Shirley M. Duffy
Jan 4, 2024
Shirley M. (née Baertsch) Duffy, age 96, of 556 Minnesota Street, Winona, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
She was born on October 21, 1927, to Grant and Hilda (Lorenz) Baertsch at home in Eagle Valley, rural Fountain City, WI. She attended her first eight grades in a one-room schoolhouse in Eagle Valley,...
Thomas M. Donnelly
Jan 1, 2024
Thomas M. Donnelly, age 83, of Winona, passed away on Monday, Janaury 1, 2024, at Lake Winona Manor.
Honoring his wishes, funeral services will be held privately for his family.
James "Jim" A. Siefert
Dec 29, 2023
James “Jim” Andrew Siefert, age 67, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 29, 2023.
He was born on May 12, 1956, in Winona, to Andrew and Virginia (Mertes) Siefert. Jim attended Cochrane-Fountain City High School, and then worked for Winona Van Norman until they relocated out of state. He was then employed for over 20...
Audrey E. Gorny
Dec 20, 2023
Audrey E. Gorny, age 82, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
She was born on September 26, 1941, in Hastings, MN, to Arnold and Grace (Johnson) Pinke, and was a graduate of Hastings High School. She completed her bachelor’s degree in education at Winona State University, and...
Mary A. (Luhmann) Olson
Dec 15, 2023
Mary A. Olson, age 81, of Winona, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living in Winona.
She was born on October 5, 1942, in Stockton, MN, to Fred and Mathilda (Burfeind) Luhmann, and was a graduate of Winona High School.
Mary was united in marriage with Eugene H. “Gene” Olson on July 29, 1961,...
Eleanore Krage Stockum
Dec 14, 2023
Eleanore Krage Stockum, age 94, died on December 14, 2023, in Washington, DC.
Eleanore Rose Krage was born in Houston, Minnesota, on March 14, 1929, and was the 6th of 8 children from parents Sophie Kowalewski and William Krage of Houston, Minnesota. Eleanore graduated from Houston High School in 1946, the College of St. Teresa in 1950 with a BA...
Pamela L. Richardson
Dec 13, 2023
Pamela L. Richardson, age 63, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse, WI. Even though Pam had many physical and medical challenges throughout her life, she was able to rise above them, always persevered, and never quit.
She was born on February 15, 1960, in St. Paul, MN, to...
Keith E. Tungesvik
Dec 13, 2023
Keith E. Tungesvik, age 75, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.
He was born on August 14, 1948, in Jewell, IA, to Jacob and Wilma (Hanson) Tungesvik. After graduating from high school, Keith honorably served his country with the United States Army.
Keith was...
Richard C. (Dick) Behnke
Dec 10, 2023
Dr. Richard (Dick) Carl Behnke
Richard C. Behnke, 91, formerly of 900 Birch Blvd, Winona, for 50 years, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN, following a stroke on December 1st. He was surrounded by family during the week-long journey, and went peacefully to his Heavenly home that...
Peggy J. Reinhard
Dec 10, 2023
Peggy J. Reinhard, of Winona, an adored wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Sauer Health Care in Winona. Peggy had just celebrated her 80th birthday.
She was born on November 24, 1943, in Ithaca, NY, to Melvin and Elizabeth (Harrington) Manning. Following high school, Peggy completed her teaching degree at Dakota University in Madison,...
Gladys I. Schossow
Dec 6, 2023
Gladys I. Schossow, age 92, of rural Rushford, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in the comfort of her home on the family farm.
She was born on January 27, 1931, in Winona, to Elsie Haedtke, and was united in marriage with Wilfred C. Schossow on June 7, 1952, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Wilson.
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William R. "Bill" Heller
Dec 5, 2023
William Raymond Heller “Bill”, 83, of Winona, passed quietly at home on December 5, 2023.
Bill was born in Winona, MN, in 1940, to Raymond W. Heller and Violet J. Heller (Vaughn). At the age of 16, Bill’s family moved to California, where he graduated from high school and attended college. In 1959, he met his future wife, Patsy...
Patricia A. Pape
Dec 1, 2023
Patricia A. Pape, age 87, of La Crescent, MN, and formerly of Ridgeway, MN, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Springbrook Village in La Crescent, MN.
She was born on March 5, 1936, in Winona, to Wilfred and Meta (Pretzer) Linander, and graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1953. Patricia was united in marriage with Kenneth...
Barbara M. Skeels
Dec 1, 2023
Barbara M. Skeels, age 90, of Winona, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Adith Miller Manor.
She was born May 21, 1933, the daughter of Clement and Frances (Schreiber) Cysewski in Winona, MN.
She was united in marriage with James Edward Skeels, on January 7, 1955, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Winona, and he preceded...
Roger W. Brown, Jr.
Nov 29, 2023
Roger William Brown, Jr., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the age of 69, losing a courageous seven-year battle with cancer.
Roger was a graduate of Winona Cotter. After high school, he worked as a produce manager at Randall’s grocery store.
Roger then became a welder, spanning his career over 45 years throughout WI...
Edward V. Malewicki
Nov 25, 2023
Edward Vincent Malewicki, age 80, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Winona Health Hospital.
He was born on June 7, 1943, in Clinton, Iowa, to Edward “Nip” and Vivian Malewicki, and was united in marriage with Kay Neitzke on January 3, 1970.
Ed was drafted into the United States Army in October of 1967,...
Peter M. Kleinschmidt
Nov 24, 2023
Peter Michael Kleinschmidt, age 60, of Winona, passed away on Friday, November 24th, surrounded by his family and close friends at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN after a long battle with cancer.
Peter was born on February 28th, 1963 in La Crosse, WI to Michael and Mary (Murray) Kleinschmidt, the oldest of seven children. From early childhood and throughout...
Phyllis H. Scattum
Nov 23, 2023
Phyllis Helen (Keen) Scattum left this earth on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023.
She had arrived in the home of Benedict and Elizabeth (Jaszewski) Keen on September 5, 1932, in the east side of Winona in the midst of the depression. She attended Washington-Kosciusko Elementary school until the 8th grade and then stayed home to care for her...
Evelyn M. Blagsvedt
Nov 22, 2023
Evelyn M. Blagsvedt, age 95, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Lake Winona Manor.
She was born on October 4, 1928, in Winona, to Michael and Rose (Chuck) Kulas, and was a graduate of Winona High School. Evelyn was united in marriage with Richard A. Blagsvedt, Sr., on August 15, 1950, in Winona, and he...
Thomas Lee Steffes
Nov 21, 2023
Thomas Lee Steffes, 72, of Winona passed away on November 21, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester surrounded by family.
Tom was born in Winona to Arthur and Ruth (Johnson) Steffes. He was a graduate of Winona Senior High School and Winona State College. While at Winona State he majored in elementary education and furthered his learning by...