Jul 27, 2022

Phyllis A. Lurkowski, age 75, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.

Phyllis was born on November 7, 1946, in Winona, to Clarence and Iva (Glander) Kennebeck, and was a graduate of Cochrane-Fountain City High School.  She was united in...

Jul 24, 2022

Jerome M. Baertsch (Jerry) passed away at 70 years.  He was born in Arcadia, WI, and grew up in Fountain City, WI, graduating from Cochrane-Fountain City High School.  Jerry enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles.  He had been an avid golfer until health prevailed.  Since retirement from Fiberite and St. Mary’s College, Jerry...

Jul 22, 2022

Dennis P. Maloney, age 75, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022, in the comfort of his home with family by his side, following a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Dennis was born on February 24, 1947, in Winona, to Donald “Pat” and Elaine (Witt)...

Jul 22, 2022

On July 22, 2022, Daniel L. Schneider, age 63, of Winona, passed away at his home.

He was born on August 12, 1958, in Winona, to Alois and Delores (Koeth) Schneider. He graduated from Winona Senior High School 1977. He obtained his degree in plastic composites from Winona Technical...

Jul 17, 2022

Leonard "Lenny" Dale Larson

Sunrise: May 13, 1986, in Ridgeway, MN, to Leonard and Kathy (Smith) Larson – Lenny was brought into the world in the backend of a red Pontiac station wagon by the town’s plumber, the late Dale Schossow, and a family friend, Sharon Spalding.

Jul 10, 2022

Bruce Edward Volkmann, age 82, of Winona, MN passed away peacefully from pneumonia at his home with his family by his side. Bruce’s entire life was committed to the Lord and on Sunday, July 10, 2022, his Savior welcomed him into his Kingdom.

He was born on December 24, 1939, on...

Jul 8, 2022

Curtis (Curt) H. Schlueter, Jr., age 83, of Goodview, MN, passed away on July 8, 2022, in Winona, Minnesota.

He was born on July 27, 1938, in Winona to Curtis and Dorothy (Berg) Schlueter.  Curt was a graduate of Winona Senior High School and he also attended Winona State University....

Jul 7, 2022

Geraldine “Gerry” (Keller) Williams, age 92, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

She was born on March 7, 1930, in Ash Creek, Orion Township, Richland County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frederick J. and Vina S. (Dobson) Keller.  On July 2, 1955, Gerry married her husband, Delvin (Del)...

Jul 2, 2022

Francis Bernard Schmelzer, a/k/a Mike, age 94—joined his wife, Juanita, of nearly 74 years in heaven on July 2, 2022. Born June 20, 1928 in Little Falls Minnesota, Francis raised a family of four boys with Juanita in Glenwood, Illinois. Francis was employed for 39 years at the Ford Motor Company, Chicago Heights Stamping Plant, in their...

Jun 29, 2022

Mary L. Borkowski, age 88, of Witoka, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her home.

She was born on July 5, 1933, at home in Enterprise in Utica Township, Winona County, to John and Clara (Beech) Rinn.  Mary attended country school to sixth grade, and then...

Jun 29, 2022

I was born on November 11, 1925, to George and Olive (Wieck) Thompson in Barnum, MN.  I was educated my first eight grades in Sandy Lake Grade School, and graduated from High School in Barnum.

I lost both of my parents – my mother in November 1940, and my father in...

Jun 24, 2022

Dawn M. Loth, age 62, of Winona, passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday, June 24, 2022.  She was born on November 10, 1959, in Winona, MN, to Ralph and Patricia Meska.

A fiery woman with a vibrant personality, Dawn had a knack for being able...

Jun 21, 2022

Jerry Schroeck stepped gently out of this lifetime on June 21, 2022, at the age of 81, at his home in beautiful Wiscoy Valley, Winona, Minnesota.  His departure on the Summer Solstice was fitting for Jerry as he loved summer and worshipped the sun!  Jerry died of cancer and his family cared for him in...

Jun 20, 2022

Joanie S. Fox, age 76, of Winona, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse.

She was born on June 25, 1945, in Winona, to Joe and Dorothy (Walski) Maliszewski.

Joanie was a great lover of animals who enjoyed...

Jun 19, 2022

Willard Ewald Gaedy, age 77, of Ridgeway, MN passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2022. He left this world on Father’s Day surrounded by the love of his family.

Willard was born at Winona General Hospital on June 2, 1945, to Ewald and Adelia (Jeske) Gaedy.  In...

Jun 17, 2022

Mark D. Moldenhauer, age 47, of Nodine, MN, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at his home, following a battle with cancer.

He was born on November 4, 1974, in Winona, to Dale and Joyce (Brommerich) Moldenhauer.  Mark graduated from Winona Senior High School, and later from Western...

Jun 14, 2022

Barbara H. Vosz, age 75, of Trempealeau, WI, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at her home.

Barb was born on August 15, 1946, in Milwaukee, WI, to Joseph and Helen (Peplinski) Schmitz, and was united in marriage with Alan Vosz on August 17, 1987, in Milwaukee.

Jun 12, 2022

Nathan K. Myers, age 28, of Winona, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, surrounded by his family and friends.

Nathan was born on December 18, 1993, in Winona, to Kent and Kristine (Hartz) Myers.  He graduated from Winona Senior High School in...

Jun 12, 2022

Lucretia (Heer) LaFavor, 89, of Winona, died on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at St. Therese of Oxbow Lake in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Lu was born Lucretia Margaret Scanlan in Lanesboro, MN, on July 21, 1932, to Joseph and Margaret (Hennessy) Scanlan.  She graduated from Lanesboro High School and attended...

Jun 2, 2022

James,

I traditionally tell stories of things I understand, have convictions about, or have experience with. But today, as I sit down to write, I am telling the life of someone I did not share many things with, understand, or necessarily always agree with. And while all of that may be...