"I didn\'t have a long history of friendship with Laura and her family....you didn\'t need one to know that they were full of love and kindness. My heart goes out to the many that will miss her dearly. Love to you."
In loving memory of
Laura E. Chesher
July 31, 1970 - July 17, 2021
Laura Eileen Chesher, 50 of Winona and formerly of Decorah, Iowa, passed away with her family by her side, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Laura was born on July 31, 1970, to Norman and Norma (Movitz) Halffield. Laura was an avid cyclist, former principal trumpet of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony and La Crosse Symphony. She worked as a part time instructor of music at Luther College and more recently she served as a nurse practitioner at Winona Health.
Laura will be greatly missed by her husband of 22 years, Michael; children, Ethan, Amanda, and Olivia; mother, Norma Halffield; and brother, David (Conni) Halffield.
She was preceded in death by her father, Norman; sister, Ann Prezioso; and aunt, Eileen Norlander.
Following Laura's wishes, no services will be held. Memorials may be made in Laura's memory to the American Cancer Society for breast cancer awareness. Please leave a memory of Laura and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family.
Tributes
"Laura began graduate studies in Trumpet Performance at UNI in the fall of 1992. Besides being my student, she was a colleague in our faculty brass quintet (Northern Brass Quintet) and in the wcfsymphony (where she later played principal for awhile). We have stayed in touch over the years and I have admired her dedication to (and love for) her family, to music, and to her nursing profession. She was totally committed to whatever she did - never one to do things halfway! She had the most kind spirit and was a friend. She will be missed. "
"I am so sorry to hear this news. I worked with Laura when she was an EMT at the hospital in Cresco. Laura and I spent many night shifts together. She was an genuinely caring and compassionate person. She loved her family and her friends, it was quite evident in our conversations. I was so happy for her as she achieved her goals of becoming a RN, then a NP. Her patients were undoubtedly lucky to have her in their corner. The world has lost an amazing person. My sympathies to her family."
"My deepest condolences to Laura\'s family. Laura was devoted to her family and always smiled brightly when she spoke of them. Laura was kind, compassionate and always genuine in her interactions with others; she will be missed by all those who knew her. Rest in peace, Laura."
"So sorry to hear of her death. I knew her from Winneshiek Medical Center when she worked on the medical unit. I always enjoyed visiting with her , looking at her great recipes she posted and hearing about her music . My sympathy to her husband and children .Denise Duffy "
"Michael, Ethan, Amanda, and Olivia, We are saddened to hear of Laura\'s passing and are sending our sympathy to all of you. We remember an earlier time when the children were young. She was a great mother and had such a loving, calming way with them. We marveled at her musical abilities which she shared in so many ways. Through all her balancing of life\'s business, she pursued her goal of becoming a health professional. She loved helping others. We will treasure Laura\'s memory. David & Gail Judisch"
"Laura\'s bright spirit and smile along with her compassionate care of the her patient\'s will be so missed. Her family has my sympathy."
"We are very grateful for the wonderful care that Laura provided to so many of our patients in our community. May her family know that Laura\'s extended Winona Health family will be thinking of them and sending healing thoughts their way."
"I remember Laura from when I worked at WH. She was so kind! I?m so sorry to hear of her passing. My deepest sympathies to your family. "
"My thoughts and prayers are with all of Laura\'s family. Iwas privileged to know Laura as a coworker and mother. Her empathy, love and care always came from the heart. God speed Laura. Another angel amongst us. "