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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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. ...

Oct 28, 2020

Ronald J. “Roper” Smith, age 76, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at his home.

Ron was born on May 15, 1944, in Arcadia, WI, to Cyril and Ravanna (Mrozek) Smith.  Following high school, he honorably served his country with the United States Army and was...

Oct 25, 2020

Kenneth R. Spittler, age 89, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at the Winona Health Hospital.

He was born on July 10, 1931, in Winona, to Fred and Lorene (Dingfelder) Spittler, and was a 1949 graduate of Winona High School.  He honorably served his country with the United...

Oct 24, 2020

Gerald W. Frosch, age 95, of Winona, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Saturday, October 24, 2020, surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 15, 1925, in Winona, to Perry and Erna (Matzke) Frosch. Raised in Winona, his family would later move to a farm...

Oct 22, 2020

On the Feast Day of St. John Paul II, October 22, 2020, Joseph A. Schneider, age 61, of Lake City, and formerly of Winona, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven, and reunited with his beloved mom and dad.

He was born on August 6, 1959, in Winona, to...

Oct 21, 2020

Mary Ellen Wolfe, age 68, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles, MN.

She was born on May 31, 1952, in Pine Creek, WI, to Melvin and Rita (Hermann) Wicka, and was a graduate of the Arcadia High School. ...

Oct 20, 2020

Phyllis M. (Liebsch) McNally, age 87, of Dakota, MN, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the La Crescent Health Services in La Crescent, MN.

Phyllis was born on December 18, 1932, in La Crosse, WI, to Seymour and Magdalena (Leyendecker) Redig, and was a graduate of Aquinas High School...

Oct 20, 2020

Debra Ann (Braatz) Moe, age 62, of Kellogg, MN, passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020, at her home after a battle with cancer.

Debra was born on September 13, 1958, in Winona, to Eldred and Helen (Luedtke) Braatz.  Deb graduated from Lewiston High School in 1977, and was active in Band...

Oct 18, 2020

Myron Alden “Mike” Henderson, age 95, of Lake Winona Manor, formerly of Pickwick, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

He was born at home in Ridgeway on June 21, 1925, to Sumner and Ella (Miennert) Henderson, and weighed one pound, eight ounces.  He fit in a cigar box,...

Oct 17, 2020

Joel Frederick Kurth, age 54, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at his home.

Joel was born on April 15, 1966, in Winona, to Carl and Marlys (Oldendorf) Kurth, and attended Winona Senior High School where he enjoyed playing hockey.  He married Wendy Olson, and...

Oct 15, 2020

We are welcoming friends of Jesse Culp and his family to celebrate his life on Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 2-5 p.m. at Holzinger Lodge - 925 W Lake Blvd, Winona, MN 55987. Join us anytime from 2-5 p.m. to remember Jesse together. Refreshments will be provided. Gifts are not requested; however,...