb” Sue Hagedorn
Debra “Deb” Sue Hagedorn, 66, passed away on April 20, 2026, at Sauer Health Care after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Winona, Minn., on April 13, 1960, to Richard and Sue (Rendigs) Hagedorn. Deb’s life was a patchwork of memorable moments, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a suspiciously large collection of fabric scraps. Deb was baptized on … [Read more...]
Wayne “Big Wayne” Boehmke
Wayne “Big Wayne” Boehmke passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 1, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital. Wayne was born on December 25, 1958, to Eldon “Pete” Boehmke and Judith Boehmke (Olson) in Winona, Minn. He was united in marriage to Wanda Ruedy on June 7, 1980. Wayne was a lifelong farmer and an avid animal lover, a passion he passed on to all of … [Read more...]
Gregory E. Hagen
Gregory E. Hagen, 78 of Winona, Minn., passed away at home on Monday, March 9, 2026, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Greg was born June 30, 1947, in Lanesboro, Minn., to Donna (Haakenson) and Everett Hagen. He grew up in Tawney, Minn., a place he held in his heart his entire life. He graduated from Mabel High School and obtained his … [Read more...]
Mary Miller
Mary Miller, age 92, of Winona, Minn., died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Winona Health. Mary was born December 15, 1933, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Thomas and Frieda Lewis, the youngest of nine children. She graduated from Cresco High School. She was united in marriage to Edwin Miller. She farmed with her husband on the family farm for 45 years. She was proud of his … [Read more...]
Glen L. Hines
Glen, 79, of Winona and formerly of Mabel, Minn., passed away on November 30, 2025. Glen taught science and math for almost 40 years at Mabel-Canton High School, beginning in 1969. He and Don Wendlandt designed and supervised the construction of the new science rooms in 1974. Glen first retired in 2003, then taught at Calmar Community College in Iowa, but returned to M-C to … [Read more...]
Karen Sue Grover
Karen Sue Grover, age 64, of Winona, Minn., died peacefully in her home Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her beloved dogs Dexter and Bella, cats Lucy and Ricki, and daughter Cami, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Daughter of Gerald “Jerry” and Diane (nee Anderson) Grover, Karen was born June 23, 1961, in Winona, Minn. After growing up in Rushford, … [Read more...]
Wayne “Aldi” Gordon
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...]