Dorothy (Wilson) Hadland
Jan 7, 2026
Dorothy Emma Jane (Smith) Wilson Hadland, age 102, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026 at her home in Black River Falls, WI, with family by her side.
She was born on March 31, 1923, in St. Charles, MN to Benjamin and Meta (Engelbart) Smith. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1941, and later attended Winona State College, earning...
Mark Walter Kolter
Jan 6, 2026
Mark Walter Kolter Jr., age 81, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6.
Mark was born on June 1, 1944, and grew up in Winona, a place he loved deeply and proudly called home throughout his life.
He honorably served in the United States Air Force, an experience that helped shape his lifelong fascination with aviation. Mark...
Clifford "Dale" Rustad
Jan 22, 2026
Clifford Dale “Dale” Rustad
Born September 2, 1940 – Passed January 22, 2026
Clifford Dale “Dale” Rustad, born September 2, 1940, in Rushford, MN, passed away peacefully at The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester, MN, surrounded by family.
Dale was born to Clifford and Dora Rustad and grew up on a farm in rural Rushford, MN, where he attended, was baptized and confirmed...
Timothy Gordon Simmons
Jan 20, 2026
Timothy Gordon Simmons
April 5, 1970 – January 20, 2026
Timothy Gordon Simmons, 55, of Winona, Minnesota, left this earthly realm on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and was joyfully welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Tim was born on April 5, 1970, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Jerry and Linda (Williams) Simmons. He grew up in rural Dover,...
Deborah Kaye Moran
Jan 19, 2026
Deborah Moran, age 72, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Winona Health.
Debbie grew up on a farm outside of Peterson, Minnesota. She graduated from Peterson High School in 1971, and she attended college in Marshall, MN.
Debbie moved to California, where she lived in Manhattan Beach, San Pedro, and Long Beach. Her professional journey took flight at Northwest Airlines,...
Joan Schacht
Jan 16, 2026
Joan Theresa (Burbach) Schacht, age 83, of Winona, died Friday, January 16, 2026, at Bluff View Estates in Winona.
Joan was born on September 13, 1942, in Winona, MN, the daughter of Susan (Sturm) Burbach. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gordon Schacht, on July 28, 1962. Joan was a test operator for Benchmark Electronics. She...
James Erickson
Jan 16, 2026
James (Jim) Eldred Erickson Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 16, 2026. He was born January 21, 1944, to Catherine (Moan) and James Erickson Sr. in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Jim graduated from Holmen High School in 1962 and continued his studies in electronics at Coleman Vocational School, completing his program in 1964. That same year,...
Charles Howard Schultz
Jan 14, 2026
Charles Howard Schultz, age 82, of St. Charles, formerly of Lewiston, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Olmsted Medical Center Hospital in Rochester after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Charlie was born on February 6, 1943, at Winona General Hospital to Irwin and Grace (Henry) Schultz. He grew up in the Lewiston area, attended the local schools...
Edward Culver
Jan 13, 2026
Edward Carl Culver, age 79, of Penn Yan, NY, died peacefully at his home in Winona, MN on January 13, 2026. He was born on May 18, 1946, and raised by his parents Chester and Pauline “Pearly” Culver in Penn Yan on the family farm alongside his two brothers. He graduated Penn Yan Academy in 1965. After high school he...
Ann Williamson
Jan 12, 2026
Our precious Ann’s ‘heart of gold’ stopped and she passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026.
Ann was born on July 11, 1955, to Richard ‘Dick’ and Marie Williamson. She is survived by her siblings, Karen Williamson (Bruce Burnham) and Jim Williamson (Therese Cowl); her cherished longtime friend, Rick Wetzel; and many cousins and friends.
Ann started her nursing career at Mayo...
Lynn Cogswell
Jan 12, 2026
Lynn Cogswell, 57 of Winona, passed away on January 12, 2026, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI, from a rare brain infection.
Lynn was born September 13, 1968, in Winona, MN. From the moment she swung her leg over a horse, it was clear that Lynn found her passion for horseback riding. She enjoyed owning horses of her...
Barbara Jean Monahan
Jan 11, 2026
Barbara Monahan passed away peacefully, with her sons by her side at their home, on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 70.
A devoted lover of nature, Barb found joy in the great outdoors, where she reveled in all things active, whether it was hiking, kayaking, cross country skiing, traveling, or simply soaking in the beauty of her surroundings....
Seth Strobush
Jan 10, 2026
Seth Michael Strobush joined his son, Caleb, in heaven on Saturday, January 10th, 2026. He was born in North Dakota and raised in Winona where he met his wife, Laura (Hosting) in 1999. They had 3 beautiful children together.
Forever feeling the loss of Seth will be his wife, Laura, daughter, Madelynn, son, Max, parents Cindy and Dennis, mother-in-law Marsha (Michael...
James Jenkins
Jan 10, 2026
Jim Jenkins, age 96, passed away peacefully with family at Spring Valley Care Center on Saturday, January 10. He was born and raised in Rochester, MN to Millie Jean (Secrist) and William Marion Jenkins, he was the youngest of 6 children. Jim's father was employed by the Mayo family (founders of Mayo Clinic) as a boiler operator and his family...
Carol Faye Bendickson
Jan 10, 2026
Carol Bendickson, age 69 of Winona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Emplify Health in La Crosse, WI.
Carol will be deeply missed by those who loved her. She had a quiet presence and a gentle heart, and she showed her care for others in simple, meaningful ways. She was someone who appreciated life as it came and...
Randy Reps
Jan 8, 2026
Randall “Randy” Lee Reps, 76, of Fremont, MN died on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with his loving family by his side.
Randy was born on September 7, 1949, to Paul “Junior” and Helen “Jeanette” (Randall) Reps in Winona, MN. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1967.
On December 11, 1971, he married the love of his life, Valorie “Lori” Culbertson. They...
John Russell Bublitz
Jan 6, 2026
John Russell Bublitz Sr., age 70, or Winona, MN, passed away on January 6, 2026, at his home.
John was born to Russell and Florence (Steinfeldt) Bublitz on April 5, 1955. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran church in Pickwick, MN, providing a strong and unwavering faith in our Lord to his last day.
Growing up on the...
Thomas Newell
Jan 5, 2026
Thomas (Tom) Newell, 73, of Winona, died very peacefully at his home on Monday, January 5, 2026 with his wife Pam at his side.
Tom was born in Winona May 26, 1952 to Charles (Chuck) and Shirley (Weinmann) Newell. He attended school in Winona, after which he enlisted in the US Army, serving from 1976 to 1978. Returning to the area,...
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