Nov 24, 2020

Audrey Ann Cordes left this earth for her heavenly home, to receive her crown of glory, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.  She was born August 10, 1930, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Chester and Kitty (Renn) Conger.  She graduated from Waterloo East High School.  Following her education she worked for NW Bell Telephone in Waterloo for several years and then...

Nov 23, 2020

Gene Curtis Larson, 91, of Red Wing, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020, at home with his children Sara and Greg by his side.

Gene was born February 27, 1929 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Oscar and Emma (Spangrud) Larson. He grew up in Taylor and graduated from high school in Whitehall in 1947.  Gene served in...

Nov 22, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” H. Peterson, 80, of Red Wing, died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Red Wing. He was born May 16, 1940 in Red Wing to Carl and Esther (Lundell) Peterson. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1958. On February 25, 1961 he married Fay Feindt at First Lutheran Church in...

Nov 21, 2020

Halstead, Bruce Brantley age 82 of Frontenac, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2020 from ailments associated with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bruce is united with his parents Elva and Jack Halstead of Aurora Colorado. Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Joanne; brother Gary (Patti); children John (Melanie),...

Nov 21, 2020

Hermina Gladys Alms, 94, of Red Wing, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Lake City Care Center. She was born July 3, 1926 to John and Lydia (Bremer) Strusz in Red Wing. She graduated from Red Wing Central High School and on June 8th, 1945 she married Luvern Alms at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hay Creek. Together the...

Nov 20, 2020

Ruby Dee Erickson, 59, of Red Wing, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 1, 1961, in Red Wing and graduated from Red Wing Central High School, class of 1981.  She was blessed with three children, Jodi, Jolean and Jon.  She worked for a time at Treasure Island, eventually needing...

Nov 18, 2020

Erik Anthony Wells, 40, of the Prairie Island Indian Community, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at United Hospital in St. Paul.  He was born on April 16, 1980, in Minneapolis to Donald Oakgrove and Karen Wells.  He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1998.  He resided in St. Paul and Prairie Island over the years with his daughter,...

Nov 16, 2020

Gwendolyn Marie Heesch, 68, of Houston, Minn., formerly of Red Wing, died peacefully Monday, November 16, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 3, 1952, in Red Wing to Alfred and Margaret (Deden) Halverson.  She graduated from Red Wing High School in 1970. On September 6, 1980, she was united...

Nov 16, 2020

Rickie Lee Hanson, 69, of Red Wing, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Red Wing. He was born February 21, 1951 in Red Wing to Vernon and Helen (Freeberg) Hanson. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1969. He worked various places round town, including Joe’s Mobile, Larry’s Broiler, Rivera Cabinets...

Nov 16, 2020

John Monroe Hafterson, 82, of Pine Island, went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 16, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Fertile, MN on November 19, 1937 to Edwin and Ida (Gulbranson) Haftorson. He graduated from Fertile High School in 1955. He served in the United States Marines Corps for 1...

Nov 15, 2020

Winton F. Johnson, 86, of Red Wing, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 at his home.  He was born Feb. 17, 1934, in Red Wing, to Levi and Betsie (Andersen) Johnson.  He grew up in Ellsworth and attended Ottman Corner Grade School and Ellsworth High School.  In 1956, he enlisted in the US Navy and served until he was honorably...

Nov 15, 2020

Roger Woodrow Heise, age 89, of Goodhue, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester Minnesota. Roger W. Heise was born in Red Wing, MN on September 20, 1931 to William and Emma (Dose) Heise, and grew up in rural Lake City, MN. He graduated from Lake City High School...

Nov 15, 2020

Carol Eyvone Campbell died at home at the age of 77 on Sunday, November 15, 2020 with her family surrounding her. Born to Roger and Eva Griffin on March 1, 1943 in Stewartville MN. She worked as a beautician at the Kahler Hotel Beauty Salon before she met and married Gene Campbell on February 20, 1965. Together they had two...

Nov 14, 2020

Wendell Luverne Olson (Oct 16, 1923 - Nov 14, 2020) died of Covid-19, in the ninth month of the pandemic. Born in Milaca, MN to George and Effie (Larson) Olson, he was a proud Swede and active in many clubs with this theme, as well as a long-time member of the American-Swedish Institute. His family moved to Lake City when...

Nov 14, 2020

Bobbie Lee Knutson, 76, of Red Wing, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Dan (Kelly) Knutson; daughter, Missy Hager; three grandchildren, Gage Knutson, Kelsey (Colin) McKim, and Nick Hager; and one sister, Mary Nelson. He was preceded in death by his...

Nov 14, 2020

Lyle Ervin Cordes, 92, of Lake City, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Elysian Senior Homes of Lake City, The Bluffs. He was born in Florence Township on May 3, 1928 to Arthur and Alvina (Michaelson) Cordes. He attended rural schools in Florence Township. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on January 16, 1951 and served until his...

Nov 13, 2020

Orville Glendyn Hegseth, 89, of Lake City, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at the Lake City Care Center.  He was born November 18, 1930 in Spring Grove, MN to Andrew and Theoline (Tollefsrud) Hegseth.  He grew up in in Spring Grove and graduated from high school in 1948.  He farmed with his dad for several years.  On a...

Nov 13, 2020

Charles Raymond Allyn, 87, of Red Wing, died at his home on Friday, November 13, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Red Wing on September 25, 1933, to George and June (Sutherland) Allyn. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1951. He served in the National Guard before enlisting in the U.S. Navy...

Nov 12, 2020

Our dear brother, Gerard “Pete” Esser, 67, of Pine Island, died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on November 12, 2020. He was born in Zumbrota on November 14, 1952 to John and Theresa “Mary” (Weber) Esser. He attended school in Zumbrota and graduated in 1972. On November 4, 1972, he was united in marriage to Gana Sainsbury in Albert...

Nov 12, 2020

Beck Scott Fritz , 71, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020, at the Stewartville Care Center in Stewartville, Minnesota. Becky was born on June 8, 1949 in Rochester, Minnesota to Ramona (Priebe) and Scott Fritz. She graduated from Lourdes High School, then went on and followed her dream of becoming a model. She was able to travel the country....