All Obituaries

  Debra A. (Braatz) Moe, age 62, of Kellogg/Winona, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at her home. Arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.    

  Phyllis M. (Liebsch) McNally, age 87, of Dakota, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the La Crescent Health Services in La Crescent, MN. Phyllis was born on December 18, 1932, in La Crosse, WI, to Seymour and Magdalena (Leyendecker) Redig, and was a graduate of Aquinas High School in La Crosse. Phyllis was united in marriage with Leo Liebsch on August 8, 1953, and he preceded her in death on December 18, 1982.  She later married Robert R. McNally on July 20, 1985,...

  Myron Alden “Mike” Henderson, age 95, of Lake Winona Manor, formerly of Pickwick, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. He was born at home in Ridgeway on June 21, 1925, to Sumner and Ella (Miennert) Henderson, and weighed one pound, eight ounces.  He fit in a cigar box, his head fit in a teacup, and his mother cut his diapers in half and pinned them up over his shoulders.  Because he was so small, they laid him in front of the open oven door of the old cook...

  Joel Frederick Kurth, age 54, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at his home. Joel was born on April 15, 1966, in Winona, to Carl and Marlys (Oldendorf) Kurth, and attended Winona Senior High School where he enjoyed playing hockey.  He married Wendy Olson, and although they later divorced, they remained friends and raised two beautiful children, Justine and Alex.  Joel was extremely proud of Justine and Alex, especially that they were both...

  Jesse E. Culp, age 28, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at his home. A celebration of his life is being planned, and will be announced in a complete obituary which will follow.    

  Clifford G. “Cliff” Kanz, age 90, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor. He was born on July 22, 1930, in Winona, to Joseph and Isabelle (Verdick) Kanz.  Cliff honorably served his country with the United States Army, where he was stationed in Japan with the Army aircraft anti-artillery division. He was proud of his service to his country, and often spoke highly of his military experiences.   Cliff was...

  Tracy Lynn Troke Thompson, 66, of Winona, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at Mayo Clinic - Franciscan Skemp Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was born on May 18, 1954, to Kenneth “Con” and Melissa “Mitzi” (Glaunert) Troke. Tracy graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1972. As a mother with young children she attended Winona State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1988.  Tracy was the inspiration and...

  Joanne Mary (Valentine) Sackett, age 88, of Winona. It is with great sadness that we share the peaceful passing of Joanne Mary (Valentine) Sackett on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Joanne was born in Buffalo Township, Buffalo County, WI, to Donald and Atanza (Zehren) Valentine who preceded her to heaven. She was also preceded by two brothers: James and Kenny Valentine; step-son: Allen Sackett; granddaughter: Krystal Hundt; along with other great family and friends. Joanne will be...

  Margaret E. Sorum, age 92, of Rushford, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. She was born on July 27, 1928, in Hart Township, MN, to Arthur and Anna (Block) Haedtke.  She was united in marriage with Clarence M. Sorum on June 18, 1949, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wilson, and he preceded her in death on April 28, 2004. Margaret and Clarence farmed for many years in the Rushford area, and after...

  Breann Marie Schossow, of St. Paul, Minn., formerly of Ridgeway, Minn. passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. She was 31. She was born on June 11, 1989, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. to Keith Schossow and Cindy Terrill of Ridgeway, the second of three daughters. Breann grew up on the family farm in Ridgeway. She was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church, and attended Ridgeway Elementary School, Winona Senior High School...