Oct 28, 2020

On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Grace Marie Nelson, died peacefully of natural causes at her home in Welch at the age of 92. Grace was born on June 21, 1928 in Red Wing, MN to C. Herbert and Florence Eckblad. She was a farm girl who grew up in Vasa, MN. She was an active member of 4H and...

Oct 28, 2020

Brenda Owen-Milano, 72, of Prairie Island, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Summit Place in Eden Prairie. She was born on February 14, 1948 in Red Wing to Amos and Ione (James) Owen. She graduated from Red Wing High School in 1966 and enlisted in the United States Navy serving from 1966...

Oct 28, 2020

Edna Martenson, 102, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

Edna  Martenson's grandparents, Gottlieb and Catherine Persig, came to Minnesota Territory from Germany in 1858 and homesteaded in Hay Creek township, then an enclave of German immigrants. Catherine and Gottlieb, who later served in the Union Army during the Civil War, had six children....

Oct 27, 2020

Clayton Henry Brandt, age 41, of Lake City passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester from injuries sustained from an accident.  He was born February 23, 1979 in Zumbrota to Steven and Sharon (Issendorf) Brandt.  He grew up in Lake City graduating from Lincoln High School in 1998 and then began working at Hearth...

Oct 24, 2020

Audrey Ann Vigerust was born February 17, 1927 in Menomonie Wisconsin. Her parents were Anton and Oline Freseth Vigerust. Audrey was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie. In 1949, she graduated from Stout Institute in Menomonie. Audrey and Ferd Anderholm, son of Anselm and Ruth Anderholm met in 1933 in Sunday School. They waited until...

Oct 23, 2020

Ronald James Lidgerding, 73, of Red Wing, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born June 21, 1947 to Willard and Lois (Wiuff) Lidgerding and graduated from Red Wing Central High School.  He was united in marriage to Linda Hayes on December 31, 1968, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.  For 30 years,...

Oct 20, 2020

Jean Ruth Harrington, 95, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at her home at the Benedictine Villa.  She was born June 24, 1925, in Red Wing, to Fred and Josephine (Hendel) Saupe and graduated from Red Wing Central High School.  She met her husband, Chuck, while out with friends at Andy’s Bar, when a handsome service man...

Oct 20, 2020

Delbert DeWayne Anderst, 89, Lake City, MN passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Delbert was born December 14, 1930 in Armour, South Dakota to Reinhold and Magdalena Anderst.  His family later mover to Sherburn, MN then to Hayfield, MN where he attended high school until his senior year.  Delbert was a graduate of Austin...

Oct 19, 2020

Lucy Schwartz Sontag was born December 27th, 1928 in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Blossom and Roy Schwartz. The family of 8 mostly lived in Sleepy Eye, MN. As a young girl, Lucy had a lot of responsibility with helping take care of her 4 younger siblings. Lucy’s family moved to Pasadena, CA for one year, which she thoroughly enjoyed. At...

Oct 19, 2020

Jesse James Makielski, 37, of Red Wing, formerly of California, died unexpectedly on October 19, 2020 at his home. He was born February 22, 1983 in Orange County, California. He grew up in California and made his way to Minnesota about 10 years ago. It was here he met his wife, Karen Richter. After five years together, they were...

Oct 19, 2020

Ruth Ann Whipple, 80, of Red Wing, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus.  She was born Feb. 15, 1940, in Hastings, to Sam and Mary (O’Brien) Hamilton and attended school in Hastings.  On December 20, 1956, she was united in marriage to Myron Whipple and they made their home in the Red Wing...

Oct 18, 2020

Due to the ongoing pandemic, memorial services for Douglas Sigrist will be postponed indefinitely.  Mr. Sigrist, 66, of Pine Island, died Sunday October 18th at his home in Pine Island.

Douglas Allen Sigrist was born January 6, 1954 in Zumbrota to Allen and Marian (Carney) Sigrist.  A lifelong area resident, he was a graduate of Pine Island...

Oct 16, 2020

Margaret Mary Tri, 79, of Mazeppa passed away on October 16, 2020 at the Lake City Care Center after residing there for the past 5 years and 1 day. Margaret Mary Reiland was born September 12, 1941 in Red Wing, MN to Bernard and Cyril (Barry) Reiland. She graduated from Mazeppa High School and went on to work at...

Oct 16, 2020

Janice Mae (Fossum) Soland , age 88, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 in Pine Island, Minnesota. Janice was born on May 31,1932 in Spring Grove, Minnesota to Thor and Irene (Bryant) Fossum. She was one of 10 children, working hard on the family farm. At the tender age of 16, Janice and met and fell in love...

Oct 14, 2020

Elmer George Fick, 94, of Lake City passed away at his home on October 14, 2020.

Elmer married Barbara DeFrang on May 1, 1948 in Lake City and they had three daughters; Katherine (Gary) Yotter, Beverly (Ann Furlotte) Fick, and Bonnie (John Leak) Fick. They farmed in Wabasha County and retired to Lake City. Elmer then volunteered...

Oct 13, 2020

Mark Anthony Maloney, Jr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13th at the age of 81 with his family by his side in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born on 8/5/1939 in Kearney, N.J. His family moved to Albany in 1953. Mark attended Vincention Institute with the class of 1957. He served in the Air Force. He worked for IBM...

Oct 7, 2020

Bruce Paasch, 68, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester. He was born October 26, 1951 in Alexandria, Minnesota to Alvin and Bernice (Bergan) Paasch. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School, class of 1969, and went on to attend Red Wing VoTech. He worked at various places...

Oct 6, 2020

Mark Andrew Freij passed away at Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis on Tuesday October 6th, 2020, after a life well lived.

Mark was born in Red Wing, MN on June 12, 1951 to Betty and Lloyd Freij.  He was the first of 3 sons, and loving brother to 5 sisters.  He attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and graduated...

Oct 6, 2020

Patricia Ann Hauschildt, 63, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at her home in Red Wing. She was born September 14, 1957, in Durand, Wisconsin, to Delore Almsted and Joan & George Komro. She graduated from Arkansaw High School, class of 1975. She was blessed with three children and many grandchildren. Patricia enjoyed traveling, being outdoors and...

Oct 5, 2020

Donald W. Overlander, 76, quietly passed away at home October 5, 2020. He struggled with congestive heart failure for quite a few years. Don graduated from Willmar Tech as a Draftsman, studied 2 years at Stout State University in Industrial Ed before enlisting in the Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician. He was stationed at Cecil Field in Jacksonville,...