Lois I. Hackbarth, age 90, of Ridgeway, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 19, 1929, in Utica, MN, to Ray and Grace (Teska) Heber, and graduated from Winona Senior High School.  Lois was united in marriage with Russel Hackbarth on June 6, 1951, at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ridgeway, and he preceded her in death on February 24, 2000. Lois’ faith...

  Barbara A. Burt, age 83, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Sauer Health Care. According to her wishes, funeral services will be held privately for her family. A complete obituary will follow.    

  Randall C. Kohner, age 67, of Winona, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at Winona Health. Randy was born on October 12, 1951, in La Crosse, WI, to Wilfred and Gladys (Griffin) Kohner, and was employed with Winona DAC, until his retirement in 2010. He will be remembered for his love of rides in the country, going out to eat, and a good cup of coffee.  He especially enjoyed being around people and taking everything in.  Thanks to his friend, Gary, Randy was a big fan...

  Victoria L. “Vicky” Grossell, age 59, of Winona, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, at the Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse, following a short battle with cancer. She was born on February 5, 1960, in Winona, to James and Ann (Palmer) Stueve, and following graduation from high school, she completed her accounting degree at the Winona Vo-Tech.  Vicky was united in marriage with Jeff Grossell on May 15, 1982, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Vicky was...

  Eugene Paul Bork, age 82, of Bluff Siding, WI, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Winona Health. He was born on November 17, 1936, in Arcadia, WI, to Henry and Clara (Mertes) Bork, and was a graduate of the Fountain City High School.  He married Rosalie “Che Che” Mrozek, on October 4, 1958, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Winona. Gene played baseball for four years, and later, fast-pitch softball, and he also enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting,...

  George John Jaskola, age 69, of Winona, died peacefully at his home on Monday, September 16, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Stanley and Anna (Guemmer) Jaskola on October 28, 1949, in New Ulm, Minnesota, and he attended school in Winona.  George married Kim Howard on June 27, 1981, and they lived on the Mississippi River in their boathouse until they started their family. George was employed at Gorman Foundry for 31 years until they closed.  He then...

  Roserita A. “Rosie” Wolf, age 86, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Lake Winona Manor. She was born on March 2, 1933, in Phoenix, AZ, to Paul and Maggie (Rope) Anderson. She was a graduate of Fort Thomas High School in Fort Thomas, AZ, and attended Eastern Arizona Junior College. Rosie met Robert Wolf while he was a missionary in Bylas, AZ, and they were married on July 29, 1956, at St. James Lutheran Church in Northrop, MN. Rosie was a member of...

  Bert W. Lietha, age 81, of Cochrane, WI, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at his home. According to his wishes, funeral services are being held privately for his family, with burial in the Buffalo City Public Cemetery.  

  Irene R. Curran, age 97, of Winona, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019, at Sauer Health Care. She was born on August 21, 1922, in Winona, to Francis and Frances (Hildebrandt) Grupa.  She attended St. Stanislaus Grade School and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. Irene was united in marriage with Hugo Curran on May 14, 1947, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Winona.  They were married for 59 years, and he preceded her in death on December 20, 2004. Irene...

  Sydney E. Aldinger, age 87, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2019, at Lake Winona Manor. He was born on January 10, 1932, in Winona, to Arthur and Lillian (Poeppel) Aldinger.  He honorably served his country with the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, and enjoyed his time in the military. Syd farmed for many years on the family farm, and was also employed with Miller Scrap, prior to his retirement.  He will be remembered for his love of...