Emilie Hemmelman
Nov 27, 2023
Emilie Louise Hemmelman went home to heaven on Monday, November 27, 2023.
She was born at home to Frederick and Florence Dambach on February 10, 1939, in Fountain City, WI. It was a cold night, so they set her on the oven door to keep her warm. She never wandered far from the stove for the rest of her life.
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Sharon Renae Decker
Nov 25, 2023
Sharon Renae Decker, age 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at St. Anne’s in Winona on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born in Winona on December 17, 1949.
Her loving family includes: Her husband, Gib; Son, Scott (Angela) Decker of St. Charles; Son, Brent (Rachel) Decker of La Crescent; and Daughter, Mindy Decker (Troy Vaughn) of Winona....
Mariel Jean (Vreeman) Greenlee
Nov 24, 2023
Mariel Jean Greenlee, age 89, died peacefully at home on November 24, 2023 surrounded by her family. She had been ill with Parkinsonism.
Mariel was born in Preston, MN on August 6, 1934, to Leslie and Mae (Apenhorst) Vreeman. She grew up in rural Cherry Grove and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1952....
Marjorie E. (Schmidt) Baier
Nov 21, 2023
Marjorie Esther Baier (Schmidt) passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minnesota. Born in Fountain Township, Fillmore County, November 29, 1928, daughter of William and Lottie (Raabe) Schmidt, Marjorie grew up in the Wykoff area attending country school and graduating from Wykoff High School in 1946.
After...
Gerald Guidinger
Nov 20, 2023
Gerald Leo Guidinger, age 87, of Winona, MN, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at his home.
Gerald was born February 11, 1936, in Winona, the son of Raymond and Leona (Brandt) Guidinger. He honorably served our country in the United States Navy. Jerry worked for the College of St. Teresa’s for 35 years until his retirement.
He is survived...
Dolores Duncanson
Nov 18, 2023
Dolores Duncanson,95, passed away at Sauer Health Care in Winona on November 18. She was born in Hart township near Winona, MN, to Adele and George Trester in 1928. Dolores was a homemaker on the farm near Lewiston where she and her husband, Earl, lived for the 69 years of their marriage. She was a member of the Church...
Mary Koenig
Nov 17, 2023
Mary Louise Koenig, age 62 of Winona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Health System – Franciscan Healthcare in LaCrosse on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Mary was born April 7, 1961 in Winona to George and Virginia (Philipps) Koenig. She attended Winona Senior High and later in life graduated with honors from Herzing University, Minneapolis, as a...
Karen Nixon
Nov 17, 2023
Karen Louise Nixon (Weaver) passed away on November 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 19, 1949, to William Weaver and Lucille Meier in Winona, Minnesota.
Karen's life was one of adventure and joy. She resided in various places throughout her life, from Illinois and Germany to Colorado Springs, until she found her true home...
Michael Durnen
Nov 17, 2023
The livestream of Mike's service will be available at: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcwMDY4MzMyOTI4MjM1MCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
Michael (Mike) Durnen, 55, a lifelong resident of Winona, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023 at his home with his family.
Mike was born October 5, 1968 in Winona to Raymond and Bonnie (Helleland) Durnen. He graduated from Winona Senior High and attended Winona State for political science. ...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Patricia Denzer
Nov 10, 2023
Jacqueline “Jackie” Denzer, age 92 of Winona, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday, November 10, 2023.
Jackie will always be remembered as a volunteer. She volunteered for the girl scouts, boy scouts, her church parish, and the PTA. She would often be gone volunteering from 6am to 6pm each day. When not busy volunteering, Jackie enjoyed...
LaVern Nelsestuen
Nov 9, 2023
LaVern Norman Nelsestuen, 91, of Winona passed away Thursday, November 9,2023, at Benedictine-Saint Anne.
He was born in Winona on November 9, 1932 to Norman and Emma Nelsestuen. He attended Minnesota School for the Deaf at Faribault. He was employed at Fiberite for 31 years. After retirement he also worked at Saint Anne’s for 5 years.
LaVern and his...
Barbara Holzer
Nov 8, 2023
Barbara Jean Holzer, age 81, of Minnesota City, MN, met the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI.
Barbara was born March 7, 1942, the daughter of Elroy and Violet Masepohl. Barb graduated from Winona High School. She met the love of her life when he walked through the door with...
William "Bill" Ronald Kent
Nov 8, 2023
William “Bill” Ronald Kent, age 81 of Winona, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
Bill was an avid MN Twins fan and a coin collector. He greatly enjoyed family trips to Fort Meyers, FL, and talking on Ham Radio.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Kay; children, Rick (Chris), and Lori (Ralph) Charbonneau; grandchildren,...
Monica Cundari
Nov 5, 2023
Monica C. Cundari, beloved mother and dog enthusiast, passed away on November 5, 2023, at the age of 88, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Monica was born on May 9, 1935, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Rose (Luedtke) Werner. She graduated from Bradford High School in Kenosha.
After completing her education, Monica found employment at the Dicello Insurance...
George Gabel
Nov 5, 2023
George David Gabel, peacefully left this world surrounded by his family on November 5, 2023, at the age of 80. George was born on January 6, 1943, in Custer, South Dakota to Lawrence and Barbara Gabel. He grew up on a family farm with eight siblings in Dickenson, North Dakota, then moving to Bismarck, North Dakota.
George dedicated two years...
Bonita Czaplewski
Nov 4, 2023
Bonita "Bonnie" Marie Czaplewski, peacefully passed away on November 4, 2023, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living. She was born on March 26, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas, to Mamert and Irma (Wolfe) Eichman. Bonnie was one of nine children, and she cherished her close-knit family throughout her life.
After graduating from Arcadia High School in 1957, Bonnie embarked on a beautiful...
Dianne Sherburne
Nov 4, 2023
Dianne (Gjere) Sherburne left her mark on the world with kindness, compassion, and generosity. She had a smile that could light up a room. Whether a beloved family member, long-time friend, or new acquaintance, Dianne ‘let her light shine’ with those in her presence. She had a gift for making people feel at ease and connecting with others. She always...
Paul Marks
Nov 3, 2023
Paul Marks, 58 of Houston, died Friday, November 3, 2023 at Gundersen Health System.
Paul was born November 27, 1964 to Raymond and Sharon (Amann) Marks. He graduated from Houston High School and attended the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. On December 7, 1991, he married the love of his life, Sandy Ladsten and welcomed her two children into...
Leona "Beezie" (Jech) Cambern
Nov 3, 2023
Leona “Beezie” Cambern, 79, of Fountain died on Friday, November 3, 2023, surrounded by her family at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester. Beezie was born on June 30, 1944, in Austin, MN, and graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester, MN. On October 23, 1965, she married the love of her life, Willis “Willie” Cambern. They shared...
Maynard Rustad
Nov 2, 2023
Maynard I. Rustad, 83 of Rushford, died Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home.
Maynard was born September 9, 1940 in Rushford to Clarence and Helen (Overby) Rustad. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1958. Maynard worked until his retirement as a field surveyor for Tri County Electric. On November 12, 1977, he married Sharon Thompson.
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