All Obituaries

  Dennis F. Pellowski, age 79, of Dodge, WI, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in La Crosse. Dennis was born on April 18, 1942, in Arcadia, WI, to Florian and Emeline (Zabinski) Pellowski.  He was a graduate of the Arcadia High School where he was the Senior Class President and was King of the Prom. He honorably served his country with United States Navy from 1961 to 1964 and was a member of the American Legion. Dennis was...

  Sue Ann Minnis, age 84, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at the Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, MN. Sue’s adventurous life began in St. Paul, MN.  In the 40s, her parents moved the young family to Dodge Center, MN, where Sue graduated from the Dodge Center High School.  She briefly attended Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, but decided the ski slopes of Colorado sounded like fun.  So, she packed her bags and headed for the University of Colorado –...

  David J. Piechowski, age 83, of Buffalo City, WI, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Winona Health. David was born on April 5, 1938, in Bluff Siding, WI, to Sylvester and Eleanor (Jereczek) Piechowski.  He was united in marriage with Sandra Williams on January 29, 1959, and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage. He was employed with Winona Industries, and then for many years as an engineer for Ashley Furniture in Arcadia, WI, until his retirement.  David loved the...

  Marie E. Eichman, age 99, of Trempealeau, WI, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the Marinuka Manor in Galesville, WI. She was born on October 7, 1921, in Pine Creek, WI, to Frank and Mary (Kline) Toshner.  Marie was united in marriage with Ralph Eichman on June 15, 1949, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Creek, WI, and he preceded her in death on September 29, 1991. Marie was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church in Trempealeau, where she was active...

  Carolyn A. Sander, age 59, of Winona, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in La Crosse. She was born on August 25, 1961, in Winona, to Bernard and Doris (Wohlhaefer) Cerney, Jr., and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. Carolyn was united in marriage with Ricky Sander on May 30, 1981, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Winona.  She was employed with several local businesses including North Castle Specialties and...

  Delight Fenner Rolfing, age 88, of Winona, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Benedictine - St Anne in Winona. She was born November 22, 1932, to Gordon and Lucille Fenner.  Growing up in the Winona area, she graduated from Winona Senior High School.  She then graduated as an LPN from Winona General Hospital.  She married Frank Rolfing.  They lived in Golden Valley, MN for 13 years, and then they purchased a farm near Lewiston, MN, where they raised their...

  Jean A. “Snooks” (Fratzke) Schneider, age 95, of Winona, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Sauer Health Care, following a short illness. She was born on January 25, 1926, in Winona, the only child of William and Verna (Ristuben) Fratzke, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. Jean was united in marriage with the love of her life, John J. Schneider, on June 25, 1949, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Winona.  John was an investigator for the...

  Randy D. Evenson, age 65, of Winona, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in the comfort of his home in the arms of his wife, Alice, and surrounded by his loving family – his daughter, Shannon, sister Patti, and son-in-law, Travis. Randy was born on October 11, 1955, in Winona, to Elmer and Jean (Cummings) Evenson.  He received his GED and attended Southeast Technical College in Winona.  Randy had several jobs, mostly in carpentry,...

  Berdonna Marjorie (Gady) Malenke, age 87, went to heaven on May 24, 2021. She was born on June 5, 1933, at the home farm near Nodine, MN, to Herman and Ella (Beck) Gady, and was baptized on August 13, 1933, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nodine. Berdonna attended the Dick School for six years, until the family moved to Winona, where she attended St. Martin’s School until 9th grade, and graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1950. On September 11,...

  Patricia Marie (Schueler) House, age 70, passed away at home on May 17, 2021, with her family at her side. Famous for wearing her “rugs” as she was always cold, Patricia was outside in the bright sunlight of a warm spring day when she passed. Born in Winona on October 16, 1950, to Robert Franklin Schueler, Jr. and Lyla Marie (Peterson) Schueler, Patricia was the youngest of six children. Patricia was a lifelong resident of Winona. She was baptized, confirmed, and...