Obituaries
Matthew Kevin Powers
Jul 19, 2026
With much sorrow, we announce the passing of Matthew (Matt) Kevin Powers on July 19, 2026, at the age of 33. Matt lost his battle with bipolar disorder and left behind family and countless friends who loved him and will miss him greatly.
Although he had struggled with addiction for years, at the time of his death, he had been enjoying...
Debra "Debbie" Kay Wood
Aug 16, 2026
Debra “Debbie” Kay Wood, 73, of Red Wing, MN, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born April 2, 1953, in Red Wing to Lowell and Almira (Aslakson) Ramstad. She grew up in Red Wing and attended Red Wing schools. Debbie met the love of her life, Steven Wood, at 12-years-old, at the...
Alison Story Friedrich
Aug 14, 2026
Alison Kay Story Friedrich, age 70, of Kenyon, passed away on August 14, 2026. She was in the comfort of her home and surrounded by those she loved. Alison Kay Story was born on March 10, 1956 in Harvey, Illinois to John and Joann (Howard) Story. She was the eldest of 3 children. She was raised and educated in Omaha,...
Marion E. Kolberg
Aug 14, 2026
Marion Elnora Kolberg, 91, of Red Wing, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic Health System, Lake City Care Center. She was born February 13, 1935, in Red Wing, to Alvin and Elnora (Hinsch) Diercks. She graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1952 and was united in marriage to Thomas Kolberg on September 14, 1956,...
Linda Susan Newton
Aug 13, 2026
Linda "Susie" Newton, formerly of Lake City, passed away on August 13, 2026 at United Hospital in Saint Paul. She was 68 year old.Linda Susan Beaulieu was born on May 9, 1958 to Clifford Sr, and Irene (Corey) Beaulieu, in Lake City, Minnesota. She was one of thirteen children. She was raised and educated in the Lake City area and...
John Richard Paape
Aug 13, 2026
John Richard Paape, 77, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born on January 11, 1949 to Donald and Ione (Iseral) Paape in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. John graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1967. He was united in marriage to Marolyn Friese on August 1, 1980 in Prescott,...
Donna L. Steffenhagen
Aug 12, 2026
Donna Lynn Steffenhagen, age 73, of Frontenac, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Cannon Falls, MN.
She was born January 12, 1953, in Pasco, Washington, to William and Eleanor (Stansfield) Gauger. Donna graduated from high school in Richland, Washington. Shortly after graduating, she and her family moved to Red Wing, where she began working at the...
Marlyn "Lex" Leonard Lexvold
Aug 12, 2026
Marlyn "Lex" Leonard Lexvold, 97, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Elysian Fields of Red Wing, Minnesota. Marlyn was born on May 8, 1929 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Leonard and Edna (Knutson) Lexvold. He graduated from Goodhue High School in 1948.
Marlyn served in the National Guard from 1951-1952. He worked as a mechanic on ground equipment for airlines, including...
Dorothy Ann Kulseth
Aug 11, 2026
Dorothy (Webster) Kulseth, 80, of Red Wing, Minnesota formerly from Pine Island, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Edenbrook Pine Haven in Pine Island. A private family and friends graveside service will take place at Oakwood Cemetery.
Dorothy was born February 5th, 1946 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Albert and Sylvina (Pederson) Webster. Dorothy grew up in Pine...
Kenneth L. Gilles
Aug 11, 2026
Kenneth LeRoy Gilles, 86, of Welch, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Kenny, as most would call him, leaves behind his 2 children, Donald (Karla) Gilles of MT and Bonny (Randy) Krenzke of MN; 4 grandchildren, Kristopher Gilles of MT, Kyle Gilles of VA, Jesse (Ann) Pahl of NE and Jennifer (Tim) Cooper of MN; 9 great-grandchildren, Adaline, Jesse, Iris,...
Karen Anne Tushaus
Aug 11, 2026
Karen Anne Tushaus, 86, of Stockholm, Wis., died Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Wabasha. She was born July 16, 1940 in Red Wing to Donald and Hazel (Johnson) Haustein. She grew up in Red Wing and graduated from Red Wing Central High School, class of 1958. After high school, she and a few of her...
JoAnne "Josie" Lindstrom
Aug 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of JoAnne "Josie" Lindstrom
JoAnne "Josie" Lindstrom, of Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin, peacefully entered into eternal life on August 11, 2026, after a courageous journey with gastric cancer. Throughout her journey, Josie faced every challenge with remarkable strength, unwavering faith, and a beautiful smile that never seemed to fade. She inspired everyone around her with her grace, positivity, and...
Vivienne C. Hoikka
Aug 10, 2026
Vivienne Clothdia (Huppert) Hoikka passed away on August 10, 2026. She was born to Felix and Mildred (Holmquist) Huppert on January 1, 1934, and lived in the Big River area until moving to St. Paul after high school. Vivienne married her beloved partner, John "Curtis" Hoikka on September 5, 1959.
She was a dedicated business partner in multiple industries, including the...
Janice Rose McDonough
Aug 8, 2026
Janice “Jan” Rose (Jansen) McDonough, 84, of Mazeppa, MN, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2026, at her home. She was born April 13, 1942, in Chili, WI and was the 7th child of 9. Her Father operated a Bucyrus Erie dragline digging ditches around SE WI and northern MN, so the family moved often to new job sites. Her...
Theodore Allen Tapanila
Aug 8, 2026
Theodore Allen Tapanila, 82, of Red Wing, died Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Deer Crest in Red Wing.
He was born August 23, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Theodore and Catherine (Kivi) Tapanila. He graduated from Anoka High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in the Navy for 10 years as a nuclear submarine operator before he...
James "Jim" Scott Halverson
Aug 7, 2026
James “Jim” Scott Halverson, 60, of Red Wing, MN, died Friday, August 7, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.
He was born April 3, 1966, in Red Wing, MN, to Gordon Halverson and Lucy (Marshall) Jacobsen.
Jim loved fishing, music, his friends (special shoutout to his best friend, Justin Ohde), and his family… life itself! It was all important to...
Helen Irene Ammann
Aug 5, 2026
Helen Irene Ammann, 74, of Frontenac, formerly of St. Paul, died Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at home.
On December 19, 1951, Tony and Helen (Pietrus) Ammann welcomed their ninth child, Helen Irene Ammann. Born in New Richmond, WI, Helen joined siblings Janis (Calbreath), Tony, Rita (Swanson), Jimmy, Susie, Frank, Mary (Odman), and Johnny. Still to come were George, Tim, Antoinette (Johnson),...
Roberto Garcia
Aug 3, 2026
Roberto Garcia was born in Cuba on January 8, 1948. He came to America as one of the “Boat People” in 1980. He left his large family of siblings and a mother in Cuba. His sister Maria, came to Florida also. He did not get to see Maria after he left Florida. Upon leaving Florida he traveled to a few...
David Duane Bremer
Aug 3, 2026
David D. Bremer, 93, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the Elysian Senior Home in Lake City.
Dave was born on July 27, 1933 in Red Wing, MN to Alvin & Leila (Lyon) Bremer. Dave graduated from Lake City Lincoln High School and joined the army, spending three years in the service. He came home after...
Carol Florence Hegseth
Aug 2, 2026
Carol Florence Hegseth (nee: Irvin)
Carol Florence Hegseth of Red Wing, passed away peacefully at Valentine's Assisted Living on August 2, 2026; she was 93 years old. Carol was born on March 14, 1933 in Bellevue, IA to John and Rosina (Mueller) Irvin Sr. She graduated from Red Wing High School in 1951, soon after, she married her “high school sweetheart”...
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