All Obituaries

  Charles Rexford Briska, 76, of Careywood, ID, and formerly of Winona, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, in Careywood. Charles was born on April 15, 1945 in Winona, MN to Earl and Belva Briska. He grew up and graduated high school in Winona. He spent time at a monastery in Reno, NV. Charles served a 25 year career at the Pacific State Hospital in Pomona, CA as a nurse tech. While he was there he used his artistic abilities to paint murals to brighten the hallways. He later...

  Patricia Miller Sommerville, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Patricia Alice Sommerville was born April 28, 1947, to Alice B. Miller and Mark W. Miller, in Fort Collins, Colorado, both of whom have preceded her in death. She is survived by one older brother: Richard Miller (Margaret); nephew: Mark Miller (Karin); niece: Morna Steiger (Douglas); great-nieces: Vendala and Gwendolyn; and a great-nephew: Ian. Pat attended grade schools and Colorado State...

  Karroll Edward Bublitz, age 78, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 7, 1943, in Rushford, MN, to John and Linda (Gielow) Bublitz.  He was a 1961 graduate of the Lewiston High School, and married Sherry Esser. Karroll was employed as a trucker with Watkins, and later with Fergusons, until his retirement. He will be remembered for his enjoyment of camping, golfing, bowling, and being the drummer in...

  Robert John Schultz, age 95, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Lake Winona Manor. He was born on August 27, 1926, in Winona, to Bernard and Mildred (Wieczorek) Schultz.  At the age of 17, Bob joined the Navy, honorably serving his country during World War II, and was stationed in Okinawa.  He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Neville-Lien Post 1287 of Winona, serving as a member of their funeral honor guard for many years.  Bob was...

  Jean (nee Robertson) Kendall, 89, died at Lake Winona Manor on Saturday, 20 November 2021 of post-Covid complications amidst a long but graceful journey with Alzheimer’s disease.  Born 19 July 1932 in Toledo, OH, Jean was the daughter of Clifford and Ida (Heaser) Robertson, and older sister to brother, John. She was raised in Short Hills, NJ, earned a degree in Education (proudly minoring in drama) from Roanoke College, Salem, VA, and taught elementary school for nearly a...

  Dorothy J. Theis, age 96, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona. Dorothy was born January 7, 1925, at Oak Ridge, Winona County, to Leo and Lillian (Honer) Walch.  She was united in marriage with Robert A. Theis on October 21, 1950, in Winona, and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2000.  She was employed for many years in the print shop of Watkins in Winona, and she was a member of the Cathedral of the Sacred...

  Adeline M. “Addy” Neubauer, age 97, of Winona, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Adith Miller Manor. Addy was born on April 9, 1924, in Arcadia, WI, to Joseph and Mary (Sonsalla) Sobotta. She was united in marriage with Stanley Losinski, Sr., who preceded her in death, and she later married John Neubauer, who also has died. She was a member of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka and of Harvest House. Addy was a waitress for many years, working at the Hot...

  Betty J. Jaszewski, age 92, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the Waters of Oakdale in Oakdale, MN. She was born on November 30, 1928, in Winona, to Rollie and Winnifred (Rozek) Tust, Sr.  After graduating from high school, Betty completed the nursing program with St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse, earning her degree as a Registered Nurse. She was united in marriage with Frank “Fritz” Jaszewski on October 29, 1955, at St. Stanislaus Kostka...

  Arlys Lavonne Drazkowski, age 89, of Winona, MN passed away peacefully at her home, on Thursday, November 4, 2021.  She was surrounded by her family and all who loved her. Arlys Lavonne Martinson was born on October 13, 1932, to Arthur and Lavina Martinson in Minnesota City, MN, and graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1950.  On March 29, 1951, she married the one and only love of her life, William J. Drazkowski Jr.  They met while Bill was driving his...

  Juanita Jean Schmelzer, 92, from Winona, Minnesota, was promoted to glory on October 29, 2021. She was born February 8, 1929, in Momence, Illinois to Luke and Ellen Cantway. Juanita was married to Francis Bernard Schmelzer on November 25, 1947, at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in Chicago Heights, Illinois and settled in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. In October 1979 she had a life changing encounter with Jesus Christ and became an active member of the First Apostolic Church...