Barbara E. Hill
Jun 5, 2023
Barbara Ellen Hill passed away, peacefully, on June 5, 2023, at Sauer Health Care, Winona, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Barb was born on May 8, 1957, to William E. Hill, Sr. and Constance (Griffin) Hill, in Adrian Michigan. She cared for her brothers after her mother left home. Barb worked in the hospitality industry in Las...
Charles D. Sackett
Jun 3, 2023
Charles Delano Sackett, age 89, of Winona, MN.
We share with great sadness the peaceful passing of Charles Delano Sackett on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Charles was born in Viking, MN, to Alton and Myrtle (Tanquist) Sackett who preceded him to heaven.
He was also preceded by his wife Joanne Mary (Valentine) Sackett; siblings: Roger (Ruth) Sackett, and Lenelle...
Gregory M. Lipinski
Jun 1, 2023
Gregory M. Lipinski, age 70, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living, with his family by his side.
Greg was born on March 14, 1953, in Winona to Francis W. and Ann E. (Jaszewski) Lipinski. He was a graduate of Cotter High School, attended Winona State University, and he was a long-time...
Bernadine C. Mayzek
May 27, 2023
Bernadine C. Mayzek, age 83, of Winona, was called to her eternal home on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on August 23, 1939, in Winona, to Bernard and Lucille (Kohner) Kanz, and was a graduate of Lewiston High School. On June...
Carrol A. Terry
May 25, 2023
Carrol A. Terry, age 100, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
Carrol was born on February 9, 1923, in Stillwater, MN, to Robert and Florence (Terry) Straw. Following the death of his mother in 1926, Carrol and his one-year-old brother, Francis, were adopted by their grandparents, Adin and Catherine...
Fern M. Girtler
May 18, 2023
Fern M. Girtler, age 102, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Ave Maria of Benedictine – Callista Court in Winona.
Fern was born on April 20, 1921, in Minneapolis, MN, and was raised by her grandparents, Frank and Tillie Huebner. She spent her childhood in the Wilson area, and attended high school in St....
Earl "Bud" R. Stevens
May 11, 2023
Earl R. “Bud” Stevens, age 95, of Trempealeau, WI, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in La Crosse.
He was born on October 23, 1927, to Earl and Lena (Krause) Stevens in Trempealeau, WI. He was united in marriage with Ruth Gill on October 14, 1949, in Cando, ND.
Earl honorably...
William "Bill" A. Stiever
May 2, 2023
William A. “Bill” Stiever, age 68, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.
He was born on January 14, 1955, in Winona, to Bernard and Mary “Connie” (Mack) Stiever and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. Bill was united in marriage with Tammy...
Virginia "Ginny" Sziveli
Apr 30, 2023
Virginia A. “Ginny” Sziveli, age 87, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Lake Winona Manor.
She was born on March 13, 1936, in Wabasha, MN, to Daniel and Lenore (Jung) Judge, and graduated from Cotter High School in 1954.
Ginny married Edmund Drazkowski, and he preceded her in death; she later married Dezi Sziveli, and...
Janet L. McCoy
Apr 26, 2023
Janet L. McCoy, age 85, passed away on April 26, 2023, at her home, in Winona, with her family by her side, just hours before her 65th wedding anniversary.
Janet was born April 3, 1938, in Ottumwa, IA, and graduated in 1956 from the Ottumwa High School.
On April 27, 1958, she married the love of her life,...
David E. Kammueller
Apr 22, 2023
David E. Kammueller, age 69, of Centerville, WI, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN, following a battle with cancer.
He was born on September 25, 1953, in Wauwatosa, WI, and was the son of Vincent and Viola (Halbrugger) Kammueller, growing up on a farm in Doelle Valley...
Mary Jo Kulas
Apr 20, 2023
Mary Jo Kulas, age 61, of Winona, MN, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse with her family by her side. Mary touched the lives of many from her own children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews. Mary was always the life of the party and she would always be present...
Teresa M. Knopick
Apr 20, 2023
Teresa M. Knopick, 79, of Winona, died Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Regina Hospital, Hastings, MN. She was born July 24, 1943, in Arcadia, WI, to Mamert and Irma (Wolfe) Eichman. She was married to Gerald Knopick on June 19, 1965, in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church of Winona, and he preceded her in death on January 23, 2000.
After...
Bernard F. Kriesel
Apr 17, 2023
Bernard F. Kriesel, 97, of Trempealeau, WI passed away peacefully, Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home with his longtime friend and sister-in-law, Pat Kriesel, at his side. He was born on the 4th of July, 1925, to Frederick and Delphine (Marcou) Kriesel, and was the sixth of ten children. Bernard grew up on Brice Prairie of La Crosse County...
Colleen F. (Kierlin) Quade
Apr 14, 2023
Colleen F. (Kierlin) Quade, age 85, died on April 14, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
Colleen was born on March 29, 1938, in Winona, Minnesota, to Edmund J. and Dorothy C. (Dahm) Kierlin. She married Frederick Eugene Quade in Milwaukee on September 5, 1964.
She is survived by her son, Kenneth Robert Quade; daughter-in-law, Heidi Johnson Quade; grandchildren:...
Ned "Chuck" Brown, Jr.
Apr 14, 2023
Ned “Chuck” Brown, Jr., age 88, of Winona, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Watkins Manor.
He was born on August 21, 1934, in Winona, to Ned and Florence (Davies) Brown, Sr. Ned was united in marriage with Frances “Betty” Schammel on January 8, 1955, in Winona.
He was employed for many years with Mathy Construction as...
Mary M. (Bambenek) Pampuch
Apr 9, 2023
Mary “Aunty” (Bambenek) Pampuch, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023.
She was born on July 18, 1945, in Winona, to Carl and Margaret (Weinmann) Bambenek, Sr. Mary loved talking about her childhood and the trouble she and her brother, Carl “Butch” Bambenek, got in together and with their friends. From garden hose fights in...
Robert Abraham
Apr 8, 2023
Robert W. Abraham, age 94, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
He was born on February 8, 1929, in Winona, to Walter and Adeline (Buermann) Abraham. Bob attended public school and lived his whole life in Winona and on the same...
Steven Buege
Apr 8, 2023
Steven W. Buege, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Lake Winona Manor.
He was born on January 11, 1946, in Winona, to Edward and Hazel (Kindschy) Buege, and attended Winona Senior High School. Steve married Nicolette Daley, and they later divorced.
Prior to his diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, Steve was active in golfing...
Kenneth Pape
Apr 8, 2023
Kenneth W. Pape, age 91, of La Crescent, MN, and formerly of Ridgeway, MN, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Springbrook Village in La Crescent, MN.
He was born on March 23, 1932, in Independence, WI, to Otto and Alma (Guenther) Pape. Ken was united in marriage with Patricia...