Ralph R. Perry
May 12, 2025
Ralph Ronald Perry, 89, of Winona, passed away on May 12, 2025.
He was born on January 19, 1936, to Ronald and Adeline (Harkness) Perry. He was married in 1960 to Linda Batchelor and had two daughters, Beth Perry and Vicki (Mat) DePaul-Meister. He was married to Marjorie (Rose/Ramin) from 1983 until Marji’s passing on January 23, 2020. He moved to...
John D. Meinke
Jun 10, 2025
John D. Meinke, age 83, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
Clinton L. Farr
Jun 8, 2025
Clinton Larry “Larry” Farr, born on November 24, 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was 77 years old.
Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1969. His time in the service reflected his dedication and sense of duty - qualities that remained with...
Allen D. Larson
Jun 7, 2025
Allen Dale Larson, age 80, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the Memory Care Unit at Springbrook Village in La Crescent, MN.
Allen was born on February 27, 1945, in Waukon, IA, to Olvin, Sr. and Ella (McClintock) Larson. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1964. Allen joined the Marines in 1965, and served in...
Roberta Gunn
Jun 3, 2025
Roberta Gunn, age 75, of Minnesota City, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her home.
She was born on July 31, 1949, in Winona, to Bob and Mary Hollon, and was a 1967 graduate of Winona Senior High School. On September 9, 1967, Roberta was united in marriage with Tom Gunn.
Roberta is survived by her husband, Tom; son,...
Ralph J. Ianfolla, Jr.
May 30, 2025
Ralph J. Ianfolla, Jr., age 76, of Winona, MN, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Winona.
He was born on August 9, 1948, in Bronx, NY, to Ralph Sr. and Mary (Corr) Ianfolla. He graduated from Long Beach NY High School in 1966 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Winona State...
Martha J. Konesko
May 27, 2025
Martha J. Konesko, age 68, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Lake Winona Manor.
She was born on August 5, 1956, in Winona, to Alvin and Dorothy (Hassinger) Malotke, and graduated from the secretarial program of the Winona Vo-Tech.
Martha was employed for many years at the Winona Knitting Mills, and later with Miller Felpax and LHI Logistics...
Sharri L. Hackbarth
May 25, 2025
Sharri (Hanson) Hackbarth passed away at 68 years of age on Sunday, May 25, 2025, after living with ovarian cancer for 9½ years. She was born in Durand, Wisconsin, on August 29, 1956, to Norman and Beverly Hanson and lived on the family farm outside Downsville, Wisconsin, before moving to Spring Valley, Minnesota, and Winona, Minnesota. Sharri graduated from Winona...
Marion E. Brandes
May 20, 2025
Marion E. Brandes, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 13, 1938, in Waumandee Township, Buffalo County, WI, to Wilfred and Emma (Rotering) Hundt, and was a graduate of Cotter High School. Following high school, Marion completed training as an LPN...
Raymond S. Pflughoeft
May 15, 2025
Raymond Stanley Pflughoeft loved to travel in his younger years, but his heart always belonged to the family farm in Ridgeway, MN, where he was born on June 10, 1933 to Walter and Madeline (Morcomb) Pflughoeft. He traveled to his new home in heaven on May 15, 2025, to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart and wife, Elaine (Wager). They...
Lois A. Ledebuhr
May 2, 2025
Lois Ann Ledebuhr (née Hahn), age 92, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at Trinity Care Center in Farmington, Minnesota.
Born on May 16, 1932, in New Hartford Township, Minnesota, Lois was the daughter of Paul Hahn and Mildred Hahn (Nesbit). She grew up surrounded by the values of family, faith, and community that would guide her throughout her life....
Anton J. Mauszewski
Apr 28, 2025
Anton J. Mauszewski, age 81, of Winona, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gundersen – St. Elizabeth Care Center in Wabasha, MN.
He was born on May 6, 1943, in Winona, to Anton and Gladys (Breed) Mauszewski. Anton honorably served his country with the United States Army in Vietnam from 1965 – 1967.
Anton was preceded in death by...
James J. Holmay
Apr 26, 2025
James J. Holmay, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse.
He was born on January 15, 1948, in Winona, to Edward and Mary (Cieminski) Holmay. Jim was a graduate of Cotter High School and furthered his education by earning a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College in Winona.
Jim...
Sally A. Stiever
Apr 24, 2025
Sally A. Stiever, age 63, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN.
Born on July 30, 1961, in Winona to Edward and Elizabeth (Frye) Stiever, Sally graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1979, and pursued her passion for caring for others by completing training at the...
Joseph G. Poulin, Jr.
Apr 19, 2025
Joseph G. Poulin, Jr., age 66, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse.
Services will be held privately.
Mark A. Healy
Apr 15, 2025
Mark A. Healy, age 61, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at his home.
A celebration of Mark's life is being planned for Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his home. More details will be announced in a complete obituary to follow.
Gordon J. Polus
Apr 15, 2025
Gordon J. Polus, age 86, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the home where he had lived for the last 63 years.
He was born on May 26, 1938, in Winona, to Carl and Hilda (Fratzke) Polus, and was the youngest of six siblings and an adopted brother.
On July 2, 1960, he married Dallas Johnson at the...
Yvonne D. (Baker) Gensmer
Apr 14, 2025
Yvonne D. (Baker) Gensmer, age 88, of Rollingstone, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, in the comfort of her home on the family farm.
She was born on October 6, 1936, in Winona, to Donald L. and Bernice M. (Kobler) Baker, and was a graduate of Winona High School. She was united in marriage with Hilbert “Hib” Gensmer on...
Thomas L. "Tom" Kramer
Apr 11, 2025
Thomas Lee (Tom) Kramer, age 73, of rural Pine Creek, WI, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 13, 1951, in Downy, CA, to James and Virginia (Kotlarz) Kramer, and was a graduate of Winona High School. Tom was united in marriage with Jackie Lean on...
Jason P. Will
Apr 3, 2025
Jason P. Will, age 55, of Winona, passed on to his eternal life on Thursday, April 3, 2025, following a two-year battle with cancer.
He was born on April 16, 1969, in Winona, to Richard and Jacquelyn “Jaci” (Pelofske) Will. Jason attended Winona Senior High School, graduating in 1987, and he then attended Winona State University and UW-Stout.
At the age of...