Dec 26, 2023

Mary E. Hulse, 92, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic - St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

She was born Mary Eleanor Jones in Minneapolis on February 21, 1931, to the parents of Frank and Flora (Hodson) Jones.  On September 20, 1952, Mary married David Henry Hulse in a Presbyterian Church in...

Dec 25, 2023

David Leon Mathison passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 25, 2023.  David was born March 5, 1950, in Rochester, MN, to Alton and Geneva (Smock) Mathison.  He attended Grand Meadow schools where he participated in wrestling. David was united in marriage to Sharon Olson on May 31, 1969. Over the years, he owned and...

Dec 24, 2023

Douglas “Doug” Carlson, 65, of Lake City passed away on December 24, 2023, at the Lake City Care Center.

Doug was born on May 27, 1958, in Lake City to Roy & Eleanor (Holst) Carlson. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City in 1976. He co-owned Carlson Decorating with his brother Wayne for many years....

Dec 23, 2023

The funeral service for Wayne Wilson will be held Saturday January 6th at 2:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo.  The Reverend David Sorenson will officiate.  Visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the church.  Burial will follow at the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Mr. Wilson, 73, of Wanamingo, died Saturday December 23, 2023 at Goodhue...

Dec 23, 2023

Marlene F Banitt, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic in Austin, MN.

Marlene was born on February 28, 1943 in Spring Grove, MN to Andrew & Alvia Stamer.  She married Kenneth Lundtvedt on September 16, 1958 and they had 26 years together before he passed away. After Marlene married Kenneth, they...

Dec 23, 2023

Joyce Ann (Hayes) Quade-Wynn, 89, of Red Wing, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Mayo Health Systems, Red Wing Campus, surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 21, 1934, in Oak Grove Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin to Joseph and Easie (Burgess) Hayes.  She attended country schools and Ellsworth High School.   On November 8, 1951, she was united...

Dec 22, 2023

Aaron Edward Culver, 88, of Oronoco, MN, passed away on December 22nd, 2023, with family at his side. He was known for his inventive problem-solving, even-keeled demeanor and strong faith.

Aaron was born on July 20, 1935, at the family farm in Oronoco to Lecil and Berl Culver. He was the second of five children. Initially the...

Dec 22, 2023

Kenneth Joseph Schmitz, 74, of Ellsworth, died as the result of a tragic accident on December 22, 2023.

He was born October 10, 1949 in Ladysmith, Wisc. to Henry and Hazel (Swaney) Schmitz. He grew up in Bruce, Wisc. and graduated from Bruce High School, class of 1967. On April 27, 1968, he married his high school...

Dec 17, 2023

George Weien Carter, 83, of Red Wing, died Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family.  George was a lifelong teacher and coach, educating generations of students on playing fields and courts and in English classes.  He was born June 15, 1940 in Bemidji, Minnesota to George and Margaret (Weien) Carter.  To his parents and big sister,...

Dec 14, 2023

   In Loving Memory of Mary Ellen Patlan   

Mary Ellen Patlan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at the age of 88, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus. Born Maria Elena, on April 9, 1935, in Asherton, Texas, to Eleno and Amelia (Zavala) Duran, she was one of 16 siblings. Her family later...

Dec 12, 2023

Norman Herman Grunklee, 94, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Mayo Health Systems, Methodist Campus in Rochester.  He was born on April 15, 1929, in Claremont, Minnesota to Herman and Leora (Kruckeberg) Grunklee.  He graduated in 1947, from Blooming Prairie High School.  On October 20, 1949, he was united in marriage to Ruth Hartle...

Dec 12, 2023

Dianne Ione Albers, 86, of Red Wing went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 12, at Saint Crispin Assisted Living Community. She was born July 10, 1937, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Vincent and Doris Culbert.  She graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1955.  Dianne moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota shortly after high school to work for AT&T...

Dec 11, 2023

Dorothy Mae Volenec, a loving mother and wife, passed away on December 11, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on March 18, 1930, in Middleton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Anna (Frisch) Shaffer. After graduating from Middleton High School, she embraced a new chapter when she exchanged vows with the love of her life, Dean...

Dec 10, 2023

Mary Christensen, 95, of Red Wing, died Monday, December 11, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus.  She was born February 28, 1928, in Lloyney, Radnorshire, United Kingdom, the daughter of Thomas Henry and Alice (Gough) Morris. She was a 1945 graduate of Prestiegne High School, Radnorshire, UK, and then graduated as a state registered nurse from Gloucester...

Dec 9, 2023

Steven Edward Kisor, 64, of Red Wing, died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at his home. He was born June 3, 1959 in Anchorage, Alaska to Ralph and Donna (Morrow) Kisor.

On October 23, 1981 he married Denise Lynch in Minneapolis. Steve worked as a machinist for Mack Engineering for 24 years. He enjoyed play cards, fishing, and...

Dec 9, 2023

Raymond Plank, 91, of Lake City, passed away at the Mayo Lake City Hospital on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Raymond was born on January 22, 1932 to Herbert & Delores (Eastman) Plank in Wabasha County. Raymond attended school at Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Wabasha and graduated in 1947. On August 15, 1950 he married the love...

Dec 8, 2023

Darnell Swanson, dearly loved brother, uncle, uncle-in-law, great uncle and great-great uncle passed away on 12/08/2023.  He will be greatly missed.  There will be a private family gathering at a later date.

Dec 7, 2023

Susan Jane Gallas, 80, of Stewartville, MN passed away on December 7, 2023. Susan was born on June 23, 1943 in Bakersfield, CA to George and Elizabeth (Ebertowski) Lubinski. Early in Susan's childhood her family moved to Winona, MN where she spent her childhood and graduating from Winona High School. She met her beloved husband, Wayne Gallas and were...

Dec 7, 2023

Roslyn Harriet “Rosy” Thoreson, 100, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Zumbrota Health Services Care Center. She was born on October 15, 1923, at the St. Lucas Hospital in Faribault to Joseph and Selma (Grothe) Fredrickson. She grew up on a farm near Wanamingo. She attended country school for eight years and high...

Dec 7, 2023

Deloris Helen Ringeisen, 82, of Goodhue, died Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island.  She was born June 7, 1941, in Red Wing, to Rudy and Helen (Kruger) Jonas.  She graduated from Goodhue High School in 1959 and was married to Arlon Ringeisen on September 5, 1959.  She worked at Josten’s for many years...