Jun 19, 2023

Arlene Marie Stockwell, 66, of Red Wing, died Monday, June 19, 2023, at the Lake City Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 11, 1956, in Red Wing, to Edward and Millicent (Hulverson) Stockwell.  She graduated in 1974, from Ellsworth High School.  In high school she was active in 4H and sang in the...

Jun 16, 2023

Bradley John Arndt, 66, of rural Red Wing, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. He was born on February 28, 1957 in Red Wing, to George and Evelyn (Puppe) Arndt, the eleventh of twelve children. He attended St. John’s Lutheran School, Red Wing, through eighth grade and then Red Wing Central High School, graduating...

Jun 15, 2023

Melvin “Uncle Bobby” LeRoy Smith, 92, of Red Wing, died Thursday, June 15, 2023 at St. Crispin Living Community.  He was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Houston, MN to LeRoy and Grace (Kragness) Smith.  His family moved to Red Wing in 1947 where he attended school.  He worked at Nybo’s for over 10 years and the Jewel Nursery in...

Jun 14, 2023

Margery Marie Simonson, age 89, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester.

She was born August 24th, 1933 to Emil and Mabel Joblonske. She met her soul mate Ron Simonson while ice skating in Red Wing. Marge married Ron on November 3, 1951. They made their home in Red Wing. They both worked...

Jun 10, 2023

Donald William Tomczik, 83, of Red Wing, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He and his twin brother, David, were born on January 26, 1940, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Al and Fern (Jenderseck) Tomczik.  He was a graduate of Cathedral High School and St. Cloud State where he earned BS and MS degrees...

Jun 9, 2023

Lynn E. Wagenmann, married 44 years to Duane F. Wagenmann (dec 2008), died June 9th while under hospice respite care.  Lynn and Duane will be interred together at Oakwood Cemetery in a private ceremony with their two daughters Tanna Wagenmann (Leighton) and Gina Green (Frederick).

Together, Lynn and Duane had four grandchildren Taylor (Grace), Ericka (Bailey), Madison,...

Jun 9, 2023

Edwin Fay Berryman was born June 18th, 1942 to Ruby and Harry Berryman and passed peacefully the morning of June 9th, 2023 with family at his side.

Ed is survived by and forever will be missed by his wife, Bonnie, married nearly 59 years and his daughters Jena Ogston and Jana Faragher (host daughter Susi Lima); son-in-laws,...

Jun 5, 2023

Lyle Eugene Smith, of Kasson, Minnesota passed away on June 5, 2023. He was 82 years old.

Lyle was born on January 12, 1941, on the family farm north of Byron in Kalmar Township. He attended country school and then graduated from Byron High School in 1958. After graduation he worked with his dad on the farm...

Jun 5, 2023

Jane Schmidt Plote, 101, died Monday, June 5, 2023 at Southview Acres Heath Center in Oakdale, Minn. She was born November 15, 1921 in Lake City to Fred and Minnie Schmidt. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lake City. On October 12, 1945 she married Harold Plote at St. John’s Lutheran...

Jun 5, 2023

Adolph John Dahling, 91, of Red Wing, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at his home at Deer Crest Senior Living.  He was born on June 21, 1931, in Red Wing, to John and Louise (Drenkhahn) Dahling.  He attended school in Welch and graduated from Red Wing High School in 1950.  From 1952 to 1954, he served in the US...

Jun 4, 2023

Walter Dale Sorensen, 91, of Red Wing, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Mary’s Campus, surrounded by family.  He was born on May 27, 1932, in Racine, Wisconsin.  His family lived in various communities before moving to Hastings, Nebraska, where he graduated from Hastings High School in 1950.  For a short time, he worked...

Jun 2, 2023

A memorial service for June Ohnstad of Wanamingo will be held Tuesday June 13th at 1:00 PM ., with visitation one hour prior to the service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo.  The Rev. Kris Ferkin will officiate.  The visitation will be held on Monday June 12th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at the church.  Burial will be in...

Jun 1, 2023

Jennifer Lee Fick (Berg), 73, of Lake City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 1st, 2023 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Jenni was born November 24, 1949 in St. Paul to Irvin and Connie (Sattler) Berg. She spent her school years growing up in Zumbrota and graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1967. She...

May 31, 2023

Mary J. Thomforde, 94, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Brookdale Senior Living in Eagan. She was born February 21, 1929, in Red Wing, to Hans and Minnie (Sundby) Madison.  She attended Red Wing Schools, graduating from Central High School in 1947 and continued her education, taking courses at Inver Grove Community College, Rochester Community College...

May 30, 2023

Shanna Jillian McDonnell, 18 of Corinth, Mississippi, formerly of Lake City, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by her parents and the family pets, Max and Macey.  She was born July 20, 2004, in Lake City, to Jeremy and Melissa (Kohrs) McDonnell.  She attended school in Lake City at Bluff View Elementary through the 5th...

May 29, 2023

Marlene Elaine Wordelman, age 85, died May 29th, 2023 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.  Daughter of Eddie and Florence Seagren, she was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from Harding High School.  She began her college education at North Central College in Illinois where she met her husband, Jon.  They celebrated their 66th year of marriage...

May 28, 2023

Hugh Thomas Blee, 87, of Mantorville, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023. Hugh was born in Rochester, MN on September 8, 1935, to Michael and Martha Blee. He loved spending time in Wabasha and Kellogg with his many relatives. He raised his family and spent most of his life in Rochester and later built his retirement...

May 26, 2023

A memorial service for James Solberg will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo, MN with Reverend Kris Ferkin officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial service at the church. Jim passed away on May 26, 2023, at his home in Maple Grove, MN.

James...

May 26, 2023

Nancy Jo (Moore) Flemke, 71, of Pine Island, went to meet Jesus on Friday May 26, 2023.

She was born to Wayne and Margie (Winjum) Moore on October 18, 1951. She grew up on a farm near Medford, MN with her three siblings. Nancy graduated from Medford High School in 1970 and continued on to Luther College...

May 26, 2023

Lawrence “Bud” Frederick Pruter, 90, of Red Wing, Minnesota passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at Goodhue Assisted Living.

Bud was born July 4, 1932 at home in Gillford Township, Wabasha County to Chester and Viola (Fick) Pruter. He attended Boss School District 88 and Lincoln High School in Lake City. He worked on several farms in...