Feb 3, 2021

James Robert Hadley, age 70, of Rushford, MN, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at his home.

He was the son of Benjamin C. and Orma (Feine) Hadley, born on May 27, 1950, in La Crosse, WI.  He graduated from Winona Senior High School, class of 1968.  In 1970, he...

Jan 27, 2021

Richard C. Holdorf, age 86, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Winona Health.

He was born on February 17, 1934, in Eau Claire, WI, to John C. and Dolores (Conrad) Holdorf.  After graduation from Regis High School of Eau Claire in 1953, Richard entered the United States...

Jan 26, 2021

Boyd G. Monroe, age 101, of Winona, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

He was born on June 26, 1919, in Lake Preston, SD, to Alex and Marie (Stabenow) Monroe, and married the love of his life, Kathryn Schuminski in 1945 in St. Paul,...

Jan 26, 2021

Donald W. Wantock, age 95, of Winona, and formerly of Stewartville, MN, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Benedictine-St. Anne in Winona.

He was born on May 10, 1925, in Winona, to Robert and Ann (Pampuch) Wantock.  He graduated from Cotter High School, Winona State Teacher’s College,...

Jan 17, 2021

Doris R. Schoenike, age 91, of Winona, entered her eternal home in heaven on Sunday, January 17, 2021, while in the care of Lake Winona Manor.

She was born November 21, 1929, in Greenleaf, WI, to Rev. Ernst and Erna (Hoyer) Schoenike.  The family lived in Watertown, WI, and...

Jan 13, 2021

Lenny Paul Huwald, age 57, of Winona, died at his home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on November 17, 1963, in Winona, MN, the son of Gary C. Huwald and Donna M. (Larson) Huwald, and attended school in Winona.  Lenny married Julie Stueve and...

Jan 11, 2021

Marcella N. “Marcie” Neumann, age 96, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, at Benedictine St. Anne.

She was born on April 18, 1924, to Paul and Grace (Bartz) Larson.  She married Robert K. Neumann on September 20, 1947, and he preceded her in death on December 13, 2012....

Jan 8, 2021

Patricia H. Petschow, age 65, of Winona, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Friday, January 8, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on April 26, 1955, in Winona, to Alois and Delores (Koeth) Schneider.  Pat was united in marriage with Gary W....

Jan 7, 2021

Daniel Lee Mounce, age 79, of Winona passed away quickly Thursday evening, January 7, 2021, at the Winona Health hospital.

Dan was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Forrest and Bette Mounce, and graduated from Marshfield Senior High in 1959.  He was recruited by the Milwaukee Braves (later the Brewers)...

Jan 7, 2021

Gayle Roy Johnson, 87 of Winona and formerly of Bloomington, MN, died at his home in the loving care of family on January 7, 2021 after a short illness.

Gayle was born on December 4, 1933 in Willmar, MN to Axel and Alice (Jordin) Johnson. Gayle entered the world...

Jan 2, 2021

On Saturday, January 2, 2021, Josephine P. Rossin, of Winona, the loving mother of three wonderful children, passed away at the age of 88.

Josephine was born on February 23, 1932, in Brainerd, MN, and was employed with Peerless Chain in Winona for 25 years, until her retirement in...

Dec 31, 2020

Mary Jo Fitzgerald, age 73, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at her home, following a short battle with cancer.

She was born on August 7, 1947, in Milwaukee, WI, to Melvin and Agnes (Kokott) Wood.  Mary Jo was a graduate of Cotter High School and of...

Dec 30, 2020

Rebecca M. “Becky” Kouba, age 55, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

Becky was born on September 23, 1965, in Winona, to Gary and Donna (Harders) Baab.  She was a graduate of Winona Senior High School, and also attended the Winona Vo-Tech.  Becky was united in...

Dec 25, 2020

Judith Lee (Holzer) Schellhammer, age 77, of Winona, formerly of Rochester, MN, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor.

Judy was born on October 27, 1943, in Eyota, MN, to John and Amanda (Fix) Holzer.  She married Roger Lee, Sr., and they later divorced.  Judy married Gerald...

Dec 24, 2020

Lester D. Hjelmeland, age 82, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living, surrounded by the love of his wife and family.

He was born on November 6, 1938, in Decorah, IA, to Robert and Edith (Erickson) Hjelmeland, and was united in marriage...

Dec 24, 2020

Steven G. Braatz, age 54, of Pickwick, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor, following a short illness.

He was born on November 28, 1966, in Winona, to Gary and Mary (Stever) Braatz.

Steve was employed in delivery with Dan’s Flower Gallery...

Dec 23, 2020

Joseph John Vladimir Tristano, age 34 of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at his home.

He was born on June 6, 1986, in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved to Winona with his family when he was 5. He was a graduate of Winona Senior High School...

Dec 23, 2020

Dr. John McClain Watkins, 83, of Big Rapids, Michigan died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Roger Metz Manor in Winona, Minn.

He was born Aug. 30, 1937 in Glendive, Montana, the son of Claude O. Watkins and Helen Watkins.  John joined his brother Robert and his parents in Sidney, Montana where...

Dec 11, 2020

Ruth Arlene Dennis, age 89, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor.

Ruth was born in Winona on Easter Sunday, April 25, 1931, to August and Emma (Nast) Schrandt, and was the last surviving of 10 children.

She...

Dec 9, 2020

Arlyn D. Olson was called to his heavenly home on Dec. 9, 2020. He was 71 years old.

Arlyn was born in Lanesboro, on April 30, 1949, the oldest of 6 children of Fern and Emil Olson.

He grew up and attended school in Preston, MN.  Shortly after his 18th birthday...