Gary Long
May 4, 2025
Gary Allen Long, 66 of Winona, died Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Winona Health.
Gary was born September 8, 1958 in Rochester to Cecil “Baldy” and Dorothy (Evenson) Long. He married Penny McDowell on January 6, 1979 in Spring Valley. Gary worked for Bekins Van Lines before moving his family to Savage, Montana where he worked in the oil fields. While...
Daniel "Dan" James Bambenek
Jun 9, 2025
Daniel “Dan” James Bambenek, age 68, died from a massive heart attack while driving his dump truck on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Dan entered the world on November 9, 1956, in Winona, Minnesota, born to Jim and Elaine Bambenek. Daniel graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1975 and attended Vo-Tech for Autobody and Truck Driving. He married Rosemary Kamrowski, on...
Mary Ann Goree
Jun 6, 2025
Mary Ann Goree, 93, of Altura, died on June 6, 2025, at Lake Winona Manor. She was born on June 19, 1931, in Pine Creek, Wisconsin, to August and Florence (Gibbons) Jereczek. Mary Ann lived a life full of love, laughter, and sacrifice as a cherished mother and dedicated community member in Altura, Minnesota, where she raised her seven children.
Mary...
Maynard "Dusty" Johnson
Jun 6, 2025
Maynard "Dusty" Johnson, 88, of Rushford, MN, passed away on June 6, 2025.
On June 6, 2025, Maynard Johnson joined his beloved wife Marjo in eternity. He was born August 2, 1936, in Lanesboro, Minnesota, to Arthur and Myrtle Johnson. After losing his mother at a young age, Maynard struck out on his own, working on local farms before moving to...
Julie Roth
Jun 5, 2025
Julie Roth, 69, died on June 5, 2025 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Born on May 3, 1956, in Rochester, MN, Julie was a vibrant spirit who brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew her. She was welcomed into this world by her loving parents, Stanley and Evelyn (Ask) Millen, and was the cherished sister of nine siblings....
Elaine Wessel
Jun 4, 2025
Elaine Rebecca (Rustad) Wessel, age 78, of Rollingstone, MN, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI.
Elaine was born April 13, 1947, in Rushford, MN, the daughter of Raymond and Edna (Overby) Rustad. She grew up on the family farm in Bratsberg, MN. After graduating from Rushford High School, she went on to attend...
Zoey Startz
Jun 3, 2025
Zoey Mercedes Startz, died on June 3, 2025, at the young age of 18. Born on December 13, 2006, in Rochester, Zoey was a vibrant spirit with an honest heart and a spark for life that inspired all who knew her.
Zoey was a true lover of music and found joy in its rhythms. She was currently taking online classes at...
Marlys Johnson
May 31, 2025
Marlys Jean Johnson
March 31, 1953 – May 31, 2025
Marlys Jean Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. Known for her adventurous spirit and forward-looking nature, Marlys lived a life filled with love, exploration, and cherished memories.
She shared countless driving trips and family adventures with her husband Jim. Together, they traversed the scenic routes...
Michael "Mike" James Tapp
May 31, 2025
Michael “Mike” James Tapp, age 57 of Winona, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Mike graduated from Austin High School, the class of 1986, and Riverland Community College with a degree in Automotive Machining. Mike worked at Benchmark for 10 plus years.
Above all else, Mike had a need for speed. He loved drag racing and being around fast cars.
Mike...
Elaine Ball
May 28, 2025
Elaine Anne Ball, 79 of Winona, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Sugar Loaf Senior Living.
Elaine was born January 16, 1946 in St. Paul to Eleanor Skaar. Following her high school graduation she attended Austin Community College and graduated with her Licensed Practical Nursing degree. Through her time in Austin, she met Thomas Ball and they were married. They had...
Susan Lyngaas
May 23, 2025
Susan "Sue" Lyngaas, age 84, of St. Charles, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025 surrounded by family. Born on January 9, 1941, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, she was the beloved daughter of Melvin "Red" and Christine "Burnette" Christenson.
Sue graduated from St. Charles High School in 1959, after which she worked diligently as a surgical aide...
Carter Lee Klinkner
May 22, 2025
Carter Lee Klinkner, 34, passed away Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, while doing what he loved - riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle that he had lovingly named “Pamela”.
Carter was born September 19th, 1990 in Owatonna, MN, to Tim Klinkner and Christine Myers. Carter moved to Winona, MN, attended Cotter Schools, and eventually graduated from Winona Senior High in 2009. After High School,...
Michael "Mike" Carney
May 20, 2025
Michael "Mike" Carney, 70, of Rushford, MN, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Mike was born on January 13, 1955, in Winona, MN, to Richard and Dorthy (Dady) Carney. He was one of seven children. Mike attended St. Stan’s in Winona and later Vo-tech where he studied tool & die. On April 7, 1973 Mike married the love...
Allen Rothering
May 20, 2025
Allen Lee “Butch” Rothering, age 78, of Minnesota City, MN, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Gundersen Health Care System in La Crosse, WI.
Allen was born February 17, 1947, in Winona, MN, the son of Gaylord and June (Wilkins) Rothering. Butch worked as a baker and enjoyed his time working in restaurants and bakeries. He enjoyed fishing, and loved spending...
James "Jim" Thomas Connaughty
May 19, 2025
James “Jim” Connaughty, age 85, passed away in his home at Sugar Loaf Senior Living on Monday, May 19,2025 in Winona, MN. Jim was born on November 12, 1939, in Utica Township on the family farm. Jim attended grade school and high school in St. Charles, MN where he received his high school diploma. Jim loved working on the family...
Margarita Zuniga Laabs
May 11, 2025
Margarita Zuniga Laabs, age of 81, left this world on May 11, 2025. Born on August 12, 1943, in San Carlos, Coahuila, Mexico, Margarita was the cherished daughter of Guillermo Laabs Pesina and Ofelia Verastegui Chavez.
Margarita's journey began with her nursing studies in Mexico, where she met the love of her life, Refugio Zuniga Delgado. The two united in marriage...
Karen Groth
May 10, 2025
Karen Jane Groth, 76 of Rushford, died Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.
Karen was born August 11, 1948 in Rushford, MN to Irvin and Doris (Dingfelder) Rislov. She graduated from Rushford High School and completed her Associates Degree as an LPN at Winona Vo-Tech. On June 24, 1967, she married Ronald Groth and they had...
William "Bill" Henry Emmons
May 10, 2025
William “Bill” Emmons passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025. William is remembered as a man who truly embraced life on his own terms.
Bill's early years were marked by a profound passion for the thrill of the racetrack. However, it was amidst the serenity and beauty of nature that William ultimately discovered his deepest peace.
Bill is survived by his...
John Edmond Beech
May 10, 2025
John Edmond Beech, 80, of Utica, died on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Sauer Health Care in Winona. He was born on April 29, 1945, at home in Enterprise to George and Rose (Rinn) Beech.
John attended Enterprise School and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1963. After graduation he farmed in the Lewiston area until he was drafted into the...
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