All Obituaries

Lois Jean Hotchkiss, 90, of Red Wing, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 23, 1931, in Jackson, Minnesota to Edward and Thelma (Stough) Ahlbrecht.  She graduated from high school in 1948 and Mankato Beauty School in 1949.  She married Milton (Mick) Hotchkiss in 1949.  They moved to Red Wing in 1962.  Lois worked at the Famers Store for seven years and then for the Red Wing Shoe Company for 25 years when she...

Ione Lorraine Irvin, 88, of Red Wing, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Valentines Assisted Living.  She was born on September 20, 1932, in Wanamingo Township to Jens and Olava (Finne) Erie.  She attended schools in Red Wing and on June 2, 1950, she was united in marriage to John Irvin at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing.  For many years she provided day care for individual families and was also an election judge.  She was an active member of United Lutheran...

Mary Anne Ferrin, 90, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 3, 1931, in Red Wing to H.R. and Marion (Rockwell) Dahl.  She graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1949 and Macalester College in 1953.  On January 23, 1954, she married Frank Ferrin.  She was employed by Northern State Power Company as a Home Economist. She wrote a weekly column in the Republican Eagle and had a radio show on then,...

Davis (“Dave”) Flood Matheny passed into eternal life on September 14, 2021 at his home after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was 85. Dave was the younger of two sons of Brigadier General William Albert Matheny Sr. USAF (Ret) and Clarice (“Lady”) Estelle Bulifant Matheny. He was born at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D.C. Dave grew up on various Army Air Corps and Air Force bases around the country. As is often the case with artists, his talent...

**UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION**  A celebration of life will be held from1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct.16, 2021, at the home of Jeff & Deb Pederson, 5544 Hwy 35, Bay City, WI  54723. Willard Jerome Pederson, 86, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born October 23, 1934 to Clifton and Christine (Munson) Pederson in Springfield, Minnesota. He grew up in Sandborn and graduated from Sandborn High School. He began working with the...

William Clifford Bradbury, 88, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home in Rochester.            William was born on December 24, 1932 in Westbrook, Maine to Rolfe and Vivian (Boynton) Bradbury.  He was united in marriage to Marilyn Hamlin on September 7, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio.  William spent four years in the U.S. Navy and thirty years at IBM in Rochester.  After his retirement from IBM he worked at...

Robert “Bob” Beck, 87, of Red Wing, died September 13, 2021 at his home. He was born September 21, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. and moved as a youngster to Mauston, Wis. where he graduated from High School. In August 1953, he joined the U.S. Air Force and soon was married to Faye Colwell from La Crosse, Wis. While in the Air Force, they lived in many locations while raising their four children, Kim Ott, John “Brad” Beck, Lynn Hanold and Jodie Alpers. He completed his...

On Sunday, September 12th, 2021, Gene Rohrer, loving grandmother to 2, passed away at the age of 95.  Gene was born January 28th, 1926 in Red Wing to Arthur and Gertrude McWaters.  She was raised for a time in Red Wing before moving to Minneapolis with her family.  It was there she met the love of her life, Don Rohrer.  After studying Political Science at the University of Minnesota, Gene had a career as a dental assistant.  Gene and Don were married in 1947 and...

Carol Ann Dille, 75, of Red Wing, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at St. Crispin Living Community. She was born April 6, 1946 to John and Marie (Rogentine) Renschen in Red Wing. She attended St. Joseph’s School and graduated from the Villa Maria Academy. On October 4, 1969 she married Gary Dille at the Church of St. Joseph. She worked at Interstate Clinic and St. John’s Hospital in billing and insurance for many years. She was also a special education teacher for the Red Wing...

Carol Jean (Brandt) Garson, 71, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Carol was born in Rochester on December 21, 1949 to Albert and June (Sorenson) Brandt. Following High School, Carol went to Rochester Technical College and earned her nursing degree. She held various jobs in the nursing field, also worked as a school bus driver for many years. She really enjoyed the kids. Carol also enjoyed sewing, crafting, baking and spending time with...