Dec 24, 2020

Steven G. Braatz, age 54, of Pickwick, MN, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor, following a short illness.

He was born on November 28, 1966, in Winona, to Gary and Mary (Stever) Braatz.

Steve was employed in delivery with Dan’s Flower Gallery...

Dec 23, 2020

Joseph John Vladimir Tristano, age 34 of La Crosse, Wisconsin, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at his home.

He was born on June 6, 1986, in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved to Winona with his family when he was 5. He was a graduate of Winona Senior High School...

Dec 23, 2020

Dr. John McClain Watkins, 83, of Big Rapids, Michigan died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Roger Metz Manor in Winona, Minn.

He was born Aug. 30, 1937 in Glendive, Montana, the son of Claude O. Watkins and Helen Watkins.  John joined his brother Robert and his parents in Sidney, Montana where...

Dec 11, 2020

Ruth Arlene Dennis, age 89, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor.

Ruth was born in Winona on Easter Sunday, April 25, 1931, to August and Emma (Nast) Schrandt, and was the last surviving of 10 children.

She...

Dec 9, 2020

Arlyn D. Olson was called to his heavenly home on Dec. 9, 2020. He was 71 years old.

Arlyn was born in Lanesboro, on April 30, 1949, the oldest of 6 children of Fern and Emil Olson.

He grew up and attended school in Preston, MN.  Shortly after his 18th birthday...

Dec 7, 2020

Steven Jon Evans, 65, father, soul mate, husband, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 7, 2020, at Gundersen Health Systems, La Crosse, WI.

Steve was born on May 25, 1955, in Rock Rapids, Iowa, to Arthur and Dorothy Evans. For the first 5 years of...

Dec 7, 2020

Betty A. Reissman, age 88, of Dakota, MN, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020.

Betty was born on February 6, 1932, in rural Pickwick, MN, to Herman and Nora (Armitage) Papenfuss.  She was united in marriage with Rolf Reissman on June 7, 1953, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran...

Dec 6, 2020

Maxine (Heaser) Prondzinski, 78, of Galesville, WI passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare in La Crosse, WI.  The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors that cared for Maxine while she battled COVID-19.

Maxine was born June 25,...

Dec 4, 2020

Gary E. Galewski, age 71, of Trempealeau, WI, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, at his home.

He was born on April 18, 1949, in Galesville, WI, to Eugene and Ruth (Lilla) Galewski, and was a graduate of Arcadia High School.  Following high school, Gary attended the Winona Area Vocational...

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,...

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...

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...

Dec 2, 2020

UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...