Jul 17, 2021

Richard “Dick” Allen Beetsch, 87, of Red Wing, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, at St. Crispin Living Community. He was born in Mankato on July 15, 1934, to George and Elizabeth Beetsch. He graduated from Mankato High School in 1952 and then attended Iowa Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa) on a scholarship. He was a three-sport athlete...

Jul 16, 2021

Betty Buck, 80, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and daughters on July 16, 2021, following complications from metastatic breast cancer.

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Hanson was born February 2, 1941, in Benson, Minnesota, the daughter of Chester and Ellen (Kvam) Hanson. She graduated from Benson High School in 1959 and from the...

Jul 15, 2021

Anonsa Ashley Kreider, 31, of Red Wing, MN died Thursday, July 15, 2021 at her residence in Red Wing, MN. Anonsa was born on January 22, 1990 in Sioux City, Iowa, to John Woodruff and Maria Kreider.

She and her family moved to Red Wing when she was four and attended Red Wing Schools. After school Anonsa...

Jul 15, 2021

Douglas Paul Richmond, 66, of Ellsworth, died Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Richmond; two daughters, Lindsay Richmond of Ellsworth and Tonja Richmond of California; son, Ben Richmond of Arizona; sister, Karen Herrick of St. Paul.

He is preceded in...

Jul 15, 2021

Alvin “Stub” Burt, Sr., 77, of Pine Island died Thursday July 15, 2021 at the home of his daughter in Zumbrota, where he recently resided and was receiving hospice care for esophageal cancer.

Alvin Harold Burt, Sr. was born September 17, 1943 in Dodge Center, the son of Everett and Hazel (Cole) Burt.  He married...

Jul 13, 2021

Ronald William Walm, 75, of Red Wing, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing, with his family by his side.  He was born Sept. 7, 1945, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Morris and Anna (Kuchta) Walm.  He was a graduate of Ladysmith High School, class of 1963, and went on to attend...

Jul 13, 2021

Anne Lewis Frame, 84, died peacefully at home in the Skyview memory-care ward at Deer Crest in Red Wing, MN, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Dr. William V. Frame, her husband, was at her side. She had been subject to progressive dementia.

She was “First Lady” of Augsburg College during the Frame presidency,  from 1997-2006,...

Jul 13, 2021

Susan Marie Kirchner, 69, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic, St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. She was born June 7, 1952 in Red Wing to Charles and Carmen (Bischoff) Duffing. She grew up in Red Wing and graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1970. On April 29, 1972 she married Joseph...

Jul 12, 2021

Kenneth Roy Budensiek, 90, of Goodhue, died Monday, July 12, 2021 at St. Crispin Living Community. He was born June 16, 1931 in Zumbrota to Roy and Edna (Kackmann) Budensiek. He graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1950 and went to work on the family farm. In 1954 he was drafted in the U. S. Army and served until...

Jul 12, 2021

Harold Henry Hinrichs, 90, of Red Wing, died Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Red Wing. He was born September 16, 1930 to Henry and Erna (Klindworth) Hinrichs in Belle Creek Township. He attended school in Wacouta. On October 20, 1950 he married Joyce Weid at St. John’s Church in Red Wing. Together, they...

Jul 11, 2021

Lee A. Hecht passed away in Rochester on July 11th, 2021.

Lee was born February 28th, 1942 in Klondike, Iowa to Ernest and Florence (Hackbarth) Hecht.

He graduated from West Lyon High School as Valedictorian in 1960 and graduated from University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa with a B.Sc. in Accounting, Highest Honors...

Jul 11, 2021

JoAnne Lee Burkard, 85, of Red Wing, died Sunday, July 11, 2021, at her home at Potter Ridge.  She was born May 14, 1936, in Red Wing, to LeRoy “Fritz” and Mabel (Rauenhorst) Eastman.  She was a 1954 graduate of Ellsworth High School, and shortly after, was united in marriage to Carl “Pug” Burkard, on Oct. 15, 1954. They...

Jul 7, 2021

Agnes Genevieve Gadient, 97, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Deer Crest, with her family by her side.  She was born Oct. 12, 1923, in Ypsilanti, North Dakota, to Gaylord and Margaret (Heffernan) Speedling. She moved to Jamestown, North Dakota in 1935 where she graduated from St. John’s Academy in 1941. She worked...

Jul 6, 2021

Mathias Willard Buck , age 100, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021 at Pine Haven Care Center, Pine Island, Minnesota. Mathias was born August 29, 1920 in Featherstone Township, outside of Goodhue. He was the 5th of 6 children born to William and Lena Buck. He attended Country School in Featherstone and graduated from Goodhue High School in...

Jul 6, 2021

Steven Herbert Fick, 68, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Lake City Care Center.  He was born Dec. 5, 1952, in Red Wing, to Herbert and June (Novek) Fick.  He grew up on his family farm in Ellsworth, and graduated from Ellsworth High School, class of 1971.  He was united in marriage to Marion Falkner...

Jul 4, 2021

David Charles Swinarski, 72, of Red Wing, died Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Methodist Hospital in Rochester, due to complications from esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born on May 3, 1949, in Greeley, NE to Joseph and Mary Lu (Noe) Swinarski.  He was the youngest of four...

Jul 4, 2021

Dean Arnold Massett, 88, of Red Wing, died Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his home at Deer Crest. He was born, along with his twin brother Gene, on November 24, 1932 in Charles City, Iowa to Ernest and Kathryn (Smith) Massett. The family moved to Red Wing in 1935 and Dean attended school in Red Wing, graduating from Red...

Jul 2, 2021

Marlene Ann Seymour, 83, of Red Wing, died Friday, July 2, 2021, at Valentines Assisted Living, where she has resided for the past year.  She was born on October 20, 1937, in Red Wing to Floyd and Blanche Anderson.  She grew up in the Vasa area and graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1955.  On June 2,...

Jul 2, 2021

Dorene Oris Geisler, 74, passed away on July 1, 2021 at her home of almost 13 years at the Mayo Clinic Lake City Care Center.

Dorene was born on May 13, 1947 to Odine and Deloris (Hildestadt) Ospahl.  She was raised by her mother and step-father, Kenneth Ruzek in Austin, Minnesota. She attended school in Austin and...

Jun 30, 2021

Merlyn Duane Wimmer, 83, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at his home.  He was born November 9, 1937, in Red Wing, to Fred and Clara (Mehrkens) Wimmer and graduated from Red Wing Central High School.  Merlyn was employed at the Red Wing Shoe company for over 27 years, retiring in 1997.  He enjoyed sports, watching football,...