Ralph W. Blum, age 89, of Bluff Siding, WI, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the Grand View Care Center in Blair, WI, where he had been a resident for the last several years. Ralph was born on September 2, 1928, in Fountain City, WI, to Walter and Elna (Mueller) Blum, and honorably served his country with the United States Army Airborne Division. He was united in...

  Mary M. Stiehl, age 96, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at her home. She was born on May 5, 1922, in Waumandee Township, Wisconsin, to Frank and Josephine (Jaskola) Grulkowski.  She married Herbert J. Stiehl on June 20, 1949, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waumandee, WI, and he preceded her in death on December 17, 1976. ...

  Jeffrey C. Woodard, age 55, of Dakota, MN, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018, at the Mayo Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI. He was born on October 27, 1962, in Winona, to Gerald and Joyce (Schueler) Woodard. Jeff will be remembered for his enjoyment of hunting, getting together with the family for the holidays, and for the great...

  Elsie “Pat” Patricia Miennert, age 82, of Ridgeway, MN, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Benedictine Living Community in La Crosse, WI. Pat was born on February 19, 1936, in rural Hokah, MN, to Harry and Esther (Mauer) Shawley.  Pat married Dwain Miennert on September 17, 1955, at Ridgeway. Pat and Dwain were a devoted couple who enjoyed sharing their...

  Antoinette Virginia “Toni” Frederick Fox, 99, died peacefully on May 26 at the home of her daughter Mary, where she has resided the past eight years. Toni was born September 23, 1918 in Paris, Wisconsin to Catherine (nee Terry) and Michael Frederick. She attended local grade and high school, Whitewater State Teacher’s College and graduated from Racine-Kenosha Rural Normal School. On October...

  Conrad B. “Connie” Brom, age 95, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare upon suffering a stroke. Connie was a very proud and independent man, who enjoyed living in the home he had shared with his wife Jenny. He lived life on his terms and enjoyed every minute with friends and family. The stoke occurred on May 19th, and true to form, Dad didn’t want to...

  Arvis M. George, age 80, of Alma, WI, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at her home. She was born on May 26, 1937, in Galesville, WI, to John and Irma (Veto) Marsh, Sr.  She married Norman George, Jr., and they later divorced. Arvis was employed with the Winona Knitting Mills, as a nurse aide with the Pepin Manor, and she worked as a...

  Donald Kenneth “Donnie” Schultz, Jr., age 58, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 10, 2018, at his home, following an 18-month battle with colon cancer. Donnie was born on June 10, 1959, in Winona, to Donald K. and Roseanne (Rebhahn) Schultz, Sr.  He graduated from Cotter High School in 1977, and from Western Technical College with a certificate in Diesel...

  Lois L. Strange, age 91, of Winona, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living. She was born on April 25, 1927, in Winona, to Neil and Vida (Kreuzer) McLaughlin, and was a graduate of Winona High School.  Lois was united in marriage with Leonard A. Strange on April 22, 1950, in Winona, and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2015. Lois was...

  Roger R. Myers, age 85, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Lake Winona Manor. He was born on September 9, 1932, in Ridgeway, MN, to Robert and Minnie (Hahn) Myers.  Roger was united in marriage with Shirley M. Krage on September 10, 1955, at St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winona. Roger was employed with...