Anthony W. "Tony" Habeck
Oct 14, 2025
Anthony Wayne “Tony” Habeck, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, under the care of his loving HCO staff, family, and Winona Hospice at his home in Winona.
Tony was born on March 20, 1962, to Wayne R. and Lucille C. (Flanigan) Habeck. He was the first of five children. When Tony was born, his parents owned a farm...
James R. Lukaszewski
Oct 18, 2025
James R. Lukaszewski, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his home.
Honoring his wishes, funeral services will be held privately for his family.
Richard (Dick) W. Burmeister
Oct 18, 2025
Richard (Dick) Walter Burmeister, age 94, of Winona, died on October 18, 2025.
He was born in Winona, Minnesota to Fred E. and Leona I. (nee Stuhr) Burmeister on January 4, 1931. Dick was baptized into the Christian faith on February 1, 1931, and confirmed on Palm Sunday, 1944, at St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. He attended St. Martin’s Lutheran School...
Nathaniel H. "Nat" Miller
Oct 17, 2025
Nathaniel H. (Nat) Miller, age 96, of Owatonna, MN, formerly Winona, entered into a state of eternal rest on Friday, October 17, 2025, when he joined his beloved Mary Ann in heaven.
Nat was born in La Crosse, WI, on March 28, 1929, and lived in La Crosse, Minnesota City, Anchorage, AK, Caledonia, and Owatonna. He married Mary Ann Prondzinski on...
Richard J. "Dick" Pope
Oct 17, 2025
Richard Joseph “Dick” Pope, 89, formerly of Winona, MN, passed gently from this life on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Trouvaille Memory Care Suites in Excelsior, MN.
Dick was born in St. Peter, MN, to Willmar and Helen (Ballman) Pope on August 2, 1936, and raised on a farm in Cleveland, MN. He spent his formative years driving tractor, playing basketball...
Lynn Marie Lord
Oct 15, 2025
Lynn Marie Lord, age 60, of Bluff Siding, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the comfort of her home, following a short battle with cancer.
She was born on July 29, 1965, in Winona, to Chester and Janice (Ryder) Kluzik, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. Lynn was united in marriage with David Lord...
Laurie R. Moore
Oct 14, 2025
Laurie Rae Moore, age 67, of Winona, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, following a four-year battle with cancer.
She was born on September 5, 1958, in Brooklyn, NY, the only child of Raymond and Emily (Kammerer) Aexel. Laurie was united in marriage with her best friend and love of her life, Richard...
Helen A. Kukowski
Oct 13, 2025
Helen A. Kukowski, age 97, of Winona, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
She was born on July 21, 1928, the daughter of Larry and Emma (Boardman) Summers, and grew up on the family farm near Witoka. Back then, farm work was very strenuous, with everything being done by hand from milking cows to...
Marlene V. Schultz
Oct 13, 2025
Marlene Verna Schultz, age 89, of Lewiston, MN, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 13, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend whose faith and love touched many lives.
She was born on April 6, 1936, in Utica Township, Winona County, MN, to Gerhardt and Frieda (Rupprecht) Beilke. Marlene grew up in rural Lewiston...
Elden W. Salwey
Oct 7, 2025
Elden W. Salwey, age 84, of rural Rushford, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse.
Elden was born on August 26, 1941, in Winona, to Williard and Clara (Ebert Lafka) Salwey, and attended local schools. He was united in marriage with Lila Mundon on December 26, 1961, at Peace Lutheran Church in...
Kimberly M. Kilduff-Maker
Oct 6, 2025
Kimberly M. Kilduff-Maker, age 68, of Winona, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at her home.
Services will be held privately.
Michael G. Bauer
Oct 5, 2025
Michael G. Bauer, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, his 62nd birthday, at Gundersen Health Hospital in La Crosse, Wis.
Born on October 5, 1963, in La Crosse, Mike was the son of Gary and Nancy (Hock) Bauer and attended local schools. Throughout his career, he faithfully delivered the Winona Daily News in Buffalo County, Wis., for...
John "Jack" M. Erdmann
Oct 4, 2025
John “Jack” M. Erdmann, 56, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by family after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. True to form, he went out on his own terms and stubborn as ever — listening to Ozzy Osbourne on his way out.
Jack was the proud dad of one daughter, Samantha, from a previous marriage. In...
Robert O. Marin
Oct 4, 2025
Robert Otto Marin, age 80, of Fountain City, WI, passed away in the evening of Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Benedictine - St Anne in Winona.
Robert was born in Rushford, MN, on September 27, 1945, to Otto and Violet (Kingsley) Marin. He had worked for several places throughout his lifetime some of which included: Western Technical College in La Crosse,...
Carol A. Fitzgerald
Oct 3, 2025
Carol Ann Fitzgerald, 79, of Winona, MN, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Sugar Loaf Senior living with her family by her side.
She was born April 30, 1946, in Winona to Lillian and Harry Ratajczyk. On July 6, 1963, she married her high school sweetheart, David Fitzgerald, and together they raised three wonderful sons: John, Tim, and Tony....
Deborah K. "Debbie" Lilla
Oct 1, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah Kay “Debbie” Lilla. She passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her home of natural causes. She was 73.
Debbie was born on July 5, 1952, in Winona, to Chester and Elayne (Woychek) Lilla. She attended St. Stanislaus Grade School, graduated from Cotter High School, and received her...
Dorothy "Dottie" A. Valenches
Sep 20, 2025
Dorothy “Dottie” (Grissom) Valenches, 85, of Winona, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Dottie was born on April 17, 1940, to Grace (Westlake) and Robert Grissom in Detroit, MI. Dottie’s childhood was interesting to say the least. As a small child, Dottie’s family moved to Memphis, TN where her father was stationed as a Radar Operation Instructor in the Navy. With...
Wayne E. Kronebusch
Sep 18, 2025
Wayne Edward Kronebusch, age 83, of Rollingstone, MN, died on September 18, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN. He was born on March 28, 1942, to Cyril and Mary Kronebusch. He grew up on Oak Ridge, graduating from Holy Trinity High School. He attended college in Winona at St. Mary’s University receiving a...
Shawn J. Morreale
Sep 16, 2025
Shawn J. Morreale, age 72, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home.
He was born on December 25, 1952, in Chicago, IL, to Joseph and Bridgette (Diemer) Morreale, and graduated from St. Mary’s College in Winona.
Shawn was employed for many years as an instructor with the Chicago Park District and also had his own independent house...
Fern J. Ledebuhr
Sep 14, 2025
Fern J. Ledebuhr, age 95, of Wilson, MN, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
She was born on August 18, 1930, in Wilson, to Adolph and Edna (Neitzke) Brand, and graduated from Winona High School in 1948. Fern was united in marriage with George Ledebuhr on...