Edward E. Hohensee
Jul 21, 2026
Edward “Ed or Eddy” Emil Hohensee passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of July 21st, 2026. He was born in Winona on October 1st, 1958 to Charles and Marilyn (Sulla) Hohensee. Where he then grew up in Minnesota City with his parents and 4 siblings. Ed graduated from Winona Senior High in 1977. After high school Ed briefly worked...
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...
Joseph H. "Joe" Murck
Jul 28, 2026
Joseph Harold Murck, age 72, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his home, following a battle with cancer.
He was born on June 9, 1954, in Minneapolis, MN, to Harold and Elizabeth “Betty” (Murray) Murck. Joe attended Cotter High School in Winona where he was a member of the hockey team and graduated with the Class of...
Marcia J. Schultz
Jul 27, 2026
Marcia J. Schultz, age 76, of Winona, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026.
A celebration of Marcia's life will be held at the Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 11 AM until 2 PM.
A complete obituary will follow.
Irene C. Pozanc
Jul 27, 2026
Irene C. Pozanc, age 94, of Winona, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
She was born on August 16, 1931, in Winona, to August and Mary (Kowalewski) Dzwonkowski, Sr. Irene married John F. Pozanc, Jr., on February 3, 1951, in Winona, and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2007.
Irene was employed...
David L. Fratzke
2026
David Leon Fratzke passed away on the afternoon of July 24, 2026. He was attended on his journey by his wife, Carole Jeanne (Thompson) Fratzke and his children, Kate, Ben and JD.
David was a lifelong resident of the east end of Winona with the exception of a short stint in Fort Lauderdale, Florida after his graduation from Winona Senior High...
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...
Maureen J. Santovi
Jul 9, 2026
Maureen Julia Santovi, age 44, of Winona MN, passed away in July 9th, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.
Maureen was born on October 7th, 1981, at Sioux Valley Hospital, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Denise Creapo and Daniel Santovi. During her younger years, she lived with her aunt Annie and earned her GED...
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...
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...