Carol Orlowske

Carol Orlowske

Jan 20, 2022

Carol Anne (Kronebusch) Orlowske, age 80, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Benedictine – St. Anne.

She was born on January 19, 1942, in Winona, to Jacob and Anna (Zils) Kronebusch, and graduated from Holy Trinity School in Rollingstone, MN, in 1959.  She attended Winona Business College...

Dianne "Dee" Ehmcke

Dianne "Dee" Ehmcke

Jan 16, 2022

Dianne (Dee) Lynn (Merrill) Ehmcke was born on March 16, 1943 to James R. and Germaine (Kukowski) Merrill. She passed away at Winona Health on January 16, 2022.

Dee Lynn was united in marriage to Paule H. Ehmcke on April 22, 1978. They later divorced.

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Sharon Durham

Sharon Durham

Jan 16, 2022

Sharon Kay Durham (1943-2022)

Early January 16, 2022, Sharon Durham passed away at Winona Health Hospital. Born in Winona, MN to the late Dwight & Mabel Stahmann. Sharon was the youngest of five siblings. The late Shirley Rooney (Jack), the late Gerry McLaughlin (Gene) and the late Richard Stahmann....

Arlene Neitzke

Arlene Neitzke

Jan 14, 2022

Arlene R. Neitzke, age 78, of Winona, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, following a short illness.

Arlene was born on December 2, 1943, in Winona, to William and Helen (Guergen) Neitzke, and was graduate of Winona Senior High School and of Winona State University.

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Virginia "Gina" Henderson

Virginia "Gina" Henderson

Jan 11, 2022

Virginia P. “Gina” Henderson, age 93, of Fountain City, WI, passed away from a broken heart, and joined her beloved soul-mate, Orvin, in heaven on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at St. Michael’s Assisted Living in Fountain City.

She was born on May 25, 1928, in Arcadia, WI, to Raymond...

Mary Gernes-Mueller

Mary Gernes-Mueller

Jan 8, 2022

Mary L. Gernes-Mueller, age 83, of St. Charles, MN, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday January 8, 2022, at Lewiston Senior Living.

Mary was born on February 3, 1938, to John and Lorrene (Ahern) Monahan, in Winona, MN, and graduated from Rollingstone High School in 1955.  Following graduation,...

Darold Block

Darold Block

Jan 7, 2022

Darold A. Block, age 88, of Winona, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Sauer Health Care.

Darold was born on May 14, 1933, in Winona, to Arthur and Stella (Erdmann) Block.  He was united in marriage with Leona M. Eide on February 5, 1966, at Rushford Lutheran...

Cynthia Collins

Cynthia Collins

Jan 6, 2022

Cynthia L. Collins, age 64, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at her home.

Funeral services are being held privately for her family.

Stephen "Steve" Thorn

Stephen "Steve" Thorn

Jan 5, 2022

Stephen James “Steve” Thorn, 71, of Winona, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Steve was born on April 14, 1950, to Ray and Ruth (Wanek) Thorn in Winona and was a graduate of Winona Senior High and Dunwoody Institute. He was employed by...

Raymond "Pat" Feller

Raymond "Pat" Feller

Jan 1, 2022

Raymond C. "Pat" Feller, age 86, of Winona, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse.

Raymond was born on December 7, 1935, in New Hartford Township, Winona County, to Melvin and Amanda (Papenfuss) Feller.  He was united in marriage with...

Leon Bronk

Leon Bronk

Dec 30, 2021

Leon Francis Bronk, 59, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at his home.

He was born on November 1, 1962, in Winona to Franklin and Dorothy (Klosowski) Bronk of Winona, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School.  Leon was united in marriage with...

Sharon Friesen

Sharon Friesen

Dec 28, 2021

Sharon Lynn (Schlueter) Friesen, age 77, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2021, at her home.

She was born on June 4, 1944, in Winona, to Curtis and Dorothy (Berg) Schlueter, Sr., and graduated from Winona High School in 1962.  Soon after high school she was employed...

Carolyn "Pat" Tust

Carolyn "Pat" Tust

Dec 27, 2021

Carolyn “Pat” Tust, age 91, of Winona, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living.

Carolyn or “Pat” as she was lovingly called by everyone, was born in Utica, Minnesota, on November 29, 1930, to Fred and Elvira (Prichard) Lewis. She was united in marriage to...

Karen Young

Karen Young

Dec 25, 2021

Karen K. Young, age 73, of Winona, and more recently of Rushford, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Winona Health.

She was born on November 30, 1948, in Winona, to George and Irene (Belter) Schmidt.  Karen was united in marriage with Jeryl “Jerry” Young on August 23,...

Erik Brom

Erik Brom

Dec 23, 2021

Erik William Brom, 62, died unexpectedly December 23, 2021, at home.

He was born February 16, 1959, in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of Leo J. T. Brom and Dorothy Margaret (Gardner) Brom. Erik graduated from Cotter High School, class of 1977. After graduation, he attended Saint Mary’s University, and graduated from...

Donald Hundt

Donald Hundt

Dec 21, 2021

Donald J. Hundt, age 89, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Winona Health, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 23, 1932, in Buffalo County, WI, to Wilfred and Emma (Rotering) Hundt, and was a graduate of Cotter High School.  Don honorably served...

Erma Arndt

Erma Arndt

Dec 20, 2021

ERMA EVELYN ARNDT

Erma E. Arndt was born August 11, 1915, in Wilson Township, MN to Herman and Emma (Block) Luedtke.

On November 28, 1935, she was united in marriage to John W. Arndt at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wilson, MN.  They were blessed with 76 wonderful years of...

James Smokey

James Smokey

Dec 18, 2021

James J. Smokey, age 79, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at his home, with his beloved Kathy by his side.

He was born on August 17, 1942, in Winona, to John and Agnes (Podjaski) Smokey, and was a graduate of Cotter High School.

Nicholas "Nick" Gruber

Nicholas "Nick" Gruber

Dec 12, 2021

Nicholas (Nick) John Gruber, 68, lifelong resident of Winona and Goodview, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, surrounded by his family.  In his last few days, he continued on with courage, humor and determination, as he had done all his life.

He was born to Paul and Ruth (Gappa)...

Jon Aye

Jon Aye

Dec 11, 2021

Jon Aye, age 63, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Sauer Health Care.

Services are being held privately, with burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Winona.