Joseph N. Wachowiak
Feb 10, 2024
Joseph N. Wachowiak, age 83, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
He was born on December 22, 1940, in Winona, to Peter and Eleanor (Wiczek) Wachowiak, and was a 1958 graduate of Cotter High School. Joe honorably served his country with the United States Navy from 1958 – 1961 and was...
Ruth M. Holdorf
Feb 7, 2024
Ruth Mary (Jordan) Holdorf, age 88, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
She was born on November 12, 1935, in Winona, to James and Marian (Newman) Jordan, Jr., and graduated from Winona High School in 1953. Ruth was united in marriage with Richard C. Holdorf on April 14, 1962, at St....
Ruth N. Abraham
Jan 31, 2024
Ruth N. Abraham, age 92, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Winona Health Hospital.
She was born on March 28, 1931, in Winona, the only child of Edwin and Evelyn (Steber) Schreiber, and was a graduate of Winona High School. Ruth was united in marriage with Allyn “Bud” Abraham on September 3, 1949, at St. Martin’s...
Donald T. Nelson
Jan 29, 2024
Donald T. Nelson, age 81, of Winona, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Gundersen Health Clinic in Winona.
He was born on May 24, 1942, in Belview, MN, to Vern and Catherine (Donahue) Nelson. He was a graduate of Cotter High School in Winona, and honorably served his country with the United States Navy from 1960 – 1964....
Lowell J. Bjoraker
Jan 28, 2024
Lowell J. Bjoraker, age 90, of Winona, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
He was born on June 30, 1933, in Claremont, MN, to John and Evelyn (Johnson) Bjoraker. Lowell was a graduate of Blooming Prairie High School, the Austin Junior College, and he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University...
Anita A. Lilla
Jan 27, 2024
Anita Ann Lilla, age 58, of Galesville, WI, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, January 27, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family, following a courageous fight with cancer.
She was born on October 5, 1965, in La Crosse, WI, to George and Dorothy (Bagniewski) Walski, and she graduated from Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School and Winona...
Marte M. Knopick
Jan 26, 2024
Marte Knopick, of Fountain City, WI, passed away on her 75th birthday, January 26, 2024, at Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
Born in Winona, MN, Marte Paape graduated from Winona Senior High School. She later settled in Bluff Siding, WI, where she shared over 40 cherished years with her devoted husband, Perry. Their home in Chicken Valley was...
Joanne C. Merkel
Jan 26, 2024
Joanne C. Merkel, age 73, of Winona, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living in Winona.
Funeral services will be held privately for her family.
Burial will be held at a later date at the Abbotsford Cemetery in Abbotsford, WI.
Bruce G. Whetstone
Jan 24, 2024
Bruce G. Whetstone, 77, died at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
He was born on December 8, 1946 in Winona, MN to Jule G. and Doris M. (Kuchel) Whetstone. He married Jacquelyn J. Peterson on August 3, 1968, and together have five children: Shelley Dvorak, Jolene Krieger, Shawn Whetstone, Beau Whetstone and Miranda Menting (Trevor). He...
Mavis A. Benson
Jan 24, 2024
Mavis Arlene Benson, 79 of Winona, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Mavis was born on June 20, 1944, at home in Ashby, MN to Milton and Olga Amundson.
After high school, Mavis became a med tech and lived in Oregon and Minnesota. While living in the Twin Cities, she met Dwayne “Dewey”...
Edward L. "Eddie" Cada
Jan 20, 2024
Edward L. “Eddie” Cada, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home in his recliner, on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
He was born on October 8, 1937, in Winona, to Mark and Barbara (Gabrych) Cada, and honorably served his country with the United States Air Force from 1955-1958.
He was united in marriage with Barbara Ratajczyk...
Phyllis C. Fredricks
Jan 20, 2024
Phyllis C. Fredricks, 86, of La Crescent, MN, and formerly of La Crosse, WI, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Springbrook Village in La Crescent. She was born on August 7, 1937, in Winona, MN, to Henry and Mary (Malewicki) Gerth, Sr. She married Alan Fredricks in 1960 and became a mother to five children.
After being inducted into...
Raymond "Buggy" M. Benedict, Jr.
Jan 19, 2024
Raymond Benedict, affectionately known as Buggy, peacefully passed away on January 19, 2024, at the age of 69, surrounded by his loving family.
Buggy married Julie DeWitte in 1980, and they later divorced. He is survived by his son, Joe (Becky) Holzer; daughters: Tina (Josh) Wenzel, Tanya (Matt) Breza, and Tiffany (Sean Tschumper) Benedict. Buggy leaves behind a legacy through his...
Wanda L. Coan Crozier
Jan 13, 2024
Wanda Lee Coan Crozier, 97, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona. She was born November 1, 1926, to Archa and Julia Taylor. She grew up with her siblings, Pansy, Loraine and Paul in Decatur, IL. In 1945, she married Robert Homer Coan, also of Decatur. They had two children,...
Lambert "Bert" M. Kluzik
Jan 10, 2024
Lambert M. “Bert” Kluzik, age 87, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Winona Health Hospital.
He was born on February 4, 1936, in Winona, and was the last surviving child of Martin and Verna (Janikowski) Kluzik. Bert was united in marriage with Judith “Judy” Senstad on March 26, 1955, in Winona, and she preceded...
Marjewel "Marge" F. Salisbury
Jan 5, 2024
Marjewel Fay “Marge” Salisbury, age 79, of Winona, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse.
Marge was born on July 7, 1944, in Lanesboro, MN, to James and Lyla (Glenna) Moger. She was baptized on July 23, 1944, and was confirmed on December 2,...
Shirley M. Duffy
Jan 4, 2024
Shirley M. (née Baertsch) Duffy, age 96, of 556 Minnesota Street, Winona, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Sauer Health Care in Winona.
She was born on October 21, 1927, to Grant and Hilda (Lorenz) Baertsch at home in Eagle Valley, rural Fountain City, WI. She attended her first eight grades in a one-room schoolhouse in Eagle Valley,...
Thomas M. Donnelly
Jan 1, 2024
Thomas M. Donnelly, age 83, of Winona, passed away on Monday, Janaury 1, 2024, at Lake Winona Manor.
Honoring his wishes, funeral services will be held privately for his family.
James "Jim" A. Siefert
Dec 29, 2023
James “Jim” Andrew Siefert, age 67, of Winona, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 29, 2023.
He was born on May 12, 1956, in Winona, to Andrew and Virginia (Mertes) Siefert. Jim attended Cochrane-Fountain City High School, and then worked for Winona Van Norman until they relocated out of state. He was then employed for over 20...
Audrey E. Gorny
Dec 20, 2023
Audrey E. Gorny, age 82, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
She was born on September 26, 1941, in Hastings, MN, to Arnold and Grace (Johnson) Pinke, and was a graduate of Hastings High School. She completed her bachelor’s degree in education at Winona State University, and...