Nov 20, 2021

Ronald Dean Wilson, Sr., 80, of Hastings, died Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Minneapolis, surrounded by his family.  Ronald, also known to many as Willie, Sarge or Mr. Wilson, was born on September 15, 1941, in Lynd, Minnesota to Benjamin Herschel and Anna Marie (Wing) Wilson.  He graduated from Hanley Falls High School...

Nov 18, 2021

*UPDATED SERVICE INFO*

Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Pine Island, with an hour of visitation prior.

Burial will follow the Mass at St. Michael Cemetery.

Nathaniel Carl Anderson, 80, of Pine Island, passed on November...

Nov 18, 2021

Hoffman, Jeanne O. age 76, of Edina, Minn. passed away in the Minnesota Masonic Home on November 18th. Preceded in death by her parents Roy and Amelia Olson. Jeanne is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Richard “Dick” Hoffman; daughter Cindy of St. Louis Park; son David of Eden Prairie; sister Marlys (Steve) Waldron; brother Ross (Sandy)...

Nov 16, 2021

Judith Elaine Wiskow passed away surrounded by her family on November 16, 2021 at the age of 81 from pancreatic cancer.  She was born on August 14, 1940 in Pender, NE to Art and Wilma Jorgensen .  She graduated from St. Charles High School and in 1958 married Bernard Wiskow.  Together they had four children. ...

Nov 16, 2021

Brenda Susan Skurdahl, age 74, of Pine Island, died unexpectedly in her sleep, on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  She was born Oct. 29, 1947, in Red Wing, to Arvid and Vivian (Ross) Johnson and graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1965.  She went on to attend Mankato State University, where she received her BS in Education.  While...

Nov 16, 2021

Diane C. Peterson, 77, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at The Terrace in Cannon Falls. She was born August 24, 1944 to James and Mildred (Nadeau) Anway in Red Wing. She graduated from Red Wing Central High School and went on to earn an associates degree as an Administrative Assistant. She married Blake Peterson on June...

Nov 14, 2021

Kathleen (Kaye) Reid died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 101 in Rochester, MN. "Little Grandma Kaye" was born in Humberstone Village (now Port Colborne), Canada in 1920 during the Spanish Flu Pandemic. While volunteering during World War II, she met and married Hollis Reid, whose work as a miller took their family across Canada and eventually...

Nov 12, 2021

Samuel MacKinney, 96, peacefully passed away on 11/12/21 at Maxwell House in Rosemount, MN, with his daughter and the loving staff of Maxwell House at his side.  Samuel was born 10/4/25 in Hastings, MN, to Irene (Ballard) and Paul MacKinney, the 5th of 8 children.  After high school, he served in the army for 2 years.  During his service...

Nov 12, 2021

Jennifer Clare Jay-Smith, 48, of Maiden Rock died unexpectedly, Friday, November 12, 2021, at her home.  She was born on July 9, 1973, in St. Paul to George and Joan (White) Andrews.  She graduated in 1991, from Ellsworth High School and then from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls with a bachelor of arts degree in social services.  She...

Nov 11, 2021

Myrna Evelyn Liffrig, 95, of Lake City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at her home in Lake City. She was born at home in Mazeppa on July 15, 1926, to Otto and Mary (Heitman) Koenig. She attended rural school near Mazeppa. On September 11, 1946, she was united in marriage to Clifford Liffrig at Saints Peter...

Nov 11, 2021

Marilyn Ardis Conklin, 87, of Pepin, WI, formerly of Red Wing, MN—devoted mother and grandmother, phenomenal homemaker, and quick-witted lover of life—passed away peacefully Thursday, November 11, 2021, at home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 16, 1934, in Faribault, MN, to William and Loretta (St. Martin) Luckow. After graduating in 1952, from Bethlehem Academy in...

Nov 10, 2021

Jeannine Rae (Staats) Heisler, 89, of Lake City, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Lake City Care Center.

Jeannine was born August 8, 1932, at the Methodist Hospital in La Crosse Wisconsin, to Lillian and Raymond Staats. She graduated from Logan High School in 1950, and went to work at Wards in the office....

Nov 9, 2021

Charles Billings “Bill” Fay Paulson, 83, of Rochester, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his daughter’s home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 12th at the Larson Chapel, Mahn Family Funeral Home, Zumbrota, MN at 1 p.m.  Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service.

Bill was...

Nov 9, 2021

Hazel Jeanette Larson, 99, of Vasa, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at her home at Deer Crest in Red Wing.  She was born on July 29, 1922, in Red Wing to Nels and Hilda Nelson.  She grew up in the Vasa area and graduated from Red Wing Central High School.  On June 28, 1947, she was united in marriage...

Nov 7, 2021

Raynard Norbert Rother, age 90 of Welch, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Deer Crest Assisted Living.  He was born May 6, 1931, in New Trier, to Edward and Cecelia (Schaffer) Rother.  He attended school at St. Mary’s in New Trier and then started farming with his family, which would become his lifelong career. On November 22,...

Nov 7, 2021

Mary McCann, 88, of Lake City, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 7, 2021, surrounded by her family. Mary was born on January 19, 1933, at home in rural Vernon County to Edward and Vera (Ringhand) Jasperson. She grew up in rural Viroqua, WI on the family farm. After graduation from high school, Mary worked as...

Nov 7, 2021

Junice “June” Helen Herling, 97, of Bay City, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Loving Residence Assisted Living. She was born February 19, 1924 in Burke, South Dakota to Johannes and Annie (Fagerli) Osnes. She grew up in Burke, graduating from high school in 1940, and then earning a teaching certificate at State Normal School and Teacher's College in...

Nov 7, 2021

Funeral services for Verniel Swiggum will be held Wednesday November 10th at 11:00 AM at Dale Lutheran Church, rural Wanamingo.  The Rev. Chris Culuris will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church, and burial will be in the church cemetery.  Mrs. Swiggum, 94, of Zumbrota, died Sunday November 7, 2021 at Pine Haven...

Nov 6, 2021

Natalie Rose McElmury (45) left this Earth on Saturday, November 6 to join her soulmate, after a hospitalization in Rochester, MN. Mom passed surrounded by her children and parents. Natalie was born on February 23 to Clifford and Annette (Madsan) Reynolds of Lake City.

In high school, she met lifelong friends to share adventures with, and her...

Nov 6, 2021

Martha Victoria Thomas, 94, of Red Wing, died Saturday, November 6, 2021 at St. Crispin – the Villa. She was born September 7, 1927 to John and Josephine (Stasney) Hlavaty in Dayton, Texas. She grew up on a farm in Liberty County, the youngest of 4. She graduated from Dayton Texas High School in 1944 and from Sam Houston...