Harold "Sonny" H. Rackow
Mar 12, 2025
We are sad to say our big fat angel moved on to be with our other family angels.
Harold was born to Howard Rackow and Rose (Modjeski) Werra on November 2, 1936. On May 26, 1956, he married Judy Schulz. During their 64 years of marriage, they had five daughters and one son.
On July 8, 2020, Judy passed away. While out...
Mary Ann Moham
Mar 10, 2025
Mary Ann Moham, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN.
Mary Ann Moham (née Schreiber) was born July 24, 1938, to Harriet Smith (née Plinski) and John Schreiber, Sr. in Winona. She grew up in Winona and graduated from Cotter High School.
In 1978 Mary met her lifetime partner, Larry...
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Perrella
Mar 8, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Jean (Brown) Perrella, age 98, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025. Born on July 12, 1926, in Keewatin, Minnesota, she was the youngest of five children. Betty's childhood was filled with joyful memories, including her love for ice skating and riding her bicycle. Her early years were spent surrounded by a close-knit family that nurtured her spirited...
Joyce E. Murphy
Mar 7, 2025
Joyce Elaine (Klein) Murphy, 91, of Lewiston, MN, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at her home.
Joyce was born on August 30, 1933, in Lake City, MN, to Ernest and Caroline (Anderson) Klein. She had five brothers, and in 1951, Joyce graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City. On September 22, 1951, Joyce was united in marriage with...
James H. Ostergaard
Mar 4, 2025
James Henry Ostergaard, 79, of Winona, MN, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona, MN, secondary to a longstanding battle with Multiple Sclerosis for which he was diagnosed in 1994.
He was born September 25, 1945, in Devils Lake, ND to James A. Ostergaard and Viola G. (Violet) Ostergaard. He married Nancy L. Ostergaard on December...
Theodore "Ted" H. Kreuzer
Feb 28, 2025
Theodore H. “Ted” Kreuzer, age 82, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, February 28, 2025.
He was born on March 25, 1942, in Winona, to Earl and Dorothy (Schima) Kreuzer, Sr., and was a graduate of Winona High School. Following high school, Ted enlisted in the military and honorably served his country with the United States Air...
Bradley J. Eklund
Feb 27, 2025
Bradley J. Eklund, age 65, of Winona, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after a courageous fight with cancer for 6 years.
He was born on July 31, 1959, in Rochester, MN, to Wallace and Gwen (Betcher) Eklund, and honorably served his country with the United States Army from 1977 to 1980.
Brad married his first...
Stephen M. Wojciechowski
Feb 22, 2025
Stephen Michael Wojciechowski, age 75, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
He was born on December 28, 1949, in Winona, to Harry and Marcella (Bambenek) Wojciechowski. He spent most of his early years at Faribault State Hospital, until returning to Winona in 1993 under the care of Home and Community Options for over 30 years. His quality of...
Richard "Dick" L. Smith
Feb 19, 2025
On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Dick Smith moved on, hopefully to greener pastures.
Dick was born on October 9, 1937, in Winona, MN. His parents were Frank and Bertha (Hupp) Smith, immigrants from Germany. In 1957, Dick married his best friend and soulmate, Ruth Maryan Votruba. They shared a very special companionship for over 67 years.
He is survived by his wife,...
Nancy A. Hemker
Feb 16, 2025
Nancy Ann Hemker, 73, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at her home.
Nancy was born on March 19, 1951, to Clarence and Vernette (Wenzel) Belter in Wilson, MN. She grew up as a proud "Belter girl," known for her love of drinking beer, dancing, and playing cards. Nancy graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1969....
Walken Ratajczyk
Feb 15, 2025
Walken Ratajczyk (as he would tell people, “It’s pronounced like write-a-check.”) came to this earthly plane on April 21, 1944 to his parents Lambert and Delpha Ratajczyk, in Winona, MN. He was the third of six children. His parents named him Kenneth, but he legally changed it to Walken after spending a little over a year in the 1970s walking...
Father Donald J. Lovas
Feb 11, 2025
Father Donald J. Lovas, age 88, of Winona, MN, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
Father Lovas was born January 13, 1937, to Joseph and Marie (Sielaff) Lovas in Winona, Minnesota. He attended Cotter High School, graduating in 1955. He then entered St. Mary’s College in Winona, for studies in Philosophy and graduated with a...
Gary R. Grob
Feb 9, 2025
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, Gary Roslyn Grob, 87, of Winona, Minnesota passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side.
Gary was born on September 28, 1937, at home in Mill Creek, Wisconsin to Alvin and Grace (Von Wald) Grob. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Alma, WI and confirmed at First Lutheran Church...
Sara S. Gabrick
Feb 6, 2025
Sara Sue (Bork) Gabrick, 63, passed away on February 6, 2025, after a catastrophic cardiac event the week prior. She was surrounded by her family.
Sara was born on December 29, 1961, in Winona to Roman and Angeline Bork of Fountain City, Wis. She grew up on the family’s dairy farm as the ninth of 10 children. Sara married Michael “Shadow”...
Arlis M. Ellinghuysen
Feb 4, 2025
Arlis Merle (Gross) Ellinghuysen, 89, of Lewiston, MN, passed away quietly at her home on February 4, 2025, surrounded by family as she went to her Heavenly home.
Arlis was born on November 8, 1935, to Albion “Otis” Gross and Merle (Harvey) Gross in Pickwick, MN. She married Edward “Eddie” Ellinghuysen on March 26, 1955, in Winona.
Arlis is survived by her...
Corey Bruce Linander
Feb 2, 2025
Corey Bruce Linander 2/5/92 - 2/2/25
Corey was born in Winona on February 5, 1992. He was baptized that day as Jesus' Little Lamb and the Good Shepherd carried him all of his days.
He was a very sick little boy, the doctors said he wouldn't be here but a few short weeks. Little did we know...the Lord would put him here...
William F. Mrkvicka
Jan 31, 2025
William F. Mrkvicka, age 89, of Fountain City, WI, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Rochester, MN.
He was born on November 3, 1935, in Racine, WI, to William J. and Helen (Sims) Mrkvicka, and graduated from Racine High School in 1955. He attended technical college in Madison, WI, to become a pressman, and later attended Riverland Technical College...
Virginia M. Borck
Jan 30, 2025
Virginia M. Borck, age 85, of Lewiston, MN, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 30, 2025, at the Lewiston Senior Living.
Virginia Marie was born on January 8, 1940, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Dorothy (Jeure) Smith. She spent most of her life dedicated to her family and community, most recently residing in Lewiston, Minnesota....
A. Eugene "Gene" Smith
Jan 27, 2025
A. Eugene (Gene) Smith passed away on January 27, 2025. He was born on July 31, 1929, to Arthur J. and Lillian (Haun) Smith. Gene grew up in Winona, where he graduated from Cotter High School and St. Mary’s College with a degree in accounting. Following graduation he accepted a position at Dunn & Bradstreet in the Twin Cities but...
Jake C. Russeau
Jan 25, 2025
Jake C. Russeau, 34, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
He was born on August 8, 1990, in La Crosse, WI, to Todd and Connie (Buggs) Russeau. Jake graduated from Hope Lutheran High School and received his associate’s degree in IT from Southeast Tech in Winona. He married the love of his life, Jennifer Heller, on July...