Enoch "Pinky" Bennett

Enoch "Pinky" Bennett

Aug 21, 2020

Enoch Dale Bennett passed away peacefully in the Winona home of Wayne and Susan (Bennett) Kimber, surrounded by family on August 21, 2020.

Pinky, as he was known to many, was born on March 21, 1927, in Mt. Ida Township, Wisconsin, the third child of Gloy and Hazel (Adkins) Bennett. After...

Christopher Hale

Christopher Hale

Aug 9, 2020

Christopher J. Hale, age 29, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI.  He was born on November 26, 1990, in Winona, to Mitchell and Lisa (Stephans) Hale.

Chris graduated from Winona Senior High School in 2009 and...

Violet Herold

Violet Herold

Aug 6, 2020

Violet E. Herold, age 102, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Sauer Health Care.

Violet was born on September 27, 1917, in the Town of Lincoln, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, to Fred and Clara (Beck) Balk, and was united in marriage with Wilfred M. Herold on...

Larry Kopperud

Larry Kopperud

Aug 6, 2020

Larry Glen Kopperud, age 73, of Rushford, MN, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020, in the comfort of his home on the farm, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 5, 1947, in Rushford, MN, and married Violet Ruth Cisewski on September 12, 1970, in Winona. ...

Steven Ronkowski

Steven Ronkowski

Jul 27, 2020

Steve E. Ronkowski, age 63, of Winona, passed away on July 27, 2020, at his home.

He was born on February 6, 1957, in St. Paul, MN, to Edward and Janice Ronkowski, and was a graduate of UW-Stout.

Steve was employed with Winona State University as a...

James Miller

James Miller

Jul 26, 2020

James R. Miller, age 90, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.

A graveside service and committal will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona, where the Veterans of Foreign Wars Neville-Lien Post 1287 will provide...

Lawrence Mormann

Lawrence Mormann

Jul 26, 2020

Lawrence Joseph (Larry Joe) Mormann Jr., age 69, of Winona, passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2020, from complications of pancreatic cancer.

He was born on November 12, 1950, in La Crosse, WI, to Lawrence and Jessie Mae (Baldwin) Mormann, Sr. Larry attended Crucifixion Elementary School, La Crescent High...

Kandy Sonnek

Kandy Sonnek

Jul 23, 2020

CELEBRATION OF LIFE ANNOUNCEMENT

A Funeral Mass for Kandy will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Crucifixion Catholic Church in La Crescent,  MN.  Following the Mass, a celebration of Kandy's life will be held at her home at 30452 County Road 1,...

Robert Gerth

Robert Gerth

Jul 20, 2020

Robert W. “Bob” Gerth, age 79, of Winona, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor.

He was born on March 31, 1941, in Winona, to Oscar and Ethel (Meyers) Gerth, and honorably served his country with the United States Army from 1963 – 1965.  In...

Denis "Scooter" Mahaffey

Denis "Scooter" Mahaffey

Jul 20, 2020

Denis Michael “Scooter” Mahaffey, 73, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on July 20, 2020.  He was born on May 8, 1947 in Winona, MN to Lucille (Bunny) Bandar Mahaffey and Vern Mahaffey.  He was the oldest of 4 children.  Denny graduated from Cotter High School in 1965.  He served in...

John Schreiber, Jr.

John Schreiber, Jr.

Jul 15, 2020

John S. “Red” Schreiber, Jr., age 83, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Winona Health.

He was born on July 5, 1937, in Winona, to John and Harriet (Plinski) Schreiber, Sr., and honorably served his country with the United States Army.  John was united in...

Elizabeth "Betty" Pawlowski

Elizabeth "Betty" Pawlowski

Jul 10, 2020

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Pawlowski, age 90, of Winona, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.

She was born on September 10, 1929, in Colby, WI, to William and Angeline (Martin) Block.  Betty was united in marriage with James L. Pawlowski on May 6, 1950, and he...

Nicole Hentges

Nicole Hentges

Jul 9, 2020

Nicole Marie Hentges, of Winona, died on July 9, 2020, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn., after a five-month battle with cancer.

She was born on January 12, 1988, in Rochester, Minn., to Charles and Laura (Anderson) Hentges.

She attended Lewiston-Altura Schools and graduated in 2007.

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Judith Rackow

Judith Rackow

Jul 8, 2020

Judith Pauline (Schulz) Rackow, age 82, of Winona, passed away peacefully in the comfort on her home on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

She was born on April 20, 1938, in Winona, to Herbert and Florence (Sula) Schulz.  Judy was united in marriage with Harold (Sonny) Rackow on May 26,...

Forrest Sawyer

Forrest Sawyer

Jul 6, 2020

Forrest P. Sawyer, age 96, of Winona, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Sauer Health Care.

He was born on September 26, 1923, in Clear Lake, IA, to Edward and Vera Sawyer, and proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War ll.  Forry...

Arlene Blank

Arlene Blank

Jul 5, 2020

Arlene M. Blank, age 79, of Savoy IL, and formerly of Winona, passed away July 5, 2020, after a brief battle with COVID-19.

Arlene was born in Winona, MN, to Richard and Edna (Beck) Blank. She was a student at St. Stanislaus Kostka Grade School and Cotter High School...

Darrel Kramer

Darrel Kramer

Jul 4, 2020

On July 4, 2020, Darrel George Kramer’s life on earth ended after a courageous battle with cancer. He was diagnosed on August 5, 2019, and was only given weeks to months to live.  In true Darrel fashion, he went out with a bang on Independence Day, and far exceeded the time he was given, never...

Michael Cada

Michael Cada

Jul 2, 2020

Michael George Cada, age 75, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at his home, with his wife and children by his side.

He was born on April 10, 1945, in La Crosse, WI, to George and Helen (Knapik) Cada, and was a graduate...

Dorothy Rick

Dorothy Rick

Jun 23, 2020

Dorothy Rick died unexpectedly of a hemorrhagic stroke on June 23, 2020, in Winona, MN.

Born and raised in Winona, she was a lifelong member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Until the end of her life, Dorothy stayed active and independent, with the support of neighbors, getting...

Lorna Betsinger

Lorna Betsinger

Jun 21, 2020

Our dear Lorna Jean (Moger) Betsinger died at home in Pickwick, MN with her loved ones, at the age of 80 on Sunday, June 21, 2020.

Lorna was born to Carl and Gladys (Knutson) Moger on August 13, 1939 in Lanesburo, MN.  She attended Highland Rural Element School and...