Mar 16, 2024

Robert “Bob” Andraschko, 92 of Winona, died Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Benedictine Living – St. Anne.

Bob was born November 12, 1931 at St. Michaels Hospital in Grand Forks, ND to Albert and Barbara (Ackerman) Andraschko.  He spent his first 3 years in Grand Forks with his parents, then they moved to Watertown, SD and he spent his next 40...

Mar 15, 2024

Dorothy Louise Luedtke (nee: Anderson) passed away at her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, March 15, 2024.  Dorothy was born Oct 18, 1942, in Winona to Wilford & Alma (Carney) Anderson.  She graduated high school in 1960 and worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone.   Dorothy married Dennis E. Luedtke on September 5, 1967.  They both...

Mar 14, 2024

Willard “Bill” Reuben Prigge

May 29th, 1938 – March 14th, 2024                              

Willard “Bill” Reuben Prigge was born on a beautiful Sunday in late May 1938. Arriving on The Lord’s Day was a very appropriate start for this man who certainly led his life by the guidance of...

Mar 14, 2024

Janice K. Loppnow, 82, of St. Charles, MN, died Thursday, March 14, 2024 at St. Charles Assisted Living & Memory Care.  

Janice was born June 10, 1941 in Northfield, MN to Kenneth and Mildred (Heidecker) Heacock. She graduated high school in Northfield, and from Winona State University with an Elementary Education degree. Janice married David Nienow in 1960, later divorced....

Mar 12, 2024

Billie Jo, age 57 of Trempealeau, WI, took her journey to heaven on March 12, 2024, after a car accident unexpectedly took her life. Billie was a strong believer in Jesus Christ and as someone put it, “our loss is heaven's gain”. 

Billie Jo is survived by her husband of 30 plus years, Mike; son, Sam; daughter, Camery; sister, Arlys (Mike);...

Mar 7, 2024

Allen Robert Thompson of Winona, MN, a resident of Watkins Manor, age 93, left his earthly life on March, 7, 2024, trusting and believing Jesus Christ for his heavenly home.

Allen was born October 5, 1930, to Earl and Louise (Haliday) Thompson, of the Wyattville/Lewiston area, at the then, Winona General Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings:...

Mar 5, 2024

Thomas Dean Monahan passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Thomas was a proud Army Veteran and lived much of his life as a disabled veteran. He bravely served two tours in Vietnam as an Airbourne Ranger. Thomas was a devout Christian and read his Bible often. Thomas also loved to tell jokes and photography. He will be greatly missed by...

Mar 5, 2024

Donald Charles Wilson, age 75, of Winona, died Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

 

Donald was born April 9, 1948, the son of Walter and Alice (Strathdee) Wilson. He grew up in Whalan, MN, and attended Peterson High School. Following high school, he honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was a decorated war hero. Following his...

Mar 4, 2024

Christian Ray Peterson, 27, was born to Sammy Peterson and Tina Edwards on April 23, 1996 in LaCrosse, WI.   Christian passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2024.  Christian had a variety of jobs and enjoyed learning new things. Christian enjoyed many different activities and events with family and friends.  Christian’s love of family and life were unmeasurable, he was there...

Mar 4, 2024

Mildred “Millie” Aline Snow, passed way on Monday, March 4, 2024, one day short of her 100th Birthday.

Mildred Aline Johnson was born in 1924 in Friend, Nebraska, to John Walter Theodore Johnson and Karen Marie Hansen Johnson. She graduated from Dorchester High school in Nebraska. During her senior year of high school, Millie lived with her aunt and uncle, Millie...

Mar 3, 2024

Joseph David Schneider, 65, of Trinity, FL, passed away on March 3, 2024.

He was born January 8, 1959, in Winona, MN. He owned his own sheetrock finishing company for 25 years. His dedication and hard work were evident in the quality of his craft. On September 18, 1983, he married Linda (Vincent) Schneider in St. Charles. 

In his free time Joseph enjoyed...

Mar 3, 2024

Paula Marie's unexpected passing on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the age of 54,  leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her.

Born on August 22, 1969, Paula was embraced into the loving arms of Allan and Diane Betten as an older child. Her formative years were spent on their family farm, where she enthusiastically participated in...

Mar 2, 2024

Larry Darnell Buckhana died on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Winona, Minnesota. 

Mar 2, 2024

Ken Biers, 76, of St. Charles died Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Spring Valley Living.  Ken was born December 11, 1947 in Winona to Leonard and Elaine (Feltes) Biers.  He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1965 and entered the United States Navy, serving from 1967 – 1971 in Viet Nam and Adak, Alaska. 

Following is discharge from the Navy,...

Mar 2, 2024

Cheryl "Cherie" Ann Shaw, age 66, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Leaving us too soon and missing her laughter.

Cheryl Ann Lorbiecki was born, Feb. 28, 1958, in Winona to Tom and Josephine (Decker) Lorbiecki. She graduated from Winona Cotter, received her Administrative Assistance from Winona Technical College, using these skills...

Mar 1, 2024

Harriet “Hattie” Matilda Poss, age 94 of Winona, died on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Harriet was born June 1, 1929 in Hanover, PA, to Alfred and Pauline (Little) Freeman. She moved several times throughout her life including Indiana, Virginia, West Virginia and Minnesota in 1965.  In Minnesota she lived in Winona and Lake City before moving back to Winona.  Hattie worked...

Feb 27, 2024

Ricky "Rick" Parker, of Fountian City, WI and Winona, MN, Passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2024.

Rick was born on February 21, 1952, in Winona, MN, to Donald and Alice (Kreuzer) Parker.

Rick loved music and had a very extensive collection of records and cassettes. He also collected lava lamps and clocks. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Rick was...

Feb 27, 2024

Melvin A. Rennells, 91 of Winona, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Lake Winona Manor.

Melvin was born January 12, 1933 in Marion, Michigan to Melvin and Louise (Hall) Rennells.  He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Engineering.  On October 30, 1954, he married Shirley Morgan. Shirley passed away in 1974.

On October 25, 1975, he married Mary Earp....

Feb 26, 2024

Douglas Johnson, 57 of Dover, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 26, 2024.

Doug was born May 25, 1966 in Decorah, IA to Wayne and Neilene (Machlan) Johnson.  He was baptized and confirmed at Mona Lutheran Church.  Doug or “Yumbo” as he was often referred to, graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1984 where he played football, wrestled and played the...

Feb 26, 2024

Rachel Ann (Markegard) Kaitala, age 79, of Winona, MN, died Monday, February 26, 2024 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.

 

Rachel was born July 28, 1944, in Rushford, MN, the daughter of Kenneth and Lillian (Maland) Markegard. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1962. She was united in marriage to Dennis Anderson in 1962, and to this union one daughter Julie,...