Jan 15, 2022

Joseph Anthony Cemensky, Jr., 71, died unexpectedly, Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Regions Hospital.  He was a long-time employee of Cemstone.  Joe loved dancing and in the past taught country western dancing.  He was also a supporter of the Animal Humane Society.

He is survived by his wife, Debra; two children, Adam Connelly and Angie (Mitch) Lowe;...

Jan 15, 2022

David Ross Thoms, 84, of Red Wing, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Benedictine Living Community – Regina in Hastings. He was born March 11, 1937 in Red Wing to Ralph and Leona (Freeman) Thoms. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1955. He went on to the University of Wisconsin at River Falls where he played...

Jan 14, 2022

Robert A. Nelson, 91, of Red Wing, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at Tinta Winta Tipi Senior Living. He was born June 20, 1930 to “Jack” and Gladys (Swanson) Nelson in Luck, Wisconsin. When he was 7 his family moved to Vasa. He grew up in the Vasa and Welch area and began driving the milk truck for the...

Jan 13, 2022

Kenneth Orlyn Peterman of Pine Island passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday January 13, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester at the age of 78 years old.  He was born on October 29, 1943 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Richard Sr. and Henrietta (Fitchen) Peterman.  His family lived in the Red Wing area...

Jan 11, 2022

Harlan James Hanson, 92, of Red Wing, passed away on January 11, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Cannon Falls. He was born February 8, 1929 in Pine City to Elmer and Hazel (James) Hanson.  He grew up in Cannon Falls, graduating from Cannon Falls High School. He went on to the Minnesota School of Business where he...

Jan 10, 2022

Barry Wayne Matson, 79, passed away January 10, 2022 in Rochester, MN. He was born September 30, 1942 in Rapid City, SD to Scott L. and Betty A. Matson.

As a young boy, Barry delivered the Rapid City Journal in downtown Rapid City. He graduated from Rapid City High School in 1960. He attended and graduated from...

Jan 10, 2022

LeRoy John Hayes, 81, of Red Wing, died Monday, January 10, 2022 at his home.  He was born January 15, 1940, in Goodhue County, Minnesota.  He grew up in Wisconsin near Ellsworth/Diamond Bluff.  He was united in marriage to Shirley Ostrander and together they had five children; they later divorced.  LeRoy worked for Conwed and Lakeside Packing Company for...

Jan 10, 2022

Jeffrey Scott Huffman, 52, of Red Wing, died on Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home in Red Wing. He was born on April 25, 1969, in Austin, to Doreen (Opsahl) and Ronald Huffman. He grew up on his family’s farm in rural Lake City with his stepfather, Roger Geisler, mother, and three brothers. In 1987, after high school,...

Jan 10, 2022

Joyce Elaine Oimoen, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10th in Pine Island. She was born on September 5, 1929 to George and Julia (Knudson) Anderson in Daleyville, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of four children and enjoyed growing up in that beautiful area. On June 23rd, 1951, she married the love of her life, Donald David Oimoen....

Jan 9, 2022

Ronald Edward Scripture, 71, of Red Wing, died Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, after a hard fought battle with cancer.  He was born May 10, 1950, in Rochester, to Maurice and Dorothy (Nixon) Scripture.  Ron attended schools in Cannon Falls and Red Wing, graduating from Red Wing Central High School, class...

Jan 8, 2022

Bryan L. Juers 72, of Lake City passed away Saturday January 8, 2022.

Bryan was born March 3, 1949 in Red Wing to Norman & Marjorie (Thomforde) Juers. He grew up in Mount Pleasant Township and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1967.Bryan married Charlene Laqua March 27, 1971 at St. Peter’s Belvidere Lutheran Church. He farmed...

Jan 7, 2022

Gail Byrne, age 98, of Red Wing, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Woodbury Health Care Center.  She was born February 20, 1923 in Foley, MN to Martin and Sophy (Nelson) Okerson.  Gail was the granddaughter of Swedish immigrants.  She grew up in central and northern MN.  Some of her fondest memories growing up were when her family...

Jan 6, 2022

Jennifer Kay Mosher, passed away on January 6, 2022 at the age of 43, in St Paul.

Jennifer was born Jan 11, 1978 to Terry and Kay (Skillestad) Mosher. She grew up in Wanamingo, MN and enjoyed traveling, crafts, going out to dinner and spending time with her friends and family members.

At the age...

Jan 6, 2022

Evelyn (Evie) Meyer, 91, went home to Jesus on Thursday January 6, 2022 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was born in Featherstone Township on February 17, 1930 to Fred and Anna (Strusz) Dicke. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hay Creek MN. She attended Immanuel parochial school and graduated from Red...

Jan 6, 2022

Virgie Marie Kreye, 89, of Red Wing, died Thursday, January 6, 2022 at St. Crispin Living Community.  She was born September 27, 1932, in Hartland Township, Wisconsin, to John and Agnes (Beckler) Beller and attended school in Ellsworth. She was united in marriage to Richard Kreye on Oct. 10, 1953 at the Clayfied Catholic Church in rural...

Jan 5, 2022

Judy Jean Hilleshiem, 81, of Red Wing, MN, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic, St. Marys Campus in Rochester. She was born March 7, 1940, in Mapleton, MN  to Lee and Vera (Bybee) Barnhart. She grew up near Hayfield and Rock Dell and graduated from Southern School of Agriculture in Waseca in 1958. Then lived in...

Jan 5, 2022

Nancy Lynn Kasa, 78, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 24, 1943 in St. Paul to Richard and Geraldine (Perham) Floyd. She grew up in Eveleth and graduated from Eveleth-Gilbert High School. She married Harland Kasa in July 13, 1963 in Ely. They later divorced. When her...

Jan 3, 2022

Vivian Della Mireau “Wamhdi Winuhća Win”, 84, oldest elder of the Prairie Island Indian Community, died peacefully, Monday, January 3, 2022 at her home. She was born October 25, 1937 in Prairie Island to Martin and Elsie (Johnson) White Bear. She attended school in Pipestone, Minnesota. She married Curtis Campbell, Sr. and he preceded her in death.  She later...

Jan 1, 2022

Patricia Ann Lunde, 87, passed away peacefully in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on January 1, 2022. She had been living with her daughter for two plus years. Patricia, also known as Pat or Patsy,  was born on August 10, 1934, to Archie and Alice (Kragness) Welty in Red Wing. She had 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She was always...

Jan 1, 2022

Christopher J. Tepley, 51, of Lake City passed away on January 1, 2022 in Florence Township.

Christopher was born March 6, 1970 to Larry & Lois (Bystrom) Tepley in Minneapolis, MN. Chris was a graduate from the Lincoln High School class of 1988. He held several jobs, but a few of his favorites were being a sous...