Peter M. Kleinschmidt
Nov 24, 2023
Peter Michael Kleinschmidt, age 60, of Winona, passed away on Friday, November 24th, surrounded by his family and close friends at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN after a long battle with cancer.
Peter was born on February 28th, 1963 in La Crosse, WI to Michael and Mary (Murray) Kleinschmidt, the oldest of seven children. From early childhood and throughout...
Phyllis H. Scattum
Nov 23, 2023
Phyllis Helen (Keen) Scattum left this earth on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023.
She had arrived in the home of Benedict and Elizabeth (Jaszewski) Keen on September 5, 1932, in the east side of Winona in the midst of the depression. She attended Washington-Kosciusko Elementary school until the 8th grade and then stayed home to care for her...
Evelyn M. Blagsvedt
Nov 22, 2023
Evelyn M. Blagsvedt, age 95, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Lake Winona Manor.
She was born on October 4, 1928, in Winona, to Michael and Rose (Chuck) Kulas, and was a graduate of Winona High School. Evelyn was united in marriage with Richard A. Blagsvedt, Sr., on August 15, 1950, in Winona, and he...
Lynn Czaplewski
Nov 21, 2023
Helen Lynn Czaplewski
Lynn Czaplewski, 82, a lifelong resident of Winona, MN, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Southview Acres in St. Paul, MN, where she resided the past year.
Lynn was born on October 20, 1941, in Winona, MN, to Thadeous and Helen Glubka. She grew up in Winona and attended St. Stanislaus Elementary School and Cotter High School. After graduation,...
Thomas Lee Steffes
Nov 21, 2023
Thomas Lee Steffes, 72, of Winona passed away on November 21, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester surrounded by family.
Tom was born in Winona to Arthur and Ruth (Johnson) Steffes. He was a graduate of Winona Senior High School and Winona State College. While at Winona State he majored in elementary education and furthered his learning by...
Paulette Yeske
Nov 20, 2023
Paulette Renee (Sobotta) Yeske, age 78, of Winona, MN, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, in the comfort of her home.
Paulette was born on June 5, 1945, in Arcadia, WI to Raymond and Doreen (Reay) Sobotta. She attended elementary school in Arcadia before moving to Winona and graduating from Winona High School in 1966. She continued...
Ronald C. Drazkowski
Nov 20, 2023
Ronald Charles Drazkowski, 84, of Fountain City, Wisconsin, died Monday, November 20th, 2023 at Caretta Senior Living in Holmen, Wisconsin.
Ronald was born on May 25, 1939, in Buffalo Township to Joseph and Irene (Kugler) Drazkowski. “Ron” graduated from Cotter Senior High School in Winona, MN in 1957. He married Sandra Louise Baker on July 11, 1964, at Cathedral of...
David D. Husman
Nov 20, 2023
David D. Husman, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
He was born on December 12, 1936, in Winona, MN, to William and Rose (Buege) Husman. David honorably served his country with the United States Army from 1959 to 1962.
David was united in marriage with Deanna...
Ruth H. (Warnken) Dorman
Nov 17, 2023
Ruth H. (Warnken) Dorman, age 93, of Plainview, MN, formerly of Wilson, MN, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, MN.
She was born on January 21, 1930, in Wilson Township, MN, to Edward and Edna (Brand) Warnken, and was a life-long member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Wilson.
Ruth...
Gary V. Barum
Nov 16, 2023
Gary V. Barum, age 76, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse.
He was born on October 5, 1947, in Winona, to Carl and Leona (Pappenfuss) Barum. Gary was a graduate of Winona Senior High School and attended Winona State University. Gary was united in marriage with Suzanne...
David Graves
Nov 15, 2023
David Graves, age 72, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at his home.
He was born on September 22, 1951, in Waseca, MN, to Darwin and Delaine (Glenna) Graves. Dave was a graduate of Winona Senior High School class of 69, he received a degree in Automotive Mechanics from Winona Area Technical School in 1971, and...
Robert P. Pozanc
Nov 10, 2023
Robert Paul “Pozy” Pozanc, age 66, of Winona, passed away on November 10, 2023, after a brief illness.
Born the middle child of John and Irene Pozanc on July 3, 1957, in Winona, MN, Bob loved nature and being outdoors whenever possible. He loved spending time with family, especially his two sons and his grandkids. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Lorraine B. Beck
Nov 7, 2023
Lorraine B. Wisner-Beck passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at Sauer Healthcare in Winona, MN, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Lorraine was born on December 24, 1929, in Knapp, WI, to George and Ethel Wisner. Lorraine was united in marriage with Curtis Vandermoon, and he preceded her in death on February 22, 1993. She later married John Darby...
Raymond J. Ebertowski
Nov 6, 2023
Raymond J. Ebertowski, age 84, of Lewiston, MN, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home.
He was born on March 27, 1939, in Winona, to Zigmund and Florence (Kujak) Ebertowski, and was a graduate of Cotter High School.
Ray honorably served his country with the United States Air Force from 1957-1961, being stationed in Colorado Springs,...
Howard Tomashek
Nov 4, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Howard Tomashek, 89. Howard passed quietly in his sleep in early November.
One of three children born to Grace and William Tomashek, he graduated from high school in 1952 and from college in 1956; he then served in the US Army Reserve for six years. On May 16, 1959, Howard married...
Ronald G. Armstrong
Oct 31, 2023
Ronald G. Armstrong, age 82, of Winona, passed away on October 31, 2023, at Cottagewood Memory Care in Rochester, MN, from complications of Parkinson’s.
He was born on February 23, 1941, in Winona, and graduated from Winona High School in 1959. Ronald honorably served his country with the United States Army in Germany.
Ronald worked at Lake Center, then...
Roger C. Sobeck
Oct 31, 2023
Roger C. Sobeck, age 82, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home.
He was born on January 24, 1941, in Winona, to Heron and Collette (Smith) Sobeck. Roger graduated from Cotter High School, and received his business degree from the Winona Vo-Tech.
Roger owned and operated the Cozy Corner Bar in Winona for many...
James J. Seracki
Oct 31, 2023
James J. Seracki, age 89, a “Dodge Legend,” of Fountain City, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the Winona Health Hospital.
He was born on July 12, 1934, on the family farm in Buffalo Township, WI, to Leonard and Irene (Mrozek) Seracki, where he lived his entire life. Jim honorably served his country with the United...
Elizabeth "Betty" L. Spalding
Oct 30, 2023
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Spalding, age 75, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, in the comfort of her home.
She was born on March 15, 1948, in La Crosse, WI, to Dominic and Helen (Tillman) Therring, and was a graduate of the Cochrane-Fountain City High School. Betty was united in marriage with Roger D. Spalding on...
Timothy G. Bronk
Oct 29, 2023
Timothy George Bronk, age 62, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
He was born on December 24, 1960, in Winona, to Raymond and Shirley (Starzecki) Bronk, and was educated at Cathedral School and Cotter High School. Tim honorably served his country with the United States Army.
Tim...