Mar 12, 2023

Michelle Vikki (Mehaffey) Olson, age 52, of Onalaska/Winona, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in her home after a courageous and heroic battle with cancer. When she passed, she was surrounded by family, friends, and her furbabies.

Michelle was born on December 11, 1970 in Winona, MN to Rick Mehaffey...

Mar 12, 2023

Carol J. (Wallow) Wood, age 59, of Lewiston/Winona, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN.

She was born on December 18, 1963, in Arcadia, WI, and was the daughter of Vern and Oral “Sue” (Schwartz) Wallow.

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Mar 11, 2023

Wayne Lloyd Pearson, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN.

He was born in 1948 in Winona and graduated from Winona Senior High School with the Class of 1966.

Wayne...

Mar 9, 2023

James Edward Graham, a resident of Nodine, Minnesota, passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 74, surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Jim courageously faced the challenges of the disease for nearly 24 years, which he contracted during his time of service in the Navy in...

Mar 7, 2023

Daniel George Mertes, age 84, of Wabasha, MN, died on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Gundersen - St. Elizabeth’s Care Center in Wabasha, MN, from health complications due to advanced dementia.

Daniel was born to Clem and Fran (Kotnour) Mertes on December 30, 1938, in Winona, MN, the...

Feb 28, 2023

Pearl Avis (Chiglo) Murphy, age 93, of Whalan, MN, and Winona, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving and adoring family.

Pearl was born on July 8, 1929, at home in Whalan, MN, to Peter and Myrtle (Sveen) Chiglo, the oldest of...

Feb 28, 2023

Michael “Mike” Thomas Corcoran, age 70, of Winona, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the Gundersen - St. Elizabeth Nursing Home in Wabasha, MN after losing his battle with cancer.

He was born October 6, 1952, in Madison, WI, to Richard “Dick” and Wilma “Billie” (Pasold) Corcoran. He graduated...

Feb 23, 2023

Delores E. Rieger, age 93, of Winona, MN died on February 23, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Winona.

Delores was born on March 15, 1929, in Winona, MN, to August and Anna Margaret (Koenig) Rieger.  She graduated from Cathedral High School in Winona, and went on to become an accountant...

Feb 14, 2023

Pauline S. Cada, age 81, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer.  Her family was by her side at Winona Health.

Pauline was born on August 3, 1941, in Lanesboro, MN, to Walter and Opal (Norby) Peterson.  She grew...

Feb 13, 2023

Simon Pronschinske, Jr., age 55, of Fountain City, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 13, 2023, at his home.

Simon was born on March 29, 1967, to Simon and Apollonia “Polly” (Pientok) Pronschinske, Sr., and grew up in Waumandee, WI.  He was united in marriage with Kimberly Kronebusch on May...

Feb 13, 2023

Ione A.M. Kessler, age 95, of Lewiston, MN, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI.

She was born on August 25, 1927, in Lewiston, MN, to Harry and Lydia (Ratsch) Treder.  Ione was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s...

Feb 13, 2023

Jeanette A. Berg, age 79, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, following a long battle with COPD.

She was born on January 16, 1944, in Winona, to Chester and Loretta (Dzwonkowski) Malewicki.  Jeanette was united in marriage with...

Feb 11, 2023

Lorraine J. Greenwood, age 97, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Lake Winona Manor.

She was born on September 28, 1925, in Winona, to Sylvester and Valeria (Schultz) Cichosz, and was a graduate of Cathedral High School.

Lorraine was united...

Feb 10, 2023

Robert Joseph “Cheer” Ives, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.

He was born September 11, 1936, and was raised by his grandmother. Cheer was a proud graduate of the class of 1955 at Cotter High School.

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Feb 9, 2023

James E. Paszkiewicz, 80, of Winona, was called to his eternal home on February 9, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family.

Jim was born on February 22, 1942, in Winona, to Edwin A. and Dorothy M. (Weideman) Paszkiewicz, and was a 1960 graduate of Winona High School. Following graduation,...

Feb 7, 2023

Steven M. Nelton, age 72, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN.

He was born on March 5, 1950, in Winona, to Eugene and Dorothy (Frye) Nelton, and was a graduate of Cotter High School.

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Feb 7, 2023

LeRoy “Whitey” Gunderson, 84, of Winona, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at his home, following a valiant 2 year battle with cancer.

He was born August 8, 1938, in Chimney Rock, WI, the son of Selmer and Evangeline (Olson)Gunderson. Whitey was confirmed in 1952 at St. Michael’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Fountain City,...

Feb 5, 2023

Lynne Marie Bambenek passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

She was proceeded in death by her mother, Bonnie Bambenek, and survived by father, Gerald; son, Ryan (Jenny); daughter, Rachel (Jon); grandchildren, Melani, Lexi, Arianna; brother, Mark; sisters, Sandy, Ellen (Jim); nephew, Jason; and nieces, Sarah and Kelsie....

Feb 4, 2023

Charles D. Lano, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at his home.

He was born on October 16, 1948, in Winona, to Ivan and Dorothy (Myszka) Lano, and was employed with several local manufacturing companies.

Charles is survived by his...

Feb 2, 2023

Roman J. Lilla, 82, of Centerville, WI, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his children on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

He was born February 27, 1940, in Galesville, WI, and graduated from Trempealeau High School in 1958. Roman was a hard-working farmer for his entire life, owning and operating...