Obituaries

Carol Jean (Steege)  Peterson

Carol Jean (Steege) Peterson

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...

Dorothy M. (Reynolds)  Holmes

Dorothy M. (Reynolds) Holmes

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...

Loraine Marie Vettel

Loraine Marie Vettel

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...

Grace Marie Nelson

Grace Marie Nelson

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...

Brenda Owen-Milano

Brenda Owen-Milano

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...

Edna Martenson

Edna Martenson

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....

Clayton Brandt

Clayton Brandt

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...

Audrey Ann (Vigerust)  Anderholm

Audrey Ann (Vigerust) Anderholm

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...

Ronald James Lidgerding

Ronald James Lidgerding

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,...

Jean Ruth Harrington

Jean Ruth Harrington

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...

Delbert DeWayne Anderst

Delbert DeWayne Anderst

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...

Lucy S. Sontag

Lucy S. Sontag

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...

Jesse James Makielski

Jesse James Makielski

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...

Ruth Ann Whipple

Ruth Ann Whipple

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...

Douglas Allen Sigrist

Douglas Allen Sigrist

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...

Margaret Mary (Reiland)  Tri

Margaret Mary (Reiland) Tri

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...

Janice Mae (Fossum)  Soland

Janice Mae (Fossum) Soland

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...

Elmer George Fick

Elmer George Fick

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...

Mark Anthony Maloney Jr.

Mark Anthony Maloney Jr.

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...

Bruce Michael Paasch

Bruce Michael Paasch

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...