Obituaries

James  A. Winch

James A. Winch

Jul 31, 2014

James Arthur Winch, 66 of Red Wing, died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends Thursday, July 31, 2014 at his home. He was born February 7, 1948 in Winnebago, Minnesota to Gordon and Alice (Diegnau) Winch. He attended Mankato High School, graduating in 1966. He was on the road crew for the bands 19th Amendment and Crow. On June...

Lois Kline

Lois Kline

Jul 25, 2014

Lois Henrietta Kline, 86, of Red Wing, died Friday, July 25, 2014, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. She was born March 25, 1928, in Lake City, to Fred and Clara (Mehrkens) Wimmer. In 1946 she graduated from Red Wing Central High School. She married Donald Kline and they later divorced. Lois was a long-time employee of Northwestern Bell Telephone Company,...

Roger  John Geisler

Roger John Geisler

Jul 24, 2014

Roger John Geisler, age 72 of Lake City died at the Lake City Nursing Home on Thursday, July 24, 2014. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 28th at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Lake City with Reverend Dahmon Romness officiating. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery, Lake City. Visitation will be held at the church...

Donald  Arthur Nauman

Donald Arthur Nauman

Jul 24, 2014

Donald Arthur Nauman, 68 of Lake City, died Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake City. He was born February 25, 1946 in LeRoy, Minnesota, son of Harold and Mary (Williams) Nauman. He began his schooling in LeRoy, and graduated from Caledonia High School on May 29, 1964. Shortly after graduating, he began his college years...

Robert  Gerald Eddinsaas

Robert Gerald Eddinsaas

Jul 24, 2014

Robert G. Eddingsaas, age 78, of Rochester, died at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long journey with heart disease on Thursday, July 24, 2014. A celebration of Robert's life will be held on Sunday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church (2830 18th Avenue NW), Rochester with Pastor Susan Li officiating. Full military...

Marie  Elizabeth Cordes

Marie Elizabeth Cordes

Jul 22, 2014

Marie Elizabeth Cordes, 95, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the Minnesota Masonic Home of Bloomington. She was born June 5, 1919 in White Rock, to Fred and Lottie (Swanson) Peterson. She attended country schools and graduated as Salutatorian in 1936 from Cannon Falls High School. On March 20, 1940, she was united in marriage to Leslie...

Rebecca "Becky" J. Gotheridge

Rebecca "Becky" J. Gotheridge

Jul 21, 2014

Rebecca Joyce Alley Gotheridge was born December 16, 1943, to Jesse and Joy Alley at their small farm in Sewal, Iowa. Though they didn't have much money, Becky and her family were rich in love for family and friends and rich in their faith as the Alley family attended Sewal United Brethren Church where Becky didn't miss a single Sunday...

Helen Johnson

Helen Johnson

Jul 20, 2014

Helen Johnson, age 63, of Wabasha, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at her home. She was born in Red Wing on August 27, 1950 to James and Florence (Quade) Holden. She graduated from Red Wing Central High School. She worked at the A&W Rootbeer Stand, Riedell Skates, the Sheldon Theatre, and Edge of Town Mobile Home Park. She married Harry...

Lavon  R. Siems

Lavon R. Siems

Jul 19, 2014

Lavon R. Siems, age 88 of Lake City, formerly of Mazeppa died peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Mayo Clinic Health System, Lake City surrounded by her loving family. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 2:00 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church - Bear Valley with Pastor Alan Horn officiating. Burial will be...

Melody  J. Briggs

Melody J. Briggs

Jul 17, 2014

Melody J. Briggs, age 61, of Pine Island, died on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at home surrounded by family. She was born on October 10, 1952, in Owatonna, to Harvey and Elaine (nee Kunde) Buck. On September 26, 1983, she married Loren Briggs in Pine Island where the couple made their home. Melody worked at the Pine Haven Care Center...

Gretta  Margaret Buller

Gretta Margaret Buller

Jul 16, 2014

A memorial service for Gretta Buller will be held Sunday July 27th at 3:00 PM at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester. The Reverend Nancy Wheeler Handlon and the Reverend Elizabeth Macauley will co-officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Burial of Mrs. Buller's urn will occur at a later date at Salem Cemetery near...

Elliott  Chester Burdick

Elliott Chester Burdick

Jul 13, 2014

Elliott Chester Burdick, six week old infant son of Dennis and Angela Burdick of Mazeppa went to heaven to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Elliott was born on June 1, 2014 in Rochester to Dennis and Angela (nee Jackson) Burdick. Due to lung complications, Elliott spent his entire life...

Brandon  C. Angell

Brandon C. Angell

Jul 13, 2014

Brandon Charles Angell, 20, formerly of Red Wing, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was born March 9, 1994, in Red Wing, to Chris and Lisa (Hauck) Angell. He attended school in Red Wing through his junior year and moved to Baldwin, where he graduated from high school in 2012. During high school he played football, was involved...

John  D. Crane

John D. Crane

Jul 12, 2014

John Daniel Crane, 88, of Red Wing, Minnesota and formerly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Seminary Home in Red Wing. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; 4 children; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter. A private family service will be held.

Bonabell  D. Knutson

Bonabell D. Knutson

Jul 12, 2014

Bonabell "Bonnie" Delores Knutson, age 92, of Zumbrota died on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Zumbrota Health Services. She was born on June 23, 1922, in Milaca, MN, to Arthur and Mabel (nee Rudisill) Koelsch. The family moved to Douglas, MN when Bonnie was a young girl. She graduated from Byron High School after working with several families during...

K.  Vernon Mattson

K. Vernon Mattson

Jul 12, 2014

A celebration of life for K. Vernon Mattson will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel. Philip Elson will officiate. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Rochester. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Vern died on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the...

Wallace  Vernon Engrav

Wallace Vernon Engrav

Jul 10, 2014

Wallace Vernon Engrav, 89, of Red Wing, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, at the Villa at Hi-Park. He was born April 3, 1925, in Peterson, Minnesota to Carl and Elida (Olson) Engrave and graduated from high school there in 1944. For over 16 years, he worked for a car dealership in Rushford. He was united in marriage to Alice (Peterson)...

LaVonne  Marie Brodd-Nelson

LaVonne Marie Brodd-Nelson

Jul 10, 2014

LaVonne Marie Brodd-Nelson, 78, of Almena, Wisc., formerly of Red Wing, died July 10, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Barron, Wisc. She was born October 17, 1935 in Vasa Township to Milton and Mildred (Lorenson) Larson. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Red Wing, graduating from Red Wing Central High School. She married...

Sumner "Bud" L. Boldt

Sumner "Bud" L. Boldt

Jul 9, 2014

Sumner "Bud" Lee Boldt, 85, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014, surrounded by his family at Deer Crest. He was born on May 11, 1929, in Red Wing, to Benjamin and Elda (Santelman) Boldt and attended rural school near the family farm. He became the man of the house at an early age after his father died when...

Kenneth  J. Goodman

Kenneth J. Goodman

Jul 8, 2014

Kenneth J. Goodman, age 68 of Zumbrota died on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor Wayne D. Schoch officiating. Private family burial will be at a later date in Zumbrota Cemetery. Visitation...