Jan 7, 2023

Carol Jean Erickson, 86, of Zumbrota, died peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Elysian Senior Homes of Lake City. She was born in Zumbrota on March 26, 1936, to Melvin and Ida (Fenne) Timbeross. She graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Gerald "Jerry" Erickson on September 28, 1956, at Minneola Lutheran...

Jan 7, 2023

Shirley A Breuer, 86, of Lake City, died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the St. Elizabeth Health Care Center in Wabasha, Minnesota.  She was born April 23, 1936, to Henry and Dorothy (Helmbrecht) Schnell in Dodge County.   She graduated from Hayfield High School in 1953.  Shirley was married to Russell Breuer on June 5, 1954, in Hayfield, Minnesota.  She...

Jan 6, 2023

Harriett Evelyn Borst, 100, of Rochester passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 (Epiphany) at Riverbend Memory Care.  Harriett was born February 18, 1922, in Danube, Minnesota to Otto and Lillian Manthei.  She often recalled the first day of school in Danube when her brother, Don, took her by the hand to lead the way.  She was involved in many...

Jan 5, 2023

Richard (Rich) Lynn Udenberg, 65, of Zumbrota, MN passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack January 5th, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.  He was surrounded by his loving family as he walked into the arms of God.

Born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN Rich was the youngest of seven children. He grew up...

Jan 5, 2023

Helen Tomforde, 68, of Frontenac, passed away at her home on January 5, 2023.

Helen was born on January 23, 1956 to Joseph & Anne (Johnson) Giesler in Lake City. She graduated from Lincoln High in Lake City in 1974. Helen married Lyle Tomforde April 26, 1975 at St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake...

Jan 4, 2023

Jack Alton, 74, of North Branch, Minn., died Jan. 4, 2023, of complications resulting from declining health. Jack was born William John Alton on May 17, 1948, to Gaylon and Muriel (Kapping) Alton in Eau Claire, Wis. “Jack” would be what most people knew him as, however, except bill collectors, whom he could easily identify when they...

Jan 4, 2023

Robert Bruce Mandelkow, 70, of Vasa, passed away January 4 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Robert “Bob” was born on November 19, 1952, to Vernon Sr. and Luella (Wohlers) Mandelkow. He was raised on the family farm and attended school in Red Wing...

Jan 4, 2023

Alton “Al” Haraldson, 84, of Red Wing, Minnesota, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born September 12, 1938, in Ashby, Minnesota, where he grew up on the family dairy farm in rural Ashby.  He left for the US Air Force in 1955.  After discharging from the service, he settled in Chicago,...

Jan 3, 2023

Duane Richard Hanson, age 86, of Zumbrota, died at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester on January 3, 2023.  He was born September 26, 1936, in Milton Township in Dodge County to Melvin & Ora (nee Romo) Hanson.

Duane graduated from Pine Island High School in 1954. After that he attended and graduated from the University...

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,...