Jun 16, 2021

John Edward Handy, 78, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  He was born April 3, 1943, in Lanesboro, MN, to Louis and Rosemary (Forestall) Handy.  He graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School in 1961 where he excelled in both academics and athletics, most notably, in football.  Upon graduation, John enlisted in the US Army, serving...

Jun 15, 2021

Sarah McArdle Cabot, 85

(Sally Crosby Bendixen)

Sarah Cabot passed away peacefully at home on June 15,  2021 of complications from Multiple Myeloma. She lived on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota.

Sarah was born in Minneapolis on March 24, 1936 and attended Windom Elementary School, Ramsey Jr. High and Washburn High Schools,...

Jun 15, 2021

Bernice A. Halpaus, 93, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Mayo Health Care Center in Lake City. She was born on August 5, 1927 to Karsten & Anna (Christiansen) Skjefstad in Goodhue, MN. Bernice is survived by her husband Harvey Halpaus Sr.; son, Harvey Jr. (Carol) of Ellsworth, WI.; 4 grandchildren, Eric, Adrian, Adam, Arin. She...

Jun 15, 2021

Leslie Reinhold Milbrath, 92, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home.  He was born at his farm home on December 21, 1928, the son of Reinhold and Anna (Schmidt) Milbrath.  He was baptized on January 13, 1929, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rost Township, Minnesota.  He attended schools in Lakefield graduating in 1946.  Following his...

Jun 14, 2021

Eileen P. (Seim) Neste of Red Wing, MN, age 84, passed away on Monday, June 14 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, surrounded by loved ones.

“Phyllis” Eileen was born May 1, 1937 to Iver and Sophie Seim, and grew up in Finley, ND. She attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND where she was president of...

Jun 14, 2021

Glen Ronald Rechtzigel, 82, of Wanamingo, died on Monday, June 14, 2021, at the Zumbrota Care Center. He was born in St. Paul on March 9, 1939, to Leonard and Ella (Kirchner) Rechtzigel. He grew up on the family farm near Rosemount and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1957. After high school, he attended Mechanic Arts School. He...

Jun 13, 2021

Verleen Ruth Buck, 91, passed away on June 13, 2021, with family by her side

Verleen was born January 19, 1930, in Zumbrota Village, Goodhue County, to Henry and Emilie (Diercks) Banitt. She was baptized January 30, 1930, and confirmed April 2, 1944, both by Reverend Paul E. Horn. Growing up in Zumbrota, she graduated from Zumbrota...

Jun 13, 2021

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24) - one of Bob’s favorite verses and his strength for each day. Robert “Bob” Lavern Goudy, 82, of Red Wing, died peacefully, Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Valentines Assisted Living in Red Wing, where he had resided for the past...

Jun 12, 2021

Phyllis French, 87, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Willows and Waters Senior Living.

Phyllis Helen Banitt was born July 15, 1933 in Red Wing, MN to Fred and Helen (Nelson) Banitt. She was raised on a farm in the Goodhue area where she began to kindle her life long love for sheep. Phyllis...

Jun 10, 2021

Dorothy Mae Erickson, 94, of Rochester went to be with her Savior on June 10, 2021 at Field Crest Assisted Living in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Dorothy Mae (Kyllo) Erickson was born on May 2, 1927 in Canisteo Township (Kasson) Dodge County, the daughter of John and Stella (Moe) Kyllo. On January 31, 1948 Dorothy married Delbert I. Erickson...

Jun 9, 2021

Mary Joan Stenson, age 64, long term resident of Rochester passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

She was born in Hastings, MN August 3rd, 1956 to Harold and Bernadine (St. Marie) Stenson. Bernardine (Kimmes) Stepmother. She was raised along with her four siblings on the family farm located north of Hastings, MN.

Jun 9, 2021

Dennis Lee Sauter, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2021 at Valentines Assisted Living in Red Wing where he had lived for several years. A lifelong resident of Red Wing, “Denny” had a long career hand-caning chairs and his skill was highly sought after by antique dealers. Though he never drove, Denny had a love of vintage...

Jun 9, 2021

Ferman Farndale Featherstone, 97, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his home.    Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Red Wing with visitation beginning at 10 a.m.  Burial will follow at the Hope Cemetery.  After the burial a reception will be held at the Featherstone farm.

Jun 8, 2021

Edward Scott Machacek ,56, passed away at home, in Zumbrota, on June 8, 2021.

He was born in Rochester, Minnesota on December 13, 1964 to Cleo (Roosmalen) and Richard Machacek.

In his younger days Edward worked in maintenance at the Mayo Clinic and St. Mary's Hospital. Edward enjoyed traveling.

He is preceded in...

Jun 8, 2021

Janice Lucille Wells, “Makpiya Duta Win”, 63, of Prairie Island, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Red Wing.

She was born October 19, 1957, in Red Wing to Stephen and Charlotte Wells. She attended school in St. Paul. Following graduation, she attended Red Wing Technical College and Globe Business College in...

Jun 7, 2021

Sandra Kay Bartholomew, age 76 of Pine Island, Minn., passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on June 7, 2021.

Sandy was born September 21, 1944, to Elmer Gordon and Marveleen Marcella (Krier) Brown in Red Wing, Minn.  She graduated from Pine Island High School in 1962 where she was active in the...

Jun 4, 2021

Arlyn Johnson of Zumbrota died Friday June 4, 2021 at his home in Zumbrota. He was 87, and had been in declining health.

Arlyn Gene Johnson was born March 21, 1934 in Wanamingo Township, Goodhue County, the son of Arnold and Alma (Gjemse) Johnson. A graduate of Wanamingo High School with the Class of 1952,...

Jun 4, 2021

Norma Louise Converse, 86, of Hager City, Wisconsin, entered her Heavenly Home on June 4, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Red Wing Health System.  She was born December 2, 1934, in Pana, IL to Edward and Elsie (Eggersmeir) Johnson.  She was united in marriage to Bob Converse on January 11, 1958 and they eventually settled in Hager...

Jun 3, 2021

Valentina Alekseyevna Mejia, 47, of Red Wing, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2021.

Valentina was born on April 24, 1974 to Lyudmila and Aleksey Gerasimova in Gesar, Tajikistan, one of 10 siblings.

She attended Minnesota State University at Mankato where she earned her registered nursing degree and began working as an LPN. She enjoyed...

Jun 2, 2021

Deborah Ann Ahmed, 70, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at  St. Crispin Living Community in Red Wing.  No services will be held and private burial at Oakwood Cemetery, Red Wing.  Arrangements handled by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel.