James Muras

James Muras

Dec 3, 2020

James H. Muras, age 81, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor.

He was born on April 23, 1939, in Winona, to Henry and Clara (Heinz) Muras, and was a graduate of Cotter High School.

Jim was employed with...

Roger Orlikowski

Roger Orlikowski

Dec 3, 2020

Roger J. Orlikowski, age 83, of Winona, MN, passed away peacefully in his home where he wanted to be with his wife Mary on December 3, 2020.

He was born in Winona, MN to Victor and Elizabeth (Kellog) Orlikowski on November 22, 1937.  Roger attended St. John’s Catholic School in Winona,...

Mary Braatz

Mary Braatz

Dec 3, 2020

Mary L. Braatz, age 76, of Pickwick, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the Winona Health Hospital.

She was born on May 24, 1944, in Winona, to Arnold and Beth (Thompson) Stever, and was a graduate of Lewiston High School.  She was united in marriage with Gary Braatz on...

Charles "Chuck" Loshek

Charles "Chuck" Loshek

Dec 2, 2020

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A celebration of Chuck's life will be held from 1 PM until 6 PM on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Sloppy Joe's, 526 East Third Street, in Winona.

Charles (Chuck) Edward Loshek, 68, of Winona, passed away Wednesday morning, December 2, 2020.

Kristi Bakke

Kristi Bakke

Nov 29, 2020

Kristi Lynn Bakke, age 60, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at her home.

Kristi was born on May 25, 1960, in La Crosse, WI, to James and Joanne (Drexel) Knutz, Sr.  She was raised in Dakota, MN, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High...

Joann Hagedorn

Joann Hagedorn

Nov 25, 2020

Our loving and devoted mother and grandmother, Joann Clarice Hagedorn, of Winona, MN, died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at age 84. Joann was born on June 11, 1936 in Winona, MN to Edward and Ella (Heller) Smith. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Martin's Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Winona, MN, where she later...

Barbara Hoffnung

Barbara Hoffnung

Nov 24, 2020

Barbara Hunt Hoffnung (formerly Trott) died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on the morning of Tuesday, November 24th. She will be greatly missed. She was the youngest of 3 children born to Charles and Bertha Hunt on April 20, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois. Barbara was mother and grandmother to 7...

Gertrude Votruba

Gertrude Votruba

Nov 23, 2020

Gertrude Emma Alma Votruba, age 94, of Winona, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020.  She had previously lived at the Valley View Towers for many years, and was currently residing at Benedictine – St. Anne.

Gert was born in Chatfield, MN, on March 3, 1926, to Frank and...

Eldon "Eldie" Fritz

Eldon "Eldie" Fritz

Nov 21, 2020

Eldon O. Fritz, age 84 of Goodview, passed away with his wife and daughter by his side on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Gundersen Medical Center Hospital in La Crosse, WI.

Eldon “Eldie” was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a loyal friend to many. He lived his life helping others—whether...

Larry Brand

Larry Brand

Nov 21, 2020

Larry D. Brand, age 73, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2020, in the comfort of his home on the family farm.

He was born on April 10, 1947, in Winona, to Franklin and Vera (Braatz) Brand, and was united in marriage with Sharon Papenfuss on October 22,...

Kevin Edel, Jr.

Kevin Edel, Jr.

Nov 19, 2020

Kevin Leon Edel, Jr., age 24, formerly of Milaca, Minnesota, and current resident of Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away with his family at his side on Thursday November 19, 2020, at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Ft. Myers, Florida.

Kevin was born on July 15, 1996, in Olean,...

Lois Czaplewski

Lois Czaplewski

Nov 18, 2020

Lois M. Czaplewski, 75, of Winona, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 18, 2020, after battling esophageal cancer.

She was born on May 27, 1945, in Winona, to Walter and Lillie (Thomas) Solberg, and graduated from Peterson High School in 1963.  On November 19, 1966, Lois...

Cornella "Corky" Podjaski

Cornella "Corky" Podjaski

Nov 18, 2020

Cornella “Corky” Podjaski, age 97, of Reedsburg, WI and formerly of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at the Sauk County Health Care Center in Reedsburg. She was born on October 9, 1923, in Winona, to Paul and Anna (Jasnoch) Lilla. She was united in marriage with Robert “Rusty” Podjaski on May 5, 1945, at...

Brother A. Stephen Rusyn, Fsc, Phd

Brother A. Stephen Rusyn, Fsc, Phd

Nov 17, 2020

Brother A. Stephen Rusyn, FSC, PhD, longtime faculty member and administrator at Saint Mary’s University, died Tuesday, November 17, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN.

Born John Joseph Rusyn in Brooklyn NY, John attended schools of the De La Salle Christian Brothers, and after high school entered the...

Merle Blong

Merle Blong

Nov 11, 2020

Merle Andrew Blong

Merle Andrew Blong passed away on the morning of November 11, 2020, after a struggle with Alzheimer’s disease and the rapid onset of the COVID-19 virus.  Merle was born on December 12, 1933 in St. Lucas, Iowa to parents Luke John Blong and Agnes Ann Ditzenbach.  His family...

Evelyn Orzechowski

Evelyn Orzechowski

Nov 9, 2020

Evelyn Catherine Orzechowski, age 98, of Winona, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.

She was born on February 19, 1922, in Menominee, IL, to Bernard and Sophia (Greenwald) Bonnet.  Evelyn was united in marriage with Stanley Orzechowski on May 28, 1949, at St. Ann’s...

Jack Neitzke

Jack Neitzke

Nov 3, 2020

Jack Arthur Neitzke, age 89, of Fountain City, Wis. passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Winona Health embraced by the love of his family.  He fought a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and cancer.

Jack was born on January 27, 1931, in Winona, MN. to Edward and Flora...

John Bernadot

John Bernadot

Oct 30, 2020

John William Bernadot, age 75, of Winona, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020, at the Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles, MN.

He was born on March 1, 1945, in Winona, to Elmer and Martha (Braatz) Bernadot, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School.

Lorraine Poffenberger

Lorraine Poffenberger

Oct 30, 2020

Lorraine Edith Poffenberger joined her Lord on October 30, 2020.

Lorraine was born on July 2, 1931, in Albert Lea, MN, to Albert and Edith (Nielsen) Boettner. She graduated from Kasson, MN, high school in 1948 and attended vocational school in Winona, MN. She worked as a cosmetologist for several years....

George Kuklinski

George Kuklinski

Oct 29, 2020

George John Kuklinski, 86, of Winona, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 29, 2020.  George was born on April 24, 1934, in Winona, to Clement and Catherine (Czaplewski) Kuklinski.

George was surrounded and blessed with the love of his family and extended family throughout his life. ...