Diane Erdmann

Diane Erdmann

Dec 28, 2022

Diane M. Erdmann, age 90, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living in Winona.

Diane was born August 31, 1932, to Edward H. and Linda L. (Haake) Habeck in Winona, Minnesota. She grew up on the family farm in Wilson Township with her mother, father...

Marjorie "Marge" Zittel

Marjorie "Marge" Zittel

Dec 27, 2022

Marjorie (Marge) Ann Zittel, 88, of Winona, passed away at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

She was born on September 11, 1934, in Alma, WI, to Melvin and Violet (Severson) Gueltzow.  Marge graduated from Alma High School in 1952.  On June 6 ,1954,...

Gerald "Jerry" Goede

Gerald "Jerry" Goede

Dec 27, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Goede, 84, of Winona passed away on December 27, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare.

Jerry was born on July 17, 1938, in La Crosse, WI, to Herbert and Alice (Carlson) Goede. He grew up on a farm that was on the Winona/Houston County border with...

Betty Jane Schneider

Betty Jane Schneider

Dec 23, 2022

On Friday, December 23, 2022, heaven welcomed Betty Jane Schneider, just one day after her 98th birthday.

Elizabeth Jane Schneider was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 22, 1924. Her parents were Augusta and Raymond Kearns. She grew up in Waseca, Minnesota.

She graduated from Sacred...

Arlen Martinson

Arlen Martinson

Dec 22, 2022

Arlen L. “Arley” Martinson, age 84, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.  He had been in ill health for the past four months.

He was born on March 19, 1938, in Winona, to Arthur and Lavina (Moen) Martinson, Sr., where he and...

Robert "Bob" Mueller

Robert "Bob" Mueller

Dec 20, 2022

Robert (Bob) L. Mueller, age 68, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on August 12, 1954, in Winona, to Willard and Marie (Schlink) Mueller, and attended Lewiston High School.

Bob married Jacqueline (Nowlan) Wozney in 1974, and they...

Ruth Squires

Ruth Squires

Dec 19, 2022

Ruth Mary Squires, age 93, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2022.

Ruth was born on July 30, 1929, in Dakota, MN, to Joseph and Elsie (Lutz) Drexel, and grew up on a farm in Dakota Valley.  She attended school at St. John’s in Nodine, and later attended Winona...

William Nepper

William Nepper

Dec 17, 2022

William D. Nepper, age 87, of Winona, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

He was born on February 21, 1935, in Minneiska, MN to George and Veronica (Lydon) Nepper, and was a graduate of Winona High School. Bill was...

Harold Richardson

Harold Richardson

Dec 16, 2022

Harold K. Richardson, 87, of Winona died in his home at Callista Court - Ave Maria Place on Friday, December 16, 2022, just 11 days short of his 88thth birthday. He was able to spend his last days with family around him and his wonderful caretakers at Callista Court, many of whom really loved him. ...

Brian "Rick" Brang

Brian "Rick" Brang

Dec 15, 2022

Brian P. “Rick” Brang, age 68, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at his home.

He was born on June 13, 1954, in Winona, to Jerry and Patricia (Paszkiewicz) Brang.  Rick was a graduate of Winona Senior High School, and honorably served his country with the United States...

Robert Kronebusch

Robert Kronebusch

Dec 11, 2022

Robert Jacob Kronebusch of Winona (previously of Minnesota City) passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Gundersen Hospital in La Crosse, WI. He was 89 years old.

He was born on February 10, 1933, at home on the “Ridge” in Whitewater Township, to Jacob and Anna (Zils) Kronebusch. He had to...

Clare Sobiesk

Clare Sobiesk

Dec 10, 2022

Clare Sobiesk, 84, of Winona, died peacefully with her family at her side at the Winona Health Hospital on December 10, 2022. Clare was the daughter of Joseph A. Walsh and Bertille (McEvoy) Walsh, the second of nine children. Clare grew up in Chicago, IL.  She graduated from Trinity High School in nearby...

Rev. Fr. David Wechter, Ocso

Rev. Fr. David Wechter, Ocso

Dec 4, 2022

Father David L. Wechter, OCSO, 92, returned to the Lord, the second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022, surrounded by his community, the Hermits of St. Mary of Carmel.

He was born April 23, 1930, in Buffalo, NY, to Vincent and Grace (O’Brien) Wechter. While living in New York, he attended...

Michael Kleinschmidt

Michael Kleinschmidt

Dec 4, 2022

Michael Paul Kleinschmidt, age 84, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Callista Court in Winona, MN. He spent his last days doing what he loved: spending time with family members and friends, going to church, talking, laughing, and doing puzzles.

He was born on September 13, 1938, in Winona, to Dominic...

Helen Keiper

Helen Keiper

Nov 30, 2022

Helen C. Keiper, age 99, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living.

Helen was born on May 15, 1923, to Alfred M. and Marie H. (Anderson) Johansen in Minneapolis, MN.  She lived in Minneapolis until 1931 when the family moved to rural River Falls,...

Bradley Suchla

Bradley Suchla

Nov 29, 2022

Bradley Michael Suchla, age 33, of Winona relapsed and died of a drug overdose on November 29, 2022.

He was born on October 17, 1989, in Winona. Bradley’s life cannot be only defined as an addict, he was so much more to many people.

Bradley...

Larry Sass

Larry Sass

Nov 27, 2022

Larry J. Sass, of Stockton, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the age of 72.

Larry was born December 27, 1949, spending his childhood years growing up on the family farm in Utica, MN.  He married his wife Sandy in May of 1979 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa....

Scott Neldner

Scott Neldner

Nov 24, 2022

Scott Bradly Neldner, 68, of Lewiston, MN, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Scott leaves behind his son, Michael (Tammie) Neldner of Lewiston; daughter, Traci (Scott) Smith of Lewiston; grandchildren: Austyn (Indy) Neldner, Madelyn Neldner, Danielle Smith, Colt Smith, Desiree Smith, and Destiny Smith; great-grandchildren: Brayden Neldner, Brooklyn Thorndson,...

Jeanette Speltz

Jeanette Speltz

Nov 18, 2022

Jeanette Speltz, born on December 2, 1938, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 18, 2022, surrounded by family and her dear friend Carol Gardner after a short battle with cancer.

Jeanette was born to Romelle and Frank Wineski of Winona, Minnesota.  The Wineski family, including her brothers James...

Brian Holubar

Brian Holubar

Nov 11, 2022

Brian James “Hully” Holubar, 59, a life-long resident of Winona, passed away peacefully November 11, 2022, in Winona, surrounded by loved ones after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Brian was born January 26, 1963, in Winona, to John “Jack” Holubar and Patricia “Pat” (Wuest) Holubar. In 1981, he graduated from Winona...