Obituaries
Kenneth Harold Ferguson
Jan 19, 2026
Kenneth H Ferguson, 85, of Lake City passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Lake City Care Center.
Kenneth was born on April 5, 1940 in Mitchell County, IA. to Harold & Laura (Brockney) Ferguson. Kenneth grew up in Riceville, IA., and graduated in 1958. He worked on the family farm until moving to Charles City, IA and worked...
Sonja Aaland
Jan 17, 2026
Sonja Aaland peacefully entered her eternal home on Saturday, January 17, 2026, after years of dementia. She was born in Zumbrota on July 26, 1956, graduated from Zumbrota High School, and was a member of Lands Lutheran Church for many years. She moved to Red Wing in the 70's where she lived independently and worked at ProAct for over 40 years. Despite her challenges,...
Norbert Kearns
Jan 17, 2026
Norbert “Norby/Norb” Allen Kearns, 87, of Hager City, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Hammond Health Services, Hammond WI, where he has resided for over a year. He was born on October 17, 1938, in Plum City (Exile) to Ed and Rose (Black) Kearns. Norb was raised on a farm near Exile with his 10 siblings. He...
Lois Jane Nelson
Jan 16, 2026
Lois Jane Nelson, 83, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2 p.m. at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel in Red Wing, Minnesota witha visitation one hour prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. Full obituary...
Janet Benidt
Jan 13, 2026
Janet Ann Benidt, 82, of Goodhue, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Elysian Fields of Red Wing, with family by her side. Janet was born on December 8, 1943, to Russell and Jean (Caldwell) Growden. Janet was one half of the second of two sets of twins (Jeannie and Janet) and (Jerry and Geraldine) born 18 months apart....
Mavis Flack
Jan 12, 2026
Mavis Frances Flack, 80, of Hager City, died Monday, January 12, 2026, at Elysian Fields of Red Wing, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, with family by her side. She was born on July 23, 1945, in Fargo, North Dakota to Cyrus and Bonnie (Warner) Ness. She graduated from Halstad High School in Halstad, MN. She attended...
Michael Green
Jan 11, 2026
Michael (Mike) James Green, age 77, of Lake City, MN passed away unexpectedly due to medical complications on Sunday January 11, 2026. He was born May 17, 1948 in Springfield, MN to Jim and Rosie Green. He grew up in Chippewa Falls, WI and moved to Eau Claire, WI where he graduated from Regis High School in 1966. Following graduation,...
Edmund L. Patlan
Jan 10, 2026
Edmund L. Patlan, 95, of Red Wing, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Elysian Fields of Red Wing, surrounded by his family. He was born August 18, 1930, in Crystal City, Texas, to Antero and Emiliana (Lopez) Patlan and grew up in Carrizo Springs, Texas where he graduated from high school. Following high school, he attended University of...
Darlene Dora Koob
Jan 7, 2026
Darlene Dora (Theisen) Koob, 89, of Red Wing, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born to Harold and Laura (Roycraft) Theisen in Cadott, Wisconsin on May 17, 1936. Darlene grew up on a dairy farm and was the oldest of 6 daughters. She graduated from Cadott High School. Darlene married Dale Schultz in 1955, they moved...
Carl "Kelly" Edward Larson
Jan 3, 2026
Carl “Kelly” Edward Larson, 88, of Mazeppa, passed away at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – St. Mary’s Campus, on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born to Tilden and Viola (Ihrke) Larson on December 1, 1937 in Pine Island Township, Minnesota. Kelly started work at M.J. Hart & Son Chevrolet in 1955 as a mechanic. He also drove busses for...
David George Marklevits
Jan 2, 2026
David George Marklevits, 71, of Hager City died unexpectedly on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Regions Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 9, 1954 to David and Janet (Goldsmith) Marklevits in Red Wing, MN. He grew up in Red Wing and graduated from Red Wing High School.
Dave, affectionately known as Butch, began a life-long master class on work ethic...
Reverend William Eisenmann
Jan 1, 2026
William Carl “Bill” Eisenmann, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, following complications from a fall due to Parkinson’s. A man of deep faith and boundless creativity, Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a devoted pastor. His family finds peace knowing he was able to spend his final Christmas at home, surrounded by those he loved.
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Jena Katherine Klos
Dec 30, 2025
Jena Katherine Klos, 43, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin died suddenly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born on May 24, 1982 to James Allan and Judy Kaye (Laib) Klos in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Jena is survived by her children, Isabelle Wodkowski, Gavin Klos, Jax Klos, and Griffin Winger; her parents, Jim and Judy Klos; her sister, Jessica (William) Penn; her nephews,...
Robin Herman
Dec 29, 2025
Robin Herman, 69 of Red Wing, passed away unexpectedly December 27th at her home. Her generosity and free spirited nature will always be remembered by those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with, or shared an adventure with Robin.
She had a neverending appreciation for the natural world, she loved kayaking and swimming, as well as peaceful hikes through the woods....
Michael Augustine
Dec 29, 2025
Michael James Augustine, died unexpectedly, while at work on Monday December 29, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1972, in Red Wing to Jim and Barb (Gorman) Augustine. He graduated from Goodhue High School in 1991, and then attended Mankato Technical College for Farm Business Management graduating in 1993. Michael was an organic crop farmer and also worked for...
Russell Clark
Dec 28, 2025
Russell Clark was born in Sioux City, Iowa, to Roger and Kathryn Clark and grew up with six sisters and one brother. He served honorably in the Air Force.
Russell loved spending time with family and friends, boating on Table Rock Lake, watching football and youth hockey, and traveling. He had a wonderful sense of humor and an optimism that brought...
Robert "Bob" Bang
Dec 28, 2025
Robert “Bob” Bang, 78, of Ellsworth, died peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home. Bob was a man defined by devotion—to his family, his work, and the land he loved. For more than 53 years, he shared a steadfast and loving marriage with his wife, Redina, building a life grounded in loyalty, faith, humor, and quiet strength.
Bob was...
Rita Klug
Dec 28, 2025
Rita M. Klug, 70 years, died peacefully at Prescott Nursing & Rehab Center (PNRC) Prescott, Wi., from a long battle with cancer on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. She was cared for by a great team including her son Ben, sisters, family, friends, St. Croix Hospice, & PNRC staff.
Rita was born June 16, 1955, to Randolph and Lucille (Parkhill) Walz. She...
Joyce A. Freiburg
Dec 27, 2025
Joyce Ann Freiburg, 79, of Lake City, Minnesota, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was born March 11, 1946, in Lake City, to Frank and Della (Vosler) Kirtz. She grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. For over 40 years, she worked at the Red Wing Shoe Company in...
Kendra K. Hanson
Dec 27, 2025
Kendra Kathleen Hanson, 52, of Ellsworth, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was born February 3, 1973 in Red Wing to Marlan and Kathleen (Phillips) Hanson. She grew up in Bay City and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1991. She began working at Jostens, DBI and Hiawatha Bank. She later found her niche in the construction industry where...
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