Sep 8, 2023

Cathy (Ahrendt) Averbeck, 72, of Hugo, MN, formerly of Red Wing/Hager City, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born Sept. 16, 1950, in Vermillion, South Dakota to Leo and Alice (Lawrence) Ahrendt. Her family moved to Red Wing in 1963 and she graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1969. ...

Sep 7, 2023

Jamey Jerome Berning, 47, of Blue Springs, Missouri, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Jamey was born May 8, 1976 to Jerry Berning and Teresa (Price) Gadient at St. John’s Hospital in Red Wing, MN. He was the first grandson of Keith and Rosemary Price, whose legacy eventually grew to 192 grandchildren and growing.  Jamey was...

Sep 5, 2023

Gaylord Casper “Max” Maxson, 95, of Pine Island, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Pine Haven Care Center. He was born in Kasson, MN on March 5, 1928, to Casper and Lillian (Davidson) Maxson. His mother passed away when he was two years of age, and Max was raised by various family...

Sep 5, 2023

Raymond Frank Keller, 94, passed away on September 5, 2023 peacefully in his home with family by his side, and a deck of cards in his hands. Ray was born on July 23, 1929 in Minneapolis, to Lawrence and Frances (Justen) Keller. Ray attended Assumption Catholic grade school, unknowingly with his future wife, until 8th grade. His family moved...

Sep 5, 2023

Funeral services for Donald Wallerich will be held Monday September 11th at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester.  Co-officiating will be the Reverend Nathan Schwartz and The Reverend Robert Lentz.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester where military honors will be provided by VFW Post 1215 - Rochester.  The visitation will be one hour prior...

Sep 3, 2023

William Frederick Gunnels, III, died Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Lake City Care Center.  He was born on August 22, 1960, in Danville, IL to William F. II and Nena (Crenshaw) Gunnels.  He received his education in Hendersonville, NC.    Throughout his life, despite his medical condition, Bill enjoyed traveling with his parents, especially the month-long trip to Europe...

Sep 3, 2023

Richard "Duane" Aaland passed on to his heavenly home Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, MN. Duane Aaland was born December 31, 1945, in Northfield, MN to Clarence and Alfa (Cartford) Aaland. After living on a farm in Kenyon, MN he moved with his family to a farm near Zumbrota, MN where...

Sep 3, 2023

Donna Mae Joyce Grave, 85, of Red Wing, died Sunday, September 3, 2023 at her home with her husband by her side.

She was born June 16, 1938 in Pipestone, Minnesota to Elvin and Loretta (Beach) Swenhaugen. She attended school in Balaton, Minnesota. On November 18, 1953 she was united in marriage to Richard Grave at St....

Sep 2, 2023

Gilbert Hermann, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN.  Gil was born in Ozora, MO on April 28, 1932.  He is the 5th child of Joseph and Anna (Naeger) Hermann. He completed 10th grade and then left to help out his father on their farm while his older brother was serving in the...

Sep 2, 2023

We are sad to announce that Betty Lou Helen (Kehren) Veach has been called home to our Lord and Savior in Heaven on September 2, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born June 15, 1937 Betty was a passionate animal lover. She had several horses during her life ranging from morgan crosses to Thoroughbred racehorses. Betty was...

Sep 2, 2023

Priscilla Ann Eckblad, 77, of Red Wing, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Prescott, Wisconsin.  She was born on September 15, 1945, to Joseph and Alice (Larson) Stein at the Plum City Hospital in Plum City, Wisconsin.  She attended school at the Bogus Creek one room schoolhouse.  At the age of ten,...

Sep 2, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Delmar Allen, age 76, passed on to his heavenly home at the Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN on Saturday, September 2, 2023 surrounded by family. Jerry struggled with Parkinson’s Lewy Body disease for the last several years. He fought a valiant battle with this devastating illness that slowly robbed him of everything he enjoyed in life.  Jerry...

Aug 29, 2023

Blake William Apley, 16, of Lake City, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  He was born on February 17, 2007, in Lake City to William and Jennifer (Kohrs) Apley.  He attended schools in Lake City up until January of this year when he transferred to Goodhue. He would have been a junior at Goodhue High School this...

Aug 28, 2023

Ruth Ann Kinsley passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Season’s Hospice House in Rochester, MN.  Ruth was born December 27, 1932, in Olmsted County, to Leroy and Luella (Mitchell) Reinke.  Ruth grew up in rural Olmsted County and graduated from Rochester High School in 1950. On June 14, 1952, she was united in marriage to Orville Kinsley,...

Aug 28, 2023

Leonard “Lenny” Kiecker, 89, of Red Wing, died Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Lake City Care Center surrounded by his family. He was born June 2, 1934 in St. Paul to Leonard Robert and Alice (Jacquinet) Kiecker. He graduated from Wilson High School in St. Paul, class of 1952. On September 3, 1960 he married Janice Kiecker at...

Aug 27, 2023

Donald Clarence Klein, 91, of Lake City, died Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Lake City Hospital.  He was born July 2, 1932, in Red Wing, to Clarence and Emma (Stemman) Klein.  He was baptized on July 24, 1932 and confirmed on May 25, 1947, both at St. Peter’s Belvidere Lutheran Church.  Donald also attended country...

Aug 25, 2023

Linda May Schott, 69, of Bay City, died unexpectedly at home on Friday August 25, 2023.  She was born January 24, 1954 to Earl Charles Doty and Joan Tuseth in Mason City, IA.  While growing up she lived in Fort Dodge, Iowa until her family moved to Northfield, Minnesota where they lived for a couple of years before moving...

Aug 25, 2023

Arnold “Arnie” Einar Follstad Jr., 94, of Red Wing, died Friday, August 25, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family.  He was born April 10, 1929, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Arnold Einar, Sr. and Elizabeth Lenora (Brauer) Follstad. Arnie graduated from West Division High School in 1947 and from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1951 with a degree...

Aug 24, 2023

Sharon Ann Parker passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at her home in Plainview,

MN.  Sharon was born February 26, 1939, in Winona, Minnesota to Ernest and Dorothy (Pritchard)

Sines.

On June 22, 1957, Sharon was united in marriage to Elmer Parker in Rochester, MN.  She ran a day care

Aug 20, 2023

Robert Morris “Bob” Benson was born November 25, 1931, in Wannaska, Minnesota to Elmer and Mabel (Torfin) Benson.  He spent his childhood on the family farm, attending grades 1-8 at the 44 West (Palmville) school.  He attended the Ag High School in Crookston, Minnesota his freshman year, and part of his sophomore year, before returning to the farm in...