Kirby Z. Smithe
Nov 11, 2025
Kirby “Zipp” Zane Smithe of Winona, MN, formerly of Broken Arrow, OK, passed unexpectedly the morning of November 11, 2025.
Kirby was born January 12, 1968, to Kirby Mobley Smithe and Celia June (Wehling) Smithe (at the time) in Tucson, AZ. Kirby graduated from Broken Arrow High School in OK in 1986 where he played football. Kirby was a kind and...
Karen A. Cleveland
Nov 9, 2025
Karen Ann Roney Cleveland passed away at home on November 9, 2025.
Karen was born to Francis Paul and Doris Elizabeth Roney on May 15, 1945, in Oakes, ND. She grew up on a farm as the only daughter with four older brothers, and attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School. After graduating from Oakes High School, Karen attended ND State School...
Mark B. Stiever
Nov 8, 2025
Mark B. Stiever, age 72, formerly of Winona, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Elmore Assisted Living in Elmore, MN, where he had been a resident for the last several years.
He was born on September 14, 1953, in Winona, to Bernard and Mary (Mack) Stiever, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School, class of 1973.
Mark will...
Mary P. Mikrut
Nov 4, 2025
Mary Patricia Mikrut, 86, of Winona, MN, died on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in kind support of Winona Hospice and the caring team at Brookdale Assisted Living. Mary was born on St. Joseph Day, March 19, 1939, in Winona, MN, the second child of three to John B. and Margaret K. (Leverson) Lauer.
Mary grew up swinging on her parent’s front...
Joseph F. Williams
Nov 3, 2025
Joseph F. Williams, age 57, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 3, 2025, at his home in Winona.
He was born on June 5, 1968, in Winona, to John and Barbara (Kennedy) Williams.
Although a solitary figure, Joe could make a strong connection with anyone who knew anything about science fiction, horror films, classic movies, and of course Doctor Who....
Elroy A. Gaedy
Oct 31, 2025
Elroy A. Gaedy, age 90, of Witoka, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN, surrounded by his family.
Elroy was born on March 21, 1935, in Winona, to Ewald and Adelia (Jeske) Gaedy, and was raised and worked on the family farm in Ridgeway, MN. He attended Ridgeway...
James R. Lukaszewski
Oct 18, 2025
James R. Lukaszewski, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his home.
Honoring his wishes, funeral services will be held privately for his family.
Richard (Dick) W. Burmeister
Oct 18, 2025
Richard (Dick) Walter Burmeister, age 94, of Winona, died on October 18, 2025.
He was born in Winona, Minnesota to Fred E. and Leona I. (nee Stuhr) Burmeister on January 4, 1931. Dick was baptized into the Christian faith on February 1, 1931, and confirmed on Palm Sunday, 1944, at St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. He attended St. Martin’s Lutheran School...
Beverly J. Walker
Oct 17, 2025
Beverly J. Walker, age 94, of Winona, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Edenbrook in Rochester, MN.
She was born on May 29, 1931, in Winona, to Arthur and Helen (Brezinski) Koeth. In 1952, Beverly married John H. Walker, and together they had three children and later divorced.
Beverly was employed with Wal-Mart for many years and held various positions...
Nathaniel H. "Nat" Miller
Oct 17, 2025
Nathaniel H. (Nat) Miller, age 96, of Owatonna, MN, formerly Winona, entered into a state of eternal rest on Friday, October 17, 2025, when he joined his beloved Mary Ann in heaven.
Nat was born in La Crosse, WI, on March 28, 1929, and lived in La Crosse, Minnesota City, Anchorage, AK, Caledonia, and Owatonna. He married Mary Ann Prondzinski on...
Richard J. "Dick" Pope
Oct 17, 2025
Richard Joseph “Dick” Pope, 89, formerly of Winona, MN, passed gently from this life on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Trouvaille Memory Care Suites in Excelsior, MN.
Dick was born in St. Peter, MN, to Willmar and Helen (Ballman) Pope on August 2, 1936, and raised on a farm in Cleveland, MN. He spent his formative years driving tractor, playing basketball...
Lynn Marie Lord
Oct 15, 2025
Lynn Marie Lord, age 60, of Bluff Siding, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the comfort of her home, following a short battle with cancer.
She was born on July 29, 1965, in Winona, to Chester and Janice (Ryder) Kluzik, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. Lynn was united in marriage with David Lord...
Anthony W. "Tony" Habeck
Oct 14, 2025
Anthony Wayne “Tony” Habeck, 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, under the care of his loving HCO staff, family, and Winona Hospice at his home in Winona.
Tony was born on March 20, 1962, to Wayne R. and Lucille C. (Flanigan) Habeck. He was the first of five children. When Tony was born, his parents owned a farm...
Laurie R. Moore
Oct 14, 2025
Laurie Rae Moore, age 67, of Winona, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, following a four-year battle with cancer.
She was born on September 5, 1958, in Brooklyn, NY, the only child of Raymond and Emily (Kammerer) Aexel. Laurie was united in marriage with her best friend and love of her life, Richard...
Helen A. Kukowski
Oct 13, 2025
Helen A. Kukowski, age 97, of Winona, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
She was born on July 21, 1928, the daughter of Larry and Emma (Boardman) Summers, and grew up on the family farm near Witoka. Back then, farm work was very strenuous, with everything being done by hand from milking cows to...
Marlene V. Schultz
Oct 13, 2025
Marlene Verna Schultz, age 89, of Lewiston, MN, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 13, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend whose faith and love touched many lives.
She was born on April 6, 1936, in Utica Township, Winona County, MN, to Gerhardt and Frieda (Rupprecht) Beilke. Marlene grew up in rural Lewiston...
David G. Barum
Oct 7, 2025
David Gerald Barum, age 71, of Winona, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his home.
David was born on August 4, 1954, to Carl and Leona (Papenfuss) Barum. He was amember of St. Martin’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Winona.
He is survived by his daughter, Nicole (Michael) Tomasek, Roanoke, TX; brother, Cork (Andrea) Barum, Burnsville, MN; sisters, Shirley Kamrowski,...
Elden W. Salwey
Oct 7, 2025
Elden W. Salwey, age 84, of rural Rushford, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse.
Elden was born on August 26, 1941, in Winona, to Williard and Clara (Ebert Lafka) Salwey, and attended local schools. He was united in marriage with Lila Mundon on December 26, 1961, at Peace Lutheran Church in...
Kimberly M. Kilduff-Maker
Oct 6, 2025
Kimberly M. Kilduff-Maker, age 68, of Winona, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at her home.
Services will be held privately.
Michael G. Bauer
Oct 5, 2025
Michael G. Bauer, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, his 62nd birthday, at Gundersen Health Hospital in La Crosse, Wis.
Born on October 5, 1963, in La Crosse, Mike was the son of Gary and Nancy (Hock) Bauer and attended local schools. Throughout his career, he faithfully delivered the Winona Daily News in Buffalo County, Wis., for...