Clare Sobiesk
Dec 10, 2022
Clare Sobiesk, 84, of Winona, died peacefully with her family at her side at the Winona Health Hospital on December 10, 2022. Clare was the daughter of Joseph A. Walsh and Bertille (McEvoy) Walsh, the second of nine children. Clare grew up in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Trinity High School in nearby...
Rev. Fr. David Wechter, Ocso
Dec 4, 2022
Father David L. Wechter, OCSO, 92, returned to the Lord, the second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2022, surrounded by his community, the Hermits of St. Mary of Carmel.
He was born April 23, 1930, in Buffalo, NY, to Vincent and Grace (O’Brien) Wechter. While living in New York, he attended...
Michael Kleinschmidt
Dec 4, 2022
Michael Paul Kleinschmidt, age 84, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Callista Court in Winona, MN. He spent his last days doing what he loved: spending time with family members and friends, going to church, talking, laughing, and doing puzzles.
He was born on September 13, 1938, in Winona, to Dominic...
Helen Keiper
Nov 30, 2022
Helen C. Keiper, age 99, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living.
Helen was born on May 15, 1923, to Alfred M. and Marie H. (Anderson) Johansen in Minneapolis, MN. She lived in Minneapolis until 1931 when the family moved to rural River Falls,...
Bradley Suchla
Nov 29, 2022
Bradley Michael Suchla, age 33, of Winona relapsed and died of a drug overdose on November 29, 2022.
He was born on October 17, 1989, in Winona. Bradley’s life cannot be only defined as an addict, he was so much more to many people.
Bradley...
Larry Sass
Nov 27, 2022
Larry J. Sass, of Stockton, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the age of 72.
Larry was born December 27, 1949, spending his childhood years growing up on the family farm in Utica, MN. He married his wife Sandy in May of 1979 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa....
Scott Neldner
Nov 24, 2022
Scott Bradly Neldner, 68, of Lewiston, MN, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Scott leaves behind his son, Michael (Tammie) Neldner of Lewiston; daughter, Traci (Scott) Smith of Lewiston; grandchildren: Austyn (Indy) Neldner, Madelyn Neldner, Danielle Smith, Colt Smith, Desiree Smith, and Destiny Smith; great-grandchildren: Brayden Neldner, Brooklyn Thorndson,...
Jeanette Speltz
Nov 18, 2022
Jeanette Speltz, born on December 2, 1938, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 18, 2022, surrounded by family and her dear friend Carol Gardner after a short battle with cancer.
Jeanette was born to Romelle and Frank Wineski of Winona, Minnesota. The Wineski family, including her brothers James...
Brian Holubar
Nov 11, 2022
Brian James “Hully” Holubar, 59, a life-long resident of Winona, passed away peacefully November 11, 2022, in Winona, surrounded by loved ones after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Brian was born January 26, 1963, in Winona, to John “Jack” Holubar and Patricia “Pat” (Wuest) Holubar. In 1981, he graduated from Winona...
James Jensen
Nov 10, 2022
James P. Jensen, age 92, of Winona, formerly of Slayton, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Winona Health.
Honoring his wishes, no funeral services are planned at this time, with burial at a later date in Slayton, MN.
A complete obituary will follow.
Bernard Rolfing
Nov 8, 2022
Bernard A. Rolfing, age 85, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the Winona Health Hospital.
He was born on April 2, 1937, in Winona, to Bernard and Florence (Koenig) Rolfing. Bernard was a graduate of Winona High School, and honorably served his country with the United States...
Lawrence "Larry" Brabbit, Sr.
Nov 7, 2022
Lawrence A. “Larry” Brabbit, Sr., age 69, of Lewiston, MN, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital – Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN.
He was born on October 16, 1953, in Winona, to Lloyd and Jean (Ellis) Brabbit, Sr., and married Debra Gora.
Larry was employed with Winona...
Robert "Bob" Keister
Nov 7, 2022
Robert Ray Keister, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022, surrounded by his three children.
Robert was born in Mason City, Iowa, to Raymond and Marie Keister, on November 22, 1933. He graduated from Mason City High School in 1951. On September 10, 1955, he was united in marriage...
Thomas Klinger
Nov 3, 2022
Thomas P. Klinger, age 75, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 11, 1947, in Winona, to Earl and Dorothy (Einhorn) Klinger, and was a graduate of Winona Senior...
Ronald Mlynczak
Nov 2, 2022
Ronald R. Mlynczak, age 57, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
He was born on December 15, 1964, in Winona, to Robert and Betty (Bronk) Mlynczak. Ronald attended St. Stanislaus Grade School, Cotter High School for three years, and graduated from Winona Senior High School. He honorably served...
Marvin Larsen
Oct 30, 2022
Marvin E. Larsen, age 70, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the Roger Metz Manor.
Marvin Everett was born on January 27, 1952, in Winona, to Everett and Jane (Milton) Larsen. He grew up on the family farm with his sister and five brothers, and was a...
Richard "Rich" Beirne
Oct 27, 2022
Richard A. “Rich” Beirne, age 62, of Winona/Galesville, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, after fighting cancer for nearly two years.
Rich was born on June 29, 1960, in Waterloo, IA, to Rolland and Sylvia (Jostad) Beirne. He was raised in Galesville, WI, and moved to Winona when he was...
James Zimmerman
Oct 26, 2022
James E. Zimmerman, age 92, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Lake Winona Manor, surrounded by his family.
Jim was born on June 4, 1930, in Winona, to John and Gertrude (Renk) Zimmerman, and he honorably served his country with the United States Army in...
June Kohner
Oct 22, 2022
On October 22, 2022, in Winona, MN, our beloved mother and grandmother, June M. Kohner, passed away in her sleep, after a brief battle with pneumonia. She was 83 years old and surrounded by her daughters.
June was born March 30, 1939, along with her twin, Jean, to Gladys...
Eugene "Louie" Schultz
Oct 17, 2022
Eugene W. “Louie” Schultz, age 89, of Lewiston, MN, passed away peacefully, and went to his eternal home in heaven on Monday, October 17, 2022.
He was born on March 21, 1933, in Utica Township, Winona, County, to John and Florence (Prudoehl) Schultz, and was a graduate of the...