Feb 14, 2023

Pauline S. Cada, age 81, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer.  Her family was by her side at Winona Health.

Pauline was born on August 3, 1941, in Lanesboro, MN, to Walter and Opal (Norby) Peterson.  She grew...

Feb 13, 2023

Jeanette A. Berg, age 79, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, following a long battle with COPD.

She was born on January 16, 1944, in Winona, to Chester and Loretta (Dzwonkowski) Malewicki.  Jeanette was united in marriage with...

Feb 13, 2023

Ione A.M. Kessler, age 95, of Lewiston, MN, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI.

She was born on August 25, 1927, in Lewiston, MN, to Harry and Lydia (Ratsch) Treder.  Ione was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s...

Feb 13, 2023

Simon Pronschinske, Jr., age 55, of Fountain City, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 13, 2023, at his home.

Simon was born on March 29, 1967, to Simon and Apollonia “Polly” (Pientok) Pronschinske, Sr., and grew up in Waumandee, WI.  He was united in marriage with Kimberly Kronebusch on May...

Feb 11, 2023

Lorraine J. Greenwood, age 97, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Lake Winona Manor.

She was born on September 28, 1925, in Winona, to Sylvester and Valeria (Schultz) Cichosz, and was a graduate of Cathedral High School.

Lorraine was united...

Feb 10, 2023

Robert Joseph “Cheer” Ives, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.

He was born September 11, 1936, and was raised by his grandmother. Cheer was a proud graduate of the class of 1955 at Cotter High School.

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Feb 9, 2023

James E. Paszkiewicz, 80, of Winona, was called to his eternal home on February 9, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family.

Jim was born on February 22, 1942, in Winona, to Edwin A. and Dorothy M. (Weideman) Paszkiewicz, and was a 1960 graduate of Winona High School. Following graduation,...

Feb 7, 2023

Steven M. Nelton, age 72, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN.

He was born on March 5, 1950, in Winona, to Eugene and Dorothy (Frye) Nelton, and was a graduate of Cotter High School.

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Feb 7, 2023

LeRoy “Whitey” Gunderson, 84, of Winona, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his home, following a valiant 2 year battle with cancer.

He was born August 8, 1938, in Chimney Rock, WI, the son of Selmer and Evangeline (Olson)Gunderson. Whitey was confirmed in 1952 at St. Michael’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Fountain City,...

Feb 5, 2023

Lynne Marie Bambenek passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

She was proceeded in death by her mother, Bonnie Bambenek, and survived by father, Gerald; son, Ryan (Jenny); daughter, Rachel (Jon); grandchildren, Melani, Lexi, Arianna; brother, Mark; sisters, Sandy, Ellen (Jim); nephew, Jason; and nieces, Sarah and Kelsie....

Feb 4, 2023

Charles D. Lano, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at his home.

He was born on October 16, 1948, in Winona, to Ivan and Dorothy (Myszka) Lano, and was employed with several local manufacturing companies.

Charles is survived by his...

Feb 2, 2023

Roman J. Lilla, 82, of Centerville, WI, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his children on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

He was born February 27, 1940, in Galesville, WI, and graduated from Trempealeau High School in 1958. Roman was a hard-working farmer for his entire life, owning and operating...

Feb 1, 2023

Donna J. Fritz, age 84, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her home in Gibbon, Nebraska.

Donna was born September 18, 1938, in Winona, Minnesota, to Theodore and Elizabeth (Malenke) Braatz.  Her childhood was spent in the beautiful valley of Pickwick, Minnesota, attending Pickwick Grade School and helping her parents...

Jan 27, 2023

Robert A. Frank, 89, of Winona, was called to his eternal home on January 27, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bob was born on February 7, 1933, to John A. and Roberta (Dildine) Frank. He was a 1951 graduate of Winona High School. Following graduation, Bob received his...

Jan 25, 2023

Elizabeth “Betti” Grossell, 66, of Winona, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the Winona Health Hospital.

She was born December 2, 1956, at Winona Health Hospital to Richard and Mavis (Paulson) Wrycza.

Betti loved painting ceramics and spending time with her family. Birthdays...

Jan 16, 2023

Paul G. Stoltman, age 69, of Winona, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home.

Paul was born on June 11, 1953, in Winona, to Francis and Elaine (Schneider) Stoltman.  Paul was a graduate of Cotter High School, and he received his Associate Degree in drafting from the Winona...

Jan 14, 2023

Audrey Mae (Oevering) Palmer, age 80, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in the comfort of her home, where she wanted to be to say good-bye to her family.

She was born on June 26, 1942, in Winona, to John and Opal (McElmury) Oevering.  Audrey...

Jan 14, 2023

Ronald A. Buermann, age 81, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Winona Health.

He was born on May 5, 1941, in Winona, to Carl and Ruby (Ledebuhr) Buermann, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School.  Ron honorably served his country with the United States Air...

Jan 9, 2023

Charles Benedict Czaplewski, 55, of Appleton, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 9, 2023.

Chuck was born June 12, 1967, in Winona, Minnesota, to Ted and Lois (Solberg) Czaplewski.  After already adoring her for years, in 1998 he married Kelly Hirtz, the love of his life, in Chicago and she...

Jan 2, 2023

Lois F. Krause, age 82, of Winona, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at her home.

She was born on September 6, 1940, in Winona, to Leo and Elizabeth (Spittler) Teske, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School.  Lois was united in marriage with Kenneth F. Krause on...