All Obituaries

Gregory Allen Poncelet, 63, of Bay City, Wisconsin, died Friday, February 3, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born February 24, 1959, in Zumbrota, MN, to Raymond and Gloria (Berg) Poncelet. He grew up in the Bellechester area and was a 1977 graduate of Goodhue High School.  He worked at Gould Mfg., Mactech, Poncelet Metals, D.L. Ricci, Encompass Machining and Lake City Recycling.  He also owned his own stump grinding and tree transporting business.  On...

Marlene “Marny” Lois (Olson) Dreyer, 86, of Lake City and formerly of Detroit Lakes, died on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Bluffs of Lake City.  She was born April 4, 1936, to Margaret Rustad and Leonard Olson in Minneapolis MN. She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1953. She attended nursing school at Swedish Hospital and graduated as a licensed practical nurse in 1954. Her first job was at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis....

Marjorie Elaine Mehring, aged 97, of Rochester, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester. Marjorie (Malcomson) Mehring was born on September 24, 1925, in LeRoy, MN to Ernie and Martha (Happy) Malcomson. Marjorie graduated from LeRoy, MN High School and set off to temporarily work in Chicago, IL. On June 25, 1945, Marjorie was united in marriage to Richard (Gene) Mehring, in LeRoy, MN. Other than being a loving mom, Marge worked at various jobs throughout...

J. David Johnson, 92 of Lake City, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at the Lake City Care Center. He was born May 31, 1930 in La Crosse, WI, son of Jochum and Myrtle (Venaas) Johnson. David grew up in La Crosse, WI and attended Logan High School in La Crosse. He attended the UW River Falls, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture. David enlisted in the Army and was deployed to Korea where he served for 3 years during the Korean War. On February 10, 1954, He married Ardelle...

William (Bill) Clayton Eichenlaub, 75, Red Wing, died Friday, January 27, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Baltimore Maryland on December 9, 1947. He graduated from Breck High School in 1966 and spent four years in the Coast Guard which taught him many things that he used the rest of his life. After the Coast Guard, he attended Winona State University. While there, he took away two loves – teaching and his wife, Kathy, who he spent 53 wonderful years of partnership. Throughout...

Beverly Warwick, 92, of Red Wing, went home to the Lord, Friday, January 27, 2023 at Deer Crest Assisted Living. She was born August 1, 1930 to Ernest and Blanch (Neusch) Pollard in Minneiska, Minn. She graduated from Welcome High School and went on to attend business college in the Twin Cities. On August 3, 1950 she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Warwick. The couple made their home in the Jackson area until 1952 when the family moved to Red Wing and together, they raised 3...

Marlowe Warren Erickson, 71, of Red Wing, died Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Bayview Rehab and Nursing Home in Red Wing.  He was born June 26, 1951, to Warren and Helen (Nelson) Erickson in rural Vasa, Minn.  He attended Vasa Elementary and Cannon Falls High School.  Upon graduation he moved to Red Wing and worked at Durkee Atwood for 36 years.  He then went on disability due to health concerns.  The last few years he lived at Jordan Towers where he made many...

Joan Marlene Eisenmenger, 82, of Frontenac, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Deer Crest Assisted Living. She was born August 3, 1940 in Jackson, Minnesota to Harry and Cleo (Dunlavey) Newman. On October 24, 1959 she married James Eisenmenger. Joan worked at Wild Wings in Lake City for 17 years and another 15 years at Acrotech. She enjoyed walking and biking in Frontenac State Park. She enjoyed camping with family and friends. She was a skilled quilter and liked to read and listen to...

Dorothy Odell  Nygren  96, a current resident of Lake City, died peacefully Wednesday January 25, 2023 at the Mayo Health Care Center in Lake City.  Dorothy was born May 3, 1926 to Stanley and Lillian (Swelland) Markuson of Kenyon.  She grew up in rural Kenyon, was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith.  Dorothy attended country school in the Kenyon area during her early elementary education, graduating from Kenyon High School in 1944. After graduation...

David George Kruger, 76, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home. He was born October 15, 1946 in Mondovi, Wisconsin to Elmer and LaVerne (Knudson) Kruger. He grew up in Eleva, Wisconsin and graduated from Eleva-Strum High School. He was drafted right out of high school and served in Vietnam. On December 23, 1966 he married his high school sweetheart, Kerry Fjelstad. Following his honorable discharge the couple made their home in the Strum area and the couple was blessed...