Jul 2, 2022

Francis Bernard Schmelzer, a/k/a Mike, age 94—joined his wife, Juanita, of nearly 74 years in heaven on July 2, 2022. Born June 20, 1928 in Little Falls Minnesota, Francis raised a family of four boys with Juanita in Glenwood, Illinois. Francis was employed for 39 years at the Ford Motor Company, Chicago Heights Stamping Plant, in their...

Jun 29, 2022

Mary L. Borkowski, age 88, of Witoka, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her home.

She was born on July 5, 1933, at home in Enterprise in Utica Township, Winona County, to John and Clara (Beech) Rinn.  Mary attended country school to sixth grade, and then...

Jun 29, 2022

I was born on November 11, 1925, to George and Olive (Wieck) Thompson in Barnum, MN.  I was educated my first eight grades in Sandy Lake Grade School, and graduated from High School in Barnum.

I lost both of my parents – my mother in November 1940, and my father in...

Jun 24, 2022

Dawn M. Loth, age 62, of Winona, passed away in the comfort of her home on Friday, June 24, 2022.  She was born on November 10, 1959, in Winona, MN, to Ralph and Patricia Meska.

A fiery woman with a vibrant personality, Dawn had a knack for being able...

Jun 21, 2022

Jerry Schroeck stepped gently out of this lifetime on June 21, 2022, at the age of 81, at his home in beautiful Wiscoy Valley, Winona, Minnesota.  His departure on the Summer Solstice was fitting for Jerry as he loved summer and worshipped the sun!  Jerry died of cancer and his family cared for him in...

Jun 20, 2022

Joanie S. Fox, age 76, of Winona, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse.

She was born on June 25, 1945, in Winona, to Joe and Dorothy (Walski) Maliszewski.

Joanie was a great lover of animals who enjoyed...

Jun 19, 2022

Willard Ewald Gaedy, age 77, of Ridgeway, MN passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2022. He left this world on Father’s Day surrounded by the love of his family.

Willard was born at Winona General Hospital on June 2, 1945, to Ewald and Adelia (Jeske) Gaedy.  In...

Jun 17, 2022

Mark D. Moldenhauer, age 47, of Nodine, MN, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at his home, following a battle with cancer.

He was born on November 4, 1974, in Winona, to Dale and Joyce (Brommerich) Moldenhauer.  Mark graduated from Winona Senior High School, and later from Western...

Jun 14, 2022

Barbara H. Vosz, age 75, of Trempealeau, WI, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at her home.

Barb was born on August 15, 1946, in Milwaukee, WI, to Joseph and Helen (Peplinski) Schmitz, and was united in marriage with Alan Vosz on August 17, 1987, in Milwaukee.

Jun 12, 2022

Lucretia (Heer) LaFavor, 89, of Winona, died on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at St. Therese of Oxbow Lake in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Lu was born Lucretia Margaret Scanlan in Lanesboro, MN, on July 21, 1932, to Joseph and Margaret (Hennessy) Scanlan.  She graduated from Lanesboro High School and attended...

Jun 12, 2022

Nathan K. Myers, age 28, of Winona, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, surrounded by his family and friends.

Nathan was born on December 18, 1993, in Winona, to Kent and Kristine (Hartz) Myers.  He graduated from Winona Senior High School in...

Jun 2, 2022

James,

I traditionally tell stories of things I understand, have convictions about, or have experience with. But today, as I sit down to write, I am telling the life of someone I did not share many things with, understand, or necessarily always agree with. And while all of that may be...

Jun 2, 2022

Sue Ann Kronebusch, age 56, of La Crescent, MN, and formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the Lancer House in La Crescent, where she had been a long-time resident.

She was born on April 15, 1966, in Winona, to Gerald and Theresa (Schlink)...

May 31, 2022

Milton James Ronnenberg, age 91, of Winona, and formerly of Cochrane, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona, surrounded by his family.

Milt was born on November 4, 1930, in Hart, MN, to Arthur and Florence (Honsey) Ronnenberg.  He graduated from...

May 29, 2022

Ryan Paul King, age 42, of Winona, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday, May 29, 2022, following an 8-month battle with cancer.

If there’s one word to describe Ryan King, I would have to say extraordinary. As Ayanna would say, he was so “EXTRA”....

May 20, 2022

Louise Mary Prondzinski, age 87, of Winona, MN, died on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Benedictine-Saint Anne in Winona.

Louise was born in Winona, MN, on October 10, 1935, to George Jr. and Cecile (Francis) Eggers. On February 21, 1953, she married Robert Emil Prondzinski at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church...

May 17, 2022

Ruth A. Galewski, age 92, of Dodge, WI, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Marinuka Manor in Galesville, WI.

Ruth was born on May 21, 1929, in Winona, to Frank and Emily (Tullius) Lilla, and was a graduate of Arcadia High School, class of 1946.

May 13, 2022

Richard James Kluzik, SMSgt – US Air Force, Retired, of Fountain City, WI, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, in the comfort of his home, at the age of 91, following a brief illness.

He was born on April 17, 1931, in Winona, to Martin and Verna (Janikowski) Kluzik, the...

May 12, 2022

Patricia A. Lehnertz, age 91, a long-time resident of the Winona area, died comfortably in her home surrounded by family on May 12, 2022, in Winona.

She was born on St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 1931, to two wonderful parents. Her mother was Francis Ives, and her father was George A...

May 12, 2022

Troy Robert Welter, age 57, of Winona, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

He was born on December 18, 1964, in Winona, to Larry and Linda (Wenzel) Welter.  On February 5, 1988, Troy married his “one night stand” and “love of his...