Jane Caroline Dzwonkowski
Mar 16, 2025
Jane Caroline (Bork) Dzwonkowski passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home.
She was born on September 30, 1941, to Henry and Clara (Mertes) Bork. Jane graduated from Fountain City High School. In 1959, she married Lowell Henderson and together they had one son, Ronald. After 10 years, they divorced.
She met and fell in love with Eugene Dzwonkowski. They...
Donald Frisch
Mar 14, 2025
Donald N. Frisch, 82, of Minnesota City passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home.
Don was born June 4, 1942, to Cleon and Carolyn (Davidshofer) Frisch. He graduated from Rollingstone Holy Trinity high school in 1960. After high school, he joined the US Marine Corps and honorably served two active duties in Vietnam. In 1968, he married Becky Johnson...
Ted Olson
Mar 12, 2025
Ted (Teddy) Edwin Olson age 93 passed away peacefully with family present on Wednesday March 12, 2025. He entered hospice care at Friendship Village in Bloomington, Minnesota in January 2025.
He was born April 14, 1931 in rural St. Charles Minnesota to Reuben and Bernadette (Harcey) Olson. He had one younger brother David.
The family farmed near Clyde.
After graduating from St. Charles...
Jason Gruett
Mar 12, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jason Gruett, age 51, of Goodview, MN, on March 12, 2025. Jason was born on February 9, 1974, in Minneapolis, MN. He was a proud member and Chief of the Goodview Volunteer Fire Department for over 19 years and worked for Wabasha Sand and Gravel for 34 years. Jason brought joy...
Austin Maasjo
Mar 11, 2025
Austin Maasjo, age of 35, of Lewiston, left us too soon on March 11, 2025. Born on March 28, 1989, in Bagley, MN, Austin was the beloved son of Dean and Robin Maasjo, growing up going on wild adventures with his sister, surrounded by love and laughter.
Austin found his soulmate in Bemidji, MN. Austin and Amanda shared 16 beautiful years...
Karen Rondeau
Mar 10, 2025
Karen Lynn Rondeau (Sanders), 67, of Winona, MN, passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 10, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI.
Karen was born in Waupun, WI, on October 21, 1957, to Arlene and August Sanders. Later in life, she moved to Las Vegas, NV, where she met her now ex-husband, Staff Sergeant David...
Jerry Whetstone
Mar 10, 2025
Jerry Whetstone, 88 of Winona, died Monday, March 10, 2025 at Winona Health.
Jerry was born December 19, 1936 in Winona to Donald and Lorraine (Knoll) Whetstone. He graduated from Winona Senior High. On July 27, 1957 he married Judy Herbert. Jerry worked at Watkins for 42 years and was very active in the community throughout the years.
He is survived by...
Gertrude Drazkowski
Mar 8, 2025
Gertrude A. Drazkowski, 89 of Winona, passed away March 8th, surrounded by family at Sauer Health Care.
She was born March 5th, 1936, in St. Charles MN, to Henry and Gertrude (Perry) Milene. She attended St. Charles High School and attended Winona Technical College to obtain a degree in Supervisory Management. On June 29th, 1963 she married her late husband James...
Ronald Glenn Benter
Mar 6, 2025
Ronald Glenn Benter, a lifetime resident of Winona, passed away at his home, unexpectedly, on March 6, 2025, at the age of 84.
He spent a portion of his career at Whitcraft, where he was involved in houseboat manufacturing and interior finishing until the company's closure. Ronald later took on a brief role at Marvin Huff Home Construction, before embarking on...
Marcus Shines
Mar 2, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Marcus Aaron Shines, 42.
Sunrise: April 9, 1982, Chicago, IL
Sunset: March 2, 2025, Winona, MN
Son of Wilma Jean Shines and Gregory Ivan Lewis
He attended Peter Van Vlissingen Grammer School.
Graduated from Corlis Hich School in Chicago, IL.
Marcus Aaron “Shine” Shines, 42, passed away on March 2, 2025, in Winona, Minnesota. Born on April 9, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois,...
Duane Gaulke
Mar 2, 2025
Duane Allen Gaulke, 73, of Houston, MN died Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Gundersen Health System in La
Crosse, WI. Duane was born on October 18, 1951 in Winona, MN, the son of Edward Puchalla and Darlene McNish. On May 8, 1974 Duane was united in marriage to Charlotte Nowlan, the love of his
life, two daughters came from this union. Duane...
Clovis Woxland
Feb 28, 2025
Clovis Lynd Woxland 73, of Mabel, passed away peacefully at his son’s home on Friday, February 28, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Clovis was the second child of Elmer and Ruth (Brigham) Woxland and was born in Winona, MN. Clovis worked on the family farm and also worked for the family business. Clovis met Carol Harris and they were married...
Dorothy Margaret Gottfried
Feb 27, 2025
Dorothy Margaret Gottfried died on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Houston, Minnesota at the age of 98. Dorothy was born on July 30, 1926. She and her parents, John and Ida Klein, lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dorothy married Peter Alexander Gottfried, Jr. on 14 May 1949. Together they raised four children in Milwaukee: Barbara...
Ronald Carlson
Feb 27, 2025
Ronald Douglas (“Keanie”) Carlson, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025. He was born on the family farm, in rural Money Creek, on August 14, 1933, to Alfred and Beulah Carlson (Bradt).
Ron attended the Money Creek country school, and Houston High School. On May 14,1954, he married Margaret Knutson, at the Money Creek United Methodist Church. They celebrated their 70th...
Judy Chapel
Feb 26, 2025
Judy Chapel, 79, of Houston, MN died Wednesday February 26, 2025, at Benedictine Nursing Home in La Crosse, WI.
Judy was born June 12, 1945, in La Crosse, WI to Lester and Margaret (Lange) Schultz.
For many years, Judy worked at Skemp Clinic (later became Mayo Clinic La Crosse). After retirement, she filled her days taking care of her oversized garden and...
Edward Littlejohn, Jr.
Feb 26, 2025
Edward Littlejohn, Jr., a man of remarkable accomplishments and unwavering dedication, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his home of a broken heart. Born on October 9, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, Edward was the son of Edward, Sr., and Mavis Elaine (Evenson) Littlejohn. Growing up on the Littlejohn family Indian Allotment Reservation in Brownsville, MN, he embarked on a...
Arden Tuftin
Feb 24, 2025
Arden Gordon Tuftin, age 97, of Whalan, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on March 14, 1927, to Andrew and Grace (Thoen) Tuftin, Arden was baptized and confirmed at Whalan Lutheran Church and grew up in Whalan. He attended country school at Whalan and high school at Lanesboro, MN. With...
James Allen Thompson
Feb 23, 2025
James "Jim" Allen Thompson
November 18, 1956 — February 23, 2025
Winona
James “Jim” Allen Thompson, a beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus on February 23, 2025, at the age of 68, with his children by his side.
Jim was born November 18, 1956, at his grandmother's home in Wykoff, MN, to Johnathan and...
Scott Kester
Feb 23, 2025
Scott Wayne Kester, 10/26/1976 – 2/23/2025
On October 26, 1976, Scott Wayne Kester was born to Wayne and Susan Kester and his big sister/protector, Tammy (Albert) Jobes. Thanks to his early love of milk (we really should have invested in Kemps), Scott grew (and grew) to be a very large presence, literally, in the lives of those who knew him. He...
Joanne Patricia Groger
Feb 21, 2025
Joanne Groger, age 80 of Edina passed away at University of Minnesota Hospital on Friday, February 21, 2025.
A leap year baby born February 29, 1944 in Rochester, MN, Joanne grew up in Minneapolis, attending Washburn High School and graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Interior Design.
Joanne enjoyed a long career with Delta Dental of Minnesota. Joanne...
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