Frederick "Fred" S. Orlowske
Dec 7, 2025
Frederick S. “Fred” Orlowske, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.
He was born on October 16, 1951, in Winona, to Joseph and Virginia (Snyder) Orlowske, and was a graduate of Winona High School. Following high school, Fred entered the United States Navy in 1969,...
Michael "Mike" J. Gierok
Dec 6, 2025
Michael J. “Mike” Gierok, age 55, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, following a battle with cancer for the last several years.
He was born on November 23, 1970, in La Crosse, WI, and held various jobs with several local companies.
Mike will be remembered as a jack-of-all-trades who loved anything outdoors, where he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing....
Victor H. Gottschalk
Dec 6, 2025
Victor Herbert Gottschalk, age 89, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025.
Victor was born on February 28, 1936, in Winona, where he spent nearly his entire life rooted in the community he loved. He dedicated the majority of his career to United Building Centers, where he was known for his strong work ethic, reliability, and the easy...
Sandra J. Johnson
Dec 1, 2025
Sandra Jean Johnson (nee Newell) passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.
She is survived by sons and their families: Matthew M. Johnson (Sarah Roth and Dorian Strelow) of Minneapolis, MN; Noah D. Johnson (Ashley Stoddard and Xavier Stoddard) of Winona, MN; Ken’s children (Cheryl Knower, Christina Ehlenfeldt-Britton, Paul Messina); two siblings: Roger Newell (Dana...
Theora I. Gilliam
Nov 25, 2025
Theora I. Gilliam, age 78, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Winona.
Honoring her wishes, there will not be any funeral services held.
Thomas "Tom" J. Baures
Nov 24, 2025
Thomas “Tom” J. Baures, 77, of Bluff Siding, WI, died peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, at home on his family farm.
Tom was born on January 6, 1948, in Winona, MN to Millard and Mayme “Monica” (Przybylski) Baures. He graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School in 1966.
Tom worked at the Winona Knitting Mills while in high school, which is where...
Michael E. Rompa
2025
Michael E. “Mike” Rompa, age 88, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona, following a brief stay during his long illness.
Mike was born in February 1937 in Winona, to John and Theophila (Drwall) Rompa. He attended Winona High School and graduated from Cotter High School in 1954. Mike made friends wherever...
Veronica "Fern" Jick
Nov 21, 2025
Veronica S. “Fern” Jick, age 92, of Winona, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
She was born on May 30, 1933, in Pieper’s Valley, Buffalo County, WI, to John and Anna (Turzinski) Mrozek. In 1953, Fern married Bill Kramer, and they divorced. She later married Emil Jick, and he preceded her in death...
Nancy L. Olson
Nov 19, 2025
Nancy L. Olson, age 80, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Nancy Louise Hoye was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 13, 1945, to William J. Hoye and Mabel N. Hoye (née Mattison). She was raised on the East Side of St. Paul and graduated from Harding High School. Nancy was the youngest of four children.
She was...
Ann M. Stueve
Nov 12, 2025
Ann M. Stueve, age 86, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
She was born on February 18, 1939, in Winona, to Nicholas and Esther (Przybylski) Palmer, and graduated from Cotter High School in 1957.
Ann was united in marriage with James E. Stueve on April 19, 1959, in Peoria, IL, and he preceded...
Kirby Z. Smithe
Nov 11, 2025
Kirby “Zipp” Zane Smithe of Winona, MN, formerly of Broken Arrow, OK, passed unexpectedly the morning of November 11, 2025.
Kirby was born January 12, 1968, to Kirby Mobley Smithe and Celia June (Wehling) Smithe (at the time) in Tucson, AZ. Kirby graduated from Broken Arrow High School in OK in 1986 where he played football. Kirby was a kind and...
Karen A. Cleveland
Nov 9, 2025
Karen Ann Roney Cleveland passed away at home on November 9, 2025.
Karen was born to Francis Paul and Doris Elizabeth Roney on May 15, 1945, in Oakes, ND. She grew up on a farm as the only daughter with four older brothers, and attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School. After graduating from Oakes High School, Karen attended ND State School...
Mark B. Stiever
Nov 8, 2025
Mark B. Stiever, age 72, formerly of Winona, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Elmore Assisted Living in Elmore, MN, where he had been a resident for the last several years.
He was born on September 14, 1953, in Winona, to Bernard and Mary (Mack) Stiever, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School, class of 1973.
Mark will...
Mary P. Mikrut
Nov 4, 2025
Mary Patricia Mikrut, 86, of Winona, MN, died on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in kind support of Winona Hospice and the caring team at Brookdale Assisted Living. Mary was born on St. Joseph Day, March 19, 1939, in Winona, MN, the second child of three to John B. and Margaret K. (Leverson) Lauer.
Mary grew up swinging on her parent’s front...
Joseph F. Williams
Nov 3, 2025
Joseph F. Williams, age 57, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 3, 2025, at his home in Winona.
He was born on June 5, 1968, in Winona, to John and Barbara (Kennedy) Williams.
Although a solitary figure, Joe could make a strong connection with anyone who knew anything about science fiction, horror films, classic movies, and of course Doctor Who....
Elroy A. Gaedy
Oct 31, 2025
Elroy A. Gaedy, age 90, of Witoka, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN, surrounded by his family.
Elroy was born on March 21, 1935, in Winona, to Ewald and Adelia (Jeske) Gaedy, and was raised and worked on the family farm in Ridgeway, MN. He attended Ridgeway...
James R. Lukaszewski
Oct 18, 2025
James R. Lukaszewski, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his home.
Honoring his wishes, funeral services will be held privately for his family.
Richard (Dick) W. Burmeister
Oct 18, 2025
Richard (Dick) Walter Burmeister, age 94, of Winona, died on October 18, 2025.
He was born in Winona, Minnesota to Fred E. and Leona I. (nee Stuhr) Burmeister on January 4, 1931. Dick was baptized into the Christian faith on February 1, 1931, and confirmed on Palm Sunday, 1944, at St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. He attended St. Martin’s Lutheran School...
Beverly J. Walker
Oct 17, 2025
Beverly J. Walker, age 94, of Winona, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Edenbrook in Rochester, MN.
She was born on May 29, 1931, in Winona, to Arthur and Helen (Brezinski) Koeth. In 1952, Beverly married John H. Walker, and together they had three children and later divorced.
Beverly was employed with Wal-Mart for many years and held various positions...
Nathaniel H. "Nat" Miller
Oct 17, 2025
Nathaniel H. (Nat) Miller, age 96, of Owatonna, MN, formerly Winona, entered into a state of eternal rest on Friday, October 17, 2025, when he joined his beloved Mary Ann in heaven.
Nat was born in La Crosse, WI, on March 28, 1929, and lived in La Crosse, Minnesota City, Anchorage, AK, Caledonia, and Owatonna. He married Mary Ann Prondzinski on...