Oct 31, 2020

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James Clay Wedge, 89, passed away October 31, 2020. Jim Wedge, life-long Zumbrota resident has died; white truck for sale. Our dad, a man of few words, thought that would be enough, but his family has more to say. Born to Niles and Josephine (Clay) Wedge in Zumbrota. He graduated from Zumbrota High School...

Oct 30, 2020

Gerald Walter Maass was born in 1943; his parents Richard and Lucille Maass had lived in Rochester, Minnesota where Gerry was born. Gerald graduated from Rochester and went to college originally for architecture. After his schooling he went on to Quarry Anderson to start his first career. Then he moved on to work in the field of plumbing and heating....

Oct 30, 2020

Marcia Phyllis Krause, 78, of Red Wing, died Friday, October 30, 2020, at the Lake City Care Center.  She was born on January 16, 1942, in Wakefield, Rhode Island, the daughter of Lawrence and Ethel (Turner) Green.  She grew up in Saunderstown, RI, in an area lovingly called “Rose Hill” established by her great grandparents John and...

Oct 30, 2020

Jeffrey Lynn Schott, Sr. , 67, of Bay City, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 30, 2020, at River Falls Area Hospital. He was born in Winona on March 16, 1953 to Richard and Maxine (Tarras) Schott. Jeffrey was united in marriage to Linda Doty on April 27, 1974. They lived in Hager City and then Red Wing until 2009,...

Oct 30, 2020

Lorraine G. Baringer, 92, of Red Wing, passed away at Loving Residence Assisted Living on Friday, October 30, 2020. She was born November 24, 1927 in Red Wing to John and Blanche (Taylor) Staiger. She attended St. Joseph Parochial School, Red Wing Central High School, and Red Wing Technical College. On June 29, 1946, Lorraine was united in marriage...

Oct 29, 2020

Melody Eva Renk-Mason, 46, of Ellsworth, died unexpectedly as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was born in Fletcher, North Carolina on October 12, 1974 to Louis and Annie (Mihm) Mason. She was raised and attended school in Hawaii. For many years she lived and raised her three children near Ellsworth. For...

Oct 29, 2020

Carol (Steege) Peterson was peacefully called to her home in heaven on Thursday, October 29. Carol’s family would like to acknowledge our gratitude to the staff of Root River Estates, Stewartville Care Center, and Seasons Hospice for the kindness and compassion extended to Carol and her family.

Carol was born on December 25, 1931 to...

Oct 29, 2020

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Dorothy Mae Reynolds Holmes, 98, passed away peacefully at Lake City Care Center on Thursday, October 29, 2020.   She was born on November 25, 1921 to Bert and Eunice Reynolds in Red Wing, MN.  Dorothy attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and graduated from Red Wing High School in 1939.  As...

Oct 28, 2020

Loraine M Vettel passed peacefully on October 28th at Pine Haven Care Center where she had been living since March. Loraine was born March 1, 1939 to Leslie and Nellie (Aljets) Leoboldt in Carrington, ND. She attended grade school in Edmunds, ND and graduated from Jamestown High School. She married Gerald M Vettel on June 5th, 1961. They moved to...

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...