William F. Mrkvicka
Jan 31, 2025
William F. Mrkvicka, age 89, of Fountain City, WI, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Rochester, MN.
He was born on November 3, 1935, in Racine, WI, to William J. and Helen (Sims) Mrkvicka, and graduated from Racine High School in 1955. He attended technical college in Madison, WI, to become a pressman, and later attended Riverland Technical College...
James F. "Jim" Jacques
Dec 18, 2024
James Francis Jacques, age 73, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse.
Jim was born on July 12, 1951 in Rumford, Maine to Francis and Marie Jacques. The family moved to Winona, MN where he and his siblings (10 brothers and sisters) grew up. He graduated from Winona Senior High...
Ralph R. Perry
May 12, 2025
Ralph R. Perry, age 89, of Winona, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living.
Funeral services are being planned for later this June, and will be announced in a complete obituary to follow.
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....
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...
Norma L. McNally
Apr 1, 2025
Norma McNally, age 99, of Ridgeway, died April 1, 2025, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehabilitation (Houston, MN) where she had resided since a car accident November 11, 2020.
Norma Lorraine Tainter was born January 23, 1926, the second oldest of five daughters to Hilda (Stensland) and Lyle Tainter of Winona, MN. She grew up on a farm on Pleasant Ridge....
JC Pfeiffer
Apr 1, 2025
JC Pfeiffer, age 84, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his home, from ischemic cardiomyopathy.
He was born on February 1, 1941, in Rochester, MN, to Clayton and Daisy (Jarrett) Pfeiffer. JC attended rural schools near Oronoco and Mazeppa, graduating from the Mazeppa High School in 1958.
JC honorably served his country with the United States Navy from...
Joyce M. Glomski
Mar 31, 2025
Joyce Marie (Boltz) Glomski, age 82, of Buffalo City, WI, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Benedictine Manor in La Crosse, after many health issues over the last several years.
She was born in Arcadia, WI, on May 1, 1942, to John and Matilda (Faber) Boltz of Waumandee, WI.
Joyce was married to Charles Buggs, with whom she had...
Kenneth W. Schreiber
Mar 25, 2025
Kenneth W. Schreiber, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in the comfort of his home, with family by his side.
He was born on March 26, 1947, in Winona, to John and Harriet (Plinski) Schrieber, Sr., and was a graduate of Cotter High School. Ken honorably served his country with the United States Navy from 1966...
James R. Brust
Mar 21, 2025
James R. Brust, age 86, of Winona, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Lake Winona Manor.
Arrangements are pending, and a complete obituary will follow.
Leslie Ann Peebles
Mar 18, 2025
Leslie Ann Peebles, 63, of Lewiston, MN, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025. Born on August 12, 1961, to Peter Grulkowski and Ann Cady, Leslie’s life was marked by love, strength and family.
Preceded in death by both of her parents, Leslie is survived by her beloved son, Joshua (Leighton) Peebles; her cherished grandchildren, Carson and Reagan Peebles; her loving...
Harold "Sonny" H. Rackow
Mar 12, 2025
We are sad to say our big fat angel moved on to be with our other family angels.
Harold was born to Howard Rackow and Rose (Modjeski) Werra on November 2, 1936. On May 26, 1956, he married Judy Schulz. During their 64 years of marriage, they had five daughters and one son.
On July 8, 2020, Judy passed away. While out...
Mary Ann Moham
Mar 10, 2025
Mary Ann Moham, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN.
Mary Ann Moham (née Schreiber) was born July 24, 1938, to Harriet Smith (née Plinski) and John Schreiber, Sr. in Winona. She grew up in Winona and graduated from Cotter High School.
In 1978 Mary met her lifetime partner, Larry...