All Obituaries

  Doris R. Schoenike, age 91, of Winona, entered her eternal home in heaven on Sunday, January 17, 2021, while in the care of Lake Winona Manor. She was born November 21, 1929, in Greenleaf, WI, to Rev. Ernst and Erna (Hoyer) Schoenike.  The family lived in Watertown, WI, and Mayville, WI, before moving to Winona in 1946.  Doris graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1948.  She was employed as a secretary with the Beatty law office in Winona, and later took a...

  Lenny Paul Huwald, age 57, of Winona, died at his home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.   He was born on November 17, 1963, in Winona, MN, the son of Gary C. Huwald and Donna M. (Larson) Huwald, and attended school in Winona.  Lenny married Julie Stueve and they were later divorced, but they remained close friends throughout the rest of Lenny’s life. Lenny had a long-time career as a landscape gardener at Winona...

  Marcella N. “Marcie” Neumann, age 96, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, at Benedictine St. Anne.    She was born on April 18, 1924, to Paul and Grace (Bartz) Larson.  She married Robert K. Neumann on September 20, 1947, and he preceded her in death on December 13,...

  Patricia H. Petschow, age 65, of Winona, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, January 8, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 26, 1955, in Winona, to Alois and Delores (Koeth) Schneider.  Pat was united in marriage with Gary W. Petschow on March 16, 1972, in Waukon, IA, and he preceded her in death on February 16, 2019. Pat was employed as a custodian at Winona State for many years prior to her retirement. She will be...

  Gayle Roy Johnson, 87 of Winona and formerly of Bloomington, MN, died at his home in the loving care of family on January 7, 2021 after a short illness.  Gayle was born on December 4, 1933 in Willmar, MN to Axel and Alice (Jordin) Johnson. Gayle entered the world weighing in at a whopping 12 lbs and was born just one day before the end of Prohibition. He was the youngest of eight children.  Gayle grew up on 20 acres in Willmar along with his older siblings that he...

  Daniel Lee Mounce, age 79, of Winona passed away quickly Thursday evening, January 7, 2021, at the Winona Health hospital.  Dan was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Forrest and Bette Mounce, and graduated from Marshfield Senior High in 1959.  He was recruited by the Milwaukee Braves (later the Brewers) because he was a left-handed pitcher that struck everyone out!  His father said he didn’t see how anyone could make a living playing baseball, so he insisted...

  On Saturday, January 2, 2021, Josephine P. Rossin, of Winona, the loving mother of three wonderful children, passed away at the age of 88. Josephine was born on February 23, 1932, in Brainerd, MN, and was employed with Peerless Chain in Winona for 25 years, until her retirement in 1994. She is survived by her daughter, Marion (Ron) Palmer, Stockton, MN; son, Jeffrey Rossin, Winona; three grandchildren: Christina (Mike) Staige, Rachel (Art) Williams, and Michael Palmer; and four...

  Mary Jo Fitzgerald, age 73, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at her home, following a short battle with cancer. She was born on August 7, 1947, in Milwaukee, WI, to Melvin and Agnes (Kokott) Wood.  Mary Jo was a graduate of Cotter High School and of Winona State University. She was united in marriage with James Fitzgerald on July 29, 1971, in Winona, and he preceded her in death on June 19, 2019. Mary Jo was employed for many years in the...

  Rebecca M. “Becky” Kouba, age 55, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Becky was born on September 23, 1965, in Winona, to Gary and Donna (Harders) Baab.  She was a graduate of Winona Senior High School, and also attended the Winona Vo-Tech.  Becky was united in marriage with John Kouba on October 11, 1986, at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winona. She was employed for 36 years with RTP in Winona and was a member of St....

  Judith Lee (Holzer) Schellhammer, age 77, of Winona, formerly of Rochester, MN, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor. Judy was born on October 27, 1943, in Eyota, MN, to John and Amanda (Fix) Holzer.  She married Roger Lee, Sr., and they later divorced.  Judy married Gerald Schellhammer on June 7, 1986, in St. Charles, MN, and he preceded her in death on May 4, 2019. She was employed as a home health aid for many years, and was a member of Christ...