Michael L. McGuire

Apr 30, 2022

Michael McGuire, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, April 30 at his home. Michael was born on March 12, 1938 in Wabasha, the son of Clarence and Ida (Schoolmeesters) McGuire; he was raised in the St. Charles area with his siblings and attended country school right across the road from the family farm and went on to graduate...

Delores "Dee" Schmitt

Apr 29, 2022

Delores "Dee" M. Schmitt, age 93 of Winona, died peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, April 29, 2022 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Preston.

Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview, is assisting the family with arrangements.

James "Jim" Martel Strand

Apr 28, 2022

James “Jim” Strand, 77, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2022, surrounded by his family, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus.

James Martel Strand was born October 23, 1944 in Canton, SD, to Arthur and Muriel (Strand) Strand. In 1946 the family moved to Forest City, IA. He attended school there through 10th grade...

Bradley Guenther

Apr 26, 2022

Bradley J. Guenther, age 56 of Winona, died at home on April 26, 2022.

Brad was born in Winona on March 17, 1966 to John and Claudia Guenther.  He met his “Grams” Bernie Redding that day and she was at his side for the rest of her life. After his youth and H.S. in Coon Rapids, MN, he lived...

Rev. Curtis Fox

Apr 26, 2022

 

Rev. Curtis A. Fox, 91, of Peterson, MN died on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford.Curtis Andrew Fox was born on August 22, 1930, in Minneapolis, MN to Andrew and Myrtle (Larson) Fox. He was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from Minneapolis Roosevelt High School in 1948.  Curtis attended Lutheran Bible Institute and...

Norma E. Stark

Apr 26, 2022

**SERVICE POSTPONED DUE TO COVID - SERVICE WILL NOW BE SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 AT 11AM, WITH A VISITATION FROM 9-11AM ALL AT GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN WINONA.**

 

Norma Elaine (Daniels) Stark, age 81 of Minnesota City, died on April 26, 2022 at Gundersen Health in La Crosse.

Norma was born on May 19, 1940 in Winona, MN to...

Brian Louis Larson

Apr 23, 2022

Brian was welcomed into heaven just shy of his earthly 56th birthday. He was preceded by his best friend/sister Brenda who prepared the path for him 2 months prior. Brian was born to Donald E & Eleanor D. Larson in Wabasha, MN. He grew up with 12 siblings (6 brother & 6 sisters). He was #10 of 13.

He followed...

Lowell Urban

Apr 22, 2022

 

Lowell L. Urban, 92, of Eyota died Friday evening, April 22, 2022, at Olmsted Hospital in Rochester.  Lowell was born August 22, 1929 in rural Eyota to Frank and Katie (Buchan) Urban.  He grew up on the family farm in rural Eyota.  Lowell served in the Army during the Korean War.  He was stationed in England and Okinawa, working...

Lucille Schiebstad

Apr 21, 2022

Lucille Betty Schiebstad, 79, of Houston, MN passed away on April 21, 2022. Lucille was born on December 14, 1942 to Dennis and Dora (Rowe) Wood in Chatfield, MN. Lucille was united in marriage to Hjalmer Schiebstad on August 11, 1976 and they were blessed with one daughter, Ida. Lucille was so glad to be a mom, and she raised...

John Starzecki

Apr 21, 2022

John Jerome Starzecki, 84, of Winona, died on Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born on October 5, 1937 to Jerome and Margaret (Bernadot) Starzecki in Winona, Minnesota.

He graduated from Cotter High School in 1955 and later went on to study at Winona Secretarial School. On October 18, 1958 he married Judith Speltz at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in...

Richard Symitczek

Apr 20, 2022

Richard Symitczek, 49, of Lewiston died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home in Lewiston.  Richard was born June 16, 1972 in Wabasha to Richard and Donna (Haight) Symitczek.  He attended Lewiston High School.  Richard currently worked for Pete's Meats.  He had previously worked for Lewiston Monument for many years.  

Richard is survived by his mother, Donna Symitczek, of...

George Benedict

Apr 20, 2022

 

George Allen Benedict, 75, of Winona passed away April 20, 2022, at home after an illness. 

George was born June 8, 1946, in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Amelda Alta (Allen) & John Arnold “Jack” Benedict, Sr.

On March 21, 1970, George was united in marriage to Patricia Ann (Sizemore). They were married for 52 years.  George attended school in Kenosha and was...

Irene Doblar

Apr 18, 2022

 

Irene A. Doblar, 84, of Winona died Monday, April 18, 2022, at Sugar Loaf Senior Living in hospice care surrounded by family.  Irene was born July 31, 1937, in Hart to Willard and Eleanor (Pappenfus) Feine and graduated from Rushford High School.  Irene married her high school sweetheart, Merlin Doblar, on September 9, 1956.  They made their home in...

Jerome "Jerry" Dyba

Apr 17, 2022

Jerome “Jerry” Edward Dyba, 84 of Dover and formerly of Baltimore, MD, died peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Jerry was born October 9, 1937, in Baltimore to Thomas and Julia (Barron) Dyba.  He graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School and then received his bachelor’s degree from University of Baltimore and master’s...

William David Semmen

Apr 16, 2022

William “Billy” Semmen, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 16 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on May 3, 1933 on the family farm in Highland, the son of Alfred and Clara (Ferden) Semmen. He was raised on the farm and graduated from Peterson High School; after graduating he was enlisted in the United...