Richard A. Pruka
Nov 14, 2024
Richard A. Pruka, age 73, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a short battle with metastatic melanoma.
He was born on August 17, 1951, in Winona, to George and Irene (Borkowski) Pruka, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School.
Rick was united in marriage...
William H. "Bill" Schuth, Sr.
Nov 13, 2024
Bill Schuth, 88, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, in Winona, MN. He was born on March 17, 1936, to Herman August Schuth and Luella Frances (Ratajczyk) at Winona General Hospital.
Bill graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1954 and shortly after began serving four years in the U.S. Navy. Two of those years he served in the Pacific...
Joseph G. Kamrowski
Nov 12, 2024
Joseph G. Kamrowski, age 97, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 2, 1927, in Milton Township, Buffalo County, WI, to Clement and Martha (Glowacki) Kamrowski. Joe honorably served his country with the United States Army from 1951 – 1953 during the Korean...
Wilfred C. Schossow
Nov 6, 2024
Wilfred C. Schossow, of rural Rushford, MN, was a beloved great-grandfather, grandfather, father, and husband for his 95 years of life. Wilfred passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, one week shy of his 96th birthday, at Riverside Transitional Care Center in La Crosse, WI.
He was born on November 13, 1928, in Winona, to Edward and Anna (Anderson) Schossow,...
Douglas J. Falch
Nov 6, 2024
Douglas J. Falch, age 79, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home, following complications of Sjogren's Syndrome.
Visitation will be held from 10 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Winona. The Very Reverend Mark C. McNea will officiate. Burial...
Kenneth J. "Luke" Lukaszewski
Nov 2, 2024
Kenneth J. “Luke” Lukaszewski, age 75, of Rollingstone, MN, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his wife and loved ones. How appropriate it was for him to be called home on the opening day of trapping season.
He was born on June 4, 1949, in Winona, to Frank and Florence (Blank) Lukaszewski....
Kimberly Anne Hundt
Oct 26, 2024
Kimberly Anne Hundt, age 59, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her family at her side after a battle with cancer.
Kim was born on February 23, 1965, in Neenah, WI, to Phillip Peters, Sr. and Rose Mary King. She was then adopted by Richard and Joanne House, and then...
Dawn M. Goodwill
Oct 25, 2024
After a long, courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer, Dawn Goodwill passed away at the age of 62 years old at Mayo Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN surrounded by her family on October 25, 2024. In her passing, Dawn gave the gift of sight with a donation to the Lions Eye Bank through the University of Minnesota.
A lifetime resident of Winona,...
Jackie "Jack" J. Boettcher
Oct 23, 2024
Jackie “Jack” Boettcher, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
He was born on April 23, 1938, to Walter and Lorena (Schmitt) Boettcher in Cream, WI. He married Ruby Mae Hurlburt on December 26, 1959, at Christ Lutheran Church in Cochrane, WI, just prior to leaving for the Army. They...
Robert L. "Bob" Wolf
Oct 22, 2024
Robert (Bob) L. Wolf, age 97, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Winona Health Hospital in Winona, MN, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born on May 19, 1927 in Westford Township, Martin County, MN to Henry and Clara (Schulz) Wolf. Bob was a 1945 graduate of Dr. Martin Luther High School in New Ulm, MN....
Deborah J. Pelowski
Oct 21, 2024
Deborah Jo Pelowski, 72, passed away at her home on October 21, 2024, in Winona, MN.
Deb was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital at 7:20 am on August 27, 1952, in St Paul, MN, to Robert Coey and Beverly Carlson. She grew up in Red Wing, MN where in 10th grade she met a resolute student, future teacher and politician; they...
Eugene "Gene" A. Gorny
Oct 21, 2024
Eugene A. “Gene” Gorny, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, in the comfort of his home, with his daughters by his side.
He was born on June 17, 1938, in Winona, to Alfred and Isabella (Wieczorek) Gorny, and graduated from Cotter High School in 1956. Gene met his wife, Audrey Pinke, while she was a...
Mary Tousignant
Oct 19, 2024
Mary Tousignant passed away at the age of 85. For 36 years she coached and taught at Melrose High School in Melrose, Minn. Last year, Melrose High School honored Mary at their “50 years of Title IX” celebration. Mary was a force for good and leaves a legacy of strong, smart, beautiful people in her stead. Many, who had the...
Kathleen A. Lyman
Oct 19, 2024
On October 19, 2024, Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Lyman, age 73, of Winona, MN, passed away suddenly in her home with her beloved husband Lawrence (Larry) by her side.
Kathy was born July 26,1951, to Robert and Evelyn (Maier) Kowalewski, and spent her childhood in Winona, MN. She was a lifelong parishioner of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka and attended their...
Brother Thomas E. Houde, FSC
Oct 15, 2024
Brother Thomas Eugene Houde, FSC, a De La Salle Christian Brother for 49 years, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Winona Health.
On September 3, 2024, he transferred to St. Anne Extended Healthcare after living since October 2015 at Callista Court in Winona. Prior to his move to Callista Court, Brother Thomas taught in the Theatre Department at Saint...
Rita A. Gallagher
Oct 9, 2024
Rita A. Gallagher, age 94, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
Honoring her wishes, there will be a private family committal service and burial held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Winona.
Patrice M. Albrecht
Oct 7, 2024
Patrice M. Albrecht, age 66, of Galesville, WI, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, in the comfort of her home, with family by her side.
She was born on June 29, 1958, in Winona, to Mark and Grace (Rogalla) Zimmerman, and was united in marriage with Wayne Albrecht. Pat was employed as a registered nurse for many years, as well...
Mary G. Ladwig
Oct 6, 2024
Mary (Grover) Ladwig, 80, tragically and unexpectedly died Sunday October 6, 2024.
Mary was born on September 29, 1944, in Galesville, WI, to Henry and Evelyn (Duff) Grover and grew up on the family farm, Winghaven Orchards in Grover Valley.
Mary had the dream childhood for a girl who loved to explore. Adventures with her brothers, riding horses over the hills to...
Shirley Ann (Belcourt) Mootz
Oct 6, 2024
Shirley Ann (Belcourt) Mootz, 83, passed away on October 6, 2024. She had an active and long life.
Shirley was born on February 4, 1941, as one of five children and grew up in Westhope and Brocket, ND. She met her one and only love, James (Jim) Mootz, while they were in high school. She graduated from Lakota High School where...
Marilyn A. (Ebert) McNeil
Oct 4, 2024
Marilyn Ann Florence (Ebert) McNeil, age 80, of Winona, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, with family at her side.
Marilyn was born May 16, 1944, to Milton and Hazel (Bublitz) Ebert in St. Paul, MN.
She is survived by her sister, Ramona (Forrest) Olson; her 2 children: Cheryl (Lorin) Thilmany and Gene (Donna) Smith; her 9 grandchildren: Ryan (Cassie) Smith,...