Jun 13, 2022

Ronald Fahnel, 79, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the Lake City Care Center.

Ronald was born on September 3, 1942 to Arne and Goldene (McQuistion) Fahnel in Durand Wisconsin. He grew up in the Nelson and Alma Wisconsin area. After high school he joined the Army and was stationed in  Germany...

Jun 10, 2022

Charles R Hoyt, 78, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, June 10, 2022.

Charles was born on November 8, 1943 to Charles R Hoyt Sr. and Minnesota (Comstock) Hoyt in St. Paul, MN. Charles grew up in Lake City and graduated from Judson Private School in Scottsdale, AZ. He then attended Minneapolis...

Jun 9, 2022

Nona Jean Nelson, 89, of Red Wing, died Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Tinta Wita Tipi Senior Living, Welch. She was born on November 30, 1932, in Red Wing to Russell and Louise (Lovgren) Salmonson.  She graduated from Red Wing High School in 1950.  She was married to Robert Nelson and they later divorced. She worked at LaGrange Shoe...

Jun 9, 2022

Charlotte Iverson, 90, passed away peacefully at Benedictine Living Community (Madonna Towers) in Rochester, MN on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Charlotte Evelyn Iverson was born on the family farm, February 18, 1932 in Wanamingo, MN to Andrew and Elida (Erickson) Iverson. She grew up in rural Wanamingo, attended country school and ultimately graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1949....

Jun 9, 2022

Paul Carl Betcher, 72, of Goodhue, died Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus in Rochester, surrounded by family.  He was born November 7, 1949, in Red Wing, to Carl and Irene (Gerdes) Betcher.  He was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hay Creek and attended St. Peter’s Parochial School and Church, where he was confirmed, and...

Jun 7, 2022

John Benson Nordgaard (Jack), age 88 of Red Wing, MN passed away on June 7, 2022.  He was born on April 9, 1934, to Karl and Anna Nordgaard in Mankato, MN.  He grew up in Decorah, IA, where he graduated from high school in 1952.  He attended Luther College in Decorah, until he was drafted into the...

Jun 6, 2022

Mick Reeve passed away on Monday, June 5, at Cottagewood Senior Communities. He was born May 1, 1937 in Rochester, son of Willard and Dee Reeve. Mick joined the United States Army in 1960, stationed in Washington with a tour to Germany.  He loved his sports, mainly baseball. His other favorite hobby was crossword puzzles.  He also...

Jun 5, 2022

Earl William Stumpf, 91, of Red Wing, died Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 3, 1931, in Hay Creek Township, to Ernest and Alma (Holst) Stumpf. On June 6, 1953, he was united in marriage to Lois Ersland and they made their home in Red Wing. Earl was employed by SB...

Jun 2, 2022

O. Dianna Nash, 78, of Red Wing, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Red Wing. Dianna was born February 2, 1944 in Cleburne, Texas to James and Dorothy (Mathews) Moseley. She attended school in Liberty, Texas and on February 3, 1959 she was united...

Jun 2, 2022

Robert Lloyd Henning, age 86, of Lake City, Minnesota died on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 9, 1935, to Lloyd and Dorothy (Kelly) Henning at their home in  Mount Pleasant Township, Lake City, Minnesota. He attended Belvidere School.

Robert was in the Army Reserves, National Guard,...

Jun 1, 2022

Mark Elmer Hovel was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 26, 1953. He was adopted by Elmer and Wynette (Gruhlke) Hovel and lived in Zumbrota his entire life. He passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Rochester, MN.

He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota. He graduated from Zumbrota High School in...

Jun 1, 2022

John William Befort, 92, of Genoa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.

John was born on the family farm on November 16, 1929 in Chester Twp., Wabasha County, the son of William "Bill" and Christine (nee Majerus) Befort. John grew up in...

May 30, 2022

Joyce William Bucher, 96, of Rochester, formerly of Zumbrota, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022 at Shorewood Commons in Rochester.

Joyce was born March 13, 1926 to Edward and Myrtle (nee Schulz) Bucher. He was a 1944 graduate of Zumbrota High School where he played and excelled in...

May 30, 2022

The memorial service for Larry Olson will be held Tuesday June 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at United Redeemer Lutheran Church in Zumbrota.  The Rev. Marggi Pleiss Sippola will officiate.  Burial will follow at the United Lutheran Cemetery in Zumbrota.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Mr. Olson, 74, died Monday...

May 29, 2022

Ruthie Brunner, 94, of Red Wing, died Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her home at Potter Ridge. She was born December 17, 1927, in Trimbelle Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin to George and Caroline (Gotzman) Koller. She attended school in Ellsworth before graduating from Red Wing Central High School in 1946. She went on to work at the Palace of...

May 28, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Norman Lein, 91, of Red Wing Minnesota died Saturday May 28, 2022 at The Terrace of Cannon Falls. Jerry was born on May 25, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa to James and Garland [Harvey] Rinker. His father passed away when he was five years old. His mother married Haldor Lein in 1939. Haldor adopted Jerry...

May 27, 2022

Verna Adeline Schrader, 98, of Red Wing, died Friday, May 27, 2022, at St. Crispin’s Living Community.  She was born on October 8, 1923, in Featherstone Township to Walter and Amalia (Strusz) Dicke.  She started school at District #19 in Featherstone Township and completed school at Immanuel Lutheran School in  Hay Creek.  As a young woman she did child...

May 27, 2022

Charles Jackson, 83, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at his home in Mazeppa, MN. Charles "Charlie" Lee Jackson was born October 11, 1938 in Red Wing, MN to Homer and Elizabeth (Collins) Jackson. He was raised on the farm and went to country school through the eighth grade. As a young man, Charlie worked on the Pea Vinery,...

May 27, 2022

Jay Joseph Woodruff was born February 19, 1973 to Pam and Joe Woodruff.  Jay grew up in the Cloquet area and was a big brother to his sister Sherry.  From the stories Jay told I think it's safe to say Jay was The Only Hell His Mama Ever Raised.  Jay was not afraid to take a risk and wouldn't...

May 26, 2022

Our dearest sweet mother died on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at home due to aortic valve stenosis.  She was 92 ½ years old.  Betty was born on November 11, 1929 to the family of Albert and Alice (Harvey) Klingsporn.  She was raised on the family farm near Douglas, MN with her siblings Al, Richard, Jean, Gloria, Marilyn, Jim, Larry,...