Gary F. Kotlarz
Mar 8, 2026
Gary Kotlarz, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on a day filled with some of the people and moments he cherished most. He left this world at Monticello High School in Minnesota while watching his grandson Evan’s State Championship basketball game—one of his greatest joys—with his son Paul holding his hand and his granddaughter Tessa close...
Arnold A. Nelson
Apr 29, 2026
Arnold A. Nelson, age 85, of Rollingstone, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Emplify Health Hospital in La Crosse.
Born on August 14, 1940, in La Crosse, to Albin and Edith (Johnson) Nelson, and attended Winona schools. He furthered his education at the Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, where he dedicated four years of training in tool...
Shirley M. Kamrowski
Apr 24, 2026
Shirley M. Kamrowski, age 90, of Winona, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Born on May 27, 1935, in Winona to Carl and Leona (Papenfuss) Barum, Shirley was a graduate of Winona High School. She married Joseph G. Kamrowski on June 11, 1955, at St. Martin’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Winona, and he...
Jan M. Walchak
Apr 23, 2026
Jan M. Walchak, age 45, of Rochester and Winona, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, after a brief battle with cancer.
Born on June 8, 1980, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Jan was the daughter of Thomas and Cherie (Ryder) Walchak. She graduated from Winona Senior High School and went on...
James N. Christensen
Apr 19, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the unexpected death of James Neal Christensen on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from coronary artery disease.
James (Jim), the son of Harold and Mable (Boyd) Christensen, was born June 12, 1966, in Cresco, Iowa. His family later moved to Winona where he began his schooling at Madison School. From 1973 to 1975, he accompanied...
Bonnie Jean Speltz
Apr 16, 2026
Bonnie Jean Speltz, 79, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living.
Bonnie was born December 8, 1946, in Rochester, MN, to Helen and Frank Chapman. She graduated from Cotter High School.
She was married to Bruce Tanberg for 18 years and they had two children, Bruce II, and Bobbi Jean. They enjoyed family trips, camping, dancing, and cross-country...
Patricia M. (Kotlarz) Sweningson
Apr 15, 2026
Patricia Mary (Kotlarz) Sweningson, of Winona, passed away on April 15, 2026, at the age of 72.
Patty was born on January 13, 1954, in Arcadia, WI, to Benedict and Armella (Zywicki) Kotlarz. She was a graduate of Winona Senior High School, and worked in the food service industry, ORC, and other entities in the Winona area.
She is survived by her...
Mary E. Mueller
Apr 15, 2026
Mary Eleanor Sing Mueller, 97, of Winona, MN, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living.
Mary was born November 3, 1928, to Mao Ah and Eleanor (Mehringer) Sing in Quincy, Illinois. The second of six children, Mary spent the majority of her young life in the Fountain City area. She graduated from Fountain City High School...
Robert C. Fratzke
Apr 11, 2026
Robert C. "Bob" Fratzke, age 86, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony, MN.
Arrangements are pending, and will be announced in a complete obituary to follow.
Bill J. Coleman
Apr 10, 2026
Bill J. Coleman, age 60, of Minnesota City, MN, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Emplify Health Hospital in La Crosse after a brief battle with cancer.
Born on October 5, 1965, in Fort Benning, Georgia, Bill was the son of Hollie and Erna (Knie) Coleman. He graduated from Winona Senior High School, and married Tina Kaminer...
James A. (Jim) Brennan
Apr 4, 2026
James A. (Jim) Brennan, age 77, of Winona, and formerly of Homer Valley, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
Jim was born in Winona on February 27, 1949, to Arthur and Sally (Jereczek) Brennan. The family lived on the Jereczek/Brennan farm. Jim attended elementary and high school in Winona, and graduated from Winona Senior...
George F. Girod
Apr 1, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we take leave of our brother, Uncle, and friend. George passed away at St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, on April 1, 2026. No one would have found more humor in his passing on that date than George.
George was born January 17, 1949, at Winona General Hospital to Fred and Carolyn (Buggs) Girod....
Patricia A. Althoff
Mar 30, 2026
Patricia A. Althoff, age 77, of Fountain City, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Born on February 13, 1949, in Winona, to Leonard and Helen (Pelowski) Drazkowski, Pat was a graduate of Cochrane-Fountain City High School. She married David B. Althoff on June 14, 1969, in Winona, sharing many cherished years together.
Pat held various roles throughout...
Roger A. Brommerich
Mar 27, 2026
Roger A. Brommerich, age 73, of Winona, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at his home.
He was born on May 7, 1952, in Winona, to Elmer and Hazel (Otis) Brommerich. Roger was united in marriage with Cynthia L. Philipps on October 16, 1971, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Winona, and she preceded him in death on...
Gaylord J. Servais
Mar 15, 2026
Gaylord J. Servais, age 93, of Bluff Siding, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, while in the care of Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
He was born on September 11, 1932, in Glencoe Township, Trempealeau County, WI, to Edward and Pauline (Doelle) Servais, Jr., and was a graduate of the Arcadia High School, and completed an Accounting degree...
Mary Jane (Repinski) Knitter
Mar 14, 2026
Mary Jane (Repinski) Knitter, 85, of Trempealeau, WI, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at her home.
Honoring Mary Jane's wishes, there will not be any services held.
Edward J. Ratajczyk
Mar 13, 2026
Edward J. Ratajczyk, age 84, of Winona, known by many names including, “Mr. Coffee Pot,” “Fast Eddie,” “Babe,” “Mr. R,” and “EJR Superstar,” passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family with Elvis and the Bee Gees playing in the background. Since he was always the practical joker, it was fitting that...
Eugene "Jamie" M. Brudwick
Mar 11, 2026
Eugene “Jamie” M. Brudwick, age 84 of Minnesota City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Stewartville Care Center in Stewartville, MN.
He was born on September 30, 1941, in Austin, MN to Mervin and Victoria “Margret” (Wanous) Brudwick. Eugene married Sherry Seiver on December 28, 1963; they later divorced. On May 6, 1983, he married Laverne “Lovey” Strelow...
Sharon E. Schleich
Mar 10, 2026
Sharon E. Schleich, age 81, of Winona, MN, and a former long-time resident of Owatonna, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Emplify Health Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
She was born on May 2, 1944, in Austin, MN, to Arnold and Eleanor (Thompson) Baldus. She was a graduate of Pacelli Catholic School and received her associate’s degree...
Randall "Randy" C. Kostner
Mar 9, 2026
Randall C. “Randy” Kostner, age 66, of Winona, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his home, and was reunited with his beloved mother in heaven.
Born on December 31, 1959, in Winona, MN, he was the son of Carlton and Bernice (Grulkowski) Kostner and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. He was employed as a dishwasher...