Roger A. Garrison, age 79, of Winona, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI. He was born on December 30, 1938, in La Crosse, to Russell and Violet (Farnholtz) Garrison.  In 1962, Roger was united in marriage with Elenora Neitzke in Winona, and she preceded him in death on April 13, 2017. Roger honorably served his country with the National Guard, and he was proud to have been an officer with the Winona Police Department...

  It is with a sad and heavy heart in which we announce the passing of our beloved mother Constance (Connie) Marie (Cieminski) Buswell, 89, of Winona.  Mom passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday August 5, 2018.  Connie was born in Winona County on April 28th, 1929 to Constant (Conrad) and Ramona (Williams) Cieminski. She married her true love James E. Buswell on July 5th, 1947 in Winona.  With their love and devotion to family they raised eight...

  Phyllis A. Kukowski, age 78, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the Roger Metz Manor. She was born on February 6, 1940, in Winona, to Harry and Marcella (Lambert) Kowalczyk.  She married Thomas J. “Skunny” Kukowski, on May 28, 1960, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Winona. In her earlier years, Phyllis was a national champion baton twirler.  She was an active volunteer at the St. Vincent de Paul Store in Winona, and also with Cotter...

  Gary V. Mahaffey, age 57, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at his home. Private family funeral services will be held.  

  Robert G. Almgren, age 61, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI. Funeral services are being held privately, with burial in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN.    

  Robert Earl Kratz, of Winona, MN, and formerly of Buffalo City, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Lake Winona Manor, just three days after celebrating his 80th birthday. He was born on July 31, 1938, in Winona, MN, to Earl and Bernice (Wiczek) Kratz.  Bob was a 1956 graduate of Cotter High School, and following in his father’s foot-steps, began working at Watkins Products.  He continued being employed there for 32 years, until the closing of the...

  Carl R. Zaborowski, Jr., age 88, of Winona, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018, at his home. He was born on September 16, 1929, in Dexterville, WI, to Carl and Rose (Stolpa) Zaborowski, Sr., and was married to Irene Gall for the last 63 years. Carl honorably served his country with the United States Army.  After graduating from Cotter High School in 1947, Carl was drafted and played for the Chicago White Sox organization. He was employed in the maintenance department of...

  Glen S. Cochenour, age 92, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN, while holding his beloved Mary’s hand. He was born on February 22, 1926, in Wichita, KS, to Glen and Gertrude (Grounds) Cochenour.  Glen was united in marriage with Mary Bronk on June 6, 1951.  He honorably served his country with the United States Army, retiring as a First Lieutenant, and was awarded...

  Merrill L. Nienow, age 97, of St. Charles, MN, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN. Merrill was born on March 12, 1921, in Elba Township, Winona County, Minnesota, to Clemens and Mathilda (Waechter) Nienow.  He was united in marriage with Doris Schermerhorn on November 25, 1944, at Berea Moravian Church in rural St. Charles, and she preceded him in death on February 2, 1995. He was a member of...

  Caroline Thompson Janssen died July 20, 2018 at home supported by her loving family who sang a chorus of “Alleluia” as she stepped into the realm of peace.  She will be missed, but she will always be with us.   Caroline was born to Leo and Eva (Johnson) Fritz in Adrian, MN on August 12, 1927.  She graduated from Saint Adrian School as class valedictorian and attended Mankato State College for her teaching degree.  Caroline married her high school...