Jan 22, 2022

Karl Edward Brunner, 93, of Red Wing, died Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Lake City Care Center where he has resided for the past month.  He was born on June 26, 1928, in Red Wing to Edward and Edna (Peper) Brunner.  He graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1946. Following graduation he worked for Hi Park...

Jan 22, 2022

Duane P. Schafer, 89, of Lake City passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Lake City Care Center.

Duane was born February 7, 1932 in Lake City, MN to Arleigh & Florence (Grobe) Schafer. Duane graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City and joined the Air Force in February 1952.  Duane married Delores Reinhard in...

Jan 20, 2022

Norris Donald Thomforde, age 65, of Goodhue, MN  passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Susie, son Jeremy (Melissa) Thomforde of Goodhue, MN, daughters Afton (John) O'Reilly of Verona, WI, Brandi (Damien) Turini of Franklin, MA, Toni (Brian Lee) Thomforde of Minneapolis, MN, 11 grandchildren, as well as...

Jan 19, 2022

Mary Louise Wooden, 76, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on February 24, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the only child to Leo and Helen (Burke) Ryan.  She graduated from Archbishop Murray High School in 1963 and then attended Winona State College graduating...

Jan 17, 2022

Elaine Jacobson, age 83, of Kenyon, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN.  Elaine Quam was born November 26, 1938 in Cherry Grove Township to David and Mayme (Hjortaas) Quam. Elaine was baptized and confirmed at Lands Lutheran Church in Zumbrota.

She grew up in that area and graduated from Wanamingo High...

Jan 17, 2022

Bou Phlong, 60, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

He was born in the Country of Cambodia , the 4th son out of 6 boys, to parents Phlong Thoun and Seng Heang.

He grew up on a rice farm and during the hardship of the Vietnam War....

Jan 17, 2022

Dale Ferber, 79, of Mazeppa, Minnesota, passed away on January 17th, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Dale was born on February 16th, 1942, to Louis C. and Emma L. Ferber of Mazeppa.  After graduating from Mazeppa High School in 1960, he met the love of his life, Sherrie Ferber, on the steps of W.D's in...

Jan 16, 2022

Tony passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday morning.  He was born November 26, 1973.  After graduating Greenway High School in 1992, Tony served in the United States Navy. He moved to the cities and lived in Jordan and Medford, MN He worked as a blackjack dealer and held other various jobs.  Above all else, the greatest joy in...

Jan 15, 2022

Margaret Louise Duebner, 100, of Red Wing, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Deer Crest Senior Living in Red Wing. She was born October 17, 1921 in Cass County to Otto and Anna Puttin. Her father come from Germany at age 12 and her mother’s parents were German immigrants. She was baptized on November 13, 1921. She had one...

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...