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,...
Patricia (Pat) K. Gerdes
Oct 4, 2024
Patricia (Pat) Kay Gerdes, age 73, of rural Winona, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN surrounded by her loving husband of 52 years and her 4 children that came from that love.
Pat was born January 16, 1951, to Blaise and Margaret (Peggy) Rothering...
Carol A. King
Sep 24, 2024
Carol A. King, age 88, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the St. Charles Senior Living in St. Charles, MN.
She was born on December 25, 1935, in Winona, MN, to Aloysius and Frances (Rostanka) King, and was a graduate of Cathedral High School.
Carol was an active member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart where she...
Robert C. Haskett
Sep 24, 2024
Robert C. Haskett, age 79, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a battle with cancer.
He was born on September 12, 1945, in Winona, to Cecil and Irene (Peters) Haskett, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School.
Bob was employed for many years with Lake Center in Winona,...
Gerald "Jerry" H. Kujak
Sep 24, 2024
Gerald H. “Jerry” Kujak, age 71, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Sauer Health Care.
He was born on October 30, 1952, in Winona, to Hubert and Irene (Budnick) Kujak, and was a student of Winona Senior High School and Cotter High School. Jerry lived a life rich with love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was a...
David E. Wick
Sep 23, 2024
David Edward Wick, age 87, of Winona, MN, formerly of Delavan, MN, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Benedictine - St. Anne in Winona, MN, with his family close by, after battling dementia for the past several years.
He was born on March 11, 1937, to Daniel and Lillie (Sommer) Wick in Mapleton, MN. Lillie died in 1944 after...
Darrel S. Nelson, Sr.
Sep 18, 2024
Darrel S. Nelson, Sr., age 83, of Winona, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 18, 2024.
Darrel was born in Southeast Wisconsin to the late Norman and Marian (Brostrum) Nelson. After high school, Darrel joined the US Air Force where he faithfully served our country for four years. He moved back to Wisconsin following his...
Charles E. Spencer
Sep 18, 2024
Charles E. Spencer, 91, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home.
He was born on August 14, 1933, in Necedah, Wisconsin to Leonard and Lorene (Heiniman) Spencer. In 1951, Charles graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and attended Northwest State College in Missouri.
Charles honorably served his country with the United States Air Force...
Dolores M. Vondrashek
Sep 14, 2024
Dolores M. (Fix) Vondrashek, age 93, of Winona, was granted eternal rest on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
She was born on June 15, 1931, in St. Charles, MN, to Anthony and Mary (Verdick) Fix. She graduated from the College of St. Teresa in Winona and earned a Master of Science Degree from Winona State University....
Lorraine M. Walske
Sep 14, 2024
Lorraine Mary Walske, age 86, of Winona, and formerly of Trempealeau, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Winona Health, following a brief illness.
Lorraine was born on October 3, 1937, in Winona, MN, to Theodore and Florence (Theis) Jereczek. She attended St. Stanislaus Grade School in Winona and graduated from the Winona Senior High School in 1955....
Lara K. Radawitz
Sep 10, 2024
Lara K. Radawitz, passed away on September 10, 2024, due to complications of alcoholism. She was born on February 20, 1983.
Lara was a beautiful person both inside as well as outside. She was a dynamic girl, hardworking, knowledgeable and successful. She was full of love and laughter. She loved everyone, including her animals.
She is survived by her parents, Bob and...
Donna M. Kotlarz
Sep 8, 2024
Donna Marie Kotlarz, 74, died unexpectedly September 8, 2024, in her home in Monticello, MN.
She was born September 20, 1949, in Heron Lake, MN. She was the daughter of Herman and Pauline (Alexander) Appel of Heron Lake, and was the foster daughter of Nat and Mary Ann (Prondzinski) Miller of Winona.
Donna graduated from Winona High School. Following graduation, she went...
Stanley V. LeGrand
Sep 8, 2024
Stanley Virgil LeGrand, 83, was born on August 15, 1941, in Huron, South Dakota, and passed away on September 8, 2024, at Lake Winona Manor, Winona, Minnesota. He was the son of Stanley Virgil, Sr. and Delores (Bies) LeGrand.
He graduated from Hitchcock High School in 1960. As a long-haul truck driver for 50 years, Stan traveled the lower 48 states...