Wayne R. Dietrich
Aug 21, 2023
Wayne Dietrich 78 years old passed away on August 21, 2023 at home surrounded by family.
He was born July 12, 1945 to Carl and Gladys (Malewicki) Dietrich of Winona, MN. He graduated from Cotter in 1963. Wayne worked at Lake Center Switch (TRW) from 1968-2007. At Lake Center he made several friendships and had several nicknames, Fluffy being...
Audrey Jeanne Woof Engen Kluzik
Aug 18, 2023
Audrey Jeanne Woof Engen Kluzik, age 92, of Winona, was born on February 3, 1931, and passed away on August 18, 2023.
She was an artist, a poet, and mother to five: Micki, Gayle (Doug), Patricia (Tom), Jeanne (Doug), and Dan (Liza).
Audrey painted her entire life and wrote poetry under the pen name Audre Ionia – a few...
Jerome L. "Jerry" Bork
Aug 17, 2023
Jerome L. “Jerry/JB” Bork, 76, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, unexpectedly at home while working in his backyard.
He was born May 10, 1947, in Arcadia, WI, to Andrew and Pearl (Everhart) Bork. Jerry grew up on the family farm in Pieper’s Valley, Buffalo County, where he learned the importance of hard work. He served...
Esther Bescup
Aug 16, 2023
Esther “Chumley” Bescup, age 95, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
She was born on September 2, 1927, in Winona, to John and Theresa (Verdick) Pozanc, Sr., and was a 1945 graduate of Winona Senior High School. She was united in marriage with Thomas Bescup on July 22, 1970,...
Wilma J. Mueller
Aug 13, 2023
Wilma Josephine (Kiral) Mueller, 86, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Sauer Health Care.
She was born March 22, 1937, to Joseph and Virginia (Nagle) Kiral. Wilma married Ronald Mueller on November 10th, 1956, and they spent over 66 cherished years together.
Wilma enjoyed sewing, gardening, baking, and hosting family gatherings whenever she had the chance. She and...
Justin Michael Wnuk
Aug 12, 2023
Justin Michael Wnuk was born on December 22, 1992, and went home to our Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Justin had a huge heart and would give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need. He graduated high school and lived up north for a while until coming back to his hometown of Winona, to be...
Morticia
Aug 11, 2023
Morticia Marie Mulyck (aka Tish, Miss Tish, Toots), the beloved pet and companion of John and Cheryl, crossed the Rainbow Bridge peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the age of 14, while being held in the arms and love of her mom and dad. Tish lost a short battle with cancer but was able to spend her last...
Florence J. "Tootie" (Mertes) Kupietz
Aug 8, 2023
Florence J. “Tootie” (Mertes) Kupietz, age 92, of Pine Creek, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
She was born on March 16, 1931, to Bernard and Della (Sikorski) Mertes. Florence grew up in Bluff Siding, WI, attending a one-room schoolhouse for six years. She then attended St. Joseph’s School for two years, and then Cathedral High...
Ellen Volkman
Aug 4, 2023
Ellen Volkman, age 90, entered her eternal home on August 4, 2023.
Ellen was born to Otto and Clara Brand on May 31, 1933. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1949. On March 21, 1953, she married Henry Volkman at St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church in Winona, MN. Ellen was devoted to caring for her family. She enjoyed...
Edward F. Christensen
Aug 3, 2023
Edward F. Christensen, age 72, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023.
He was born on March 17, 1951, in Winona, to William and Dorothy (Norton) Christensen. Ed was always a gentle guy, an awesome brother, and a good friend to many - always making sure you had what you needed.
Ed was proud to be a Marine, honorably serving...
Sharon L. Pozanc
Jul 26, 2023
Sharon Lee Pozanc, age 77, of Winona, left this world suddenly on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at her home.
She was born on July 17, 1946, in Winona, to Herman and Alma (Mueller) Putz, and was a graduate of Cochrane-Fountain City High School.
Sharon was united in marriage with Chester F. Pozanc, Sr., on February 17, 1968, at St....
Helen M. Braatz
Jul 25, 2023
Helen Marie (Luedtke) Braatz, age 100, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
Helen and her twin brother, Herman, Jr., were born on June 10, 1923, in Wilson Township, Winona County, to Herman and Emma (Block) Luedtke. There were 10 Luedtke children growing up on the family farm in Wilson...
Judith A. Klein
Jul 24, 2023
Judith A. Klein, age 71, of Rochester, MN was taken home to God on Monday, July 24, 2023.
Judy was born on June 4, 1952, in Caledonia, MN to Miles and Jean (Schmoll) Klein. She grew up on her parents’ farm in Houston, MN. She participated in 4-H and had a great passion for reading. She attended and graduated...
D. Vincent Enright
Jul 22, 2023
Donald Vincent "Vince" Enright, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on July 22, 2023. He lived a remarkable life filled with family, friends, work, church activities and traveling the world.Vince was born on April 27, 1930 in Lanesboro, MN to Nellie Towey and John Joseph "JJ" Enright. He went from working on his family farm...
Diane L. Bernatz
Jul 19, 2023
Diane L. Bernatz, age 66, of Fountain City, WI, was greeted by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, while surrounded by the love and support of her family.
Diane was born on October 17, 1956, in La Crosse, WI, to Harris and Bonnie (Thornton) Berg. She grew up on her parents’ small farm where she developed a...
Joseph R. Kaiser
Jul 19, 2023
Joseph R. Kaiser, age 73, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
A complete obituary...
David Arthur Busch
Jul 16, 2023
David Arthur Busch, age 71, of Winona, MN, was born on November 2, 1951, and died on July 16, 2023. On his last full day on this Earth, on the last day of the week, he worshipped God at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, which he was passionate about. On the morning of the first day of the week, God...
Tina Williams
Jul 16, 2023
Tina Williams, age 59, of Rushford, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI, surrounded by family.
Tina was born in Ballston Spa, NY, on December 7, 1963. She moved to Hayfield, MN, with her family in 1967, and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1982. She raised...
Donna J. Bartelson
Jul 11, 2023
Donna J. Bartelson, age 80, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on April 9, 1943, in Winona, to Edward and Roselyn (Ives) Serwa.
Donna was employed for many years in housekeeping at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona, and she also owned and operated Shannon’s Café...
Mary J. Flad
Jul 11, 2023
Mary J. Flad, age 70, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her home.
She was born on June 25, 1953, in Winona, to Ewald and Adelia (Jeske) Gaedy. Following high school, Mary completed her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Winona State University.
Mary was united in marriage with Stephen J. Flad on May 13, 1978,...