Richard C. (Dick) Behnke
Dec 10, 2023
Dr. Richard (Dick) Carl Behnke
Richard C. Behnke, 91, formerly of 900 Birch Blvd, Winona, for 50 years, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN, following a stroke on December 1st. He was surrounded by family during the week-long journey, and went peacefully to his Heavenly home that...
Peggy J. Reinhard
Dec 10, 2023
Peggy J. Reinhard, of Winona, an adored wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Sauer Health Care in Winona. Peggy had just celebrated her 80th birthday.
She was born on November 24, 1943, in Ithaca, NY, to Melvin and Elizabeth (Harrington) Manning. Following high school, Peggy completed her teaching degree at Dakota University in Madison,...
Gladys I. Schossow
Dec 6, 2023
Gladys I. Schossow, age 92, of rural Rushford, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in the comfort of her home on the family farm.
She was born on January 27, 1931, in Winona, to Elsie Haedtke, and was united in marriage with Wilfred C. Schossow on June 7, 1952, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Wilson.
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William R. "Bill" Heller
Dec 5, 2023
William Raymond Heller “Bill”, 83, of Winona, passed quietly at home on December 5, 2023.
Bill was born in Winona, MN, in 1940, to Raymond W. Heller and Violet J. Heller (Vaughn). At the age of 16, Bill’s family moved to California, where he graduated from high school and attended college. In 1959, he met his future wife, Patsy...
Patricia A. Pape
Dec 1, 2023
Patricia A. Pape, age 87, of La Crescent, MN, and formerly of Ridgeway, MN, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Springbrook Village in La Crescent, MN.
She was born on March 5, 1936, in Winona, to Wilfred and Meta (Pretzer) Linander, and graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1953. Patricia was united in marriage with Kenneth...
Barbara M. Skeels
Dec 1, 2023
Barbara M. Skeels, age 90, of Winona, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Adith Miller Manor.
She was born May 21, 1933, the daughter of Clement and Frances (Schreiber) Cysewski in Winona, MN.
She was united in marriage with James Edward Skeels, on January 7, 1955, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church in Winona, and he preceded...
Roger W. Brown, Jr.
Nov 29, 2023
Roger William Brown, Jr., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the age of 69, losing a courageous seven-year battle with cancer.
Roger was a graduate of Winona Cotter. After high school, he worked as a produce manager at Randall’s grocery store.
Roger then became a welder, spanning his career over 45 years throughout WI...
Edward V. Malewicki
Nov 25, 2023
Edward Vincent Malewicki, age 80, of Winona, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Winona Health Hospital.
He was born on June 7, 1943, in Clinton, Iowa, to Edward “Nip” and Vivian Malewicki, and was united in marriage with Kay Neitzke on January 3, 1970.
Ed was drafted into the United States Army in October of 1967,...
Peter M. Kleinschmidt
Nov 24, 2023
Peter Michael Kleinschmidt, age 60, of Winona, passed away on Friday, November 24th, surrounded by his family and close friends at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN after a long battle with cancer.
Peter was born on February 28th, 1963 in La Crosse, WI to Michael and Mary (Murray) Kleinschmidt, the oldest of seven children. From early childhood and throughout...
Phyllis H. Scattum
Nov 23, 2023
Phyllis Helen (Keen) Scattum left this earth on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023.
She had arrived in the home of Benedict and Elizabeth (Jaszewski) Keen on September 5, 1932, in the east side of Winona in the midst of the depression. She attended Washington-Kosciusko Elementary school until the 8th grade and then stayed home to care for her...
Evelyn M. Blagsvedt
Nov 22, 2023
Evelyn M. Blagsvedt, age 95, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Lake Winona Manor.
She was born on October 4, 1928, in Winona, to Michael and Rose (Chuck) Kulas, and was a graduate of Winona High School. Evelyn was united in marriage with Richard A. Blagsvedt, Sr., on August 15, 1950, in Winona, and he...
Lynn Czaplewski
Nov 21, 2023
Helen Lynn Czaplewski
Lynn Czaplewski, 82, a lifelong resident of Winona, MN, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Southview Acres in St. Paul, MN, where she resided the past year.
Lynn was born on October 20, 1941, in Winona, MN, to Thadeous and Helen Glubka. She grew up in Winona and attended St. Stanislaus Elementary School and Cotter High School. After graduation,...
Thomas Lee Steffes
Nov 21, 2023
Thomas Lee Steffes, 72, of Winona passed away on November 21, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester surrounded by family.
Tom was born in Winona to Arthur and Ruth (Johnson) Steffes. He was a graduate of Winona Senior High School and Winona State College. While at Winona State he majored in elementary education and furthered his learning by...
Paulette Yeske
Nov 20, 2023
Paulette Renee (Sobotta) Yeske, age 78, of Winona, MN, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, in the comfort of her home.
Paulette was born on June 5, 1945, in Arcadia, WI to Raymond and Doreen (Reay) Sobotta. She attended elementary school in Arcadia before moving to Winona and graduating from Winona High School in 1966. She continued...
Ronald C. Drazkowski
Nov 20, 2023
Ronald Charles Drazkowski, 84, of Fountain City, Wisconsin, died Monday, November 20th, 2023 at Caretta Senior Living in Holmen, Wisconsin.
Ronald was born on May 25, 1939, in Buffalo Township to Joseph and Irene (Kugler) Drazkowski. “Ron” graduated from Cotter Senior High School in Winona, MN in 1957. He married Sandra Louise Baker on July 11, 1964, at Cathedral of...
David D. Husman
Nov 20, 2023
David D. Husman, age 86, of Winona, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Benedictine – St. Anne in Winona.
He was born on December 12, 1936, in Winona, MN, to William and Rose (Buege) Husman. David honorably served his country with the United States Army from 1959 to 1962.
David was united in marriage with Deanna...
Ruth H. (Warnken) Dorman
Nov 17, 2023
Ruth H. (Warnken) Dorman, age 93, of Plainview, MN, formerly of Wilson, MN, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, MN.
She was born on January 21, 1930, in Wilson Township, MN, to Edward and Edna (Brand) Warnken, and was a life-long member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Wilson.
Ruth...
Gary V. Barum
Nov 16, 2023
Gary V. Barum, age 76, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the Gundersen Health System Hospital in La Crosse.
He was born on October 5, 1947, in Winona, to Carl and Leona (Pappenfuss) Barum. Gary was a graduate of Winona Senior High School and attended Winona State University. Gary was united in marriage with Suzanne...
David Graves
Nov 15, 2023
David Graves, age 72, of Winona, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at his home.
He was born on September 22, 1951, in Waseca, MN, to Darwin and Delaine (Glenna) Graves. Dave was a graduate of Winona Senior High School class of 69, he received a degree in Automotive Mechanics from Winona Area Technical School in 1971, and...
Robert P. Pozanc
Nov 10, 2023
Robert Paul “Pozy” Pozanc, age 66, of Winona, passed away on November 10, 2023, after a brief illness.
Born the middle child of John and Irene Pozanc on July 3, 1957, in Winona, MN, Bob loved nature and being outdoors whenever possible. He loved spending time with family, especially his two sons and his grandkids. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...