Obituaries

Donald  Stanley Badger

Donald Stanley Badger

Mar 5, 2016

ROCHESTER - Donald S. Badger, age 88, of Rochester, died Saturday Mar. 5, 2016 at GoldenLiving Center - Rochester West. Donald Stanley Badger was born May 31, 1927 to Donald N. and Lillian (Larson) Badger in Spring Valley, MN. He moved to Rochester in his first year of life and attended Rochester High School. He was drafted into the U.S....

Gerald  "Jerry" Eisert

Gerald "Jerry" Eisert

Mar 5, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Alvin Eisert, died peacefully on March 5th, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Red Wing. Jerry was born August 31st, 1930 in New Prague, MN to Herman and Elizabeth Eisert. After graduating from St. Paul Park High School he joined the Army and was stationed in Ft. Leonard Wood MO. where he served on the rifle team....

John  L. Falls

John L. Falls

Mar 4, 2016

Dr. John L. "Jack" Falls, 91, of Red Wing, died Friday, March 4, 2016, at his home at Deer Crest. He was born February 13, 1925, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Dr. Frederick H. and Margaret (Haseltine) Falls. His family moved to Illinois where he graduated from Oak Park High School, the University of Illinois in 1945 and its medical...

Evelyn  M. Hoven

Evelyn M. Hoven

Mar 4, 2016

EVELYN HOVEN OBITUARY Evelyn Mildred (Rokke) Hoven passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the age of 89, in Zumbrota, MN. Born January 28, 1927 to Oscar and Sadie (Satrum) Rokke in Forest Mills, MN. She was raised on the family farm and spoke only Norwegian until attending Country School District 130 in Forest Mills. Evelyn was united in...

Marilyn  Y. Root

Marilyn Y. Root

Mar 1, 2016

Marilyn Y. Root, age 78, passed peacefully into the hands of her maker on March 1, 2016 at the Zumbrota Care Center in Zumbrota, MN. Marilyn was born November 19, 1937 in Dunn County, ND, the daughter of Matt Remsing and Goldie Remsing (Brown). Marilyn thoroughly enjoyed athletics and the outdoors. She grew up on a farm and loved all...

Peter  John Quast

Peter John Quast

Feb 29, 2016

Peter John Quast, age 46 of Zumbrota died on February 29, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, St. Marys Campus, surrounded by his family, due to injuries sustained from an accidental fall in Zumbrota. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Lands Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor David Krinke officiating....

Phyllis  Marie Elias

Phyllis Marie Elias

Feb 29, 2016

Phyllis M. Elias age 87, of Zumbrota, MN died on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Zumbrota Health Services. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Mahn Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota. Burial will be at a later date. The family will greet friends on Saturday for one hour prior to...

Jeanne  Delores Oettel

Jeanne Delores Oettel

Feb 28, 2016

Jeanne Delores Oettel, 82, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully, supported by her family and hospice nursing care, on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Lake City Care Center in Lake City. She was born on December 24, 1933, in Duluth, Minnesota to Alf and Louise Fossum. She was the 4th of six children. She graduated from Hermantown High School...

Jeannette  Alice Nelson

Jeannette Alice Nelson

Feb 27, 2016

Obituary Notice Jeannette A. Nelson Jeannette Alice Nelson, age 86, of Hager City, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at her residence. She was born October 6, 1929 in Leon Township to J. Orval and Gladys (Larson) Young. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School. She married Roland Nelson at Spring Garden on November 6, 1948. They farmed in Pierce County...

Ronald "Ron" A. Benson

Ronald "Ron" A. Benson

Feb 27, 2016

Ronald A. Benson age 71, of Zumbrota, MN died on Saturday, February 27, 2016 surrounded by family at the St. Mary Care Center in Winsted, MN. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Mahn Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota with Pastor David Krinke officiating. Burial will be at a later...

Robert "Bob" Lorance Schlichting

Robert "Bob" Lorance Schlichting

Feb 27, 2016

Robert Lorance Schlichting, 65, of Hager City, died Saturday February 27, 2016 at his home. He was born on December 28, 1950 in Red Wing to Lorance and Eleanor (Bremseth) Schlichting. He graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1969. He then served in the US Marines Corps during the Vietnam Conflict from 1969 to 1972. He continued his military service...

Faythe  M. Hawkinson

Faythe M. Hawkinson

Feb 25, 2016

Faythe Myrtle Hawkinson, 96, of Red Wing, died Thursday, February 25, 2016, at her home in Potter Ridge, surrounded by her family. She was born April 7, 1919, to Tom and Myrtle (Fanslow) Comstock in Featherstone Township. She grew up in the area and attended Red Wing Central High School, graduating in 1936. She then went to work for the...

Pat Enz

Pat Enz

Feb 25, 2016

Pat Enz, 84, of Red Wing, died Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Deer Crest. She was born May 31, 1931, in Oak Center, Minnesota, to Archie and Emma (Brusehaver) Heise. She graduated from Lake City High School and went on to attend Winona State University where she received her master's degree in education. Her passion for education led to over...

Gwen Jones

Gwen Jones

Feb 23, 2016

Gwen Jones, 87, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neil and brother, Bud. Gwen is survived by her sister, Fran; sister-in-law, Muriel; and her loving children, Steve (Beth) Walen, Leann (Greg) Polski, David (Tammy) Jones, Kris (Rick) Blue, James (Manuela) Michaels; step-children, Robin Kunkel and Scott Jones. Gwen...

Elton  Charles Arneson

Elton Charles Arneson

Feb 22, 2016

Mr. Arneson 79, of Rochester, died Monday, February 22, 2016, just one day shy of his 80th birthday, at his daughter Kara's home in Rosemount, MN. Elton Charles Arneson was born February 23, 1936 in Rochester, Olmsted County, to Elton and Pearl Arneson. Raised in Rochester, he was a graduate of Rochester High School, Class of 1954. Mr. Arneson was...

Robert  Raymond Reis

Robert Raymond Reis

Feb 21, 2016

ROCHESTER - Bob Reis passed away February 21, 2016, with his living angel, Linda Hyde, by his side. His four children Mhdlon (Byron Mozis), Lynn (David Stalker), Robert Reis (Lily,) and Pennie (Joe Eisenbeis) were able to spend Bob's final days with him, reminiscing and affirming to their father the wonderful legacy he leaves. Born in St. Louis, MO, Bob...

Donald  R. Seymour

Donald R. Seymour

Feb 20, 2016

Donald R. Seymour, Sr. entered eternal life on February 20, 2016 at his home. He was born on May 2, 1934 in Red Wing, MN to Leonard and Vivian (Howard) Seymour. He grew up in Bay City, WI. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1953-1954. He then married Geraldine Goulette in 1955 and took her...

Lawrence  Ray Luke

Lawrence Ray Luke

Feb 19, 2016

ROCHESTER - Lawrence R. Luke, age 89, of Rochester, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 at Maple Manor Nursing Home where he had resided for the last four years. Lawrence Ray Luke was born Dec. 19, 1926 in Agar, SD to Rev. Norval and Blanche (Busjahn) Luke. He was raised in several small towns in South Dakota and graduated from...

Ila  A. Heldt

Ila A. Heldt

Feb 19, 2016

Ila Alice Heldt, 102, of Lake City, died Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Lake City Nursing Home. She was born May 12, 1913 in Lake City to Thomas and Fanny "Ervie" (O'Hara) Walters and attended school in the area. On May 12, 1929, she was untied in marriage to John W. Heldt and they lived in Lake City. Ila...

Robert  H. Hinrichs

Robert H. Hinrichs

Feb 19, 2016

Robert H. Hinrichs, age 88 of Zumbrota died on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Zumbrota Health Services Center. The funeral service will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Goodhue with Pastor Regina Hassanally officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday for one...