Walter R. "Wally" Birk
May 20, 2026
Walter R.“Wally” Birk, 87, of Winona, MN died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 20th, at Emplify/Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, WI.
Wally was born on February 22, 1939, in Blue Earth County, MN to Erick and Olga Birk. He graduated from St. Clair High School in 1957. He enlisted in the US Army and served his country from 1958 - 1960,...
Walter J. "Walt" Haag
May 31, 2026
Walter J. “Walt” Haag passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Winona, MN.
Walt was born on January 2, 1947, in Queens, NY, and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Walt was raised in an orphanage until the age of 18. He attended Midland College in Fremont, NE, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business education.
He was drafted into...
Francille "Fran" Rose (DeGrood) Yahnke
May 30, 2026
Francille (Fran) Rose (DeGrood) Yahnke went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2026. She was born in Winona on February 2, 1943, to Lambert and Anne DeGrood, and was the youngest of her eight siblings.
Fran graduated from Cotter High School and Winona State University with a degree in Education. While at Winona State, she was the editor...
Peggy E. Moss
May 26, 2026
Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Moss, age 79, of Winona, a beloved wife of 58 years, caring mother, sister, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Peggy was born on April 4, 1947, in Winona, MN, to William H. Olson and Gertrude (Rockwell) Olson, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School, Class...
Carmelita "Pat" "Patti" Babines
2026
Carmelita Patricia, “Pat or Patti” Babines, 81, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and enduring strength.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she spent her youth, she graduated from Brownsville High School in 1963. Shortly after, she journeyed to Ridgecrest, California, to be near siblings. While working at China Lake Naval Base,...
Sharon G. Behnke
2026
Sharon G. Behnke, age 90, of Winona, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living.
Arrangements are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
Susan P. Steiner
May 19, 2026
Susan P. Steiner, age 93, of Winona, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living.
Sue was born in Winona to Dr. Irving and Ruth Steiner. She was an only child, but she grew up surrounded by her extended family, including Winona cousins Roger and Jim Mann, children of Hazel and Burr Mann.
With Sue’s departure we remember...
Geraldine "Gerry" A. Modjeski
May 19, 2026
Geraldine A. “Gerry” Modjeski, age 82, of Winona, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Born on January 4, 1944, in Winona to Ben and Marge (Karsten) Paskiewicz, Gerry was a graduate of Cotter High School. On April 23, 1966, she married Lawrence Modjeski at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Winona; he preceded her in death on October 7, 1999.
Gerry...
James T. Johnson
May 19, 2026
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James (Jim) T. Johnson, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, at his home, where he was being cared for by his wife Joan and stepdaughter Stacey.
Jim was born in La Crosse, WI, on November 12, 1939, to Earl and Evelyn (Thompson) Johnson.
He carried fond memories of growing up on the family farm in Money...
Janice I. Maroushek
May 18, 2026
Janice Irene (Duellman) Maroushek of Sun City, Arizona, formerly of Winona and Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2026, with her family by her side.
Jan was born to Evelyn (Drazkowski) Duellman and Alphonse Duellman on February 19, 1941, in Winona, Minnesota. She grew up in Winona and spent significant time on her mother’s family farm...
Dennis G. McMillan
May 18, 2026
Dennis G. McMillan of Winona, peacefully passed away at his home on Monday, May 18, 2026, his 82nd birthday.
Born on May 18, 1944, in Sycamore, IL, to William and Florence (Drazkowski) McMillan, Dennis lived a life enriched by family, friendships, and lifelong passions. He married Marian Brand on November 27, 1971, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Wilson, and their...
Ron Losinski
May 14, 2026
Ron Losinski, age 89, of Fountain City/Pine Creek/Trempealeau, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Emplify Health Hospital in La Crosse.
Honoring his wishes, there will not be any services held.
Linda L. Brokaw
May 14, 2026
Linda L. Brokaw, age 74, of Winona, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at her home.
Born on July 5, 1951, in Winona to Arvel and Alvera (Prigge) Allred, Linda was a 1969 graduate of Winona Senior High School. On February 26, 1972, she married Jeffrey L. Brokaw, with whom she shared 54 wonderful years of marriage.
Linda began working...
Janice E. Dufseth
May 13, 2026
Janice Elizabeth Dufseth, 82, of Rollingstone, MN, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Jan was born on October 10, 1943, to Harland and Edith Richey in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She graduated from Litchfield Public Schools in 1961 and married Arnold Dufseth on August 1, 1964. They were married for 62 years and had three children: James (Kristi), Jessica (Jeffrey), and...
James M. "Jim" Galewski
May 12, 2026
James M. “Jim” Galewski, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Jim was born on March 29, 1952, in Winona, to Dominic and Geraldine (Wilkins) Galewski, and was a graduate of Cotter High School. Jim was united in marriage with Anne Woestman on May 12, 1973, in La Crosse, WI.
His...
Douglas P. Prigge
May 10, 2026
Douglas P. Prigge, age 60, of rural Winona, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at his home.
Born on February 17, 1966, in Winona to Armin and Irma (Schoenike) Prigge, Doug was a lifelong member of the community. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School – Silo and graduated from Lewiston-Altura High School in 1984.
After high school, Doug dedicated himself to...
Patricia "Pat" E. Anderson
May 6, 2026
Patricia Ellen Anderson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on March 27, 1934, to John and Emma (Papenfuss) Flanigan. She was raised on the family farm in Nodine, MN, alongside her four siblings: Kathleen, John, Dennis, and Lucille “Ducky.”
On February 1, 1951, Pat...
Stanley D. Woxland
May 1, 2026
Stanley D. Woxland, 85, passed away on May 1, 2026 at Brookdale Memory Care in La Crosse, WI.
He was born in Peterson, MN, on December 3, 1940 to Sibert and Dorothy (Grapentine) Woxland. On January 27, 1962, he married Audrey Hegland at South Ridge Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural La Crescent MN. To this union were born three children, Jeanette, John...
Kenneth F. Krause
May 1, 2026
Kenneth F. Krause, age 85, of Winona, passed away at his home on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Ken was born on August 19, 1940, in Winona, MN, to Franklin and Elsie (Mueller) Krause, and was a graduate of Winona High School. On December 30, 1967, he married Lois F. Teske at St. Matthew’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Winona. Lois preceded him...
William J. Kanthack
Apr 29, 2026
William J. Kanthack, age 75, of Minnesota City, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home.
Funeral services are being planned for a later date, and will be announced in a complete obituary which will follow.