Mar 31, 2022

Dorothy Mae Diderrich, 84, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on November 4, 1937, in Faribault, MN to Albert and Mary (Reichert) Kline.

Dorothy grew up as the oldest of ten children in Faribault, MN.  She enjoyed knitting, swimming, ice...

Mar 31, 2022

Janice Marie Frazier, 75, of Red Wing, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Star Prairie, Wisc., where she has lived since May 2, 2020.

She was born June 14, 1946, in Rice Lake, Wisc. to Clarence and Bernice (Richter) Demers. She grew up and attended St. Joseph School in Rice Lake. In 1964...

Mar 30, 2022

Benjamin Wayne Baker, 51, named after his grandfathers, Benjamin “Murrell” (Smokey) Kratzer and “Harold” Wayne Baker, Benjamin was born in Canton, Georgia, on May 13, 1970. Although Friday the 13th is popularly inauspicious, Ben always called it his lucky day – thus the celebration of life on Friday, May 13th, 2022!

Ben grew up in several places:...

Mar 29, 2022

Duane Lorn Baker, age 83, of Lake City, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Lake City Care Center.  He was born August 10, 1938 in Red Wing to Lawrence and Marian (Engli) Baker.  He grew up in the Ellsworth area and graduated from Ellsworth High School.  After High School he started working at S.B. Foot Tannery.  He joined...

Mar 28, 2022

Oeun Sin, 87, of Rochester, MN, peacefully passed away on March 28, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

Oeun was born on August 11, 1934, in Battambang, Cambodia. She naturally had maternal instinct at an early age and helped raise many relatives in Cambodia. She married Tay Chhay at the age of 16 and they later had 5...

Mar 28, 2022

Philip Haukom, age 60, of Rochester, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at his home.  Philip was born May 5, 1961 in Rochester, Minnesota.  He graduated from Byron High School in 1980 and had lived and worked in the Rochester area his whole life.

Phil had a love for plants and gardening, spending many hours expanding the...

Mar 25, 2022

James Gerald Novek, 94, of Red Wing, died Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Elysian Senior Homes of Lake City.  He was born January 8, 1928, in Red Wing, to James and Jennie (Robbins) Novek.  On April 27, 1947, James married Ane Mae Christensen and in this union they raised five children.  James worked at the Red Wing Tannery...

Mar 25, 2022

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Maria Elaina Kreider, 50, of Red Wing, died Friday, March 25, 2022, at her home, after a battle with cancer.  She was born September 28, 1971, in Omaha, Nebraska, to David and Carole (Blackhawk) Kreider, Sr.

She was outlived by her son, Kyle Kreider and three grandchildren, Julius and DáParis...

Mar 25, 2022

Donald Albert Schreader was born on August 16, 1922 to Albert Schreader and Bertha (Petersdorf) Schreader in Pine Island Township.  He was baptized at Poplar Grove Church in Pine Island Township and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Mazeppa, Minnesota. He attended Mazeppa schools and served during WWII with the Merchant Marines.  Donald married Marcella Klindworth on September...

Mar 24, 2022

Gary Lee Vieths, age 63, of Goodhue, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday March 24, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Donna Vieths; brothers, Reuben and William Vieths; and a nephew, Justin Hainka.

Gary is survived by siblings, Catherine “Kay” (Darryl) Hainka of Wanamingo, Pamela “Pam” (Tom)...

Mar 24, 2022

Robert Arvin Miller, 91, of Red Wing, died Thursday, March 24, 2022, at his home.  He was born January 18, 1931, in Rockford, Illinois, to Henry and Neta (Knott) Miller and attended the Rockford school systems.  He moved to Minnesota when he began working for the Gestetner Company.  He eventually landed his career with AD&P printing company out of...

Mar 23, 2022

Wanda Jane Bierly, 98, passed away peacefully at Samaritan Bethany Nursing home, on March 23, 2022.

Wanda was born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania on October 2, 1923. She was the fourth child born, out of five, and the only daughter, to Clarence and Eva (Read) Conklin.  She was always considered the “boss” of her four brothers.  She graduated...

Mar 23, 2022

Judith (Judy) Zimmerman passed away on March 23, 2022 in Rochester, Minnesota.  Honoring her wishes, there will be no service. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Garden on March 29, 2022.

Judy was born November 3, 1932 in Dows, Iowa to Donald J. and Edna Ruth (Scott) Warner.  She grew up in Des Moines and graduated from...

Mar 23, 2022

Rosemary Thompson, 92, of Red Wing died Wednesday March 23, 2022 at St. Crispin Living Community in Red Wing.

Born November 18, 1929, Rosemary Berg was the daughter of Anton and Minnie (Olson) Berg.  She attended country school through the 8th grade.  She worked at the telephone office in Rochester.  On September 18, 1948 she married Percy...

Mar 22, 2022

Kristopher Alan Zank, age 42, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his residence.  He was born May 4, 1979 in Black River Falls, WI to Wayne Zank and Diane Thomas.  He graduated from Chippewa Falls High School.  He later would move to Red Wing.  He worked with different theatres helping them sound proof their stage areas. ...

Mar 22, 2022

Roselyn “Rosie” Kay Myhrer, 72, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Health Center – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.

She was born November 15, 1949 in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota to Albert and Esther (Ortloff) Myhrer. Because Albert was a minister, the family moved frequently, living all over the Midwest. Rosie...

Mar 22, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Toni will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Bluffs Bar and Grill in Hager City.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Toni's memory to the Rein In Sarcoma foundation:   https://www.reininsarcoma.org/donation-form/

Toni Ruth Kittredge, 34, of Hager City, died peacefully at her...

Mar 21, 2022

Karen Lynn Day passed away at Pine Haven Care Center, Pine Island, MN, at age  67, on March 21, 2022.  She was predeceased by her parents, Dean L. and Donna Pieffer Day, her brothers, William Day and Wayne Day, her close friends, Craig Churchill and John Roseboom.

Growing up on a farm in Pine Island, she developed...

Mar 21, 2022

Robert W. LaFavor, Sr., a former Westsider of St. Paul, lost his battle with cancer on March 21, 2022 at his home. He was born August, 24, 1949 in Hastings to Gladys and Leslie LaFavor, Sr.

Robert was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Bella Reneè Mae; parents, Leslie and Gladys; brother, Scott; and many other family...

Mar 20, 2022

Thomas Wendt passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 20th, 2022 at the age of 62. Tom was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on December  3rd, 1959 to Frank and Jean (Palmer) Wendt. He grew up in Minneapolis and Red Wing. Tom fell in love with music at an early age and played base guitar and trombone. Although he...