Jun 2, 2022

Sue Ann Kronebusch, age 56, of La Crescent, MN, and formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the Lancer House in La Crescent, where she had been a long-time resident.

She was born on April 15, 1966, in Winona, to Gerald and Theresa (Schlink)...

May 31, 2022

Milton James Ronnenberg, age 91, of Winona, and formerly of Cochrane, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona, surrounded by his family.

Milt was born on November 4, 1930, in Hart, MN, to Arthur and Florence (Honsey) Ronnenberg.  He graduated from...

May 29, 2022

Ryan Paul King, age 42, of Winona, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday, May 29, 2022, following an 8-month battle with cancer.

If there’s one word to describe Ryan King, I would have to say extraordinary. As Ayanna would say, he was so “EXTRA”....

May 20, 2022

Louise Mary Prondzinski, age 87, of Winona, MN, died on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Benedictine-Saint Anne in Winona.

Louise was born in Winona, MN, on October 10, 1935, to George Jr. and Cecile (Francis) Eggers. On February 21, 1953, she married Robert Emil Prondzinski at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church...

May 17, 2022

Ruth A. Galewski, age 92, of Dodge, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Marinuka Manor in Galesville, WI.

Ruth was born on May 21, 1929, in Winona, to Frank and Emily (Tullius) Lilla, and was a graduate of Arcadia High School, class of 1946.

May 13, 2022

Richard James Kluzik, SMSgt – US Air Force, Retired, of Fountain City, WI, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, in the comfort of his home, at the age of 91, following a brief illness.

He was born on April 17, 1931, in Winona, to Martin and Verna (Janikowski) Kluzik, the...

May 12, 2022

Patricia A. Lehnertz, age 91, a long-time resident of the Winona area, died comfortably in her home surrounded by family on May 12, 2022, in Winona.

She was born on St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 1931, to two wonderful parents. Her mother was Francis Ives, and her father was George A...

May 12, 2022

Troy Robert Welter, age 57, of Winona, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

He was born on December 18, 1964, in Winona, to Larry and Linda (Wenzel) Welter.  On February 5, 1988, Troy married his “one night stand” and “love of his...

May 11, 2022

Donald M. Pinsonneault, age 68, of Winona and formerly of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Lake Winona Manor.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 AM, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 558 East Broadway, Winona.

May 10, 2022

Diana E Simon, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2022, at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Health Care Center in Wabasha, MN.

Diana Esther Simon (Schreiber) was born March 19, 1945, to Harriet Smith (née Plinski) and John Schreiber, Sr. in Winona. She grew up in Winona and graduated...

May 10, 2022

Beverly M. Schammel, age 92, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.

She was born on October 1, 1929, in Winona to John and Anna (Muras) Dearman.  On November 11, 1947, she was united in marriage with Raymond Schammel at St. Stanislaus...

May 6, 2022

Kathryn (Kassy) Ann Sagen, age 92, of Winona, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.

She was born on June 7, 1929, in Winona, to Earl and Mae (Shaughnessy) Witt, and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1947.  In 1949, Kassy married...

May 4, 2022

Cleo LaVonne McMillen (née Heiden)

Cleo LaVonne McMillen passed away May 4, 2022, with her daughter by her side. She was a loving wife to Leland and the adored mother of Heide.

Her enthusiasm for life was evident in her lively gray-blue eyes and quick smile. She...

May 4, 2022

Sara M. (Stephens) Fabian, age 71, of Canton, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

She was born on July 29, 1950, in Winona, MN, to Robert and Margaret “Dolly” (Brose) Stephens.  Sara was a graduate of...

Apr 28, 2022

Barbara E. (Fratzke) Neilson, age 80, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Winona Health.

She was born on April 19, 1942, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Wilbur and Mildred (Adams) Berner.  Barb was a graduate of South Broward High School in Hollywood, FL, and...

Apr 26, 2022

Leroy Clifford Heltne, age 83, of Winona, passed away on April 26, 2022.

Leroy was born to Clifford and Margaret Heltne on December 22, 1938, in Greenbush, MN. Growing up in Greenbush, Leroy was surrounded by great examples of hardworking people.

While serving in the...

Apr 24, 2022

Marvin John Rupprecht, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Winona, MN.

Marvin was born December 30, 1929, to Walter and Ada (Ellinghuysen) Rupprecht, and grew up on the family farm north of Lewiston. Marvin met his soul mate Donna Mae in 1949; they were blessed with...

Apr 22, 2022

Richard T. Young, age 90, of Winona, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Benedictine – St. Anne.

He was born on March 1, 1932, in Tomah, WI, to Elwin and Elsie (Rudoll) Young.  Richard honorably served his country with the United States Army from 1952 – 1954 and was...

Apr 20, 2022

James "Jim" Stetina, age 78, of Winona, died of congestive heart failure complications on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, while en route by ambulance to Mayo Clinic's St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.

He was born on Aug. 7, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Mary (born Romanowski) Stetina. ...

Apr 18, 2022

Patricia A. (McCloskey) Hanson, age 75, of Winona, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Winona Health.

She was born on March 15, 1947, in Austin, MN, to Thomas and Catherine (Crilly) McCloskey.  Pat was employed with TRW in Winona for 30 years, and then with DCM Tech...