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...

Dec 29, 2022

It is with sincere sadness that the family of Donald “Don” J. Alsum announces his passing to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at age 85.

Don is survived by his wife, Mariann; his two children, David (Jennifer) Alsum and Steven (Cathy) Alsum; four grandchildren, April, Sarah, Andrew and...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...