Jan 1, 2023

Marion Spohn, 92, of Rochester, died Sunday January 1, 2023 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.  Inurnment will occur at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.  No services are planned.  Marion W. ‘Dick’ Spohn was born September 15, 1930 in Chadron, Nebraska.  He was a graduate of the public schools in Chester, Nebraska and of Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln.  He...

Dec 31, 2022

Patricia Bridget Bauer, 90, of Hager City, Wisconsin, died Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic - Methodist Campus in Rochester surrounded by her family.

She was born May 14, 1932 in Hastings, Minnesota to Joseph and Cora (Bolin) Maher. She graduated from Hastings High School. In 1955 she was united in marriage to Andrew Bauer...

Dec 31, 2022

Donald Lester Hoffman, age 87, of Red Wing, passed away December 31, 2022, at home with his faithful wife, Lucy, by his side.  He was born June 23, 1935, in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin to Lester and Bernice Hoffman.  He attended school in Maiden Rock. Following school, he worked for Johnson Produce, picking up eggs from farmers.  On October 12,...

Dec 31, 2022

John “Jack” D. Swedien, 91, of Red Wing, Minnesota and formerly of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, died Saturday, December 31, 2022, at his home, with his family by his side.  He was born February 4, 1931, in Minneapolis, to Lanning and Kaye (DePue) Swedien. He attended Minnehaha Academy, graduating in 1948.  He worked for Cargill a short time and then enlisted...

Dec 30, 2022

Marlys Marie (Ohnstad) Mickelson, 76, of Red Wing, died Friday, December 30, 2022 at the Lake City Care Center surrounded by her family. She was born January 14, 1946 in Red Wing to Marvin and Viola (Sager) Ohnstad.

Her first few years were spent at a farm in Leon Township. Her family then moved to Cannon Falls....

Dec 28, 2022

Colleen Ruth Joan (Johnson) Fredrickson, 91, passed away December 28, 2022. Colleen was born in Cannon Falls on June 12, 1931, to John Albert and Anna (Lind) Johnson of Rodon, Sweden. After losing both parents at a young age, Colleen was placed in the Vasa Children’s Home, which were some of her happiest years.  During her high school  years,...

Dec 28, 2022

Colleen Ruth Fredrickson, 91, of Wanamingo, died on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

She was born in Cannon Falls, on June 12, 1931, to John and Anna (Lind) Johnson

There will be a memorial service for Colleen in spring of 2023.

The family will be finalizing the obituary and will be place on the...

Dec 28, 2022

Lois Mary Jansen (Northfield), 93, passed away on December 28, 2022 in Lake City, MN. Her last days were filled with hymns and scripture readings with family. She was born on June 5, 1929 in Minneapolis, MN. Lois grew up in Northeast Minneapolis, graduating from Edison High School.

She married Donald B. Johnson on December 6, 1951,...

Dec 27, 2022

Richard “Dick” William Majerus, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.  Dick was diagnosed with CMS lymphoma of the brain on December 20, 2022.  Dick was born January 22, 1949, in Red Wing, MN to Raymond and Irma (Spillman) Majerus.  He graduated from Goodhue High School and attended 2 years of vocational school...

Dec 27, 2022

Irene Katherine Swenson, 86, of Zumbrota, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls. She was born in Red Wing on October 16, 1936, to Henry and Lydia (Hinsch) Borgschatz. She attended school in Wanamingo. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Minnesota, Mankato and received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education....

Dec 25, 2022

Rockie Mewhorter, 71, of Red Wing, died Sunday, December 25, 2022 surrounded by family.  He was born June 19, 1951 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Luverne and Shirley (Hall) Mewhorter.  He lived and worked on his farm for over 50 years. Rockie also worked at 3M for many years until his retirement. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, cooking, canning,...

Dec 24, 2022

Loretta Beatrice Bjorngaard Broas, 103, died December 24, 2022, at Zumbrota Health Services with family by her side.

She was born to Ned and Minnie (Grove) Bjorngaard on August 16, 1919 in rural Wanamingo. She grew up on the family farm. Loretta was baptized and confirmed at Lands Lutheran Church. When she was 18 she moved to...

Dec 23, 2022

Cherice “Cheri” Kathryn Hays, 67, of Stewartville, MN, was a caring daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world suddenly on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Methodist Hospital. She was born on October 13, 1955 in Munising, MI to George “Ray” and Nancy (Flynn) Morrison. Cheri lived in Munising, MI until 1967, and then spent the rest...

Dec 22, 2022

Robert Carl Olson Jr, 92, or Zumbrota, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022

Bob was born on June 6, 1930, to Robert Sr. & Gladys Olson in Belgrade, Minnesota. He was raised on the Olson farm in Waseca, Minnesota. He graduated from Waseca High School in 1948, the first member of his family to do so....

Dec 22, 2022

Timothy John Hardyman, 64, of Rochester, MN, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2022.

Tim was born December 14, 1958, in Darlington, WI to Kenneth Robert and Mary Elaine (Schaffner) Hardyman. He grew up in Blanchardville, WI. Tim attended Blanchardville Elementary and the Pecatonica Middle and High Schools, graduating in 1977. Tim went on to college, first...

Dec 22, 2022

Michael “Mike” Buck, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2022.

Michael David Buck was born on March 11, 1966 in Rochester, Minnesota to Harold “Bucky” Buck and JoAnn “Jo” (Romo) Buck. He grew up on the family farm in Goodhue and graduated from Goodhue High School. Mike always seemed to be with his dad while...

Dec 17, 2022

James Edward “Jim” Halling, 85, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Rochester, MN to Edward and Margaret (Callaghan) Halling and grew up in the Mazeppa area, graduating from Mazeppa High School in 1954. On December 1, 1956, Jim was united in marriage to Jean...

Dec 15, 2022

Darlyne Emily Lyons, age 84, of Eagan, passed away unexpectedly on 12/15/2022 of heart failure. Darlyne was the first born of Violet and Emmett Dohney on 09/12/1938, in St. Paul. She graduated from Washburn High School in 1956.

Darlyne met James Emmett Lyons at the Biltmore in Edina on Easter Sunday, April 1st, 1956, where...

Dec 15, 2022

The Memorial Service for Mary Haugen, will be at Noon, Saturday, January 7th, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wanamingo. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. She passed away on December 15th at the age of 95 years and 10 months. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the Memorial Service.

Mary Ann...

Dec 15, 2022

Richard (Dick) Duane Stehr, 86, of Zumbrota died December 15th at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

He was born to Sylvester and Marguerite (Cordes) on February 1, 1936. He lived and farmed on the family farm in Zumbrota Township until his retirement in 2001 when he moved to town.

He married Elizabeth (Betty) Buol on April...