Obituaries
Lois Marie Simanski
Dec 12, 2025
Lois Marie Simanski, 88, of Red Wing, died Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Methodist Campus.
She was born August 17, 1937 in Cannon Falls to Evald and Effie (Anderson) Erickson. She attended Cannon Falls High School, class of 1955. After school she worked various places, including Syverson-Ryder Implement, Edgewood Supper Club and at the uniform...
Donald "Donnie" W. Kruse
Dec 12, 2025
Donald "Donnie" Waynn Kruse, 81, of Zumbrota, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester.
Donnie was born on July 26, 1944, in rural Goodhue to Ernest “Pat” and Florence (Sandstrom) Kruse. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Crops in 1964 and served two tours of duty in the...
Chelsea Nicole Urich
Dec 10, 2025
Chelsea Nicole Urich, age 41 of Hopkins, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Procession to the Prairie Island Community Center will begin 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Tipsy Turtle. Visitation will begin when the procession arrives until the Funeral starts 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Prairie Island Community Ceneter.
A full obituary will be posted...
Eileen Evelyn Byrne
Dec 10, 2025
Eileen Evelyn Byrne, 79, of Pine Island, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems, St. Mary’s Hospital.
She was born January 9, 1946 in Moline, Illinois to George and Ivy Johnston. She was married 58 years to James Byrne and raised 4 children. Eileen had a 24-year career teaching special education in the Elgin Millville system.
Her...
Vernon E. Zimmermann
Dec 9, 2025
Vernon Zimmermann, 83, passed away at his home in Lake City on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Vernon was born on April 12, 1942 to Clarence & Irma (Wohlers) Zimmermann in Lake City, MN. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961. He joined the Army Reserves in January of 1964 and served till January of 1970. Vernon then enlisted in the...
Patricia Jayne Allegar
Dec 9, 2025
Patricia Jayne Allegar, 76, of Ellsworth, formerly of New Richmond, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Preferred Senior Living in Ellsworth.
She was born February 10, 1949 in Milwaukee, Wisc. to Lloyd and Ruth “Peg” (Oliver) Drager. She attended Custer High School and graduated as part of the class of 1967. She went to receive her bachelors from UW River Falls...
Alice Helen Richardson
Dec 8, 2025
Alice Richardson, 83, formerly of Lake City, passed away on December 8, 2025, at the Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.
Alice was born on October 25, 1942 in Houston, TX., to John & Ruth (Hough) Richardson.
Alice grew up in Houston, TX living there until 1998. Alice moved to Lake City to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren in...
Dorothy Lorain Miller
Dec 6, 2025
Dorothy Loraine Miller, 102, of Pine Island, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, December 6, 2025, at Vista Pine Haven in Pine Island.
Dorothy was born March 9, 1923, in Genoa, MN. Her parents were Norman and Isabel (Mattenklodt) Kunz. She grew up in Oronoco. When the family’s house burned, they moved to a farm in Douglas. She met her future...
Guy Jerome DeLeon
Dec 5, 2025
Guy Jerome DeLeon, 66, of Red Wing died Friday, December 5, 2025 at the Lake City Care Center. Guy was born on May 5, 1959 to Arnold and Marian (Renkly) DeLeon in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Guy was united in marriage to Patti Lee Whitney on July 25th, 1981 in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Guy owned and ran DeLeon Jewelers with his wife...
Walter Alfred Johnson
Dec 5, 2025
Walter “Wally” Alfred Johnson, 83, of Red Wing, passed away on December 5, 2025. He was born in Red Wing to Alfed Johnson and Ingaborg Kjois on May, 24, 1942. He was later baptized and confirmed at Spring Garden Church in Cannon Falls. After graduating from high school, Wally went on to join the military. He proudly served in the...
Robert "Bob" Gudknecht
Dec 5, 2025
Robert Duane Gudknecht, 84, of Wanamingo, died Friday, December 5, 2025, at Mayo Health Systems – Red Wing Campus, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 14, 1941, in Red Wing to Herman and Gena (Thompson) Gudknecht. He graduated in 1960, from Wanamingo High School and then served in the US Army Reserve for several years. On...
Leroy Goranson
Dec 4, 2025
Leroy "Roy" Ernest Goranson, passed away on December 4, 2025 at the age of 75 at his home in Mazeppa, MN, surrounded by family. He was born on September 7, 1950 to Burton and Garnet (Stull) Goranson.
Roy graduated from High School in Mazeppa in 1969. After graduation, he joined the Army and trained as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne...
Darla Jean Gilliland
Dec 3, 2025
Darla Jean Gilliland, 69, of Plum City, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Darla had bravely battled a glioblastoma diagnosed in June of 2024.
Darla was welcomed into the world on October 24, 1956, to Add A. and Evelyn (Hoffman) Coburn at the Plum City Hospital. She grew up right in...
Janice Margaret Randall
Dec 2, 2025
Janice Margaret (Dean) Randall
IN LIFE, I COMPETED WELL.
IN LIFE, I FINISHED THE RACE.
IN LIFE, I KEPT THE FAITH.
Yes. . .Janice, you did all three.
March 29, 1931-December 2, 2025
Janice Margaret (Dean) Randall was born March 29, 1931, on the family farm on Vinegar Hill, Money Creek Township, Houston County, Minnesota. Janice was the second of six children born to James Thomas...
Lauretta Klingsporn
Dec 1, 2025
Lauretta Jean Klingsporn, 92, of Pine Island, died Monday, December 1, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Marys Campus. She was born on December 13, 1932, in New Haven Township, Olmsted County to Wesley and Ella (Kaul) King. She went to District 32 school in New Haven Township until the 8th grade, then attended Rochester schools and graduated from...
Carley Ray Howard
Nov 30, 2025
Carley Ray Howard, 17 years old, of Pine Island, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Carley was born on March 13, 2008 in Rochester, Minnesota, to Zach Howard and Nicole (Breitbach) Loftus. She was a senior at Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School. Carley enjoyed learning about raising animals and showing goats and alpacas at county fairs through her involvement with Future Farmers...
Joseph Harold Morseth
Nov 29, 2025
Joseph Harold Morseth, 84 years old, of Zumbrota, MN, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at home surrounded by his family, whom he cherished so dearly.
Joseph was born on November 12, 1941 in Goodhue, MN, to Peder and Eda (Kunde) Morseth. Joseph was united in marriage to Sandy Wood on September 7, 1963, in Red Wing, MN. Sandy and Joe...
Victoria A. Golden
Nov 23, 2025
Victoria passed on to her heavenly home on November 23rd, 2025, surrounded by loving family. She was content to be welcomed by loved ones there , especially Jesus, who she talked to every day.
Victoria Alice (Beckman) Golden was born on September 12, 1951 to Monroe and Doris (Larson) Beckman. She was adopted in infancy by her loving relatives, Glady and...
Joyce Burk
Nov 23, 2025
Joyce Elaine Burk, 80, of Red Wing, died peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 21, 1945, in Minot, North Dakota, to Harry and Susie (Frandrich) Lakoduk. In the early 1950s, her family moved to Elk River, Minnesota, where she graduated from Elk River High School...
Judy James
Nov 23, 2025
Judy Ann James, 73, of Red Wing, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at St. Crispin Living Community. She was born on September 8, 1952, in Carthage, NY, to Malcolm and Mary (Sadler) Prashaw. Judy graduated from high school and later earned an associate's degree in human services. She devoted much of her life to caring for...
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