Violet Schell, 96, Stockton, MN, passed away July 1, 2018, at Sauer Health Care, surrounded by her family. Violet was born in Winona to John and Anna (Daniel) Mueller and was raised on a farm on Garvin Heights. She enjoyed sharing many wonderful memories of the farm and her upbringing there.
Irene Bertha Pruka, age 86, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living in Winona.
She was born on November 3, 1931, in Witoka, MN, to Frederick and Margaret Borkowski. Irene was united in marriage with George R. Pruka on September 30, 1950,...
William L. Borger, age 68, of Minnesota City, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.
He was born on December 26, 1949, in Cincinnati, OH, and was united in marriage with Jeanette Kaiser on January 25, 1975. William worked...
June M. Stetson, age 87, of Winona, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018, at her home.
Beloved wife of Jim Stetson; loving mother of Gwynne (Bill) Pfohl and Steven (Chris) Stetson. Proud grandmother of Lynnea (Joseph) Cynor, Micah and Teresa Pfohl, Bryan (Vivian) Kalina, Amelia (Dan) Dodovich, and Kaitlyn (Eddie) Cooke; great-grandmother of 9; dear...
DAVID J. DRAZKOWSKI
David J. Drazkowski, age 67, of Bluff Siding, WI, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, following a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born on February 24, 1951, in...
Ralph W. Blum, age 89, of Bluff Siding, WI, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at the Grand View Care Center in Blair, WI, where he had been a resident for the last several years.
Ralph was born on September 2, 1928, in Fountain City, WI, to Walter...
Mary M. Stiehl, age 96, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at her home.
She was born on May 5, 1922, in Waumandee Township, Wisconsin, to Frank and Josephine (Jaskola) Grulkowski. She married Herbert J. Stiehl on June 20, 1949, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in...
Elsie “Pat” Patricia Miennert, age 82, of Ridgeway, MN, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Benedictine Living Community in La Crosse, WI.
Pat was born on February 19, 1936, in rural Hokah, MN, to Harry and Esther (Mauer) Shawley. Pat married Dwain Miennert on September 17, 1955,...
Antoinette Virginia “Toni” Frederick Fox, 99, died peacefully on May 26 at the home of her daughter Mary, where she has resided the past eight years.
Toni was born September 23, 1918 in Paris, Wisconsin to Catherine (nee Terry) and Michael Frederick. She attended local grade and high school, Whitewater State...
Conrad B. “Connie” Brom, age 95, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare upon suffering a stroke. Connie was a very proud and independent man, who enjoyed living in the home he had shared with his wife Jenny. He lived life on his terms and enjoyed...
Arvis M. George, age 80, of Alma, WI, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, at her home.
She was born on May 26, 1937, in Galesville, WI, to John and Irma (Veto) Marsh, Sr. She married Norman George, Jr., and they later divorced.
Arvis...
Donald Kenneth “Donnie” Schultz, Jr., age 58, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 10, 2018, at his home, following an 18-month battle with colon cancer.
Donnie was born on June 10, 1959, in Winona, to Donald K. and Roseanne (Rebhahn) Schultz, Sr. He graduated from Cotter High School in 1977,...
Lois L. Strange, age 91, of Winona, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living.
She was born on April 25, 1927, in Winona, to Neil and Vida (Kreuzer) McLaughlin, and was a graduate of Winona High School. Lois was united in marriage with Leonard A. Strange...
Roger R. Myers, age 85, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Lake Winona Manor.
He was born on September 9, 1932, in Ridgeway, MN, to Robert and Minnie (Hahn) Myers. Roger was united in marriage with Shirley M. Krage on September 10, 1955, at St....
John Michael “Mike” Baldwin, age 64, of Winona, and formerly of Joplin, MO, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.
He was born on June 16, 1953, in Joplin, to George Frank Baldwin and Maxine Eleanor Mittag Baldwin. He married Linda Westfall, and they...
MIchael J. Hermann, age 54, of Money Creek, MN, and formerly of Winona, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Winona Health.
A celebration of his life is being planned for a future date, and will be announced later.
A complete obituary will follow.
Donna J. Benson, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Sauer Health Care, surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 15, 1940, in Winona, to Martin and Alvera (Renstrom) Apka. Donna was united in marriage with Earl Benson on December 23, 1956,...
Patricia M. Schultz, age 85, of Winona, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at Lake Winona Manor.
She was born on July 6, 1932, in Winona, to George and Bertha (Schaale) Shugart. She married James R. Schultz on August 16, 1962, in Winona, and he preceded her in...
Merlin P. “Merf” Ellinghuysen, age 79, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack in Rock Springs, WY, on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, while traveling back to Winona after wintering in Arizona.
He was born on March 14, 1939, in Plainview, MN to Paul and Elna (Braatz) Ellinghuysen....
Dorothy A. (Ziemer) Minnie, age 83, of Winona, and formerly of Stockton, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Lake Winona Manor.
She was born on March 27, 1935, in Linn, KS, to Theodore and Dora (Kilman) Kolle.
Dorothy is survived by her children: Kim, Cinda, Sue, and Danny; as well...