Joseph (Joe) Benusa
Aug 28, 2020
On Friday, August 28, 2020, Joseph (Joe) Stanley Benusa passed away peacefully while in the care of hospice at Benedictine St. Anne in Winona, surrounded by his loving family. He was 86 years old.
He was born on April 7, 1934, in Waumandee, Wisconsin, to Steve and Pelchie (Palkowski)...
Betty Schneider
Aug 25, 2020
Betty J. Schneider, 93, a lifelong resident of Winona, MN, died peacefully on Tuesday August 25, 2020.
She was born October 13, 1926, an only child, to John (Jack) and Laura Zywicki. She attended grade school and high school in Winona and Mount Mary College.
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Genevieve O'Grady
Aug 22, 2020
Genevieve Jilk O’Grady, 82, died on Saturday, August 22. Though she had survived many major health challenges in the past decade, including cancer, her death was due to heart failure. For the past months as her heart slowed down, she was able to stay at home while cared for by her family.
Enoch "Pinky" Bennett
Aug 21, 2020
Enoch Dale Bennett passed away peacefully in the Winona home of Wayne and Susan (Bennett) Kimber, surrounded by family on August 21, 2020.
Pinky, as he was known to many, was born on March 21, 1927, in Mt. Ida Township, Wisconsin, the third child of Gloy and Hazel (Adkins) Bennett. After...
Christopher Hale
Aug 9, 2020
Christopher J. Hale, age 29, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI. He was born on November 26, 1990, in Winona, to Mitchell and Lisa (Stephans) Hale.
Chris graduated from Winona Senior High School in 2009 and...
Violet Herold
Aug 6, 2020
Violet E. Herold, age 102, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Sauer Health Care.
Violet was born on September 27, 1917, in the Town of Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, to Fred and Clara (Beck) Balk, and was united in marriage with Wilfred M. Herold on...
Larry Kopperud
Aug 6, 2020
Larry Glen Kopperud, age 73, of Rushford, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, in the comfort of his home on the farm, surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 5, 1947, in Rushford, MN, and married Violet Ruth Cisewski on September 12, 1970, in Winona. ...
Steven Ronkowski
Jul 27, 2020
Steve E. Ronkowski, age 63, of Winona, passed away on July 27, 2020, at his home.
He was born on February 6, 1957, in St. Paul, MN, to Edward and Janice Ronkowski, and was a graduate of UW-Stout.
Steve was employed with Winona State University as a...
James Miller
Jul 26, 2020
James R. Miller, age 90, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.
A graveside service and committal will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona, where the Veterans of Foreign Wars Neville-Lien Post 1287 will provide...
Lawrence Mormann
Jul 26, 2020
Lawrence Joseph (Larry Joe) Mormann Jr., age 69, of Winona, passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2020, from complications of pancreatic cancer.
He was born on November 12, 1950, in La Crosse, WI, to Lawrence and Jessie Mae (Baldwin) Mormann, Sr. Larry attended Crucifixion Elementary School, La Crescent High...
Kandy Sonnek
Jul 23, 2020
CELEBRATION OF LIFE ANNOUNCEMENT
A Funeral Mass for Kandy will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Crucifixion Catholic Church in La Crescent, MN. Following the Mass, a celebration of Kandy's life will be held at her home at 30452 County Road 1,...
Robert Gerth
Jul 20, 2020
Robert W. “Bob” Gerth, age 79, of Winona, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor.
He was born on March 31, 1941, in Winona, to Oscar and Ethel (Meyers) Gerth, and honorably served his country with the United States Army from 1963 – 1965. In...
Denis "Scooter" Mahaffey
Jul 20, 2020
Denis Michael “Scooter” Mahaffey, 73, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on July 20, 2020. He was born on May 8, 1947 in Winona, MN to Lucille (Bunny) Bandar Mahaffey and Vern Mahaffey. He was the oldest of 4 children. Denny graduated from Cotter High School in 1965. He served in...
John Schreiber, Jr.
Jul 15, 2020
John S. “Red” Schreiber, Jr., age 83, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Winona Health.
He was born on July 5, 1937, in Winona, to John and Harriet (Plinski) Schreiber, Sr., and honorably served his country with the United States Army. John was united in...
Elizabeth "Betty" Pawlowski
Jul 10, 2020
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Pawlowski, age 90, of Winona, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.
She was born on September 10, 1929, in Colby, WI, to William and Angeline (Martin) Block. Betty was united in marriage with James L. Pawlowski on May 6, 1950, and he...
Nicole Hentges
Jul 9, 2020
Nicole Marie Hentges, of Winona, died on July 9, 2020, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after a five-month battle with cancer.
She was born on January 12, 1988, in Rochester, Minn., to Charles and Laura (Anderson) Hentges.
She attended Lewiston-Altura Schools and graduated in 2007.
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Judith Rackow
Jul 8, 2020
Judith Pauline (Schulz) Rackow, age 82, of Winona, passed away peacefully in the comfort on her home on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.
She was born on April 20, 1938, in Winona, to Herbert and Florence (Sula) Schulz. Judy was united in marriage with Harold (Sonny) Rackow on May 26,...
Forrest Sawyer
Jul 6, 2020
Forrest P. Sawyer, age 96, of Winona, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Sauer Health Care.
He was born on September 26, 1923, in Clear Lake, IA, to Edward and Vera Sawyer, and proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War ll. Forry...
Arlene Blank
Jul 5, 2020
Arlene M. Blank, age 79, of Savoy IL, and formerly of Winona, passed away July 5, 2020, after a brief battle with COVID-19.
Arlene was born in Winona, MN, to Richard and Edna (Beck) Blank. She was a student at St. Stanislaus Kostka Grade School and Cotter High School...
Darrel Kramer
Jul 4, 2020
On July 4, 2020, Darrel George Kramer’s life on earth ended after a courageous battle with cancer. He was diagnosed on August 5, 2019, and was only given weeks to months to live. In true Darrel fashion, he went out with a bang on Independence Day, and far exceeded the time he was given, never...