MIchael J. Hermann, age 54, of Money Creek, MN, and formerly of Winona, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Winona Health. A celebration of his life is being planned for a future date, and will be announced later. A complete obituary will follow.    

  Donna J. Benson, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Sauer Health Care, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 15, 1940, in Winona, to Martin and Alvera (Renstrom) Apka.  Donna was united in marriage with Earl Benson on December 23, 1956, at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson, MN, and he preceded her in death on July 17, 1996. ...

  Patricia M. Schultz, age 85, of Winona, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at Lake Winona Manor. She was born on July 6, 1932, in Winona, to George and Bertha (Schaale) Shugart.   She married James R. Schultz on August 16, 1962, in Winona, and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2016. Pat was a member of St. Martin’s...

  Merlin P. “Merf” Ellinghuysen, age 79, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack in Rock Springs, WY, on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, while traveling back to Winona after wintering in Arizona. He was born on March 14, 1939, in Plainview, MN to Paul and Elna (Braatz) Ellinghuysen. Merf attended St. Martin’s Lutheran Day School and was a 1957 graduate of...

  Dorothy A. (Ziemer) Minnie, age 83, of Winona, and formerly of Stockton, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Lake Winona Manor. She was born on March 27, 1935, in Linn, KS, to Theodore and Dora (Kilman) Kolle.  Dorothy is survived by her children: Kim, Cinda, Sue, and Danny; as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harold “Red” Ziemer, and Mark Minnie; her...

    Richard Cada, age 82, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.  He was born on October 26, 1935, to Mark and Barbara (Gabrych) Cada.  In 1961, he was united in marriage to Pauline Peterson in Winona. Richard was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Winona.  He honorably...

  Ginger (Virginia L.) Keith, of Winona, died on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at her home.  Originally from Winnebago, MN, she was preceded in death by her parents: Harold and Vergia Headley; her husband, Harry E. (“Mike”) Keith, Jr., and her brother, Hal (Bea) Headley.  She is survived by her sons: Lon Keith of Winona, and Joel (Fran) Keith of Richmond, VA; three granddaughters: Melissa...

  Wayne M. Skrukrud, age 65, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Winona Health. According to his wishes, there will not be any funeral services held.    

  Eric A. Flemming, age 45, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Rochester. He was born on June 22, 1972, in La Crosse, WI, to Steven and Jane (Lipinski) Flemming, and graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School in 1990.  Following high school, Eric enlisted with the United States Marine Corps, and after Boot Camp, he joined the Marine Corps...

  Marie O. Berg, age 97, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Lake Winona Manor. She was born on October 25, 1920, in Spring Grove, MN, to Martin and Agnetta (Bergsgaard) Tweeten, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School.  Marie was united in marriage with Alvin C. Berg on January 10, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, IA; he preceded her in death on September 28,...