All Obituaries

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 in Rochester as a chief operator and district instructor.  On March 4, 1961, she married Walter Cordes at First Presbyterian Church...

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 the U.S. Air Force from 1949-1952 as an Airman First Class. He was stationed at Travis Air Force Base in California where he was a mechanic on B29 and...

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 Red Wing.  For 7 years, he worked at the Goodhue County auditor’s office until 1970 when he joined the Red Wing Fire Department for the next five...

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 couple made their home in Belvidere where they raised three children. Hermina worked various jobs in the Red Wing area but she spent most of her work life cleaning homes....

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), Katie, Will (Nancy), Rob (Sara); grandchildren Autumn, Patrick (Rebecca), Brandon, Jennifer, John Jr., Bridgette, Tay,...

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, Adina.  He was a very funny guy with a huge heart.  He enjoyed driving his Cadillac and making fry bread.  He will be missed...

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 and finally, Goodhue County where he worked for 35 years, retiring in 2010. He married Rebecca Mason on August 30, 1997 at United...

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 year and 3 months and was honorably discharged on September 1, 1956. Then he went on to finish out his three years in the Navy.  He was united in marriage to Athenia...

  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 in marriage to Richard Heesch. They lived in Red Wing, where she was employed at Pearle Vision, and formed many close friendships.  In 2018 they...

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 in 1949. Roger was drafted by the US Army to serve in the Korean Conflict in October of 1952. He served as Captain of the Motor Pool for the 1st Forward...