All Obituaries

  Helen C. Keiper, age 99, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living. Helen was born on May 15, 1923, to Alfred M. and Marie H. (Anderson) Johansen in Minneapolis, MN.  She lived in Minneapolis until 1931 when the family moved to rural River Falls, WI.  She attended school in River Falls through her junior year in high school.  In 1939, the family moved to Winona, MN.  She graduated from Winona High School in 1940. ...

  Bradley Michael Suchla, age 33, of Winona relapsed and died of a drug overdose on November 29, 2022. He was born on October 17, 1989, in Winona. Bradley’s life cannot be only defined as an addict, he was so much more to many people. Bradley was selfless, humble, compassionate, intelligent, wise beyond his years, he would never gossip and was not ill-willed. He knew his demons and fought hard to overcome them. He would be the first to stand up for anyone that he thought was...

  Larry J. Sass, of Stockton, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the age of 72. Larry was born December 27, 1949, spending his childhood years growing up on the family farm in Utica, MN.  He married his wife Sandy in May of 1979 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. In 1967, Larry left high school to join the Army Airborne Division to fight in the Vietnam War. He also worked for the Corps of Engineers dredging...

  Scott Bradly Neldner, 68, of Lewiston, MN, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  Scott leaves behind his son, Michael (Tammie) Neldner of Lewiston; daughter, Traci (Scott) Smith of Lewiston; grandchildren: Austyn (Indy) Neldner, Madelyn Neldner, Danielle Smith, Colt Smith, Desiree Smith, and Destiny Smith; great-grandchildren: Brayden Neldner, Brooklyn Thorndson, Aiden Thorndson, Mikko Youngs, and Pavel Youngs; brother, James (Marlys)...

  Jeanette Speltz, born on December 2, 1938, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 18, 2022, surrounded by family and her dear friend Carol Gardner after a short battle with cancer.  Jeanette was born to Romelle and Frank Wineski of Winona, Minnesota.  The Wineski family, including her brothers James and Jerry and sister Doris, were raised to be proud Polish ambassadors of Winona’s east end.  Jeanette married Arthur Speltz, the love of her life,...

  Brian James “Hully” Holubar, 59, a life-long resident of Winona, passed away peacefully November 11, 2022, in Winona, surrounded by loved ones after a lengthy battle with cancer. Brian was born January 26, 1963, in Winona, to John “Jack” Holubar and Patricia “Pat” (Wuest) Holubar. In 1981, he graduated from Winona Senior High School, and in 1983, from the Winona Area Technical Institute with degrees in Marine and Small Engine Repair as well as...

  James P. Jensen, age 92, of Winona, formerly of Slayton, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Winona Health. Honoring his wishes, no funeral services are planned at this time, with burial at a later date in Slayton, MN. A complete obituary will follow.

  Bernard A. Rolfing, age 85, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the Winona Health Hospital. He was born on April 2, 1937, in Winona, to Bernard and Florence (Koenig) Rolfing.  Bernard was a graduate of Winona High School, and honorably served his country with the United States Army.  He was united in marriage with Barbara Pederson, and they recently celebrated their 55th anniversary. Bernard was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Schwab...

  Robert Ray Keister, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022, surrounded by his three children.   Robert was born in Mason City, Iowa, to Raymond and Marie Keister, on November 22, 1933.  He graduated from Mason City High School in 1951.  On September 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to Carmen L. Carlin at Fort Richardson in Anchorage, AK.  He attended Wartburg College, Waverly, IA, and graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

  Lawrence A. “Larry” Brabbit, Sr., age 69, of Lewiston, MN, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN. He was born on October 16, 1953, in Winona, to Lloyd and Jean (Ellis) Brabbit, Sr., and married Debra Gora. Larry was employed with Winona Rental, and in his retirement, he worked for the Amish Market in St. Charles, MN. He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors where he enjoyed deer hunting,...