Obituaries
Kathryn Micka Strebbing
Jan 30, 2011
Kathryn Micka Strebbing, age 87 of Oronoco, passed away on Sunday January 30, 2011. A celebration of her life will be held at Madonna Towers in Rochester on Saturday, February 5 beginning with a viewing in the chapel at 10 am, funeral mass at 11 am, and noon luncheon. Interment will be at St. Michaels Cemetery in Pine Island in...
Clarence Winfield Henderson
Jan 30, 2011
Clarence W. Henderson, 90, died peacefully at home January 30, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born April 30, 1920 in Racine MN to Jerry and Claire Henderson. He graduated from Spring Valley high School in 1939. In 1940 he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in WWII and served 5 years, mostly in Puerto Rico. He then worked...
David F. Thomas
Jan 30, 2011
David Fraser Thomas, 92, of Eagan, formerly of Red Wing, died Sunday, January 30, 2011, at his home. He was born April 14, 1918 in Minneapolis, to David and Jessica (Robertson) Thomas. He was a 1937 graduate of Washburn High School in Minneapolis, and then attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1941. He...
Darla K Chesser
Jan 30, 2011
Darla Kay Chesser went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 30, 2011. Darla was blessed with a Happy, Vivacious, personality. She had the qualities we all aspire to have. Love, contagious laughter and forgiveness. Darla was the best of us all. Her unyielding Love for the Lord shined through her and would light up any room she would enter....
Donald F. Simanski
Jan 28, 2011
Donald F. Simanski, 80, of Red Wing, died Friday, January 28, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. He was born Nov. 3, 1930 in Belle Creek, Minnesota to Adolph and Gudrun (Johnson) Simanski and attended school in the area. He began working as a farmhand throughout the areas of Kenyon, Wanamingo and Zumbrota. On Oct. 6, 1956, he married...
Maci Lee Miller
Jan 28, 2011
Maci Lee Miller stillborn daughter of Paige Hinrichs and Zachary Miller of Goodhue, died on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the Fairview Red Wing Medical Center in Red Wing. A memorial gathering is scheduled for Sunday, February 6, 2011 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota. Private family burial will be...
Marvin Berkeland
Jan 26, 2011
Rev. Marvin A. Berkeland age 83 of Lake City passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Marvin was born May 19, 1927, in White River, South Dakota to Nels & Andrea (Myking) Berkland. He graduated from Brookings High School in South Dakota in 1945. He then attended Augustana College, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota graduating in...
Kenneth T. Henderson
Jan 26, 2011
Kenneth T. Henderson age 88 of Zumbrota, formerly of rural Wanamingo died on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the Fairview Red Wing Medical Center. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Holden Lutheran Church in rural Kenyon with Pastor Heather Culuris officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for...
Robert Louis Fortier
Jan 26, 2011
Robert Louis Fortier, Jr., 55, of Hudson, formerly of Red Wing, died suddenly Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Region's Hospital in St. Paul. He was born February 9, 1955 in Red Wing, the son of Robert and Betty (Brodeen) Fortier. He grew up in Red Wing, attended St. Joseph Parochial School and was a 1973 graduate of Red Wing Central...
Joyce Marie Komisar
Jan 24, 2011
Joyce Marie Komisar, 79, of Red Wing died January 24, 2011, at the Fairview Seminary Home. She was born on February 28, 1931, the daughter of Louis and Clara (Timmerberg) Marklevits. She grew up and attended school in the Esdaile area. She was united in marriage to Wallace "Spooks" Swanson August 11, 1951 at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing....
Evelyn H. Kirtz
Jan 24, 2011
Evelyn H. Kirtz, age 90 of Goodhue died on Sunday January 24, 2011 at the Lake City Medical Center. A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Wednesday January 26, 2011 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Goodhue, with the Reverend Randall Kuznicki officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial...
Catherine Anna Majerus
Jan 23, 2011
Catherine Anna Majerus, 92, died peacefully Sunday Jan. 23, 2011. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Myra and son-in-law David Haase, granddaughter Tanya, grandson Todd, and great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not...
Vivian Kramer
Jan 21, 2011
Vivian Eleanor Kramer, 87, died Friday, January 21, 2011 at St. Brigid's at Hi-Park. She was born August 8, 1923 in Alfred, North Dakota, the daughter of John and Ernestine (Dufloth) Henne. She was a graduate of Gackle High School in Gackle, North Dakota and of Jamestown College, which began a 50 year career in teaching. During World War II,...
Eugene Mickelson
Jan 21, 2011
Eugene Mickelson, 85, Red Wing, died Friday, January 21, 2011, at Fairview Red Wing Medical Center. He was born July 26, 1925 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Hans and Irene (Noll) Mickelson. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, Red Wing High School and then served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Following his discharge...
James Jones
Jan 21, 2011
James John Jones, 51, of Welch died unexpectedly Friday January 21, 2011 at his aunt's home. He was born November 16, 1959 to Donald and Dorothy (Byer) Jones. He graduated from Capital City School in St. Paul. He was a lifelong member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He farmed for many years with his family and enjoyed hauling cattle. He...
Edwin "Doug" Pfirman
Jan 21, 2011
Edwin "Doug" Douglas Pfirman, 89, of Red Wing died Friday, January 21, 2011. Born on April 17, 1921 to Edwin and Edna (Cable) Pfirman, Doug graduated from Mineola High School in Mineola, NY and then from Hofstra University. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served during World War II from 1943 to 1945. After his discharge he attended...
Mervin Auchampach
Jan 20, 2011
Mervin (Mick) Auchampach, age 90, of Red Wing formerly of Ellsworth died January 20, 2011 at Red Wing Health Center. He was born on May 15, 1920 in River Falls to Lender and Alice (Best) Auchampach. He attended school in River Falls. Mervin married Inez Bernice Gutting on February 3, 1944 in Hastings. They lived in Ellsworth for many years....
Ruth Ann Jones
Jan 19, 2011
Ruth Ann Jones, 70, of Red Wing died unexpectedly Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 at her home. She was born on August 1, 1940 to Robert and Edna (Deden) Vasil. She graduated in 1958 from Red Wing High School. She married Larry Jones on September 5, 1959 in Red Wing. She worked for Munsingwear, Creolas, and more recently at Treasure Island...
Wyman "Bud" McCarty
Jan 17, 2011
Wyman "Bud" Dean McCarty, 74, of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota and formerly of Red Wing, died January 17, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. He graduated in 1954 from Red Wing Central High School. He married Lois Deden on September 2, 1955. He served in the US Air Force and then attended the University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin, River Falls. They...
Anna E. Siems
Jan 15, 2011
Anna E. Siems, age 92, of Oronoco died Saturday, January 15, 2011, at her home in Oronoco. Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2011, at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Oronoco with Reverend Paul Baldauf officiating. Burial will be in Oronoco Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, January 21, 2011, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at...
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