Helen “Pat” Jerowski, age 78, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Sauer Health Care in Winona. She was born on March 18, 1941, in Winona, to Kermit and Irene (Nagle) Harvey, and was a graduate of Cotter High School.  Pat was united in marriage with Edward Jerowski on May 8, 1965, at Precious Blood Catholic Church in La Moille, MN. Following high school, she completed beautician training, and worked as a beautician in Austin, MN, and later in...

  Lorayne C. Wernecke, age 94, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare. Funeral services are being held privately, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Winona.    

  Joan F. Laak, age 82, of Winona, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare. She was born on January 26, 1937, in Winona, to Paul and Margaret (Jadwinski) Herrick, and married Virgil Laak on June 10, 1961, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Winona.  Joan will be remembered as a dedicated homemaker, who enjoyed reading, painting, gardening, and cooking.  She was a member of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka. Joan is survived by her...

  Richard R. Weilandt, age 82, of Winona, and a former long-time resident of Bellevue, NE, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019, at his home. He was born on April 16, 1936, in Winona, to Roman and Violet (Haack) Weilandt.  A graduate of Winona Senior High School, he went on to earn an Associates Degree in Business Administration.  Richard honorably served his country with the United States Air Force for over 20 years, retiring with the rank of TSGT in 1975.  He was an...

  Marie A. Husser, age 77, of Minneiska, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at home, surrounded by her family. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Leonard; son, Kenneth Husser; and daughter, Linda (Bob) Galewski. Honoring Marie's request, there will not be any services held.    

  Elinor M. (Kahle) (Hale) Tietz, 84, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her home. Elinor was born October 11, 1934 in Belle Plaine, MN to Richard and Lillian (Kritzel) Kahle. She grew up in Arlington, MN, later moved to Cokato and Pine Creek, MN.  She graduated from Central High School in 1952.  She attended Business College, where she graduated with honors.  In 1963, she married Nathan Hale.  They lived in Winona and had 4 children.  They...

  Shirley L. Storsveen, age 82, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Shirley was born on December 20, 1936 in Winona, to James and Marie (Dzwonkowski) Ives.  She was united in marriage to Merlin A. Storsveen on June 13, 1959, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Winona. Shirley was employed for many years as a beautician and later as a cook for St. Anne’s, St. Mary’s and WSU.  Her final job prior to retirement was as a food server at Central...

  Kathleen J. Ressie, age 93, of Minnesota City, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019, at her home. She was born on March 20, 1926, in Mount Vernon Township, MN, to Lloyd and Alice (Hilke) Schumacher, and was a graduate of Lewiston High School.  Kathy was united in marriage with George E. Ressie, Sr., on September 26, 1944, at Hebron Moravian Church in Altura, MN, and he preceded her in death on November 13, 2005. Kathy worked alongside her husband on their farm, and as an...

  Leonard W. Anglewitz, age 71, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the Gundersen Tri-County Care Center in Whitehall, WI. He was born on September 27, 1947, in Winona, to Joseph and Thelma (Norrie) Anglewitz, and honorably served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam era.  He was employed with the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, and later with the US Post Office, until his retirement. Leonard will be remembered for his love of being...

  Christopher Eugene Malotka, age 67, of Winona, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019, in the comfort of his home. He was born on June 25, 1951, at the Travis Air Force Base Hospital in Vallejo, California, to Eugene and Phyllis (Grochowski) Malotka.  He was a graduate of Cotter High School, and married Patricia Olson on June 27, 1987.  Chris was a journeyman pressman, and worked for several years at Winona Printing, and later with Insty Prints in Winona, until his...