Tracy L. McRae
Jul 10, 2023
Tracy (Cummings) McRae, age 58, of Winona, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse following a brief illness.
She was born on January 26, 1965, to James and Dixie Cummings.
Tracy graduated from Winona Senior High School, and then went on to vocational school for training as a medical secretary.
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Donna M. Losinski
Jul 9, 2023
Donna Marie Losinski, age 79, of Wabasha, MN, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Donna was born in Winona, MN, on March 30, 1944, to Elmer and Aurelia Harders. Donna was influenced by her family to be a loving and caring woman, giving of her time to others, and to incorporate...
Mildred "Millie" Marg
Jul 1, 2023
Mildred “Millie” Marg, age 92 and 361 days, of Winona, passed away on Saturday July 1, 2023, at home with family by her side.
She was born July 5, 1930, in Leola, South Dakota, to John and Barbara (Hartman) Kallas and grew up there on the family farm with five siblings.
Millie came to Winona to help her aunt...
Barbara J. Jilk
Jun 29, 2023
Barbara Jean JilkBarbara Jean Jilk, 80, died on Thursday, June 29th after living several years with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was able to remain in her home until late April through the love and care of her husband Leo and other deeply devoted caregivers, especially her dear friend and sister-in-law Catherine (Pudge) Jilk Todd.Barbara was admired by her family and...
Dennis G. Rasmussen
Jun 27, 2023
Dennis (Denny) Gene Rasmussen, 77, of Winona, MN, passed peacefully into his Savior’s arms on the morning of Tuesday June 27, 2023, at Winona Health.
He was born on December 23, 1945, to Rollins and Betty (Hanson) Rasmussen in La Crosse, WI. He grew up on a farm outside of Rushford along with his five siblings. He graduated from...
Norman C. Bundy
Jun 21, 2023
Norman C. Bundy, age 87, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Winona Health.
He was born on February 7, 1936, in Winona, to Russell and Gretchen (Kling) Bundy, Sr., and was a graduate of Winona High School.
He was united in marriage with Catherine Orzechowski on June 21, 1958, and together they had four children:...
Lowell T. Salo
Jun 17, 2023
Lowell T. Salo, age 75, of Winona, formerly of Wanamingo, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023, after a twenty-one month journey with cancer.
He was born on November 9, 1947, in Virginia, MN, to Toivo and Muriel (Nikunen) Salo, and was a graduate of Gilbert High School. He was united in marriage with Patricia Kyllo on...
Georgia Kropidlowski
Jun 15, 2023
Georgia Kropidlowski, age 96, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at her home.
She was born on April 6, 1927, in Weirton, WV, to Constantino Demetriou Hagi Arghiri and Anoula Kista Georgio (Vasilikis) Demetris. Georgia married Kenneth F. Kropidlowski, and they later divorced.
Georgia was employed for many years as a waitress, including Shorty’s and George’s...
Anne R. Pellowski
Jun 14, 2023
Anne Rose Pellowski, age 89 entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Anne was born June 28, 1933, on the family farm in rural Pine Creek, Wisconsin, the sixth child of Alexander and Anna (nee Dorawa) Pellowski. The Pine Creek area was predominantly Polish speaking Catholic settlers from the Kashubian area...
Diana Marie Josepha Santoro
Jun 13, 2023
Diana Marie Santoro, also known as Josepha or Jo, from Rollingstone, Minnesota, went home to the Lord on June 13, 2023, the feast of St. Anthony of Padua. She passed away at the West Virginia Hospital at 7:03 pm from COVID, double pneumonia, and a fractured rib.
Josepha was born on July 10, 1948, in Albany, California, to Joseph...
Leland A. McMillen
Jun 11, 2023
1931 - 2023
Leland Ardell McMillen passed away June 11, 2023. He was very much loved by his wife Cleo and daughter Heide.
As a persistent optimist, throughout his life Leland expected, and found, something good in every day and trusted that things would always work out well.
He was born February 8, 1931, in Spring Grove, MN, the...
Ricky A. "Spanky" Kowalewski
Jun 10, 2023
Ricky "Spanky" Allen Kowalewski, 62, of Minnesota City, MN, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI, with friends and family by his side.
Rick was born April 22, 1961, in Winona, MN, to Donald and Judith (Kobus) Kowalewski. He lived in Rollingstone and Winona growing up, and he graduated from...
Walter "Wally" Palys
Jun 8, 2023
Walter "Wally" Palys, age 97, of Winona, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse.
Family services will be held in Illinois.
Patricia "Pat" A. Jansen
Jun 8, 2023
Patricia Anne Jansen
Patricia (Pat) was born on January 5, 1934, the only daughter of Anne and Clyde Lackore. She had 8 brothers, 7 older (Tom, Ken, Brian, Jim, Dean, Don, Pete, and 1 younger, Bill). She attended grade school in Lismore, MN, until moving to St. Paul where she graduated from Saint Agnes High School June 1, 1952.
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Jerome N. "Jerry" Palmer
Jun 7, 2023
Jerome N. “Jerry” Palmer, age 85, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on July 22, 1937, in Winona, to John and Rose (Patzner) Palmer. Jerry was united in marriage with Audrey M. Oevering on October 3, 1959, at St. Stanislaus Kostka...
Barbara E. Hill
Jun 5, 2023
Barbara Ellen Hill passed away, peacefully, on June 5, 2023, at Sauer Health Care, Winona, Minnesota, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Barb was born on May 8, 1957, to William E. Hill, Sr. and Constance (Griffin) Hill, in Adrian Michigan. She cared for her brothers after her mother left home. Barb worked in the hospitality industry in Las...
Charles D. Sackett
Jun 3, 2023
Charles Delano Sackett, age 89, of Winona, MN.
We share with great sadness the peaceful passing of Charles Delano Sackett on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Charles was born in Viking, MN, to Alton and Myrtle (Tanquist) Sackett who preceded him to heaven.
He was also preceded by his wife Joanne Mary (Valentine) Sackett; siblings: Roger (Ruth) Sackett, and Lenelle...
Gregory M. Lipinski
Jun 1, 2023
Gregory M. Lipinski, age 70, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living, with his family by his side.
Greg was born on March 14, 1953, in Winona to Francis W. and Ann E. (Jaszewski) Lipinski. He was a graduate of Cotter High School, attended Winona State University, and he was a long-time...
Bernadine C. Mayzek
May 27, 2023
Bernadine C. Mayzek, age 83, of Winona, was called to her eternal home on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on August 23, 1939, in Winona, to Bernard and Lucille (Kohner) Kanz, and was a graduate of Lewiston High School. On June...
Carrol A. Terry
May 25, 2023
Carrol A. Terry, age 100, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
Carrol was born on February 9, 1923, in Stillwater, MN, to Robert and Florence (Terry) Straw. Following the death of his mother in 1926, Carrol and his one-year-old brother, Francis, were adopted by their grandparents, Adin and Catherine...