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On August 19, 2022, God called one of his most faithful home to rest. Elinor "Ellie" Amelia (Arens) Graner was born on July 9, 1932, to Matt and Bess (Odell) Arens. She graduated from Kellogg High School in 1950. Ellie graduated from St. Mary's Nursing School in Rochester, MN as an LPN. She practiced nursing in Long Beach, CA and Minneapolis, MN before getting married. She was united in marriage to William "Bill" Graner on November 10, 1956, at St. Agnes Church in Kellogg, MN. In 1963 Bill and Ellie bought a farm outside of Kellogg, where Ellie resided until 2020. She then spent a short time at Green Prairie Care Center in Plainview, MN. Ellie was a devout member of St. Agnes Catholic...

LaVonne R. Bianchi, 88 of Wabasha, passed away on Sunday June 26th, 2022, at her home in Wabasha, MN surrounded by her family. LaVonne Rose was born March 1, 1934, in Austin, MN to Miles and Julietta (Hanson) Otto. She graduated from Elkton High. She was a cheerleader and dated the star running back of the Elkton football team. She enjoyed her career as a legal secretary for over 30 years. On June 20, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart (that star running back) Arthur A. Bianchi at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Rose Creek, MN. Together they raised four children: Denise, Joseph, Jim and Diane. After she and Arthur retired in 1990, they moved to their home in rural Wabasha. ...

Daniel Otto Sobeck, 60 of Pine Island, MN passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 24, 2022, at Mayo - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN due to complications of a chronic medical condition. Dan was born February 20, 1962, in Winona, MN to Gerald and Beverly (Braatz) Sobeck. He graduated from Wabasha-Kellogg High School in 1980. He married Shelley Plank on July 27, 1985, at St. Felix Catholic Church in Wabasha, MN. Together they had three children. He worked for the Wabasha-Kellogg School District for numerous years, then in 1996 he and his family moved to Pine Island where he retired as the building and ground supervisor for Pine Island Public Schools. Dan loved the outdoors, the family...

Edward "Ed" Ostrom, 81 of Wabasha, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022. Edward David was born May 3, 1940, in Wabasha to John and Katherine (Roundy) Ostrom. He graduated from St. Felix High School, Wabasha in 1958. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1958 and retired as a TSgt in 1978. On August 26, 1961, he married Lana J. Welp. Together they raised three children: John, Kevin and Wendy. Following the Air Force, Ed was employed in auto sales at McBurns Ford, Plainview, MN and Sugar Loaf Ford, Winona, MN, from 1978 - 2002 and he also worked at Abbott Funeral Home for many years helping Jake and Jim Abbott. He was a member of St. Felix Catholic Church; St. Joseph Society; Catholic...

Michael R. Lidgerding, 71 of Wabasha, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home. Michael Robert was born March 19, 1951, in Red Wing, MN to Luverne and Eleanor (Schaffer) Lidgerding. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1969, and obtained his bachelor's degree in business from Winona State University in 1973. On June 15, 1990, he married Jacqueline M. Jackson in Lake City, MN and together they raised three daughters: Lisa, Jody, and Laura. He was President and CEO of Loon Lake Decoy Company, Inc. His company manufactured lamps, sculptures and other interior items. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating and bird watching. He was also an avid Twins and Vikings fan....

Michael R. Lidgerding, 71 of Wabasha, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home. Michael Robert was born March 19, 1951, in Red Wing, MN to Luverne and Eleanor (Schaffer) Lidgerding. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1969, and obtained his bachelor's degree in business from Winona State University in 1973. On June 15, 1990, he married Jacqueline M. Jackson in Lake City, MN and together they raised three daughters: Lisa, Jody, and Laura. He was President and CEO of Loon Lake Decoy Company, Inc. His company manufactured lamps, sculptures and other interior items. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating and bird watching. He was also an avid Twins and Vikings fan....

Thomas Lewis Peyla, 87 of Wabasha, MN, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center on March 29th, 2022. Tom was born on August 5, 1934, in Joliet Illinois. After attending medical school at the University of Illinois, he moved to Rochester, MN and worked for 42 years as a pediatrician at Olmsted Medical Center before retiring in Wabasha. In retirement, Tom enjoyed being part of the Knights of Columbus, Serra Club, and volunteering at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Kellogg, MN. He also enjoyed his morning walks with his two best friends, Rod Adams, and Chuck Springer. On the weekends they would "solve" the world's problems over a cup of coffee after walking. Tom and his...

William J. Riester "Bill", 74, of Rockford, IL passed away on March 10, 2022, at Gundersen - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Wabasha, MN, surrounded by family. Bill was born March 12, 1947, in Wabasha, to Leonard and Mae (McMillin) Riester. Bill graduated from St. Felix High School and immediately entered United States Marine Corps where he served in Vietnam and Cherry Point, NC and was honorably discharged. Bill was a patriotic American and a proud Marine. Bill then graduated from Winona Technical College in Tool and Die. He worked for 3M, Northwest Tool and Die Minneapolis, MN, and retired from Newell Corporation Rockford, IL, where he retired as a master Tool and Die Maker and Designer. Bill...

After a courageous 8 year battle with cancer Eleanor Groby passed away on March 7, 2022 at the age of 68, surrounded by her loved ones at home in Wabasha, MN. Eleanor was a life-long resident of Wabasha. She was born to Joe and Marie (Costello) Hager on July 14, 1953. Eleanor was a graduate of Wabasha High School ('71) and a very active member of St. Felix Catholic Church in Wabasha. In 1973, she met the love of her life, Terry Groby and they were wed on May 11th, 1974. Terry and Eleanor enjoyed traveling together, including trips to Vegas and a cruise with her dear Aunt Allie and Uncle Art. Terry and Eleanor were blessed with four wonderful children: Bill, Steven, Kathy, and Tim. As a...

Rose passed peacefully with her children by her side on January 8th, 2022. Rose was born to Jack and Agnes Yaeger in Fletcher, MN and grew up in Wabasha, MN where she was a proud cheerleader and graduated St. Felix school in 1965. Rose moved to Amarillo, Texas where she graduated nursing school. Rose married Joe Pecille. With him they adopted Julia, Rose said becoming a mother was the best day of her life. Rose found her way back to Minnesota and married her high school sweetheart, James Noll in 1975. Jim and Rose settled in Forest Lake, MN where they had five more children in a six-year span (Pat, Tim, Katie, Bird, Callie) as well as fostering and then adopting their son Bang, a Vietnam...

Mary Lou Schouweiler, 87 of Kellogg, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. Mary Lou was born January 22, 1934, in Nevada, IA, to Olyn and Mary Lorene (DeLano) Harlow. At an early age the family moved to Sebeka, MN and later moved to the Kellogg area in 1951. She graduated from Kellogg High School in 1952. On November 22, 1952, she married John Schouweiler in Conception. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the CCW, the Red Hat Club; Post 546 Legion Auxiliary; St. Elizabeth Medical Center Auxiliary; the Birthday Club and long-time member of Plainview Catholic Daughters. She cherished her family and was happy to tell anyone about her large family. She enjoyed...

May 10th, 1947, to January 8th, 2022 Rose passed peacefully with her children by her side on January 8th, 2022. Rose was born to Jack and Agnes Yaeger in Fletcher, MN and grew up in Wabasha, MN where she was a proud cheerleader and graduated St. Felix school in 1965. Rose moved to Amarillo, Texas where she graduated nursing school. Rose married Joe Pecille. With him they adopted Julia, Rose said becoming a mother was the best day of her life. Rose found her way back to Minnesota and married her high school sweetheart, James Noll in 1975. Jim and Rose settled in Forest Lake, MN where they had five more children in a six-year span (Pat, Tim, Katie, Bird, Callie) as well as fostering and...

Lois F. Ranfranz, 92 of Wabasha and formerly of Rochester, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Gundersen - St. Elizabeth's Health Care Center, Wabasha. Lois Francis was born June 12, 1929, in Pemberton, MN, to Lynn and Myrtle (Curtis) Rollins. She graduated from Pemberton High School and St. Mary's School of Nursing, Rochester, MN as a registered nurse. She was formerly employed at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester. On September 11, 1950, she married Glenn "Bud" Ranfranz at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Claire, MN, and together they raised four children: Tom, Sue, Sandy, and Judy. Bud passed away November 6, 2013. She was a former member of St. Francis Catholic...

Tina Wobbe 83 of Wabasha, MN, passed away December 1, 2021 at Gundersen - St. Elizabeth's Health Care Center, Wabasha. Tina was born May 6, 1938 in Wabasha, to Albert and Helen (Passe) Wallerich. Tina attended Pepin Hill School and St. Felix Catholic School, graduating in 1956. She went on to St. Francis School of Nursing, now Viterbo University, La Crosse, and graduated in 1959 as a Registered Nurse. She worked at St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse before coming to work at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Wabasha from 1960 until she retired in 1995. After which, she served as a volunteer Guardian Angel at the hospital and helped. On July 1, 1961 she married Joseph Wobbe at St. Felix Catholic...

Loyde J. Wilcox, Sr., 91 of Wabasha, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at Gundersen - St Elizabeth Health Care Center, Wabasha, MN. Loyde Joseph was born July 28, 1930, in Wabasha to Joseph and Hattie (Pickett) Wilcox. He attended Kellogg Public Schools. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. On November 8, 1952, he married Marilyn Jean Stevens and they had five children: Debra, Loyde Jr, Cindee, Josie, and Becky. He was a member of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Wabasha; the American Legion Post 50, Wabasha; he served as a fire warden, he was a member of the Gold Prospector Association, and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Loyde loved to schmooze, and...

Rita Dondlinger, 82, of Kellogg, MN was called home to her heavenly Father's arms on October 18, 2021. Rita Cecilia Lyons was born August 4, 1939 in Wabasha St. Elizabeth's Hospital to Gus and Mary (Sader) Lyons. She attended Dale School near Zumbro Falls, moved to Plainview in 1952 and graduated from Plainview High School in 1957. On January 11, 1958 she married Kenneth Dondlinger, they lived near Rochester for 30 years where she farmed. They then moved to their Kellogg farm. She farmed till she had breast cancer and was a survivor. She has a strong work ethic and her faith gave her resilience in dealing with life's challenges. She served in many jobs at church St. Francis, Lourdes, and...