John "Jack" M. Erdmann
Oct 4, 2025
John “Jack” M. Erdmann, 56, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by family after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. True to form, he went out on his own terms and stubborn as ever — listening to Ozzy Osbourne on his way out.
Jack was the proud dad of one daughter, Samantha, from a previous marriage. In...
Robert O. Marin
Oct 4, 2025
Robert Otto Marin, age 80, of Fountain City, WI, passed away in the evening of Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Benedictine - St Anne in Winona.
Robert was born in Rushford, MN, on September 27, 1945, to Otto and Violet (Kingsley) Marin. He had worked for several places throughout his lifetime some of which included: Western Technical College in La Crosse,...
Carol A. Fitzgerald
Oct 3, 2025
Carol Ann Fitzgerald, 79, of Winona, MN, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Sugar Loaf Senior living with her family by her side.
She was born April 30, 1946, in Winona to Lillian and Harry Ratajczyk. On July 6, 1963, she married her high school sweetheart, David Fitzgerald, and together they raised three wonderful sons: John, Tim, and Tony....
Deborah K. "Debbie" Lilla
Oct 1, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah Kay “Debbie” Lilla. She passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her home of natural causes. She was 73.
Debbie was born on July 5, 1952, in Winona, to Chester and Elayne (Woychek) Lilla. She attended St. Stanislaus Grade School, graduated from Cotter High School, and received her...
Dorothy "Dottie" A. Valenches
Sep 20, 2025
Dorothy “Dottie” (Grissom) Valenches, 85, of Winona, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Dottie was born on April 17, 1940, to Grace (Westlake) and Robert Grissom in Detroit, MI. Dottie’s childhood was interesting to say the least. As a small child, Dottie’s family moved to Memphis, TN where her father was stationed as a Radar Operation Instructor in the Navy. With...
Wayne E. Kronebusch
Sep 18, 2025
Wayne Edward Kronebusch, age 83, of Rollingstone, MN, died on September 18, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN. He was born on March 28, 1942, to Cyril and Mary Kronebusch. He grew up on Oak Ridge, graduating from Holy Trinity High School. He attended college in Winona at St. Mary’s University receiving a...
Shawn J. Morreale
Sep 16, 2025
Shawn J. Morreale, age 72, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home.
He was born on December 25, 1952, in Chicago, IL, to Joseph and Bridgette (Diemer) Morreale, and graduated from St. Mary’s College in Winona.
Shawn was employed for many years as an instructor with the Chicago Park District and also had his own independent house...
Fern J. Ledebuhr
Sep 14, 2025
Fern J. Ledebuhr, age 95, of Wilson, MN, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
She was born on August 18, 1930, in Wilson, to Adolph and Edna (Neitzke) Brand, and graduated from Winona High School in 1948. Fern was united in marriage with George Ledebuhr on...
Ellen E. (Bates) Mrkvicka
Sep 11, 2025
Ellen Ethel (Bates) Mrkvicka, aged 90, of Winona, MN, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 9, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI, to Everett and Mabel (Peters) Bates, Ellen graduated from Park High School in Racine, WI. She was married to...
Robert "Bob" A. Rolbiecki
Sep 6, 2025
Robert A. “Bob” Rolbiecki, 96, of Minnesota City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, right where he wanted to be—at home, with his family by his side.
He was born on August 7, 1929, in Winona, Minnesota, to Adolph and Anna (Peterson) Rolbiecki. Bob attended Winona schools and later took over his parents’ business, Bass Camp Resort, in the...
Kenneth L. Kuchel
Aug 31, 2025
Kenneth Lee Kuchel, age 96, of Winona, passed away on August 31, 2025, at Sauer Health Care in Winona under the care of Winona Health Hospice.
He was born in Alma, WI, on August 5, 1929, to Edward and Selma (Maasen) Kuchel. On June 20, 1959, he was united in marriage to Carol Hand, later welcoming sons Skot, Jeff, and Troy...
Wulf K. Krause
Aug 29, 2025
Wulf Karl Krause, age 80, of Winona, and formerly of St. Cloud, MN, died Friday, August 29, 2025, at Saint Anne Extended Healthcare, following a life full of achievements and adventure.
Wulf was born January 11, 1945, in Eisleben-Helfta, East Germany, to Hermann and Gretchen (Roessger) Krause. In the fall of 1954, Wulf and his parents escaped Soviet occupied East Germany...
Ida P. Brand
Aug 25, 2025
Ida Pearl Brand, age 82, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
She was born on July 9, 1943, in Hayward, WI, to Vernon and Rosetta (Hudson) Lewis. At an early age, she moved to Lewiston, MN, where she lived with honorary families through high school. Ida was united in marriage with...
Keith M. Redig
Aug 24, 2025
Keith M. Redig, age 85, of Winona, MN, passed away on August 24, 2025, at Lake Winona Manor.
Keith was born on July 4, 1940, in La Crosse, WI, to Seymour and Magdalena (Leyendecker) Redig, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School in 1959. Keith was united in marriage with Betty Welter on April 15, 1961, and they had...
Karen S. Grover
Aug 20, 2025
Karen Sue Grover, age 64, of Winona, MN, died peacefully in her home Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her beloved dogs Dexter and Bella, cats Lucy and Ricki, and daughter Cami, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Daughter of Gerald “Jerry” and Diane (nee Anderson) Grover, Karen was born June 23, 1961, in Winona, MN. After growing up...
Sharon M. Farr
Aug 3, 2025
Sharon Mae (Dennis) Farr, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 75. Sharon was a devoted school food service worker who took pride in her work and always made sure the children in her care were well fed and shown love.
Sharon's greatest accomplishment was raising three wonderful daughters, Tamie Rae Kosidowski,...
Sarah Jane Wetzel
Jul 29, 2025
Sarah Jane Wetzel, age 79, of Winona, MN, formerly of Bemidji, MN, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home in Winona.
She was born on March 11, 1946, in Minnesota, to Cyril and Marjorie Allen. Sarah was a graduate of Waterville High School and completed her degree in nursing at the St. Barnabas School of Nursing in Minneapolis...
Luz "Lucy" I. Renk
Jul 28, 2025
Luz “Lucy” Irene Arenas Renk, age 78, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on July 28, 2025, in the arms of her beloved husband.
Lucy was born on February 24, 1947, in Medellín, Colombia. In her early twenties, she bravely left her homeland to join her sister Martha in Minnesota. It was in Stockton, Minnesota, where she met...
Lois I. Davis
Jul 24, 2025
Lois "Kitty" Irene Davis passed away tragically on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the age of 72.
Lois was born on October 27, 1952, to Walter and Edith (Fitch) Davis in La Crosse, WI. She grew up in the countryside of Pickwick, MN, with her siblings Wilber, Sharon (Korb), George, and Joey. She attended school at Winona Senior High School and...
Ardelle M. Steinfeldt
Jul 23, 2025
Ardelle Mae (Beach) Steinfeldt, age 94, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at her home with her loved ones by her side.
She was born on March 22, 1931, in La Crosse, WI, to Rufus and Myrtle (Kappauf) Beach, and was a 1949 graduate of La Crosse High School. She married Norman Steinfeldt on June 16, 1951,...