Jun 21, 2020

Wendy A. Frisch, age 52, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, of Glioblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer.

She was born on March 14, 1968, in Minneapolis, MN, to Gary and Darlene Pollard.  Wendy was a graduate of Winona Senior High School.  She completed her Associate...

Jun 20, 2020

William G. Becker, age 85, of Wilson, MN, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 17, 1934, in Winona, to Oliver and Florence (Stephens) Becker. Bill was united in marriage with Gladys M. Mueller...

Jun 18, 2020

Richard Harry Drazkowski, age 82, of Winona, passed away peacefully in the care of family at his home on Thursday June 18, 2020 in Winona, Minn.  Rich was born April 27, 1938, in Winona, the seventh of ten children to Stanley and Florence (Paine) Drazkowski.

He was united in...

Jun 17, 2020

Mitchell N. Hale, Jr., age 32, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at his home unexpectedly, due to congestive heart failure.  He was born on April 16, 1988, in Winona, to Mitchell and Lisa (Stephans) Hale, Sr.

Mitch lived in Winona all his life working for...

Jun 13, 2020

Helen Baker, age 93, of Winona, passed away on June 13, 2020, at Lake Winona Manor, where she had been a resident since August 2019.

Helen was born on February 19, 1927, in Peterson, Minnesota, to Alfred and Gladys Nation, and was the eldest of 8 children.

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Jun 12, 2020

Cathleen Mary Cain passed away June 12, 2020, in Rochester, MN. She was born to Mary Margaret Corkery Cain and Thomas Lawrence Cain in Des Plaines, IL, on September 11, 1956.   Cathleen was diagnosed with Down Syndrome as a baby and lived with her parents, growing up in Burlington, IA.  After her parents passed,...

Jun 11, 2020

Christy Lea Fenske, 63, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2020.

Christy was born on March 7, 1957, in Winona, to Marvin and Carol (Werner) Fenske.

She graduated from Winona Senior High in 1975. After graduation, she went on to get her cosmetology...

Jun 7, 2020

Gerald James Matejka, age 85, of Winona, passed away on June 7, 2020.

He was born May 9, 1935, to Frank and Frances (Kulas) Matejka of Winona. Jerry married the love of his life, Carole Boland, on September 7, 1957, and they were married for 63 years.

Jun 7, 2020

Bernadine A. (Herrick) Buege, age 89, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Roger Metz Manor.

She was born on September 20, 1930, in Winona.  As an infant, she moved with her parents, Stanley and Helen Herrick, and her older brother, Arthur, to 520 Hamilton Street. ...

Jun 5, 2020

Shirley F. Nesbit, age 95, of Ridgeway, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, at the Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston, MN.

She was born on October 27, 1924, in Crookston, MN, to Atlee and Ethel (White) Cornelius.  She grew up in a log cabin at Faunce,...

Jun 3, 2020

Dianne J. (Thiele) Kohner, age 81, passed away at her home in Winona, MN, surrounded by her loving family and wonderful caregivers, on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.

She was born on August 17, 1938, in Winona, Minnesota, to Martha Thiele. Dianne was a 1956 graduate of Winona Senior High School.  She...

Jun 3, 2020

Robert P. "Bob" Brom, age 79, of Rollingstone, MN, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.  Bob had a long-time battle with cancer and COPD.  He was born at home in Winona County, on May 4, 1941, to Paul M. and Martha R. (Wockenfuss) Brom.

Bob attended Phelps grade school, K...

Jun 2, 2020

Rosa Jane Doud age 60, of  Winona, Minnesota passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday June 2, 2020. She was the youngest of 6 children and a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Her friends and family are devastated at her loss.

She was a Stage 4 Cancer Survivor and...

May 31, 2020

Dorothy Barbara Chuchna, age 93, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.

She was born on December 4, 1926, at home on the family farm in Cedar Valley, Winona County, to Nick and Clara (Lorbiecki) Glowacki, and the family moved to Winona in...

May 20, 2020

Thomas J. Bubula, age 79, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Winona Health, following a short but valiant fight with pancreatic cancer.

He was born on September 6, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to Joseph and Eleanor (Parowski) Bubula, and was united in marriage with Eileen...

May 18, 2020

Patricia “Patty” (Lietha) Verdick, age 75, of Winona, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, at her home.

Patty was born to Oliver and Marada (Auer) Lietha on March 17, 1945, at home in Belvidere Township, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, the fourth of five children.  Her birthplace in Rose Valley was known...

May 14, 2020

Sandra L. Richardson, age 84 and on hospice care, passed away peacefully early morning on Thursday, May 14, 2020, with her husband of 64 years, Rev. Harold Richardson, by her side.

Sandy was born in 1935 in Bristol CT, to Vernon and Mildred Blashke.  She has a sister, Karin...

May 11, 2020

James Wendell Payne, 73, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2020, with his wife, Eileen, by his side.

Wendell was born in Alexander City, Ala., on September 6, 1946, to Clyde and Omelene, and had two siblings. He enlisted in the Army on June 17, 1967. He met his wife Eileen...

May 11, 2020

Linda Mary (Squires) Grover, age 67, of Winona, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, at her home.

She was born on November 12, 1952, in Winona, to Robert and Ruth (Drexel) Squires.  Linda welcomed her only child, Michael David, on January 13, 1976.  She was united in marriage...

May 10, 2020

On Sunday, May 10, 2020, Joanna “Jo” Seifert, passed away peacefully at her home in Winona, MN at the age of 86.

Jo was born August 3, 1933, to Donald and Wilda (Blevins) Owen in Wabash, IN. The family later moved to Lafayette, where Jo attended Centennial School and...