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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Lavonne Buchholz
Dec 10, 2021
LaVonne A. Buchholz, age 87, of Winona, was called to glory on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
LaVonne was born on March 24, 1934, in Rochester, MN, to Glen and Rosella (Heinz) Krause. LaVonne was united in marriage with Melvin C. Buchholz on...
Janel "Mert" Albrecht
Dec 6, 2021
Janel A. “Mert” Albrecht, age 64, of Witoka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 6, 2021, at her home.
She was born on August 11, 1957, in La Crosse, WI, to Herbert and Gladys (Neitzke) Harlos, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. Mert married Tony Albrecht,...
Marilyn Johnson
Dec 5, 2021
Marilyn Ann Johnson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at her home in Stockton, MN.
Marilyn was born on January 4, 1936, in Winona, MN, to Fred and Irene Brust, Sr. She was confirmed at St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winona, and graduated from Winona Senior...
Wendy (Troke) Smith
Dec 2, 2021
Wendy S. (Troke) Smith, age 63, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
She was born on January 15, 1958, in Winona, to Donald “Dosh” and Joann (Kline) Troke, and was a graduate of Cotter High School and of the...
Patricia Sommerville
Nov 25, 2021
Patricia Miller Sommerville, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021.
Patricia Alice Sommerville was born April 28, 1947, to Alice B. Miller and Mark W. Miller, in Fort Collins, Colorado, both of whom have preceded her in death. She is survived by one older brother:...
Karroll Bublitz
Nov 25, 2021
Karroll Edward Bublitz, age 78, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 7, 1943, in Rushford, MN, to John and Linda (Gielow) Bublitz. He was a 1961 graduate of the Lewiston High School, and married...
Robert Schultz
Nov 23, 2021
Robert John Schultz, age 95, of Winona, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Lake Winona Manor.
He was born on August 27, 1926, in Winona, to Bernard and Mildred (Wieczorek) Schultz. At the age of 17, Bob joined the Navy, honorably serving his country during World War...
Jean Kendall
Nov 20, 2021
Jean (nee Robertson) Kendall, 89, died at Lake Winona Manor on Saturday, 20 November 2021 of post-Covid complications amidst a long but graceful journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born 19 July 1932 in Toledo, OH, Jean was the daughter of Clifford and Ida (Heaser) Robertson, and older sister to brother,...
Dorothy Theis
Nov 17, 2021
Dorothy J. Theis, age 96, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
Dorothy was born January 7, 1925, at Oak Ridge, Winona County, to Leo and Lillian (Honer) Walch. She was united in marriage with Robert A. Theis on October...
Adeline Neubauer
Nov 12, 2021
Adeline M. “Addy” Neubauer, age 97, of Winona, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Adith Miller Manor.
Addy was born on April 9, 1924, in Arcadia, WI, to Joseph and Mary (Sonsalla) Sobotta. She was united in marriage with Stanley Losinski, Sr., who preceded her in death,...
Charles Briska
Nov 12, 2021
Charles Rexford Briska, 76, of Careywood, ID, and formerly of Winona, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, in Careywood.
Charles was born on April 15, 1945 in Winona, MN to Earl and Belva Briska. He grew up and graduated high school in Winona. He spent time at a...