William J. Kanthack
Apr 29, 2026
William “Bill” Kanthack, age 75, of Winona, Minnesota, died unexpectedly at his home on April 29, 2026.
He was born on June 20, 1950, to Edward “Eddie” and Irene “Billie” (Gehrke) Kanthack, alongside his twin brother Warren. The twins were two of five children born to Eddie and Billie. Bill shared a special bond with his older sister Linda, who was...
Lois D. Stark
Jul 16, 2026
Lois Diane Stark, age 75, of Winona, joined the Church Triumphant on July 16, 2026, after a short but courageous battle of cancer.
Lois was born on December 10, 1950, to David and Arlene (Brevig) Stark in Winona, Minnesota. She was baptized and renewed her baptismal vow through the rite of confirmation at St. Martin’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Winona, Minnesota,...
Roland W. Woodford
Jul 14, 2026
Roland W. Woodford, age 83, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
He was born on January 3, 1943, in Winona, to William and Elinor (Volkman) Woodford. He was a graduate of Winona Senior High School and honorably served his country with the United States Navy.
Roland married Bonnie (Bublitz) Heroff in 1988, and she preceded him in death on...
Steven W. "Steve" Severson
Jul 14, 2026
Steve Severson, 68, of Lake City, MN, passed away on July 14, 2026, after battling with metastatic lung cancer.
He was born on March 6, 1958, to Walter and Arlie (Hill) Severson.
Steve was proud of the work he did for the Red Wing Shoe Company, where he worked as a leather cutter for 35 years.
His greatest pride and joy were his...
Margaret M. Grover
Jul 14, 2026
Margaret M. Grover, age 100, of Centerville, WI, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Marinuka Manor in Galesville, WI.
She was born on June 1, 1926, in Trempealeau County, WI, to Hiller and Anna (Jaszewski) Knepper. Margaret attended school in Trempealeau and received her teaching degree from the Alma Normal School in Alma, WI.
Margaret was united in marriage...
Steven M. Stampka
Jul 6, 2026
Steven M. Stampka, age 70, of Winona, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 24, 1956, in Arcadia, WI, to Albert and Jean (Mueller) Stampka. Steve was a graduate of Winona Senior High School, and Winona Southeast Technical College for Truck Driving and Welding.
Steve was united...
Patricia M. Ozmun
Jul 3, 2026
Patricia Mary Ozmun, age 95, of Winona, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Winona Health.
She was born on March 17, 1931, in Rollingstone, MN, to Reinhard and Josephine (Hengel) Kohner, and was a graduate of Holy Trinity High School in Rollingstone.
Pat was employed with the Kresge Company for ten years, and then with the Winona Daily News for...
Fr. James W. Hennessy
Jul 1, 2026
The Reverend James W. Hennessy, age 91, a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester for 65 years, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Care Center in Wabasha, MN.
He was born on March 2, 1935, in Winona, to William and Anna (O’Dea) Hennessy, and was a graduate of Cotter High School. He studied philosophy at...
Wayne W. Ledebuhr
Jun 25, 2026
Wayne William Ledebuhr, 74, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away on the evening of June 25, 2026, doing what he loved most: soaring through the skies above the town where he was born before a tragic accident while landing his Airborne Edge ultralight trike aircraft occurred. He was 74 years old and lived those years with a dedication to others, a...
James J. Konkel
Jun 25, 2026
James J. Konkel, age 91, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at his home.
He was born on May 10, 1935, in Arcadia, WI, to Grace Konkel, and graduated from Cotter High School in Winona. Jim married Audrey Ford in 1958, and they later divorced. He married Judy (Nygaard) Schmidt in 1994, and she preceded him in death...
Susan M. Miller
Jun 15, 2026
Susan Miller, 78, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living after a courageous battle with dementia.
Susan was born on May 4, 1948, in Winona, to Elmer and Margaret (Bauer) Kiedrowski. After her father passed away, Margaret remarried Garrett Marsh.
Our community lost a true gem with the passing of Susan Miller. She was...
Cyril "Sonny" J. Pehler, Jr.
Jun 3, 2026
Cyril "Sonny" Pehler of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Sonny was born on July 5, 1946, in Arcadia, Wisconsin, to Cyril and Frances (Klimek) Pehler. Known as "Sonny" to family and friends, he graduated from Arcadia High School in 1964....
Walter J. "Walt" Haag
May 31, 2026
Walter J. “Walt” Haag passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Winona, MN.
Walt was born on January 2, 1947, in Queens, NY, and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Walt was raised in an orphanage until the age of 18. He attended Midland College in Fremont, NE, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business education.
He was drafted into...
Francille "Fran" Rose (DeGrood) Yahnke
May 30, 2026
Francille (Fran) Rose (DeGrood) Yahnke went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2026. She was born in Winona on February 2, 1943, to Lambert and Anne DeGrood, and was the youngest of her eight siblings.
Fran graduated from Cotter High School and Winona State University with a degree in Education. While at Winona State, she was the editor...
Peggy E. Moss
May 26, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Moss, age 79, of Winona, a beloved wife of 58 years, caring mother, sister, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Peggy was born on April 4, 1947, in Winona, MN, to William H. Olson and Gertrude (Rockwell) Olson, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School, Class...
Carmelita "Pat" "Patti" Babines
2026
Carmelita Patricia, “Pat or Patti” Babines, 81, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and enduring strength.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she spent her youth, she graduated from Brownsville High School in 1963. Shortly after, she journeyed to Ridgecrest, California, to be near siblings. While working at China Lake Naval Base,...
Sharon G. Behnke
2026
Sharon Gail (nee Berg) Behnke, 90, formerly of 900 Birch Blvd, Winona, for 50 years, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living. She was surrounded by family over the weekend and went peacefully to her Heavenly home that Monday morning. She was a beloved wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, auntie, friend and woman of God.
She was...
Walter R. "Wally" Birk
May 20, 2026
Walter R.“Wally” Birk, 87, of Winona, MN died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 20th, at Emplify/Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, WI.
Wally was born on February 22, 1939, in Blue Earth County, MN to Erick and Olga Birk. He graduated from St. Clair High School in 1957. He enlisted in the US Army and served his country from 1958 - 1960,...
Susan P. Steiner
May 19, 2026
Susan P. Steiner, age 93, of Winona, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living.
Sue was born in Winona to Dr. Irving and Ruth Steiner. She was an only child, but she grew up surrounded by her extended family, including Winona cousins Roger and Jim Mann, children of Hazel and Burr Mann.
With Sue’s departure we remember...
Geraldine "Gerry" A. Modjeski
May 19, 2026
Geraldine A. “Gerry” Modjeski, age 82, of Winona, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Born on January 4, 1944, in Winona to Ben and Marge (Karsten) Paskiewicz, Gerry was a graduate of Cotter High School. On April 23, 1966, she married Lawrence Modjeski at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Winona; he preceded her in death on October 7, 1999.
Gerry...