Obituaries

Lorie Davis

Lorie Davis

Feb 27, 2025

Lorie Ann Davis, 72, of Zumbrota, died Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Zumbrota Care Community after a courageous battle with COPD. She was born August 16, 1952 in Mankato, Minnesota to Edward and Elaine (Verdick) Shannon. She graduated from Albert Lea High School, class of 1970. She moved to Rochester for work before moving to Zumbrota where she made...

Marilyn Brownell

Marilyn Brownell

Dec 20, 2024

Marilyn Jane Brownell passed away on December 20, 2024. She was 93 years old. Marilyn was born in Stewartville on July 13, 1931, the 5th child of Helen (Doten) and Howard Brownell. She grew up on the family farm, with 5 other siblings. She attended country school, then attended Stewartville high school, and graduated Salutatorian in 1949. Marilyn first attended...

Kenneth Parris

Kenneth Parris

Apr 23, 2025

Kenneth Billy Parris Jr., 67, passed away in his home after a long battle with cancer on April 23, 2025. He was born to Kenneth and Margaret (Caskey) Parris on October 17, 1957 in Denville, New Jersey. He moved to Red Wing in 1999 with his wife Elizabeth "Betsy" Parris, they later went their separate ways but remained close friends....

Marvin Weber

Marvin Weber

Apr 23, 2025

Marvin Michael Weber, 81, of Bay City, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at his home. He was born July 17, 1943 in Pearl Lake, Minn. to Marcus and Loretta (Schreifels) Weber. He graduated from Albany High School, class of 1961. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1962 where he served in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1965....

Vivian C. Koplin

Vivian C. Koplin

Apr 21, 2025

Vivian Carol Koplin, 90, of Red Wing, died Monday, April 21, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus. She was born January 13, 1935, in Red Wing, to William and Mabel (Myhrer) Hemmingson. She graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1953 and married her high school sweetheart, Robert Koplin on December 22, 1956. They made their home in...

Andrew Shane Stensrud

Andrew Shane Stensrud

Apr 21, 2025

Andrew Shane Stensrud, age 42 of Red Wing, died Monday, April 21, 2025 at his residence. He was born January 8, 1983 in Red Wing to Gene and Kim (Johnson) Stensrud. He grew up in Red Wing and attended school there. He was currently working as a roofer for Flynn Roofing in Plymouth, MN and was a proud member of...

Karen Sprenger

Karen Sprenger

Apr 21, 2025

Karen Marie Sprenger, 87, of Pine Island, died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Pine Island Care Center.  Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Pine Island United Methodist Church.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service.  Burial will be at the Pine Island Cemetery.  Arrangements are by the Mahn Family...

Leroy Hestnas

Leroy Hestnas

Apr 18, 2025

Leroy “Lee” Virgil Hestnas, 78, of Red Wing, died unexpectedly Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home. He was born December 19, 1946 in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota to Eugene and Mabel (Hendrickson) Hestnas.

Lee grew up in a humble home in Oklee, Minnesota and graduated from Red Lake County Central High School where he excelled in sports, especially in basketball....

Perry G. Weeks

Perry G. Weeks

Apr 18, 2025

Perry Gene Weeks, Former Zumbrota Mayor and Businessman, Dies at 84

Zumbrota, MN – Perry Gene Weeks, lifelong Zumbrota resident, former mayor, and retired owner of Bob Seely Ford, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. He was 84.

Born on July 9, 1940, in Red Wing, Minnesota, Perry was the eldest of two children born...

James A. Larson

James A. Larson

Apr 18, 2025



James “Jim” Albin Larson, 87, of Hager City, Wisconsin, died Friday, April 18, 2025 at Ellsworth Health Services.

He was born September 16, 1937 in Plum City to Harold and Beatrice (Wahlund) Larson. Following his graduation from Plum City High School in 1955, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to the area and worked for...

Albin "Bud" Timm

Albin "Bud" Timm

Apr 17, 2025

Visitation for Albin Alfred “Bud” Timm of Old Monroe, MO will be held from 6:00 p.m. until the time of Funeral Services at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home near Winfield, MO. Pastor James Witt will officiate. Visitation will again be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. on...

Thomas D Beaham

Thomas D Beaham

Apr 17, 2025

Thomas Beaham, 71, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, adventure, and unwavering love. Tom was a man loved by all who knew him—his laughter, generosity, and helpful nature touched countless lives. Along with Collette, Tom found joy in traveling and exploring the new destinations, sharing those experiences with family and friends new and old. Tom was always...

Dale E. Hoium

Dale E. Hoium

Apr 16, 2025

Dale E. Hoium, 79, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester. A celebration of Dale’s life will take place at the Aliveo Military Museum, 321 Bush St. in downtown Red Wing from 4-7 pm on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Dale was born on November 20, 1945, in Albert Lea, MN to Robert...

Anna Marie Bach

Anna Marie Bach

Apr 16, 2025

Anna Marie Bach, April 27, 1989 – April 16, 2025.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anna, beloved daughter, sister and auntie who left this world on April 16, 2025 after a courageous six-and-a-half-year battle with brain cancer. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family.

Anna was born on April 27, 1989, in Red Wing, MN to Kevin and Connie...

Steven Nibbe

Steven Nibbe

Apr 16, 2025

Steven Peter Nibbe, 65, of Goodhue, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Zumbrota Health Services.

He was born August 28, 1959 in Red Wing to John and Janice (Roschen) Nibbe. He grew up in Goodhue and graduated from Goodhue High School, class of 1977. Following graduation he went to work on the family farm. Dairy farming was his passion. He could...

Lisa Ann Moe

Lisa Ann Moe

Apr 14, 2025

Lisa Ann Moe, 66, of Red Wing died peacefully at her home. Lisa was born on November 5, 1958 in Windom, Minnesota. She was adopted by Phil and Marvel (Paul) Staloch. She grew up on the family farm outside of Easton, MN until she was 14 when her family moved to Blue Earth. Lisa graduated from Blue Earth High School...

Susan Prescher

Susan Prescher

Apr 13, 2025



Susan Elaine Prescher, 83, of Red Wing, died on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, at United Hospital in St. Paul. She was born on September 21, 1941, in Mason City, Iowa to George and Laura (Tank) Atkinson.

Sue grew up in Mason City, graduating from Mason City High School in 1959. Throughout her school years, she was a studious and involved...

Audrey Gilbertson

Audrey Gilbertson

Apr 11, 2025

Audrey Gilbertson, 90, of Hager City, died Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Neighborhoods at Brookview in Brookings, SD. She was born on May 29, 1934, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to Frank and Lillian (Morris) Russ. She received her nursing degree from Northwestern University. On September 24, 1955, she was united in marriage to the love of her life Wayne A....

Rose M. Hanson

Rose M. Hanson

Apr 11, 2025

Rose Marie Hanson, 64, of Red Wing, passed peacefully at home while with her family and is now with her son and mother in heaven. She is survived by her husband, Chris (39 years), Casey (Anthony) Towner, Brian Hanson, Granddaughter Jaclyn Hanson, her father, Robert Tingerthal, and was Big sister to her three brothers and younger sister. She is preceded...

Beverly Spriestersbach

Beverly Spriestersbach

Apr 10, 2025

Beverly Anne Spriestersbach died Thursday, April 10, 2025, three weeks short of her 99th birthday. She was born May 6, 1926, at the family home in rural Goodhue County, MN, moving to “the big farm” in Olmsted County at the age of one year. She was five years old when her family moved into the City of Pine Island. She...