Amy Jo Borkowski

Amy Jo Borkowski, age 60, of Winona passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026 at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse, WI.

Amy was born on May 9, 1966, adopted through Catholic Charities and lovingly raised by her parents Elynor (Skroch) and David Lejk. She was a member of the Cathedral in Winona and graduated from Winona High School in 1984. Amy attended the College of Saint Teresa in Winona and Winona State University.

Amy married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Borkowski, on September 19, 1992. Their marriage was the center of her world, and she loved Bob wholeheartedly.

Amy loved gardening, decorating for the holidays, and expressing her creativity through needlepoint, crocheting, and knitting. She was a talented cook and baker, known for her delicious coffee cakes and dessert bars. She enjoyed traveling across the country with Bob and treasured her trip to London with her mom.

Adventurous, fun-loving, and strong-willed, Amy had a gift for storytelling, and a warm personality that made her a wonderful conversationalist. She loved dogs, especially her beloved American Eskimo, Gomer, whom she raised from a puppy.

Amy had a big heart and dedicated her career to caring for others at St. Anne’s and Calista Court, Woven Hearts, and Speltz Estates in Lewiston, reflecting the compassion and kindness she shared throughout her life.

Survivors include Amy's husband, Bob Borkowski; mom, Elynor Ficken; brother, Jim (Robin) Lejk and their daughters Emily (goddaughter) and Allison; brothers and sisters in-law, Doug (Roxanne) Borkowski, Deb (Lonnie) Krackow, Karen Biggerstaff, Sandy Borkowski; nieces and nephews, Derek (Kristine) Borkowski, Emily (Bryan) Conners, Jake Krackow, Bailey (Ben) Coode, Jared (Emma) Biggerstaff; great nieces and nephews, Della Borkowski, Jaysen (godson) & Elaina Conners and Madison Maier, Maggie & William Coode, Bennett & Jett Biggerstaff; godson, Paul Nussbaum; and many other relatives.

Amy was preceded in death by her dad, David Lejk; step-dads, Norville Johnson and Bryant Ficken; and her beloved dog, Gomer.

A celebration of Amy Jo's life will be held at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, 3480 Service Dr, Goodview, MN, on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. A private burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Winona at a later date.