Sep 5, 2026

Jacqueline Mae “Jay” Mikaelsen, born January 7, 1949, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Aldor Leonal Freeberg and Ida Marie (Hanson) Freeberg, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 5th, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born alongside her twin sister, Katherine, who remained her lifelong best friend.

Jay graduated from Red Wing High School in 1967 and...

Oct 6, 2026

Oct 6, 2026

Lois Arleen Stumpf, 96, of Red Wing, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Benedictine Living Community. She was born August 30, 1930, in rural Goodhue County, to Norman and Ethel (Greseth) Ersland. She graduated from Goodhue High School in 1948 and then attended Rochester Junior College. On June 6, 1953, she married Earl Stumpf, and they made their...

Oct 4, 2026

Dr. John Frank O'Brien, 84, of Oronoco, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center in Rochester, Minnesota surrounded by family. He was born on May 20, 1942 in Winona, Minnesota to Harold John and Jeanette Eleanor (Salisbury) O'Brien. The family moved many times during John's childhood due to his father's employment.

John graduated from...

Oct 2, 2026

Cheryl Danielson, 71, of Zumbrota, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home following an illness she faced with determination, courage, and strength. Cheryl was born on May 13, 1955, to Dale and Betty Drenckhahn. She was raised on the family farm and was proud to call Zumbrota home. Cheryl’s strong work ethic was evident throughout her life. She spent 20...

Oct 1, 2026

Patricia "Pat" Freda Allen (McGowan), 89, of Pine Island passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at the Edenbrook Pine Haven Care Center. Pat was born on March 1, 1937 to Fred Harrison and Freda Katherine (Wolfhart) McGowan at the family farm in West Concord, Minnesota.

Pat is survived by her daughter, Katherine Boyd; grandchildren, Jimmy (Tara) Hackett, Stefan Hackett, Rhiannon...

Sep 29, 2026

Richard “Jake” Harold Jacobson, 81, of Red Wing, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born August 18, 1945, in Northfield, to Harold and Elsie (Fosberg) Jacobson. He grew up in the Ellsworth, Wisconsin area and graduated from Ellsworth High School. He served in the US Airforce until he was honorably discharged in 1968. On...

Sep 28, 2026

Linda Kay Lemmerman, 78, passed away on September 28, 2026 surrounded by family at the MCHS-Lake City Nursing Home after an eight-year battle with Parkinson's disease and other related complications. Linda was born on September 17, 1948 to Norman and Ann (Russell) Siewert of Lake City, MN.

Linda was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lake City, Minnesota....

Sep 27, 2026

Joann Rosemary (nèe Bird) Atkinson, 89, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

She was born on October 15, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN to Robert and Hazel (nèe Christians) Bird, the only daughter of their five children. She fondly remembered being able to spend her Saturdays at the movie theater for 25 cents and summers at her grandma's...

Sep 27, 2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Stellrecht, 90, of Red Wing, Minnesota, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at her home at Potter Ridge. She was born February 19, 1936, in Bellechester, MN, to Tildon and Hilda (Gillespie) Burkard. Betty and her siblings were raised in the upstairs of the Tavern in Bellechester, where they made many special childhood memories together. Tavern patrons and...

Sep 26, 2026

Eric Arthur Wittlief, 24, of Pine Island, died suddenly at Big Woods State Park in Nerstrand, Minnesota. He was born on August 22, 2002 in Rochester, Minnesota to Clint and Amy (Glende) Wittlief. He graduated from Pine Island High School where he met and later married his high school sweetheart. Eric Wittlief was united in marriage to Rebekah Gustine on...

Sep 25, 2026

Susan Kay Windhorst; 79, of Wanamingo passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 25, 2026, at her home. She was born in Red Wing on April 15, 1947, to Garvin and Helen (Swanson) Broin. She graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1965. Throughout her life, she held various jobs, but her favorite job was at Decora Cabinetry, where she loved working with...

Sep 22, 2026

Ardeth Meyer, age 90, of Oronoco, passed away on September 22, 2026 at Cottagewood Community in Rochester, Minnesota.

Ardeth Lydia Wittlief was born on March 30, 1936 to parents, Alex and Marian (King) Wittlief in Oronoco Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota. She was one of five children. She grew up learning the value of hard work and being a self-starter. She was...

Sep 19, 2026

Richard Amos McLaughlin, 80, of Red Wing, died Saturday, September 19, 2026 at his home. He was born June 10, 1946 in Red Wing to Henry and Pauline (Andreson) McLaughlin.

For more than 39 years, Richard worked for ProAct. He made lots of friends and enjoyed his time there. Richard really enjoyed the simple things in life that brought him comfort...

Sep 17, 2026

Nancy Prigge Jumbeck, 71, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN. Nancy was born on September 8, 1955 to Emery & Wilda (Erickson) Prigge in Lake City, MN.

Nancy graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City in 1974. After graduating she attended Rochester Votech and received a Culinary Degree. She was a cook...

Sep 16, 2026

Charles Kasmer Pelowski, 70, of Lake City, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at his home.

Chuck was born on November 7, 1955 in Red Wing, MN to Gene & Mary (Dean) Pelowski. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1974. Chuck married Carla Anderson on February 1, 1990. He started working at the Ellsworth Country Club as...

Sep 15, 2026

Darrell Stephen Schuster, 83, of Maiden Rock Wis., died Tuesday, September 15,2026 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Detroit Lakes MN to Hilton and Marjorie (Peterson). The family moved to Dodge Center MN when Darrell was young. He attended Dodge Center school, where he was a star athlete, achieving 18 letters in football,...

Sep 14, 2026

Service Times: Funeral service for Rob will be 12 p.m. Noon Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Svea Lutheran Church in Hager City, WI. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church. A celebration of Rob's life will be 4-7 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Outpost Bar and Grill in Bay City, WI. 

Patrick “Rob”...

Sep 14, 2026

Michael Thomas Murphy, 71, of Red Wing, died Monday, September 14, 2026 on his way home from running errands. An apparent medical event caused Mike to swerve off Hwy 61 into a ditch, resulting in his death.

Mike was born March 12, 1955, in Red Wing to John “Pat” and Margaret (nèe Haynes) Murphy. His education in Red Wing began at...

Sep 14, 2026

Shirley Mae Roschen, 80, of Red Wing, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 2, 1946, in Red Wing, to Maynard and Donna (Arden) Vieths. She graduated from Goodhue High School, class of 1964. On November 20, 1965, she married the love of her life, Delmar Roschen at Immanuel...