Obituaries
Vera R. Carlson
Oct 4, 2025
Vera Roscelia Carlson, 93, of Red Wing, died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Benedictine Living Community. She was born a triplet, on March 24, 1932, in West Florence Township, to Aruthur and Alvina (Michaelson) Cordes. Vera was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in West Florence and graduated from Lake City High School in 1950. On August 22,...
Jim Scripture
Oct 2, 2025
On October 2, 2025, Jim Scripture went home to be with the Lord, and to be reunited with his wife, while surrounded by his family. Jim Wesley Scripture was born on August 17, 1947 to Willard and Donna (Stark) Scripture in Rochester, MN. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1965. He married the love of his life, Lois...
Janet Louise Vieths
Oct 2, 2025
Janet Vieths, 75, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Mayo Hospital in Lake City with her family by her side.
Janet was born on June 13, 1950 to Donald and Charlotte (Opem) Oftedahl in Red Wing, Minn. She grew up in Red Wing and attended Red Wing Central High School. On November 18,1967 she was united in marriage...
William Huber
Sep 30, 2025
William "Cubby" "Bill" Joseph Huber, 75, of Ellsworth, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at his home.
He was born June 20, 1950 in Red Wing, Minn. to Walter and Mary John (Shuel) Huber. He was the senior class president of the graduating class of 1968 at Ellsworth High School. He then went on to the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. After...
Seth Eskew
Sep 28, 2025
Seth Quin Eskew, 43, of Zumbrota, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by love in the comfort of his home, with his wife beside him.
Born on December 25, 1981, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, to Charles Eskew and Teddie (Eskew) Minchinton, Seth lived a life full of dedication and purpose. An outdoorsman at heart, he loved spending...
Kenneth "Ken" Vanberg
Sep 28, 2025
Kenneth Dale Vanberg, 67, of Red Wing, died on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 27, 1957, in Red Wing, to Wilbur and Elizabeth (Keetley) Vanberg. He attended schools in Red Wing. In 1987, he married Teresa Martinmaas, and they later divorced. Ken worked for several businesses in Red Wing,...
Greg Erickson
Sep 27, 2025
Gregory John Erickson, age 73, died Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Regions Hospital. He was born August 26, 1952 in Red Wing to Raymond and Joyce (Welt) Erickson. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1970. He began working at the Tannery before getting into his lifelong passion for construction. In 1987 he married Jo Swanson. Greg started...
Future Reign Foster
Sep 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Future Reign Foster, a bright light who graced this world for nine beautiful months. Born on December 17, 2024, in Red Wing, Minnesota, Future’s life, though brief, was filled with joy and love. She left us unexpectedly on September 26, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems...
Isabel "Bel" Aschbrenner
Sep 25, 2025
Isabel Rose “Bel” Aschbrenner (née Nowacki) age 91, died peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025 after a brief stay at The Villa Benedictine Living Community in Red Wing, MN. Bel was born on April 11, 1934 in Athens, WI to Joseph and Hattie Nowacki. Growing up on a beautiful farm, Bel enjoyed gardening, pickling and canning, piano lessons, learning to...
Garvin Friese
Sep 25, 2025
Garvin Albert Friese, age 92, died September 25, 2025 at Cannon Rivers in Cannon Falls, Minn. where he was residing. Garvin was born to Albert and Genevieve (Ottun) Friese on March 24, 1933 on the family farm in rural Wanamingo. Garvin was baptized and confirmed (1946) at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Minneola Township, MN. He graduated from Wanamingo High School on May 31,...
June Marie Liljevall
Sep 25, 2025
June Marie Liljevall, 95, of Lake City passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 after living at Mayo Clinic Heath System - Lake City Care Center for 7 years.
June was born on June 25, 1930 ,in Lake City, to Ervin & Viola “Goldie” (Fuller) Rothgarn. She grew up in Lake City and married Melvin Liljevall on April 20, 1956 in...
Julie Root
Sep 22, 2025
Born June 13, 1962, in Minneapolis, MN to Harlan & Catherine (Friedrich) Root. She died of natural causes at her home in St. Paul, MN on September 22nd, 2025.
Julie graduated from Churchill High School in 1980, then received her bachelor's degree in Fashion Design from Stephens College in 1984. Julie lived in San Antonio until moving to St....
Sharon Guyott
Sep 21, 2025
Sharon Louise Guyott, 84, of Eagan, died Sunday, September 21, 2025, at M-Health Acute Rehab Center in Minneapolis. She was born on July 11, 1941, in Red Wing to Marvin and Claudia (Fisher) Seaberg. She graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1959 and attended Mankato State University. On March 16, 1963, she was united in marriage to David...
Judy Janssen
Sep 21, 2025
Judy Ann Janssen, 68, of Red Wing, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 11, 1957, in Bemidji, MN to Jerrold and Hope (Runyun) Colvin. She attended schools in Red Wing. In 1973, she married Gary Hauschildt and together they had two daughters, Lori Jean and Shelly. They later divorced. Judy then...
Kenneth M. Olson
Sep 21, 2025
Ken (79) of Pine Island died at his home in rural Pine Island as a result of pancreatic cancer and complications of an accident in October 2023. He now joins the Lord as a volunteer in heaven.
He was born February 4th, 1946, in Red Wing, MN to Melroy and Shirley (Langsdorf) Olson, graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1964 and...
Audrey A. Fuchs
Sep 20, 2025
Audrey Ann Fuchs, 84, of Pine Island, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at her home, of natural causes. She was born January 21, 1941, in New Avon Township to Sylvester and Ella (Petersen) Riley. She graduated from Lamberton High School in 1959 and began working at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. On October 2, 1965, she married James...
Charlotte E. Babler
Sep 19, 2025
Charlotte Elaine Babler, 78, of Red Wing, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at St. Crispin Living Community in Red Wing. She was born November 4, 1946, in Red Wing, to Peter and Lois (Bruns) Mallan. She graduated from high school in 1968 and was united in marriage to Gary Babler that same year. The two lived in several places prior...
Margaret V. Banks
Sep 19, 2025
Margaret Virginia Banks, 95, of Red Wing, died peacefully on September 19, 2025 at her home. She was born February 12, 1930 in Lake City, Minnesota to Grant and Louise (DeFrang) Norton. She graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1947. On October 31, 1950, she married Arlan Banks. They made their home in Red Wing before moving to...
Sandra Ann Sebring
Sep 19, 2025
Sandra Ann Sebring, 83, of Red Wing, formerly of Hammondsport, New York, died Friday, September 19, 2025, at her home with her husband by her side.
Sandie was born May 11, 1942, daughter of the late Frederick and Rhea Schaefer in Lynbrook, NY.
She graduated from Malverne Public School in 1960. Sandie worked at her mother's music school, where she enjoyed teaching...
Laurie Kay Jones
Sep 19, 2025
Laurie Kay Jones, 61, of Eagan, passed away on September 19, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota, due to complications from lung cancer. Laurie was born on February 4, 1964, in New Ulm, MN to Gary and Carole (Riess) Jones. Her family moved to Red Wing in 1970, where Laurie graduated from Red Wing Central High School, class of 1982. Laurie went...
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