May 20, 2017

LEROY J. HEFTMAN

LeRoy J. Heftman, age 87, of St. Paul, MN, and formerly of Winona, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at his home.

He was born on October 30, 1929, in Winona, to Joseph and Lillian (Wieczorek) Heftman.  On January 13, 1979,...

May 13, 2017

LORRAINE C. THOMPSON

Lorraine Cecelia Thompson, age 93, of Winona, died peacefully surrounded by her family after a brief illness at Callista Court on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Lorraine leaves behind her daughters Judith (Gerald Bosshardt), Janice (David Carpenter), Nancy (Ryan Jenks), Mary ( the late...

May 10, 2017

MARGUERITE A. (MARGE) BROSSARD

Marguerite A. (Marge) Brossard, age 88, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.

She was born on February 10, 1929, in Lockport, NY, to Louis and Frances Nazzaro.

Marge is lovingly survived...

May 5, 2017

MATHEW (MAT) M. MAROUSHEK

Mathew (Mat) M. Maroushek, age 49, of Winona, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 5, 2017, following a life-long struggle with autism and a brief battle with cancer.

He was born on November 13, 1967, in Winona, to...

May 5, 2017

ROBERT J. MORDAN

Robert J. Mordan, age 77, of Ridgeway, MN, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017, at his home the way he would have wanted – outside on a beautiful day in the sunshine.

He was born on May 13, 1939, in Bloomsburg,...

May 3, 2017

THEODORE J. "TED" SCHIMA

Ted Schima passed away on May 3, 2017. He lived at Watkins Manor for the past four years, and on St. Charles Street for many years prior. He was a lifelong resident of Winona, though he and his wife Doree made numerous summer trips by train to Oregon to...

Apr 24, 2017

MARY E. WINESKI

Mary E. Wineski, age 75, of Winona, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017, at Lake Winona Manor, surrounded by family.

Mary was born on March 28, 1942, in Ely, MN, to Joseph and Agnes (Koval) Jenko.  She was united in marriage...

Apr 22, 2017

CATHERINE MARY BUNDY

Catherine Mary Bundy, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at her home.

She was born on June 24, 1939, to Vincent and Sylvia Orzechowski.  She attended Cotter school and later was employed by Watkin’s Company, Woolworths and Spurgeons.

Apr 21, 2017

JULIANA "JULIE" MCRAE HEMMELMAN

Juliana “Julie” McRae Hemmelman, age 82, of Winona, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017.

She was born on September 8, 1934, in Perham, MN, to Marianus and Wilhelmina “Minne” (Deleest) Loeffen.  In 1952, she moved to Winona, where she met...

Apr 15, 2017

ROBERT "BOB" WAYNE MCGUIRE

Robert “Bob” Wayne McGuire, age 85, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

He was born near Sioux Falls, SD, and after High School he joined the Air Force. Shortly thereafter, he met and married Lorraine Shirley Heller of...

Apr 15, 2017

ROBERT JOSEPH KLEINSCHMIDT

Robert J. Kleinschmidt, age 68, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Lake Winona Manor.

He was born on November 8, 1948, to Edward and Altrude (Kulas) Kleinschmidt.  “Bob” as he was known to his family and friends, was an intelligent...

Apr 15, 2017

GORDEN BRUCE GERDES

Gorden Bruce Gerdes, age 89, went to be with the Lord April 15, 2017, at home surrounded by family.

He was born to William and Minnie (Carson) Gerdes May 18, 1927, in La Crosse, WI. He grew up in Pine Creek, MN,...

Apr 14, 2017

LYLE J. BABLER

Lyle J. Babler, age 65, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Lake Winona Manor.

He was born on May 16, 1951, in La Crosse, WI, to William and Florence (Lemke) Babler.  Lyle was united in marriage with Patricia...

Apr 14, 2017

ROBERT AUGUST MAYER

Jesus, Mary and Joseph took Bob home on April 14, 2017.  Bob began his journey, August 27, 1939, being born at home to Eleanor and Lenard Mayer. He was always full of life, playfulness and caring. He attended St. Joe's until 8th grade and then Winona...

Apr 13, 2017

ELENORA H. GARRISON

Elenora H. Garrison, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Winona Health.

She was born on October 7, 1939, in Winona, to William and Helen (Guergen) Neitzke, and was a graduate of Winona High School.  Elenora was...

Apr 13, 2017

JANICE F. ALBRECHT

Janice F. Albrecht, age 85, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.

She was born on November 16, 1931, in La Crosse, WI, to Joseph and Winnifred (Crowley) Mitterreiter.  She was united in marriage with Fredrick Albrecht...

Apr 12, 2017

ALICE J. NEITZKE

Alice J. Neitzke, age 82, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI.

She was born on All Saints Day, November 1, 1934, in Winona, to William and Helen (Guergen) Neitzke. ...

Apr 6, 2017

ADELINE W. JILK

Adeline W. Jilk, 98, of Winona passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona.

Adeline was born to Elsie and Aaron Garinger in Winona on September 13, 1918.  She married Francis E. Jilk on November 28, 1936,...

Apr 3, 2017

DONNA M. ROTHBARTH

Donna M. Rothbarth, age 85, of Winona, and formerly of Cochrane, WI, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017, at Lake Winona Manor.

She was born on July 4, 1931, in Yaeger’s Valley near Waumandee, WI, to Christ and Ella (Clavaditcher) Adank,...

Apr 3, 2017

FRANCIS JOSEPH ALOYSIUS KLEINSCHMIDT

Francis Joseph Aloysius Kleinschmidt, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017, at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.

Frank was born on October 20, 1942, in Chicago, to Hubert and Adeline (Wicka) Kleinschmidt.  He was...