Phillip Wallace
Aug 22, 2023
Phillip D. Wallace passed away at the age of 68 on August 22, 2023, from natural causes in his home. He is survived by his daughter, Meghan Wallace of Arizona. He has three surviving brothers, Thomas E., Roger J., and Lawrence R. Wallace. He was preceding in death by his parents, Ralph Eugene and Marjorie Lofftus Wallace.
Phil...
Barbara Luehmann
Aug 22, 2023
Barb Luehmann-Gutzmann, 65 of Stillwater and formerly of Lewiston, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.
Barb was born June 29, 1958 in Rochester to Robert and Beverly (Blakeslee) Luehmann. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1976. She then attended Winona State and the University of Minnesota, graduating with degrees in Home Economics and Communication. She spent her career...
Charles Ryan
Aug 21, 2023
Charles "Chuck" R. Ryan, 41, of Rochester passed away on August 21, 2023 of heart failure at his residence.
Charles was born on May 19, 1982 to Debra and Richard Ryan of St. Charles. He graduated from Dover-Eyota High School.
He is survived by his father, Richard of St. Charles and brothers, Scott of Buffalo, MN and Rodney...
Virginia Mullin
Aug 20, 2023
Virginia Jean Mullin was born in Hutchinson, Minnesota on September 5, 1930 to Harold and Maude (Preston) Mullin. When Ginnie was in kindergarten, the family moved to Elgin, Minnesota, to work on Grandpa Preston's farm. After graduating from Elgin High School, Ginnie earned an RN degree at St Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester. Classmates introduced her to a personal...
James A. Ranzenberger
Aug 19, 2023
James A. Ranzenberger, 70, of Rushford, MN died on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.
James Alden Ranzenberger was born on June 30, 1953, in Caledonia, MN to Raymond and Gertrude (Blixrud) Ranzenberger. He was raised in Caledonia and was a graduate of Caledonia High School. He worked at Staggmeyer Stave Company in...
Louise "Tootie" Pruka
Aug 17, 2023
Louise Helen “Tootie” Pruka, 89, of Rushford, MN, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Louise was born August 16, 1934, in Rushford, the daughter of Hilda Eggert. She grew up in the Hart area, and was a graduate of Rushford High School. She was united in marriage to Walter Pruka June 27, 1953,...
Ross Boyum
Aug 17, 2023
Ross A. Boyum, 80, of Peterson, MN died on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at his home with his family at his side.
Ross Ardell Boyum was born on July 28, 1943, in Rushford, MN to Arthur and Helen (Johnson) Boyum. He was raised on the family farm where he lived all his life. Ross worked on the family farm...
Audrey Luehmann
Aug 17, 2023
Audrey Faith Luehmann, age 95 of Winona (formerly Altura), passed away on Thursday, August 17 at Sauer Healthcare of Winona. Audrey was born on November 5, 1927, in Racine, MN, the daughter of Erwin and Olga (Rausch) Haack. Audrey was born and raised in the Racine area where she was baptized, confirmed, and married at Pleasant Valley Immanuel Lutheran...
Lorraine "Tudy" Feine
Aug 16, 2023
Lorraine “Tudy” Feine, 98, of Rushford, MN died on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.
Tudy was born in Wilson Township, of Winona County, MN to Otto and Lucinda (Belter) Braatz on May 8, 1925. She was baptized at the Wilson Lutheran Church and confirmed at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Winona. Tudy...
David Eugene Olson
Aug 15, 2023
David Eugene Olson, age 88, of Wartrace, TN, passed away August 15, 2023, after an extended illness.There will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at North Prairie Lutheran Cemetery in rural Lanesboro, Minnesota with Reverend Sarah Walker Brown officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 21, at Hoff Funeral...
Charlotte Lemke
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...
Bruce Krings
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...
George Stolpa
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...
William "Bill" Ritter
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...
James "Jim" Stanislawski
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...
Judi Olson
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...
Shirley Beck
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...
Peggy Benoit
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...
Renee Munson
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...
Mellissa Barnewitz
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...
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