Dawn M. Goodwill
Oct 25, 2024
After a long, courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer, Dawn Goodwill passed away at the age of 62 years old at Mayo Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN surrounded by her family on October 25, 2024. In her passing, Dawn gave the gift of sight with a donation to the Lions Eye Bank through the University of Minnesota.
A lifetime resident of Winona,...
Jackie "Jack" J. Boettcher
Oct 23, 2024
Jackie “Jack” Boettcher, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
He was born on April 23, 1938, to Walter and Lorena (Schmitt) Boettcher in Cream, WI. He married Ruby Mae Hurlburt on December 26, 1959, at Christ Lutheran Church in Cochrane, WI, just prior to leaving for the Army. They...
Robert L. "Bob" Wolf
Oct 22, 2024
Robert (Bob) L. Wolf, age 97, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Winona Health Hospital in Winona, MN, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born on May 19, 1927 in Westford Township, Martin County, MN to Henry and Clara (Schulz) Wolf. Bob was a 1945 graduate of Dr. Martin Luther High School in New Ulm, MN....
Deborah J. Pelowski
Oct 21, 2024
Deborah Jo Pelowski, 72, passed away at her home on October 21, 2024, in Winona, MN.
Deb was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital at 7:20 am on August 27, 1952, in St Paul, MN, to Robert Coey and Beverly Carlson. She grew up in Red Wing, MN where in 10th grade she met a resolute student, future teacher and politician; they...
Eugene "Gene" A. Gorny
Oct 21, 2024
Eugene A. “Gene” Gorny, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, in the comfort of his home, with his daughters by his side.
He was born on June 17, 1938, in Winona, to Alfred and Isabella (Wieczorek) Gorny, and graduated from Cotter High School in 1956. Gene met his wife, Audrey Pinke, while she was a...
Mary Tousignant
Oct 19, 2024
Mary Tousignant passed away at the age of 85. For 36 years she coached and taught at Melrose High School in Melrose, Minn. Last year, Melrose High School honored Mary at their “50 years of Title IX” celebration. Mary was a force for good and leaves a legacy of strong, smart, beautiful people in her stead. Many, who had the...
Kathleen A. Lyman
Oct 19, 2024
On October 19, 2024, Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Lyman, age 73, of Winona, MN, passed away suddenly in her home with her beloved husband Lawrence (Larry) by her side.
Kathy was born July 26,1951, to Robert and Evelyn (Maier) Kowalewski, and spent her childhood in Winona, MN. She was a lifelong parishioner of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka and attended their...
Brother Thomas E. Houde, FSC
Oct 15, 2024
Brother Thomas Eugene Houde, FSC, a De La Salle Christian Brother for 49 years, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Winona Health.
On September 3, 2024, he transferred to St. Anne Extended Healthcare after living since October 2015 at Callista Court in Winona. Prior to his move to Callista Court, Brother Thomas taught in the Theatre Department at Saint...
Rita A. Gallagher
Oct 9, 2024
Rita A. Gallagher, age 94, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
Honoring her wishes, there will be a private family committal service and burial held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Winona.
Patrice M. Albrecht
Oct 7, 2024
Patrice M. Albrecht, age 66, of Galesville, WI, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, in the comfort of her home, with family by her side.
She was born on June 29, 1958, in Winona, to Mark and Grace (Rogalla) Zimmerman, and was united in marriage with Wayne Albrecht. Pat was employed as a registered nurse for many years, as well...
Mary G. Ladwig
Oct 6, 2024
Mary (Grover) Ladwig, 80, tragically and unexpectedly died Sunday October 6, 2024.
Mary was born on September 29, 1944, in Galesville, WI, to Henry and Evelyn (Duff) Grover and grew up on the family farm, Winghaven Orchards in Grover Valley.
Mary had the dream childhood for a girl who loved to explore. Adventures with her brothers, riding horses over the hills to...
Shirley Ann (Belcourt) Mootz
Oct 6, 2024
Shirley Ann (Belcourt) Mootz, 83, passed away on October 6, 2024. She had an active and long life.
Shirley was born on February 4, 1941, as one of five children and grew up in Westhope and Brocket, ND. She met her one and only love, James (Jim) Mootz, while they were in high school. She graduated from Lakota High School where...
Marilyn A. (Ebert) McNeil
Oct 4, 2024
Marilyn Ann Florence (Ebert) McNeil, age 80, of Winona, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, with family at her side.
Marilyn was born May 16, 1944, to Milton and Hazel (Bublitz) Ebert in St. Paul, MN.
She is survived by her sister, Ramona (Forrest) Olson; her 2 children: Cheryl (Lorin) Thilmany and Gene (Donna) Smith; her 9 grandchildren: Ryan (Cassie) Smith,...
Patricia (Pat) K. Gerdes
Oct 4, 2024
Patricia (Pat) Kay Gerdes, age 73, of rural Winona, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN surrounded by her loving husband of 52 years and her 4 children that came from that love.
Pat was born January 16, 1951, to Blaise and Margaret (Peggy) Rothering...
Carol A. King
Sep 24, 2024
Carol A. King, age 88, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the St. Charles Senior Living in St. Charles, MN.
She was born on December 25, 1935, in Winona, MN, to Aloysius and Frances (Rostanka) King, and was a graduate of Cathedral High School.
Carol was an active member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart where she...
Robert C. Haskett
Sep 24, 2024
Robert C. Haskett, age 79, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a battle with cancer.
He was born on September 12, 1945, in Winona, to Cecil and Irene (Peters) Haskett, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School.
Bob was employed for many years with Lake Center in Winona,...
Gerald "Jerry" H. Kujak
Sep 24, 2024
Gerald H. “Jerry” Kujak, age 71, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Sauer Health Care.
He was born on October 30, 1952, in Winona, to Hubert and Irene (Budnick) Kujak, and was a student of Winona Senior High School and Cotter High School. Jerry lived a life rich with love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was a...
David E. Wick
Sep 23, 2024
David Edward Wick, age 87, of Winona, MN, formerly of Delavan, MN, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Benedictine - St. Anne in Winona, MN, with his family close by, after battling dementia for the past several years.
He was born on March 11, 1937, to Daniel and Lillie (Sommer) Wick in Mapleton, MN. Lillie died in 1944 after...
Darrel S. Nelson, Sr.
Sep 18, 2024
Darrel S. Nelson, Sr., age 83, of Winona, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 18, 2024.
Darrel was born in Southeast Wisconsin to the late Norman and Marian (Brostrum) Nelson. After high school, Darrel joined the US Air Force where he faithfully served our country for four years. He moved back to Wisconsin following his...
Charles E. Spencer
Sep 18, 2024
Charles E. Spencer, 91, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home.
He was born on August 14, 1933, in Necedah, Wisconsin to Leonard and Lorene (Heiniman) Spencer. In 1951, Charles graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and attended Northwest State College in Missouri.
Charles honorably served his country with the United States Air Force...