Sharon R. Pagel
Apr 7, 2024
Sharon Ruth Pagel, age 83, passed away Sunday afternoon at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles, MN.Sharon was born in Winona on January 6, 1941, to her parents, Faye and Stella Phillips. She married Richard Pagel in 1958; together they had three children, Steve (Andrea), Rhonda (Steve) Scharmer and Tony (Mary). They later divorced.Sharon is survived by her sisters: Donna...
Kathryn A. Wnuk Todd
Apr 3, 2024
Kathryn (Mettille) Wnuk Todd, of Winona, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024.
Kathryn Ann “Kathy” was born on April 12, 1953, in Winona to Charles and Anita Mettille. She lived her whole life close to the Mississippi River. She loved the peacefulness of the water and her river friends were friends for life. She loved sharing recipes, baking, cooking and...
Betty A. Kanz
Apr 2, 2024
Betty A. Kanz, age 88, of Winona, went to be with our Lord Jesus on April 2, 2024.
Betty was born on March 24, 1936, to Earl and Irma Grant. She met the love of her life, her husband, Cliff Kanz. With this union they had three children: Wayne (Maryellen) Kanz, Wanda (Kevin) Kuehn, and Wendy (Tom) Bublitz.
She is also...
Janet R. Duffy
Mar 31, 2024
Janet R. Duffy, "Mrs. Duffy," 73, of Fountain City, WI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 31, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary's Campus, Rochester, MN. Janet was born on March 28, 1951, in Rochester, MN, to Severt and Yvonne Tindal. She grew up in Winona, MN, with three siblings - Thomas, Gerald, and Mary....
George J. Richtman
Mar 27, 2024
The lights on Lock and Dam #6 dimmed a bit, and the Mississippi River flowed a little slower on Wednesday, March 27, following the unexpected death of George J. Richtman. Well known to so many locals of Trempealeau, WI, as a loving husband, father, Papa, friend, neighbor, fisherman, and storyteller, George passed away while docking his boat and retrieving his...
Mitchell N. Hale, Sr.
Mar 27, 2024
Mitchell N. Hale, Sr., age 56, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 27, 1967, in Winona, MN to Nathan Sr. and Elinor (Kahle) Hale.
Mitch was baptized and confirmed at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, where he was an acolyte for several years. He attended...
Kimberly D. Strain
Mar 25, 2024
Kimberly Dawn Strain, 49, of Winona, died March 25, 2024, at Sauer Health Care after her four years long battle with colon cancer.
Kimberly was born in Winona and graduated from Winona Senior High. She was passionate about the people and the animals she was blessed with in her life. She had a deep love of music, especially her cassette and...
LaVonne "Bonnie" M. Wooten
Mar 25, 2024
LaVonne “Bonnie” Wooten peacefully winged her way to heaven in the early morning hours of March 25, 2024. She had been under the loving care of her daughter Sheryl in her home in Frazee, Minnesota.
Bonnie was born in Winona, on January 27, 1934, to Eugene Feuling and Evelyn (Harders) Fueling, and attended Winona Senior High School. She married the love...
Patricia J. Swanson
Mar 11, 2024
Patricia J. Swanson, age 72, of Winona, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; parents, James and Carolee Stenzel; brother, Randy Stenzel; and a sister, Connie Stiever.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Rinn; granddaughter, Samantha Stenzel and her children, Bentley and...
Elizabeth "Betsie" J. Ward
Mar 11, 2024
Elizabeth J. “Betsie” Ward, age 66, of Winona, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Lake Winona Manor, surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 28, 1957, in Winona, to James Sr. and Mary (Porter) Ward. Betsie attended St. John’s and St. Stan’s Grade Schools in Winona and was a 1976 graduate of Cotter High School. Following high...
Pamela K. Farnholtz
Mar 9, 2024
Pamela Kay Farnholtz, 68, died peacefully on March 9, 2024, after a long battle with health issues. She got her angel wings and is reunited with her infant son.
Being born on January 2, 1956, she was Winona's New Year’s baby. She grew up with her family in Winona County on a farm between Ridgeway and Witoka. Most of her youth...
Mary Paszkiewicz
Mar 6, 2024
Mary Paszkiewicz passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024.
She was born on August 17, 1929, in Winona, Minnesota. Mary’s primary mission in life was to provide for and raise her five children. Over the years, Mary enjoyed traveling, cooking, visits to super clubs and playing cards with family and friends. Mary was an amazing card player and hosted multiple card...
Shaun D. Naser
Mar 4, 2024
Shaun D. Naser, age 44, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2024.
He was born on July 31, 1979, in Warren, PA, to David and Nancy (Caylor) Naser, and was united in marriage with Jennifer Schaefer on November 3, 2007.
Shaun was previously employed with Benchmark Electronics in Winona. He will be remembered as an avid player of video...
John D. Watkowski
Mar 4, 2024
John D. Watkowski, age 61, of Winona, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
He was born on January 5, 1963, in Winona, to James and Patricia (Pampuch) Watkowski, and was a graduate of Cotter High School. Following high school, John completed training at the Police Academy in Alexandria, MN, and...
Paul K. Bolduan
Feb 29, 2024
Paul K. Bolduan, age 95, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center in Plainview, MN.
He was born on August 10, 1928, in Rochester MN, to Paul C. and Bertha J. (White) Bolduan and was a graduate of Rochester High School.
Paul honorably served his country with the United States Marine Corps during the...
Shirley R. Katula
Feb 27, 2024
Shirley R. Katula, age 88, of Winona, formerly of Bluff Siding, WI, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Benedictine – St. Anne.
She was born on July 24, 1935, on the family farm in Cedar Valley, Winona County, to David and Gertrude (Lampman) Leger. On July 24, 1952, she was united in marriage with Anthony Katula, Jr., at St....
Wayne M. Nielsen
Feb 26, 2024
Wayne M. Nielsen, age 69, of Ridgeway, MN, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
Honoring his wishes, there will not be any funeral services held.
Paul J. Bakke
Feb 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul James Bakke, 65, of Winona. Paul passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family, friends, and beloved fur babies.
Paul was born on December 6, 1958, in La Crosse, WI, to Richard and Doris (Beier) Bakke. He graduated from Central...
Clarwin A. Engel
Feb 24, 2024
Clarwin A. Engel, age 95, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in the comfort of his home.
He was born on February 18, 1929, in Fountain City, WI, to Arthur and Emma (Klein) Engel. He honorably served his country with the United States Army, and was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years.
Clarwin was...
Irma W. Amundson
Feb 24, 2024
Irma W. Amundson, age 108 ½, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.
She was born on September 18, 1915, in Gilmanton, WI, to Walter and Pauline (Steinke) Brixen, and was a graduate of the Gilmanton High School. Irma was united in marriage with Raymond L. Amundson...