Michael Keller
Dec 25, 2025
Michael Joseph Keller (“Mike”), age 78, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, died on December 25, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
Mike was born on October 5, 1947 in Wabasha, Minnesota to James & Luella (Anez) Keller. He was raised on the family farm in Rollingstone, Minnesota alongside his five siblings. He graduated from Cotter High School in Winona...
Timothy Paul Mrozek
Dec 25, 2025
Timothy Paul Mrozek was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 25.
Tim was born on February 10, 1960, to Ervin and Ruth Mrozek. He grew up in Minnesota City, surrounded by family, friends, and a strong foundation of faith. His childhood was marked by adventure and curiosity—building rockets, playing baseball, canoeing on the river,...
Richard John Walters
Dec 25, 2025
Richard “Rich” John Walters was called home in the early morning hours of Christmas Day, passing peacefully at his home. All that knew Rich, knew he entered the gates of heaven hearing, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will set you over many things. Enter the joy of your master!” Matthew 25:21,23
Rich...
Betty Joyce Culhane
Dec 22, 2025
Betty Joyce (Johnson) Culhane December 22, 2025
Betty Joyce (Johnson) Culhane passed away peacefully and quietly at Gunderson Health Hospital on December 22, 2025. Betty was born on June 3, 1937, to Clifford and Olga (Thorud) Johnson in Peterson, MN. Betty graduated from Peterson High School in 1955. Betty met Lyle Culhane and on September 13, 1958, they were married at...
John Bedtke
Dec 22, 2025
John Robert Bedtke, a beloved husband, father, grandpa, and friend, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on May 20, 1950, in Winona, MN, John was the son of Robert and Theodosia (Verdick) Bedtke. He grew up with a love of sports and community, studying Social Science and Physical Education at Winona State University while...
David "Howie" Francis Harwood
Dec 20, 2025
David F. "Howie" Harwood, age 80, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at St. Anne's Healthcare in Winona, MN.
David Francis Harwood was born on August 9, 1945 in Rochester to Rex and Susan (nee Campion) Harwood. He attended school in Chatfield, graduating in 1963 from Chatfield High School. He attended Rochester Community College and then went on to earn...
Richard Waldera
Dec 19, 2025
Richard "Dick" "Wally" E. Waldera, age 76, of Winona, MN, died Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.
Richard was born April 25, 1949, in Winona, the son of Evaryst and Doris (Erdman) Waldera. He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1967. He was married to Rose Stiehl December 2, 1972 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in...
Marianne Hohenner
Dec 18, 2025
Marianne Hohenner, age 84, of Winona, MN passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at her home with her husband and two sons by her side, from a short battle with cancer.
Marianne was born August 9, 1941, in Winona, MN, to Berton and Wynnafred (Kuhlmann) Duffy. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1959 and then joined the U.S....
Joan St. Martin
Dec 18, 2025
Joan St. Martin, age 76, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, with her daughter and granddaughter by her side at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home.
She was born on May 28, 1949, in Winona, MN, to Earl and Irene Ellringer, and was one of seven children raised in a close-knit family. Those early years helped shape her strong...
Margaret "Peggie” Mary Ellis
Dec 18, 2025
Margaret "Peggie" Mary Ellis, age 73 of Grand Meadow passed away at the Grand Meadow Senior Living Center in Grand Meadow, MN on Thursday December 18, 2025.
A celebration of Peggie's life will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Hoff Funeral Home in St. Charles.
A full obituary will appear soon.
Ian Marklowitz
Dec 17, 2025
Ian Richard Marklowitz, 38, passed away on December 17, 2025, following medical complications. Ian was born on November 10, 1987, to Margaret and Don Marklowitz. He attended CFC Schools and later studied Parks and Recreation Management at Winona State University. Until his illness, Ian worked as a landscaper and took pride in working outdoors. He enjoyed watching the Green Bay...
Mark Fredrick Kipp
Dec 16, 2025
Mark F. Kipp, age 74, of Chatfield, MN passed away on December 16, 2025, at his home, in his sleep, after battling some medical issues.
Mark was born on February 25, 1951, in Albert Lea to John "Jack" and Betty Jane (nee Davis) Kipp. He graduated from Lourdes High School in Rochester in 1969.
He worked various construction jobs and then worked...
Mary Miller
Dec 16, 2025
Mary Miller, age 92, of Winona, MN, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Winona Health.
Mary was born December 15, 1933, in Cresco, IA, the daughter of Thomas and Frieda Lewis, the youngest of 9 children. She graduated from Cresco High School. She was united in marriage to Edwin Miller. She farmed with her husband on the family farm for 45...
Carolyn Kay Goplen
Dec 15, 2025
Carolyn Kay Goplen, 84, of Winona, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Winona Health with her family by her side.
Carolyn was born September 3, 1941 in Forest City, IA to Carroll and Vera (Petcoff) Halvorsen. Carolyn grew up in Mason City, IA where she graduated from high school in 1959. After high school, she attended Mason City Junior...
Emmett Sweningson
Dec 14, 2025
Emmett Sweningson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather met the warm embrace of his Creator on Sunday morning, December 14th, 2025 at the age of 93 in Hot Springs, AR.
Emmett was born in Grasston, MN, to Rudolph and Emma Sweningson. He grew up in the small town of Prescott, WI, where he fondly remembers his childhood. Though, he was...
Mary Jo Kosek
Dec 14, 2025
Mary Kosek, 68, of Winona, Minnesota, passed away on December 14, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1957, in Los Angeles, California, and lived a life rooted in love, kindness, and deep devotion to her family.
Mary met the love of her life, Steven Kosek, and they were united in marriage on April 3, 1976. Together, they shared a remarkable...
Norman Robert Engen
Dec 13, 2025
Norman Robert Engen, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, in Winona, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ivar and Mary (Boe) Engen, and sister, Sonja Bray. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris (Price) Engen; their four children, Audra (Greg) Holbeck, Tracy (Jason) Merk, Christine (Travis) Woyczik and John Engen; six...
Louis Richard Hurlburt Jr.
Dec 13, 2025
Louis Richard Hurlburt Jr., age 84 of Winona, died on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Anne Extended Healthcare in Winona, MN.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Hoff Celebration of Life Center is serving the family.
James Lambert Bambenek
Dec 11, 2025
James “Jim” Bambenek, of Winona, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on October 29, 1936, in Winona, Minnesota, to Lambert and Angela Bambenek.
A proud veteran of the Army National Guard, Jim dedicated over 44 years to Goodyear and later retired at the age of 85 from Motor Parts after 20 more...
Becky Watkowski
Dec 10, 2025
Becky Fae Watkowski ne: Schossow ne: Hackbarth (69) of Winona, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Gundersen Health Medical Center in La Crosse, WI, following complications after a planned surgery. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend. Becky was born on April 29, 1956, to Arden and Joan...
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