Lorraine B. Beck
Nov 7, 2023
Lorraine B. Wisner-Beck passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at Sauer Healthcare in Winona, MN, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Lorraine was born on December 24, 1929, in Knapp, WI, to George and Ethel Wisner. Lorraine was united in marriage with Curtis Vandermoon, and he preceded her in death on February 22, 1993. She later married John Darby...
Raymond J. Ebertowski
Nov 6, 2023
Raymond J. Ebertowski, age 84, of Lewiston, MN, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home.
He was born on March 27, 1939, in Winona, to Zigmund and Florence (Kujak) Ebertowski, and was a graduate of Cotter High School.
Ray honorably served his country with the United States Air Force from 1957-1961, being stationed in Colorado Springs,...
Howard Tomashek
Nov 4, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Howard Tomashek, 89. Howard passed quietly in his sleep in early November.
One of three children born to Grace and William Tomashek, he graduated from high school in 1952 and from college in 1956; he then served in the US Army Reserve for six years. On May 16, 1959, Howard married...
Ronald G. Armstrong
Oct 31, 2023
Ronald G. Armstrong, age 82, of Winona, passed away on October 31, 2023, at Cottagewood Memory Care in Rochester, MN, from complications of Parkinson’s.
He was born on February 23, 1941, in Winona, and graduated from Winona High School in 1959. Ronald honorably served his country with the United States Army in Germany.
Ronald worked at Lake Center, then...
Roger C. Sobeck
Oct 31, 2023
Roger C. Sobeck, age 82, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his home.
He was born on January 24, 1941, in Winona, to Heron and Collette (Smith) Sobeck. Roger graduated from Cotter High School, and received his business degree from the Winona Vo-Tech.
Roger owned and operated the Cozy Corner Bar in Winona for many...
James J. Seracki
Oct 31, 2023
James J. Seracki, age 89, a “Dodge Legend,” of Fountain City, WI, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the Winona Health Hospital.
He was born on July 12, 1934, on the family farm in Buffalo Township, WI, to Leonard and Irene (Mrozek) Seracki, where he lived his entire life. Jim honorably served his country with the United...
Elizabeth "Betty" L. Spalding
Oct 30, 2023
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Spalding, age 75, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2023, in the comfort of her home.
She was born on March 15, 1948, in La Crosse, WI, to Dominic and Helen (Tillman) Therring, and was a graduate of the Cochrane-Fountain City High School. Betty was united in marriage with Roger D. Spalding on...
Timothy G. Bronk
Oct 29, 2023
Timothy George Bronk, age 62, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
He was born on December 24, 1960, in Winona, to Raymond and Shirley (Starzecki) Bronk, and was educated at Cathedral School and Cotter High School. Tim honorably served his country with the United States Army.
Tim...
James L. Lorenz
Oct 29, 2023
James L. Lorenz, age 70, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at his home.
He was born on December 11, 1952, in Winona, to Herman and Mildred (Rotering) Lorenz. Jim was a graduate of Alma High School, and completed his Bachelor’s Degree in History at Winona State University.
Jim was united in marriage with Ellen Weis...
Helga J. Kuehn
Oct 26, 2023
Helga Janny Ferres, born on April 22, 1939, peacefully passed away in her sleep between the hours of 4 am to 9:30 am on October 26, 2023.
She will forever be cherished as a Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Teacher. Helga was a true warrior and survivor. Her life serves as a profound lesson for...
Dale J. Erdman
Oct 18, 2023
Dale J. Erdman, 84, of Goodview, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Lewiston Senior Living, Memory Care, in Lewiston with Dale's sons and wife Sandy of 54 years by his side.
Dale was born in Winona to Leonard and Alice (Jewell) Erdman, June 24, 1939. Living most of his younger life on a farm on Vinegar Hill, Rushford,...
Paul W. O'Brien
Oct 16, 2023
Paul Waite O’Brien of Winona, MN died at his home in Winona, October 16, 2023, following an illness of several months.
He was born February 23, 1948, to Paul Francis and Virginia Agnes O’Brien. He was born the 3rd child and would be sibling to four brothers and four sisters.
Paul graduated from Cotter High School in...
Gerald "Jerry" F. Baures
Oct 8, 2023
Gerald Francis “Jerry” Baures, age 87, of Fountain City, WI, died peacefully on October 8, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI, surrounded by family.
Jerry was born on January 31, 1936, in Bluff Siding, WI, to Millard and Mayme “Monica” (Przybylski) Baures. Jerry attended Bluff Siding School, Cotter School, and Winona High School. While...
Linda A. Angst
Oct 5, 2023
Linda Angst, aged 70, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 5th, in the comfort of her home, with her loving family by her side. For more than two decades, she courageously fought and triumphed over the challenges posed by cancer. Born on September 14, 1953, in a hospital near Winthrop, Minnesota, Linda spent her formative years on the cherished historic...
Joyce E. Marg
Sep 28, 2023
Joyce E. Marg, 61, of Fountain City, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2023.
She was the fifth of nine children born to Eugene and Mildred (Kallas) Marg and raised on the family farm. She graduated from Winona Senior High School and went on to devote her career to various facets of the medical field. She first earned...
Virginia A. Kramer
Sep 27, 2023
Virginia A. Kramer, age 93, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
She was born on October 24, 1929, in Arcadia, WI, to Stanley and Esther (Sobotta) Kotlarz, and was a graduate of Arcadia High School. She was united in marriage with James V. Kramer on October 13,...
Mark F. Zimmerman
Sep 26, 2023
Mark F. Zimmerman, age 89, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the Mayo Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
He was born on June 1, 1934, in Winona, to John and Gertrude (Renk) Zimmerman, and attended Winona County schools and Cotter High School. Mark was united in marriage with Grace Rogalla on July 2,...
Everett E. Stark
Sep 24, 2023
Everett Eugene Stark, age 88, of Winona, and formerly of Bluff Siding (Fountain City), joined the Church Triumphant on September 24, 2023, at Sauer Health Care, Winona.
He was born February 24, 1935, in Winona, to Frank and Marie (Bess) Stark.
Everett was a life-long member of St. Martin’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Winona where he was baptized on...
Helene B. Dreas
Sep 23, 2023
Helene Blanche (Wanek) Dreas of Winona, passed away of natural causes Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Benedictine Living Community–St. Anne’s Extended Care in Winona.
Helene was born March 8, 1933, in Winona to Edward and Helen (Czaplewski) Wanek. She attended St. Stanislaus Grade School and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1951. Upon graduation Helene worked at Merchants Bank...
Patricia "Patsy" Altobell
Sep 23, 2023
Patricia “Patsy” Altobell, age 80, of Winona, MN, died on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Adith Miller Manor, with her loving daughters by her side, after a heartbreaking cognitive and physical decline from dementia.
Patsy was born February 4, 1943, in Rochester, MN to Sandino and Sidonia Altobell. She grew up in Winona with her five siblings and many...