Gavin Nicholas Quimby, 5, of Winona, died
peacefully at home with his parents by his side on
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 due to complications from
a transplant for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
(MLD).
Gavin was born Feb. 22, 2010 at Winona
Health to Nicholas and Shanna (Lueck) Quimby.
He enjoyed laughing with his sister, driving
his cop car, swimming, spending time with his

 Robert “Bob” H. Peterson, age 60, of Dodge Center, died Saturday afternoon, Sept. 5, 2015, at his home surrounded by his familyand friends. Robert was born on Sept. 29, 1954, in Waseca, and is the son of Harvey and Florence (Krueger) Peterson. He graduated from Waseca High School in 1973. On Dec.17, 1973, he married Vicki Skinner in Waseca. Bob was an electrician for 27 years for Adair Electric in Rochester.

Julia Beth Oswald passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 8, 2015, at the age of 23.
Julia was a vivacious, feisty and bright young woman. She brought light and happiness to everyone she met. She could be whatever you needed at any given time; an advocate, a defender, a shoulder to cry on, a truly rare great friend. She will be sorely missed by all.

Harriet Orlanda Carlson, age 86 of Goodhue, died peacefully at home on Friday morning, Sept. 11, 2015. Harriet was born on January 15, 1929 in Albert Lea, MN the daughter of Martin and Emma (Fremo) Westing.  She graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1947, and married Elmer Carlson on July 20, 1957, in Blooming Prairie. They farmed together and raised two children, Keith and Tamara.

Lorene V. Gosewisch died Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, 2015, at Maple Manor Nursing Home after a short and sudden battle with Leukemia. She was born to Adena and J.R. Christenson in Blooming Prairie on Jan. 3, 1925. Lorene began a 35 year career with Prudential Insurance Company in the Twin Cities. She later moved to Mankato where she met and married her husband Edgar Gosewisch and was an auxiliary member of the American Legion.

Joseph “Joey” Patrick Ptacek, age 78, of rural Owatonna, passed away Sept. 6, 2015, at the Homestead Hospice House.