Nancy Gaulke

Nancy Gaulke

Mar 24, 2025

Nancy Sue Gaulke (McCabe) passed suddenly on March 24, 2025. 

Nancy was born in Racine, WI, and moved to Winona as a child, where she would meet and married Don Gaulke in 1983. They loved spending time together outdoors, shared an appreciation for music, and always bet class="widget-2d918b u_1365616092 dmCustomWidget" data-lazy-load="false" data-title="" id="1365616092" dmle_extension="custom_extension" data-element-type="custom_extension" lock-element-for-editing="true" icon="false" surround="false" against each other whenever the Vikings played the Packers. Nancy also loved animals,...

Myron Dale Bunke

Myron Dale Bunke

Mar 24, 2025

Myron Dale Bunke, 91, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025 at his home in Rushford, Minnesota with his daughter by his side.

Myron was born on August 9, 1933. Myron attended Rushford Community School through the 8th grade and went on to serve in the Army as a Military Police officer. He then pursued farming and various other interests: spending...

Patricia Anne Shaw

Patricia Anne Shaw

Mar 21, 2025

Patricia Anne Shaw, 59 of Winona, died Friday, March 21, 2025 at Winona Health.

Tricia was born January 20, 1966 in Winona to Larey and Mary (Kupietz) Alston. She graduated from Winona Senior High. She graduated from Winona State University with a degree in business administration and continued to further her education throughout her life. In November of 1992, Tricia was...

Ronald Allan Henderson

Ronald Allan Henderson

Mar 21, 2025

Ronald Allen Henderson, of Fountain City, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home.

Ron was born to Jane (Bork) and Lowell Henderson in Winona, MN, on October 6, 1961.

A proud Grand Champion Bull Rider in 1995, Ron's spirit reflected the thrill and passion of the rodeo. Ron could often be found enjoying a cold beer at...

James Earl Haefel

James Earl Haefel

Mar 21, 2025

James Earl Haefel, also known as “Haefy” and “The Haefmaster” passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 21st 2025 at the age of 77 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

James was born on August 28, 1947 in Winona, Minnesota to Earl Joseph Haefel and Mary Josephine Kanz.

James married the love of his life, Nancy Marie Ellison...

Terry Hawkings

Terry Hawkings

Mar 20, 2025

Terry Lynn Hawkings, age 63, of Winona, MN, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Terry was born June 7, 1961, the daughter of Larry and LeAnn (Hunting) Lessley in Chico, CA. She met the love of her life, Robert Hawkings, when they were acting in a play, at their very first rehearsal. They were united...

Marcy Marin

Marcy Marin

Mar 20, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marcy Marin, who passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born in Winona County on January 7th, 1934 to Hubert and Emma Volkman, she was 1 out of 16 children. Marcy married the love of her life, Stanley Marin and they wed...

Jerry Dahl

Jerry Dahl

Mar 17, 2025

Jerry Dahl, age 79, of Rushford, MN, passed away March 17, 2025 at home, surrounded by family.

Jerry was born November 17, 1945, in Lanesboro, MN, to Henry and Alette (Howe) Dahl. He was the youngest of 3 children. Jerry met his future wife, Joyce (Erdmann), their senior year at Rushford High School, class of 1963. The two wed on August...

Monte Bothun

Monte Bothun

Mar 16, 2025

Monte Dean Bothun, who left us on March 16, 2025, at the age of 66, after battling alcoholism. Born in Rochester, Minnesota, on April 8, 1958 to Gerald and Shirley Bothun.

He fondly remembered his adventurous days with the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, and his time at Camp Hok-Si-La where he earned the prestigious Order of the Arrow. As a...

Jane Caroline Dzwonkowski

Jane Caroline Dzwonkowski

Mar 16, 2025

Jane Caroline (Bork) Dzwonkowski passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at her home.

She was born on September 30, 1941, to Henry and Clara (Mertes) Bork. Jane graduated from Fountain City High School. In 1959, she married Lowell Henderson and together they had one son, Ronald. After 10 years, they divorced.

She met and fell in love with Eugene Dzwonkowski. They...

Donald Frisch

Donald Frisch

Mar 14, 2025

Donald N. Frisch, 82, of Minnesota City passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home.

Don was born June 4, 1942, to Cleon and Carolyn (Davidshofer) Frisch. He graduated from Rollingstone Holy Trinity high school in 1960. After high school, he joined the US Marine Corps and honorably served two active duties in Vietnam. In 1968, he married Becky Johnson...

Ted Olson

Ted Olson

Mar 12, 2025

 Ted (Teddy) Edwin Olson age 93 passed away peacefully with family present on Wednesday March 12, 2025. He entered hospice care at Friendship Village in Bloomington, Minnesota in January 2025.

He was born April 14, 1931 in rural St. Charles Minnesota to Reuben and Bernadette (Harcey) Olson. He had one younger brother David.

The family farmed near Clyde.

After graduating from St. Charles...

Jason Gruett

Jason Gruett

Mar 12, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jason Gruett, age 51, of Goodview, MN, on March 12, 2025. Jason was born on February 9, 1974, in Minneapolis, MN. He was a proud member and Chief of the Goodview Volunteer Fire Department for over 19 years and worked for Wabasha Sand and Gravel for 34 years. Jason brought joy...

Austin Maasjo

Austin Maasjo

Mar 11, 2025

Austin Maasjo, age of 35, of Lewiston, left us too soon on March 11, 2025. Born on March 28, 1989, in Bagley, MN, Austin was the beloved son of Dean and Robin Maasjo, growing up going on wild adventures with his sister, surrounded by love and laughter.

Austin found his soulmate in Bemidji, MN. Austin and Amanda shared 16 beautiful years...

Karen Rondeau

Karen Rondeau

Mar 10, 2025

Karen Lynn Rondeau (Sanders), 67, of Winona, MN, passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 10, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI.

Karen was born in Waupun, WI, on October 21, 1957, to Arlene and August Sanders. Later in life, she moved to Las Vegas, NV, where she met her now ex-husband, Staff Sergeant David...

Jerry Whetstone

Jerry Whetstone

Mar 10, 2025

Jerry Whetstone, 88 of Winona, died Monday, March 10, 2025 at Winona Health.

Jerry was born December 19, 1936 in Winona to Donald and Lorraine (Knoll) Whetstone. He graduated from Winona Senior High. On July 27, 1957 he married Judy Herbert. Jerry worked at Watkins for 42 years and was very active in the community throughout the years.

He is survived by...

Gertrude Drazkowski

Gertrude Drazkowski

Mar 8, 2025

Gertrude A. Drazkowski, 89 of Winona, passed away March 8th, surrounded by family at Sauer Health Care.

She was born March 5th, 1936, in St. Charles MN, to Henry and Gertrude (Perry) Milene. She attended St. Charles High School and attended Winona Technical College to obtain a degree in Supervisory Management. On June 29th, 1963 she married her late husband James...

Ronald Glenn Benter

Ronald Glenn Benter

Mar 6, 2025

Ronald Glenn Benter, a lifetime resident of Winona, passed away at his home, unexpectedly, on March 6, 2025, at the age of 84.

He spent a portion of his career at Whitcraft, where he was involved in houseboat manufacturing and interior finishing until the company's closure. Ronald later took on a brief role at Marvin Huff Home Construction, before embarking on...

Marcus Shines

Marcus Shines

Mar 2, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Marcus Aaron Shines, 42.

Sunrise: April 9, 1982, Chicago, IL

Sunset: March 2, 2025, Winona, MN

Son of Wilma Jean Shines and Gregory Ivan Lewis

He attended Peter Van Vlissingen Grammer School.

Graduated from Corlis Hich School in Chicago, IL.

Marcus Aaron “Shine” Shines, 42, passed away on March 2, 2025, in Winona, Minnesota. Born on April 9, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois,...

Duane Gaulke

Duane Gaulke

Mar 2, 2025

Duane Allen Gaulke, 73, of Houston, MN died Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Gundersen Health System in La

Crosse, WI. Duane was born on October 18, 1951 in Winona, MN, the son of Edward Puchalla and Darlene McNish. On May 8, 1974 Duane was united in marriage to Charlotte Nowlan, the love of his

life, two daughters came from this union. Duane...