Aug 29, 2019

James Philip “Jim” Romball, age 74, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare, after a lengthy illness.

Jim was born on May 6, 1945, in Portland, OR, to Anthony and Mary (Langowski) Romball, and was a 1963 graduate of Cotter High School.  Jim was...

Aug 27, 2019

Curtis John Stark, age 86, passed away at Sauer Health Care surrounded by his family on August 27, 2019.

Curt was born August 15, 1933, to Albert and Minnie Stark in Altura, where he then grew up.  Curt attended Altura Public School and Lewiston High School.  After high school...

Aug 23, 2019

Michael L. Benedict, age 61, of Winona, passed away peacefully in his home, and went on to his final resting place on Friday, August 23, 2019.

Michael was born on September 20, 1957, to Raymond Martin Benedict and Shirley Mae Phillips, and graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1977. He...

Aug 21, 2019

Cheryle M. “Sherry” Nation, age 55, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 11, 1964, in Winona, to James and Thelma (Bolstad) Nation, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School....

Aug 20, 2019

Ruth D. Lilla, age 91, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living.

She was born on July 1, 1928, in Hart Township, Winona County, to Gust and Lillian (Warnken) Ledebuhr, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School.  Ruth was...

Aug 10, 2019

Susan M. “Susie” Thilmany, age 69, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare, surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 10, 1950, in Winona, to George P. and Felicia (Mlynczak) Thilmany, and was a graduate of Cotter High School.

Aug 9, 2019

Phyllis C. Morken, age 98, of Winona, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at Callista Court, surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was born on December 1, 1920, in St. Paul, MN to Ernest and Martha (Lueck) Guy.  Phyllis graduated from Cochrane-Fountain City High School in 1938, and received...

Aug 8, 2019

Joan M. Strong, age 88, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Lake Winona Manor.

She was born on August 28, 1930, in Winona, to Edward and Emma (Gottschalk) Jasnoch.  Joan was united in marriage with Eugene F. Strong on November 11, 1949, at the St. Thomas Pro Cathedral in Winona,...

Aug 6, 2019

Evarist (Bud) Sobotta, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 92 on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.  He was born to Mary and Joseph Sobotta of Arcadia, Wisconsin where he was raised on their family farm.  There he found his true love of horses and music.  He found another true love...

Jul 27, 2019

Richard M. Hohensee, age 78, of Minnesota City, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 20, 1941, in Winona, to Melvin and Leona (Curtis) Hohensee, and was a graduate of Winona Senior High School. ...

Jul 26, 2019

Bonnie M. Clark, age 71, of Winona, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.

She was born on September 15, 1947, in Red Wing, MN, to Henry and Pauline (Anderson) McLaughlin.

Bonnie was employed with Camera Art in Lewiston, and...

Jul 21, 2019

Dennis S. “Denny” Orlikowski, age 68, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at the Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital in La Crosse.

He was born on January 7, 1951, in Winona, to Eugene and Cecelia (Loeffen) Orlikowski.

Following graduation from high school,...

Jul 20, 2019

Brice Joseph Wilkinson III born on born May 30th, 1934 in Greeley, Colorado, a son to the late Brice and Esther (O’Conner) Wilkinson. Brice died peacefully at his home, in Winona, Minnesota, on July 20, 2019. He was 85 years old.

He leaves his wife of 40 years and...

Jul 14, 2019

Faith M. Hinkley, age 92, of Austin, MN, and formerly of Winona, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her home in Austin.

She was born on March 4, 1927, in St. Charles, MN, to Neil Francis and Mathilda (Reed) Hinkley.  While living in Winona, Faith was employed...

Jul 13, 2019

Patricia A. Meska, age 77, passed away peacefully her at home on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

She was born June 30, 1942 in Winona, MN to Edward and Magdalen Paszkiewicz.

A lifelong resident of Winona, she was a passionate gardener, bird watcher, and avid reader. She was well known for her vibrant personality...

Jul 11, 2019

Patricia “Pat” M. Ellinghuysen, age 79, of Winona, passed away at Winona Health on Thursday, July 11, 2019.

She was born on February 26, 1940, in Winona, MN to Ed and Marie Walchak. Pat was a 1958 graduate of Winona High School.

Pat was united...

Jul 8, 2019

Lois Jean Neitzke, age 82, of Winona, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Lake Winona Manor, embraced by the love of her family.

She was born on October 21, 1936, in Rollingstone, MN, to Weston and Clara (Redmann) Larson.  Lois was united in marriage with Harry Neitzke...

Jul 3, 2019

Marjorie J. Erdmann, age 86, of Dakota, MN, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse.

Mom was born on March 5, 1933, on the family farm in New Hartford Township, Winona County, to Ernest and...

Jun 29, 2019

Chad R. Evenson, age 42, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at his home.

Chad was born on May 18, 1977, in Rochester, MN, to Randy and Alice (Bublitz) Evenson.  He attended Vermillion College in Ely, MN, and graduated from Southeast Technical College in Red...

Jun 28, 2019

Oscar Danny Donahue, age 41, of Winona, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019, at his home.

He is survived by his parents: Danny and Patricia (Chase) Donahue; brother: Brian (Michelle) Donahue; daughter: Olivia R. Thomsen; grandmothers: Janice Chase and Valeria Donahue; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and...