Obituaries

James G. Novek

James G. Novek

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...

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Misty Nizu Kockei ga Maria E. Kreider

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...

Donald Albert Schreader

Donald Albert Schreader

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...

Gary Lee Vieths

Gary Lee Vieths

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)...

Robert A. Miller

Robert A. Miller

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...

Wanda Jane Bierly

Wanda Jane Bierly

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...

Judith Ann (Warner)  Zimmerman

Judith Ann (Warner) Zimmerman

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...

Rosemary (Berg)  Thompson

Rosemary (Berg) Thompson

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...

Kristopher Alan Zank

Kristopher Alan Zank

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. ...

Roselyn Kay Myhrer

Roselyn Kay Myhrer

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...

Toni R. Kittredge

Toni R. Kittredge

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...

Karen Lynn Day

Karen Lynn Day

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...

Robert Wayne LaFavor

Robert Wayne LaFavor

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...

Thomas M. Wendt

Thomas M. Wendt

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...

Pearl (Jacques)  Aslakson

Pearl (Jacques) Aslakson

Mar 19, 2022

Pearl Viola Aslakson, 91, of Red Wing, died Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on March 28, 1930, in Red Wing to Chester and Edith (Senkbeil) Jacques.  She attended Red Wing Schools and on February 8, 1958, she was united in marriage to John Aslakson.  They resided in Red Wing where...

Bernice Lorraine (Rose)  Jensen

Bernice Lorraine (Rose) Jensen

Mar 19, 2022

Bernice Lorraine Jensen, 88, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 19, 2022 at the Benedictine Living Community – St. Crispin. She was born March 31, 1933 in Maiden Rock, Wisc. to Mauritz and Francis (Carlson) Rose.  Bernice went to school in Reeds Landing, Minn. She later met Richard Jensen, Sr. and...

Hertha Elizabeth (Kniesel)  Alpers

Hertha Elizabeth (Kniesel) Alpers

Mar 17, 2022

Hertha E. Alpers, age 85, went to be with her Lord on March 17, 2022.  Hertha Elizabeth Kniesel was born in Yugoslavia on June 18, 1936, to Matthias and Katharina Kniesel. World War II forced the family to leave Yugoslavia and flee to Austria, where they lived for seven years. Her family came to the United States and entered...

Todd Stanley Strom

Todd Stanley Strom

Mar 16, 2022

Todd Stanley Strom, 69 of Red Wing, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.  He was born on April 21, 1952, in Duluth to Enar and Betty (Sivertson) Strom.  He graduated from Proctor High School in 1970 and then listed in the US Navy.  He served from November 4, 1974 to November 3, 1980 and...

Patricia A. (Solie)  Lassek

Patricia A. (Solie) Lassek

Mar 16, 2022

Patricia Ann Lassek, 75, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on October 10, 1946, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Eugene and Eltha (Harris) Solie.  She graduated from Regis High School in Eau Claire in 1964 and continued her education at University of Wisconsin-...

Dorothy V. (Jablonske)  Wilde

Dorothy V. (Jablonske) Wilde

Mar 16, 2022

Dorothy V. Wilde, 95, of Lake City, MN passed away at River Bend Senior Care facility in Rochester, MN on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1926, in Red Wing, MN. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Emil and Mabel (Hyngstrom) Jablonske. She worked for many years at Peterson Sheehan department store and Zero...