Paulette Yeske
Nov 20, 2023
Paulette Renee (Sobotta) Yeske, age 78, of Winona, MN, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, in the comfort of her home.
Paulette was born on June 5, 1945, in Arcadia, WI to Raymond and Doreen (Reay) Sobotta. She attended elementary school in Arcadia before moving to Winona and graduating from Winona High School in 1966. She continued...
Ronald C. Drazkowski
Nov 20, 2023
Ronald Charles Drazkowski, 84, of Fountain City, Wisconsin, died Monday, November 20th, 2023 at Caretta Senior Living in Holmen, Wisconsin.
Ronald was born on May 25, 1939, in Buffalo Township to Joseph and Irene (Kugler) Drazkowski. “Ron” graduated from Cotter Senior High School in Winona, MN in 1957. He married Sandra Louise Baker on July 11, 1964, at Cathedral of...
David D. Husman
Nov 20, 2023
David D. Husman, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
He was born on December 12, 1936, in Winona, MN, to William and Rose (Buege) Husman. David honorably served his country with the United States Army from 1959 to 1962.
David was united in marriage with Deanna...
Ruth H. (Warnken) Dorman
Nov 17, 2023
Ruth H. (Warnken) Dorman, age 93, of Plainview, MN, formerly of Wilson, MN, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, MN.
She was born on January 21, 1930, in Wilson Township, MN, to Edward and Edna (Brand) Warnken, and was a life-long member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Wilson.
Ruth...
Gary V. Barum
Nov 16, 2023
Gary V. Barum, age 76, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse.
He was born on October 5, 1947, in Winona, to Carl and Leona (Pappenfuss) Barum. Gary was a graduate of Winona Senior High School and attended Winona State University. Gary was united in marriage with Suzanne...
David Graves
Nov 15, 2023
David Graves, age 72, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at his home.
He was born on September 22, 1951, in Waseca, MN, to Darwin and Delaine (Glenna) Graves. Dave was a graduate of Winona Senior High School class of 69, he received a degree in Automotive Mechanics from Winona Area Technical School in 1971, and...
Robert P. Pozanc
Nov 10, 2023
Robert Paul “Pozy” Pozanc, age 66, of Winona, passed away on November 10, 2023, after a brief illness.
Born the middle child of John and Irene Pozanc on July 3, 1957, in Winona, MN, Bob loved nature and being outdoors whenever possible. He loved spending time with family, especially his two sons and his grandkids. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Lorraine B. Beck
Nov 7, 2023
Lorraine B. Wisner-Beck passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at Sauer Healthcare in Winona, MN, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Lorraine was born on December 24, 1929, in Knapp, WI, to George and Ethel Wisner. Lorraine was united in marriage with Curtis Vandermoon, and he preceded her in death on February 22, 1993. She later married John Darby...
Raymond J. Ebertowski
Nov 6, 2023
Raymond J. Ebertowski, age 84, of Lewiston, MN, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home.
He was born on March 27, 1939, in Winona, to Zigmund and Florence (Kujak) Ebertowski, and was a graduate of Cotter High School.
Ray honorably served his country with the United States Air Force from 1957-1961, being stationed in Colorado Springs,...
Howard Tomashek
Nov 4, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Howard Tomashek, 89. Howard passed quietly in his sleep in early November.
One of three children born to Grace and William Tomashek, he graduated from high school in 1952 and from college in 1956; he then served in the US Army Reserve for six years. On May 16, 1959, Howard married...
Ronald G. Armstrong
Oct 31, 2023
Ronald G. Armstrong, age 82, of Winona, passed away on October 31, 2023, at Cottagewood Memory Care in Rochester, MN, from complications of Parkinson’s.
He was born on February 23, 1941, in Winona, and graduated from Winona High School in 1959. Ronald honorably served his country with the United States Army in Germany.
Ronald worked at Lake Center, then...
Roger C. Sobeck
Oct 31, 2023
Roger C. Sobeck, age 82, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home.
He was born on January 24, 1941, in Winona, to Heron and Collette (Smith) Sobeck. Roger graduated from Cotter High School, and received his business degree from the Winona Vo-Tech.
Roger owned and operated the Cozy Corner Bar in Winona for many...
James J. Seracki
Oct 31, 2023
James J. Seracki, age 89, a “Dodge Legend,” of Fountain City, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the Winona Health Hospital.
He was born on July 12, 1934, on the family farm in Buffalo Township, WI, to Leonard and Irene (Mrozek) Seracki, where he lived his entire life. Jim honorably served his country with the United...
Elizabeth "Betty" L. Spalding
Oct 30, 2023
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Spalding, age 75, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, in the comfort of her home.
She was born on March 15, 1948, in La Crosse, WI, to Dominic and Helen (Tillman) Therring, and was a graduate of the Cochrane-Fountain City High School. Betty was united in marriage with Roger D. Spalding on...
Timothy G. Bronk
Oct 29, 2023
Timothy George Bronk, age 62, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
He was born on December 24, 1960, in Winona, to Raymond and Shirley (Starzecki) Bronk, and was educated at Cathedral School and Cotter High School. Tim honorably served his country with the United States Army.
Tim...
James L. Lorenz
Oct 29, 2023
James L. Lorenz, age 70, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at his home.
He was born on December 11, 1952, in Winona, to Herman and Mildred (Rotering) Lorenz. Jim was a graduate of Alma High School, and completed his Bachelor’s Degree in History at Winona State University.
Jim was united in marriage with Ellen Weis...
Helga J. Kuehn
Oct 26, 2023
Helga Janny Ferres, born on April 22, 1939, peacefully passed away in her sleep between the hours of 4 am to 9:30 am on October 26, 2023.
She will forever be cherished as a Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Teacher. Helga was a true warrior and survivor. Her life serves as a profound lesson for...
Dale J. Erdman
Oct 18, 2023
Dale J. Erdman, 84, of Goodview, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Lewiston Senior Living, Memory Care, in Lewiston with Dale's sons and wife Sandy of 54 years by his side.
Dale was born in Winona to Leonard and Alice (Jewell) Erdman, June 24, 1939. Living most of his younger life on a farm on Vinegar Hill, Rushford,...
Paul W. O'Brien
Oct 16, 2023
Paul Waite O’Brien of Winona, MN died at his home in Winona, October 16, 2023, following an illness of several months.
He was born February 23, 1948, to Paul Francis and Virginia Agnes O’Brien. He was born the 3rd child and would be sibling to four brothers and four sisters.
Paul graduated from Cotter High School in...
Gerald "Jerry" F. Baures
Oct 8, 2023
Gerald Francis “Jerry” Baures, age 87, of Fountain City, WI, died peacefully on October 8, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI, surrounded by family.
Jerry was born on January 31, 1936, in Bluff Siding, WI, to Millard and Mayme “Monica” (Przybylski) Baures. Jerry attended Bluff Siding School, Cotter School, and Winona High School. While...