Judi M. Palmer
Jan 5, 2026
Judi M. Palmer, 60, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, January 5, 2026.
She was born on February 19, 1965, in Clinton, Iowa, to John and Elizabeth “Liz” (Solberg) Palmer. Judi was a graduate of DeSoto High School and spent much of her working life in food service, including many years as a cook with Steak Shop...
David Cyril Smith
Jan 24, 2026
David Cyril Smith, age 83, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Winona Health Hospital.
He was born on March 20, 1942, in Arcadia Township, Trempealeau County, WI, to Cyril and Ravanna (Mrozek) Smith. David was united in marriage with Sandra K. Barum on August 23, 1969, at Central (Wesley) United Methodist Church in Winona.
David was employed...
Dale N. Pearson
Jan 21, 2026
Dale Norm Pearson, age 85, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Dale was born on November 7, 1940, in Winona, Minnesota, during the historic Armistice Day Blizzard, to Lilah (Stephen) Pearson and Arthur Pearson. He grew up in Minnesota City and graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1959, where he met the love...
Franz Josef Kokott
Jan 17, 2026
Franz Josef Kokott, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, reuniting at last with the love of his life, his wife of 62 years.
Franz was born on January 22, 1942, in Silesia. As a teenager, he and his family immigrated to the United States as refugees, briefly settling in Milwaukee. Those early years shaped the man he became...
Katherine J. Millen
Jan 17, 2026
Katherine J. Millen, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Lake Winona Manor.
She was born on January 4, 1952, in Winona, to Patrick, Sr. and Sophie (Wager) Millen, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School and the Winona Vo-Tech.
Kathy will be remembered for her enjoyment of sewing, making quilts, and how she was...
Michael E. Hadaway
Jan 9, 2026
Michael “Mike” Hadaway of Winona, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 62, following a hard-fought battle with cancer and complications related to treatment.
Mike was born on April 29, 1963, in Morris, Illinois, to Judith (Judy) and Garold (Gary) Hadaway. He grew up on the farm in Minooka, with his brothers and...
Joan B. Roessler
Jan 9, 2026
Joan B. Roessler, age 92, of Winona, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
She was born on August 12, 1933, in Lincoln Township, Buffalo County, WI, to Elder and Evelyn (Hansow) Rutschow, and was a graduate of the Gilmanton High School. Joan attended UW-Eau Claire and completed her degree in education at Winona State...
Jerome S. "Jerry" Wineski
Jan 8, 2026
Jerome S. “Jerry” Wineski, age 87, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center in Plainview, MN.
He was born on December 2, 1938, in Winona, to Frank and Romelle (Scharmach) Wineski, and was a graduate of Cotter High School. Following high school, Jerry enlisted with the United States Navy, serving honorably from 1956-1959,...
Ricky D. Brink
Jan 5, 2026
Ricky D. Brink, age 68, of Winona, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home.
A celebration of his life is being planned for a future date, and will be announced later.
Joan M. Hamernik
Jan 3, 2026
Joan M. Hamernik, age 88, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Callista Court in Winona.
She was born on September 7, 1937, to Edward and Dorothy (Herrick) Fischer, and was a graduate of Winona High School. Joan was united in marriage with Wayne E. Hamernik on August 17, 1957, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Winona, and...
Susan J. Lettner
Dec 28, 2025
Susan “Sue” Lettner, age 72, of Winona, Minnesota, died peacefully on December 28, 2025, surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer.
She was born June 27, 1953, in Arcadia, Wisconsin, to William “Butch” and Amelia Wojchik, and grew up in Waumandee, Wisconsin. Sue graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School in 1971 and married her high school sweetheart, George “Geo”...
Virginia M. (Pronschinske) Sobotta Kramer
Dec 27, 2025
...to be absent from the body [is] to be present with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8)
Virginia M. Pronschinske Sobotta Kramer, aged 98½, of Winona, passed away peacefully December 27, 2025, at Adith Miller Manor. She was born June 18, 1927 to Frank and Rosella (George) Pronschinske in Waumandee, Wisconsin.
Virginia described family life after her father died in a car accident...
Ronald A. Rossin
Dec 26, 2025
Ronald A. Rossin, age 72, of Winona, was born on January 20th in the Year of Our Lord 1953, and left this Vale of Tears on Friday, December 26, 2025. He had been a resident of the Valley View Health and Rehab in Houston, MN, for the last several years.
Ronald was born in Winona to Francis and Darlene (McCullough) Rossin...
Pamela Cindy Traver
Dec 25, 2025
Pamela Cindy Traver, 52, of Winona, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, after a precious Christmas celebration with her family.
Pamela was born in Stanford, California, on January 13, 1973, to parents Richard Ormonde Traver and Cheryl Marie (Wos) Davis. She spent her childhood years in northern California, then Marietta, Georgia, and finally...
James S. Theis
Dec 24, 2025
James S. Theis, age 98, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Winona Health Hospital.
He was born on October 6, 1927, in Winona, to Joseph and Lucille (Feuling) Theis, and was a graduate of Cotter High School and the Winona Secretarial School.
Jim honorably served his country with the United States Navy during World War II and...
Conway M. Elton
Dec 23, 2025
Conway M. Elton, age 86, of Winona, MN passed away on December 23, 2025.
He was born in Decorah, IA, on June 3, 1939, to Clarence (Cush) Elton and Mildred (Olson) Elton and grew up in Harmony, MN. Conway had one sister, Colleen (Lee) Fishbaugher and nieces Linda (Stan) Van Kekerix and Lyanne (Dennis) Hermel. He graduated from Harmony High School...
Michael L. "Mike" Slaggie
Dec 21, 2025
Michael Leonard “Mike” Slaggie, age 87, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Mike was born on February 6, 1938, in Winona, to Leonard and Jessie Slaggie, and was a graduate of Cotter High School and St. Mary’s College of Minnesota. He honorably served in the Minnesota National Guard from 1956 through 1964.
He was a lifetime member of the...
Marian P. Burns
Dec 17, 2025
Marian P. (Kerrigan) Burns, age 85, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Emplify Health Hospital in Wabasha, MN.
She was born on August 10, 1940, in La Crosse, WI, to Frank and Ellen (Flanigan) Kerrigan, and was a graduate of Cotter High School and the Winona Secretarial School. Marian was united in marriage with William F....
Br. Charles Burke, FSC
Dec 13, 2025
Brother Jeremiah Charles Burke, FSC, age 90, died on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona. Often called Brother Charlie, he had been a De La Salle Christian Brother for 72 years.
Born Charles Peter Burke on March 12, 1935, to Peter E. Burke and Emma M. (Rozak) Burke in Lombard IL, he entered the Brothers community in...
Danny B. Donahue
Dec 12, 2025
Danny B. Donahue, age 72, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 12, 2025, following a short illness.
He was born on October 19, 1953, in Janesville, WI, to Norbert “Ken” and Valeria (Hermanson) Donahue, and served his country with the United States Army.
Danny was united in marriage with Patricia Chase on March 21, 1987, in Winona.
He...