Susan J. Lettner
Dec 28, 2025
Susan “Sue” Lettner, age 72, of Winona, Minnesota, died peacefully on December 28, 2025, surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer.
She was born June 27, 1953, in Arcadia, Wisconsin, to William “Butch” and Amelia Wojchik, and grew up in Waumandee, Wisconsin. Sue graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School in 1971 and married her high school sweetheart, George “Geo”...
Virginia M. (Pronschinske) Sobotta Kramer
Dec 27, 2025
...to be absent from the body [is] to be present with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8)
Virginia M. Pronschinske Sobotta Kramer, aged 98½, of Winona, passed away peacefully December 27, 2025, at Adith Miller Manor. She was born June 18, 1927 to Frank and Rosella (George) Pronschinske in Waumandee, Wisconsin.
Virginia described family life after her father died in a car accident...
Ronald A. Rossin
Dec 26, 2025
Ronald A. Rossin, age 72, of Winona, was born on January 20th in the Year of Our Lord 1953, and left this Vale of Tears on Friday, December 26, 2025. He had been a resident of the Valley View Health and Rehab in Houston, MN, for the last several years.
Ronald was born in Winona to Francis and Darlene (McCullough) Rossin...
Pamela Cindy Traver
Dec 25, 2025
Pamela Cindy Traver, 52, of Winona, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, after a precious Christmas celebration with her family.
Pamela was born in Stanford, California, on January 13, 1973, to parents Richard Ormonde Traver and Cheryl Marie (Wos) Davis. She spent her childhood years in northern California, then Marietta, Georgia, and finally...
James S. Theis
Dec 24, 2025
James S. Theis, age 98, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Winona Health Hospital.
He was born on October 6, 1927, in Winona, to Joseph and Lucille (Feuling) Theis, and was a graduate of Cotter High School and the Winona Secretarial School.
Jim honorably served his country with the United States Navy during World War II and...
Conway M. Elton
Dec 23, 2025
Conway M. Elton, age 86, of Winona, MN passed away on December 23, 2025.
He was born in Decorah, IA, on June 3, 1939, to Clarence (Cush) Elton and Mildred (Olson) Elton and grew up in Harmony, MN. Conway had one sister, Colleen (Lee) Fishbaugher and nieces Linda (Stan) Van Kekerix and Lyanne (Dennis) Hermel. He graduated from Harmony High School...
Michael L. "Mike" Slaggie
Dec 21, 2025
Michael Leonard “Mike” Slaggie, age 87, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Mike was born on February 6, 1938, in Winona, to Leonard and Jessie Slaggie, and was a graduate of Cotter High School and St. Mary’s College of Minnesota. He honorably served in the Minnesota National Guard from 1956 through 1964.
He was a lifetime member of the...
Marian P. Burns
Dec 17, 2025
Marian P. (Kerrigan) Burns, age 85, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Emplify Health Hospital in Wabasha, MN.
She was born on August 10, 1940, in La Crosse, WI, to Frank and Ellen (Flanigan) Kerrigan, and was a graduate of Cotter High School and the Winona Secretarial School. Marian was united in marriage with William F....
Br. Charles Burke, FSC
Dec 13, 2025
Brother Jeremiah Charles Burke, FSC, age 90, died on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona. Often called Brother Charlie, he had been a De La Salle Christian Brother for 72 years.
Born Charles Peter Burke on March 12, 1935, to Peter E. Burke and Emma M. (Rozak) Burke in Lombard IL, he entered the Brothers community in...
Danny B. Donahue
Dec 12, 2025
Danny B. Donahue, age 72, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 12, 2025, following a short illness.
He was born on October 19, 1953, in Janesville, WI, to Norbert “Ken” and Valeria (Hermanson) Donahue, and served his country with the United States Army.
Danny was united in marriage with Patricia Chase on March 21, 1987, in Winona.
He...
Frederick "Fred" S. Orlowske
Dec 7, 2025
Frederick S. “Fred” Orlowske, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.
He was born on October 16, 1951, in Winona, to Joseph and Virginia (Snyder) Orlowske, and was a graduate of Winona High School. Following high school, Fred entered the United States Navy in 1969,...
Michael "Mike" J. Gierok
Dec 6, 2025
Michael J. “Mike” Gierok, age 55, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, following a battle with cancer for the last several years.
He was born on November 23, 1970, in La Crosse, WI, and held various jobs with several local companies.
Mike will be remembered as a jack-of-all-trades who loved anything outdoors, where he especially enjoyed hunting and fishing....
Victor H. Gottschalk
Dec 6, 2025
Victor Herbert Gottschalk, age 89, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025.
Victor was born on February 28, 1936, in Winona, where he spent nearly his entire life rooted in the community he loved. He dedicated the majority of his career to United Building Centers, where he was known for his strong work ethic, reliability, and the easy...
Sandra J. Johnson
Dec 1, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Johnson (née Newell) passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, after a short and courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her sons and their families, Matthew M. Johnson (Sarah Roth and Dorian Strelow) of Minneapolis, MN, and Noah D. Johnson (Ashley Stoddard and Xavier Stoddard) of Winona, MN; Ken’s children,...
Theora I. Gilliam
Nov 25, 2025
Theora I. Gilliam, age 78, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Winona.
Honoring her wishes, there will not be any funeral services held.
Thomas "Tom" J. Baures
Nov 24, 2025
Thomas “Tom” J. Baures, 77, of Bluff Siding, WI, died peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, at home on his family farm.
Tom was born on January 6, 1948, in Winona, MN to Millard and Mayme “Monica” (Przybylski) Baures. He graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School in 1966.
Tom worked at the Winona Knitting Mills while in high school, which is where...
Michael E. Rompa
2025
Michael E. “Mike” Rompa, age 88, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona, following a brief stay during his long illness.
Mike was born in February 1937 in Winona, to John and Theophila (Drwall) Rompa. He attended Winona High School and graduated from Cotter High School in 1954. Mike made friends wherever...
Veronica "Fern" Jick
Nov 21, 2025
Veronica S. “Fern” Jick, age 92, of Winona, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
She was born on May 30, 1933, in Pieper’s Valley, Buffalo County, WI, to John and Anna (Turzinski) Mrozek. In 1953, Fern married Bill Kramer, and they divorced. She later married Emil Jick, and he preceded her in death...
Nancy L. Olson
Nov 19, 2025
Nancy L. Olson, age 80, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Nancy Louise Hoye was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 13, 1945, to William J. Hoye and Mabel N. Hoye (née Mattison). She was raised on the East Side of St. Paul and graduated from Harding High School. Nancy was the youngest of four children.
She was...
Ann M. Stueve
Nov 12, 2025
Ann M. Stueve, age 86, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
She was born on February 18, 1939, in Winona, to Nicholas and Esther (Przybylski) Palmer, and graduated from Cotter High School in 1957.
Ann was united in marriage with James E. Stueve on April 19, 1959, in Peoria, IL, and he preceded...