All Obituaries

Susan Jane Gallas, 80, of Stewartville, MN passed away on December 7, 2023. Susan was born on June 23, 1943 in Bakersfield, CA to George and Elizabeth (Ebertowski) Lubinski.  Early in Susan's childhood her family moved to Winona, MN where she spent her childhood and graduating from Winona High School. She met her beloved husband, Wayne Gallas and were married in 1964. Through their marriage they stayed in the southern parts of Minnesota and raised four children. Susan enjoyed bird...

Steven Edward Kisor, 64, of Red Wing, died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at his home. He was born June 3, 1959 in Anchorage, Alaska to Ralph and Donna (Morrow) Kisor. On October 23, 1981 he married Denise Lynch in Minneapolis. Steve worked as a machinist for Mack Engineering for 24 years. He enjoyed play cards, fishing, and spending time with his grandsons, nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife, Denise; daughter, Amber (Andy Fales) Kisor; son, Dustin (Jessica) Kisor; 2 grandsons,...

Darnell Swanson, dearly loved brother, uncle, uncle-in-law, great uncle and great-great uncle passed away on 12/08/2023.  He will be greatly missed.  There will be a private family gathering at a later date.

Roslyn Harriet “Rosy” Thoreson, 100, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Zumbrota Health Services Care Center. She was born on October 15, 1923, at the St. Lucas Hospital in Faribault to Joseph and Selma (Grothe) Fredrickson. She grew up on a farm near Wanamingo. She attended country school for eight years and high school in Wanamingo, graduating in 1942. She attended one year of teacher’s training, received her teaching certificate,...

Deloris Helen Ringeisen, 82, of Goodhue, died Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island.  She was born June 7, 1941, in Red Wing, to Rudy and Helen (Kruger) Jonas.  She graduated from Goodhue High School in 1959 and was married to Arlon Ringeisen on September 5, 1959.  She worked at Josten’s for many years and was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Goodhue.  Deloris enjoyed taking care of her great-grandchildren, quilting and...

LaVonne Mae Schafer, 92, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Red Wing.  She was born April 16, 1931 to Oscar and Myrtle (Nord) Flom of Wanamingo.  She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo and in 1949, she graduated from Wanamingo High School.  After high school she attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN, graduating in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science Degree.  She was a Registered Medical Technologist...

Luverne Melroy Thompson, 96, of Red Wing, died Monday, December 4, 2023, at his home at the Villa at St. Crispin’s, surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 16, 1927, in Zumbrota to Oscar and Martha (Kopang) Thompson.  He attended rural schools and then served in the US Army from 1946-1947.  Following his honorable discharge, he farmed with his family.  On September 8, 1956, he was united in marriage to Marilyn St. John at Vasa Lutheran Church.  He...

Gary L. Freiburg – 78 – Lake City, MN It is with great sadness we announce that Gary has passed. He was preceded by his parents, Alois & Loretta (Kloser) Freiburg, Sisters, Donna (Dick) Miller, Janet (Art) Tietjen, Lori Rehm, brothers, Tom and Rodney, brothers-in-law, Greg Poncelet, Doug Stephens, Dick Miller, Art Tietjen. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce (Kirtz) Freiburg; son, David; daughter, Kathy (Guy) Martindale; Grandchildren, Andrew, Sarah & Emily...

Robert Endicott, age 87 of Lake City passed away on November 30, 2023 at Elysian Senior Homes in Lake City. Robert (known to many as Bob) was born on December 26, 1935 in Evanston IL to Frank & Edith (Franks) Endicott. Bob married Carol Shaw August 3, 1974 in Evanston, IL. They moved to the Lake City area in 2001. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Lake City. Bob is survived by; two sons, Mike (Jill) Endicott of Glenview, IL, Rory (Rosana) Womack of San Diago, CA; four...

Bruce W. Voigt passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at his home from pancreatic cancer. Bruce was born on September 10, 1955 to Wally & Irene (Manthe) Voigt in Red Wing, MN.  He graduated from Red Wing Central High in 1973. He married Beth (Schumacher) Greeley in April of 1993 and between them they had four children.  He retired from Red Wing Shoe Company in January 2018 after 43 years during which time he built many lasting friendships.  After retirement, he and Beth...