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DAILY RECORD Tuesday, Winona January Daily 17, News 2006 Obituaries Hugo Dale Benedett Jr. June 15, 1930 Jan. 15, 2006 STOCKTON, Minn. Benedett Hugo Dale Benedett 75, of rural Winona, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at Community Memorial Hospital.

He was Benedett born June 15, 1930, in Winona County to Hugo and Hazel (Duncanson) Benedett. He attended Lewiston schools and the University of Minnesota, where he studied agriculture. He married Harriett Labisky Sept. 2, 1961, in Plainview. The couple farmed for many years near Stockton.

Hugo was especially proud of his Guernsey cows and John Deere tractors. He was a member of Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lewiston and enjoyed woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Harriett; one daughter, Deborah (Richard) Nahrgang; and granddaughter, Hannah. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be Brianna Grace Vitek Feb.

26, 1989 Jan. 15, 2006 Brianna precious young tragically in a one-car accident Sunday morning in Winona. Brianna was born in Winona, to loving parents, Carolyn Vitek. 16 years old mind, a big dreams. Perkins and Center.

She was many wonderful that included community loved her. A Senior High participated Kogota tion, swim She was a Kekumba Brianna hearts, both teacher of hers mented, "She around people loved being anna had a deep inside itself in that laugh of hers." Brianna is sisters, Sairey and a brother, of Winona. Jack and N.C., -Tinney) Rohrer aunts Audrey (Bob) (Lynn) Vitek, Death Stark Nominations accepted for Thomas F. Service Award. given in memory Stark, former Winona State Robin D.

'Rob' Rieck April 8, 1962 Jan. 14, 2006 BUFFALO CITY, Wis. Robin D. "Rob" Rieck, 43, of Buffalo City died Saturday, Jan.14, 2006. Rob was born April 8, 1962, in Wabasha to Dale Rieck and the late Janice Bucholtz.

On June 14, 1986, Rob was united in marriage to Rosemary Sobotta at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fountain City. Several years ago, Rob worked as a hired hand for area farmers. He was employed by Winona Manufacturing for several years, where he obtained the title of operator in the sanding department. He then started his career as a milk hauler, first working, part time for Wnuk Trucking of Fountain City, then taking a full-time job with Soppa Trucking of Waumandee and most recently hauled milk for Neitzel Trucking of Alma.

He enjoyed his days as a milk hauler. He loved to drive the big trucks and shoot the breeze with the patrons. He enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow haulers, especially Paul, Dale, Tim, Gerry and Bags. To keep busy on his days off and to keep his hands in farming, he also worked a casual part-time job at Baker's Acres in Waumandee, where he found a great friendship with Dave. Rob was a member of St.

Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, Alma Council No. 6789. He was a true outdoor enthusiast, enjoying both Ruth P. Church Nov. 18, 1924 Jan.

14, 2006 Ruth P. Church, 81, of 857 E. Twelfth Winona, East Man Apartments, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, in the intensive care unit of Community Memorial Church Hospital. Church Ruth was born Nov.

18, 1924, in Winona to Arthur and Helen (Teska) Hohensee. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1943 and attended Winona State University. Ruth married Roger G. Church Nov. 24, 1944, in Winona.

She is a member of First Congregational Church, sang in its choir and was the secretary of the Women's Fellowship for 18 years. She was a partner with Marilyn Hohensee in the Puppenmacher Shop in Minnesota City. She instructed ceramics twice a week for 10 years and taught knitting and crocheting at the Senior Friendship Center. She was a member of the in memory of former Those eligible must have: served as a volunteer to one or more non-profit organizations; demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in recruiting, coordinating and motivating volunteers for held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan.

18, 2006, at Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lewiston, with the Revs. David A. Fischer and Michael A. Lindemann officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. today at Hoff Funeral Homes in Lewiston and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. Pallbearers will be Robert Lubahn, Bruce Barkeim, Brian Barkeim, Phil Rausch, Wally Nahrgang and Allyn Ellinghuysen. Hugo was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend, and his, humor, kindness and generosity will be deeply missed. We are forever thankful and blessed to have shared our lives with him.

Please share a memory of Hugo on his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. "And He will raise you up on eagles' wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand." Vitek, Maria (Rick) DiDonato, Cyndy (Mark) Fremling, and Jennifer Rohrer; cousins, Jaclyn and Caroline Abraham, Jennifer and John Vitek. Jack and Gabriella Vitek, Anthony, Andrew, Olivia and Carleigh DiDonato, Kirsti and Christopher Fremling; and nephew, Malachi. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Jane Rohrer. Brianna was only just coming into being.

An angel like Brianna should live to be 100 years old. Brianna will be missed. Visitation will be today, from 4 until 9 p.m. at FawcettJunker Funeral Home, 1476 W. Broadway, Winona, MN 55987.

A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. with an opportunity for friends and loved ones to share remembrances. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Brianna's life will be at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 18, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Winona, with a visitation from 11 am.

to noon. Brianna would have loved to have good work done in her name and memory. Memorials can be sent to Winona Community Foundation: Caer and John Vitek Family Fund, 51 E. 4th Suite No. 314.

The family annually distributes these funds to worthy local and global efforts. Words of sympathy or. remembrance may be left at www.fawcett-junkerfuneral home.com. can be found on 3A nominations accepted The award will be presented at United Way of the Greater Winona Area's annual meeting Feb. 28.

Anyone in the Winona area may nominate someone for this award. Hansen Tribute Center, 3480 Service Drive, Goodview, MN 507.452.4241 Featuring: Hansen, Funeral Director Certified Funerai Celebrant John Wagenaar, Prearrangement Specialist Certified Funeral Celebrant Gary Otterness, Humana Representative Medicare Part Service Provider You're Cordially Funeral Tuesday, January 17, 2006 and Hoff: FUNERAL CREMATION SERVICE Celebrating Andrew Nicholas Lemmer Jan. 9, 2006 Jan. 10, 2006 hunting and fishing, especially when he was with his son, Jon. Rob will be remembered for his kind and caring ways, for he would never have a negative word to say about anyone.

He had a deep love and devotion for his entire family, but nothing could surpass the love he had for his three precious children. Rob will be sadly missed by his wife of almost 20 years, Rose Rieck and his three special children, Kelsey, Miranda and Jon all of Buffalo City; paternal grandmother, Fern Rieck of Alma; father and step-mother, Dale and Gina Rieck of Alma; two sisters, Bonnie (Paul) Schultz of Plainview, and Suzanne (Tom) Henthorn of Alma; one brother, Marvin (Sheila) Rieck of Alma; father and mother-in-law, Jerome and Mary Lou Sobotta of Fountain City; three brothersin-law, Gerry (Tanya) Sobotta of Alma, Al (Brenda) Sobotta of Buffalo City and Ken (Wendy) Sobotta of Fountain City; one sister-in-law, Sandy Sobotta of Arcadia; also by many, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His mother and infant sister, Barbara, preceded Rob in death. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St.

Mary's Catholic Church, Fountain City, with Father Rick Roberts as celebrant. Burial will follow at Buffalo City Cemetery. Friends and family may call today one hour prior to the Mass at the Church. The Talbot Family Funeral Home, Cochrane Chapel, assisted the family with arrangements. Winona Chapter 141 O.E.S., where she was past worthy matron three times.

She was a member of Pickwick Chapter 191 O.E.S., where she was also past worthy matron three times. She was a volunteer at Community Memorial Hospital with the Pink Ladies and helped with the telephone and the gift shop. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister. She is survived by her husband, Roger; four children, Thomas (Laurie) Church of Pickwick, Sandra (Dennis) Kiehne of Goodview, Andrea Church of Winona, and Jody (Peter) Berhow of Winona; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the First Congregational Church today at 10 a.m.

followed by an Eastern Star Service at 10:30 a.m. and a memorial service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Rick King will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Martin-Myhre Funeral Home. WSU president agency projects, programs and services; influenced an agency or organization in meeting its goals; and served the United Way or a United Way agency in some capacity. Past nominees may be re-nominated. MINNEAPOLIS Andrew Nicholas Lemmer, infant son of Nicholas and Kristina Lemmer, entered into this world prematurely on Jan. 9, 2006, and born into eternal life Jan.

10, 2006. Andrew is survived by his parents, Nicholas and Kristina; grandmothers, Roseanne Engbloom of Hopkins, and Maxine Lemmer of Winona, and also many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Al Engbloom and Roger Lemmer. Andrew will, be in our hearts forever and will be remembered for the beautiful child he was, a special angel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Basilica of St.

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