Aug 15, 2023

 

Charlotte Ann Lemke, 72, passed away of natural causes on August 15, 2023, at her home in rural Arcadia, Wisconsin.  “Char” was born to William and Hulda (Ann) Lemke of La Crescent, Minnesota on May 29, 1951, at St. Anne’s Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

A 1969 graduate of La Crescent High School, Char studied at Mankato State University...

Aug 15, 2023

 

Bruce Allen Krings, 83 of Winona died Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI.

Bruce was born December 23, 1939, in Winona, MN, to Arthur and Evelyn (Hero) Krings. He attended school in Winona and graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1957. He began employment at Hal Leonard Publishing right after high school...

Aug 15, 2023

 

George Joseph Stolpa, age 84, passed away Tuesday, August 15 at his home in Winona. George was born on February 22, 1939 at the very same home in Winona, the son of Bernard Stolpa and Victoria Gastomczek. George was raised in Winona with his 8 siblings and attended Winona schools before leaving to pursue work opportunities. He was married...

Aug 12, 2023

William Leo "Bill" Ritter, 86, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 under the care of Moments Hospice, at the Cottagewood Memory Care Facility, in Rochester, MN.

Bill was born on November 4, 1936 to Leo and Eliza (Dugan) Ritter in Winona, MN. He was a 1954 graduate of Cotter High School and attended Winona State University. He began a...

Aug 12, 2023

James “Jim” John Stanislawski, 82 of Winona, died Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

Jim was born July 10, 1941 in Arcadia to Frank and Esther (Schlesser) Stanislawski.  He attended school in Whitehall, WI before moving to Winona and graduating in 1959.  He then attended technical school for tool and die.  Jim served in the...

Aug 10, 2023

Judi Marie (Smith) Olson, 87, of Winona, MN, passed away on August 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 27, 1936 to Harold and Esther Smith in Winona, MN. She was a 1954 graduate of Cotter High School and went on to study nursing. She worked at the Winona Hospital as...

Aug 8, 2023

 

Shirley M. Beck, 81 of Winona, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Benedictine – St. Anne.

Shirley was born March 7, 1942 in Independence, WI to Florian and Veronica (Pampuch) Beck.  Shirley graduated from Cotter High School and went on to attend the University of Minnesota and VoTech.  She served in the United States Army from 1969-1987 as a...

Aug 8, 2023

Peggy Kay (Bielefeldt) Benoit, 74, of Winona, MN, passed away on August 8, 2023 at Benedictine- St. Anne with her family by her side.

She was born on December 28, 1948 to Helmuth and Elfa (Michaels) Bielefeldt on the family farm in rural Gilmanton, WI.

She grew up on the farm with her 7 siblings and she learned...

Aug 7, 2023

Renee Munson, age 61 of Winona Minnesota and prior resident of Lakewood, Colorado passed away Monday August 7, 2023 after a battle with early onset Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia. 

 

She was surrounded by love and laughter.  Renee always found a way to bring joy to life. She was constantly on the go. This was evident in her varied interests...

Aug 7, 2023

Mellissa Christine (Brink) Barnewitz, 60, of Winona, passed away after a battle with cancer. She was born on December 20, 1962 to Eugene Brink and Geraldine (Merchelwitz) Pahl.

Mellissa attended Winona Senior High while starting her career at Sauer Health Care where she worked for over 42 years. She also worked at Semcac for a brief time, but she truly...

Aug 6, 2023

 

Marjo Gail Johnson (Hovland) passed away at her home on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Marjo was born June 16, 1941 to George and Adelaide (Marker) Hovland in Winona. Her father died in WWII. She and her 3 brothers were raised by her loving mother and step-father, Art Halvorson. In 1958, she married Maynard Johnson. They had 4 children, Tim,...

Aug 6, 2023

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Kivden “Kiv” Burdell Cornelius,73, of St. Charles, MN passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2023 at The Homestead of Rochester after a long battle with Parkinson’s.

Kiv was born January 17th, 1950 in Vancouver, WA to Verlyn and Dorothy (Michelson) Cornelius.  Kiv grew up and graduated...

Aug 5, 2023

 

Glenis Pearl Loken, age 94, of Houston, MN, died at Gundersen Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, MN, on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

She was born October 5, 1928, in Money Creek, MN, the daughter of James E. and Pearly (Ullan) Corey. Glenis enjoyed bingo, bowling, and playing cards. She was a beloved wife, sister, and aunt.

She is...

Aug 3, 2023

 

Richard Dean Braithwaite, 91, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Gundersen Lutheran Hospice on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

He was surrounded these last weeks by Phyllis; daughters, Lora and Dawn; son-in-law, Mike; brother, Jerry; granddaughters, Ashley, Sara, and Michaela; and all of Phyllis’ family. We all came together on August 3, 2023 for a bittersweet celebration...

Aug 3, 2023

Ardis Kohlmeyer, age 86, died on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minnesota.

Ardis May Klindworth was born on May 21, 1937, the daughter of Edward and Mildred (Siewert) Klindworth at the St. John’s Hospital in Red Wing, MN. Ardis lived on a farm near Zumbro Falls and Mazeppa until she was 13 years...

Aug 2, 2023

 

 

Gene Lawrence Mossing (78) of La Crosse died Wednesday, August 2, 2023 surrounded by his family while overlooking the Mississippi River.

Gene was born July 26, 1945 in River Falls, Wisconsin to Milfred and Marvel Mossing. He moved with his family to Rushford, Minnesota where he graduated from Rushford High School in 1963. In high school, Gene was...

Jul 30, 2023

Ila Bernetta (Brekke) Johnson, 83 of Winona, MN passed away on July 30, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1939, to Bert and Gena (Anderson) Brekke in Blair, WI. When Ila was 6 years old the Brekke family moved to Winona, MN where she later graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1957 with honors, and played on the...

Jul 30, 2023

 

Barbara E. Brandon passed away July 30, 2023 in Winona, Minnesota.

Barbara Ellen Mulhair was born June 3, 1932 to Mabel and John Edward Mulhair, the youngest of eight children and grew up on a farm in Parker, SD.

She married David K. Brandon on May 19, 1952 and graduated from Presentation College in Aberdeen, SD as a registered...

Jul 29, 2023

 

Michael Dean Forsythe of Winona passed away unexpectedly July 29, 2023 at home with his loving wife Barb by his side. Mike was born March 21, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His family moved to Pampa, Texas and Kansas City, Missouri before settling in Winona, Minnesota in 1960.  

Growing up in Winona, Mike was involved in the Boy Scouts and...

Jul 29, 2023

 

 

Allen R. “Al” “Gunner” Van Gundy, age 80, of La Crescent, MN, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI, with his daughters by his side holding his hands.

 

Allen was born November 9, 1942, at home, in Houston, MN, the son of Carl and Luellen (Olson) Van Gundy. He was united...