Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Minnesota America's Combat Wounded Veterans
The Purple Heart is the only decoration that attests, without question, to the bearer having been in combat. It is one for which an individual cannot be recommended, it can only be earned.
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David Meyers, December 12, 1948 — May 5, 2022 David John Meyers, 73, of Winona, Minnesota, died on May 5, 2022. He was born on December 12, 1948 to George and Emily (Tandeski) Meyers in Winona, Minnesota. On April 26, 1969 he was united in marriage to Joyce Langowski. They…
Donald Clair Hannahs, Sr. age 85, of Brainerd, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Essentia – St Joseph’s Medical Center. Don was born on February 16, 1937, in Merrifield to Buzz & Marjorie (Hand) Hannahs. He served his country for 14 years in the US Army until he…
Leonard Heiderscheidt died on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Minneapolis Veterans Health Care System in Minneapolis, MN. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date for Leonard Heiderscheidt, 77, of Sleepy Eye, MN. Horvath Funeral Service of Marshall is handling arrangements.
Arlyn D. Olson, April 30, 1949 ~ December 9, 2020 (age 71). Arlyn D. Olson was called to his heavenly home on Dec. 9, 2020. He was 71 years old. Arlyn was born in Lanesboro, on April 30, 1949, the oldest of 6 children of Fern and Emil Olson. He…
John Andrew Skoog, January 27, 1929 – February 24, 2020. John Andrew Skoog, age 91, of Prior Lake, MN, previously from Omaha, NE died Monday, February 24, 2020 peacefully at his home. Born on January 27, 1929 in Joliet, Ill, to the late Andrew Alfred and Jennet Isabelle (Rajala) Skoog….
Jerry Francis Nalipinski, age 91, joined his beloved wife Marilyn on October 14, 2021. Korean War Veteran, recipient of two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star for action in North Korea. Jerry worked for Northwestern Bell until he retired. Long-time member of the North Saint Paul VFW. Jerry was instrumental…
William James Bellman, November 28, 1946 — October 4, 2021. William “Bill” James Bellman, 74, of Winona, died at Gundersen Health System on October 4, 2021. Bill was born November 28, 1946, in Winona to Wilton and Pauline (Zakrzewski) Bellman. He graduated from Cotter High School in 1964 and earned…
Walter O. Iverson, Jr., 88 of Duluth passed away on Friday, January 22nd, 2021 in his home of natural causes with family at his side. His gentle loving ways, positive attitude and strong work ethic were the model and inspiration to his family. He was a kind, hardworking perfectionist and…
Kenneth Robert Hensel, 73 of Palisade, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Lake View Memorial Hospital in Two Harbors. He was born June 3, 1947 in Brainerd to Edwin Gustaf and Frances Mae (Tibbetts) Hensel. He grew up on a small farm located about 12 miles north of Palisade. He…
February 17, 1934 ~ January 27, 2021 (age 86). Richard C. Holdorf, age 86, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Winona Health. He was born on February 17, 1934, in Eau Claire, WI, to John C. and Dolores (Conrad) Holdorf. After graduation from Regis High School…
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