Lois Marie Simanski

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 department at Treasure Island. In 1963 she married Veron Simanski and the couple made their home in Ellsworth. Vernon passed away in 1995 and Lois moved back to Red Wing. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Red Wing.

A happy person by nature, Lois enjoyed playing golf and card games, particularly Bridge and 500. While Vernon was alive, they enjoyed traveling together. She volunteered at the Sheldon Theater and helped drive paddle boat visitors around Red Wing. Most of all, Lois enjoyed her time with her family. In her later years she liked going out to eat and visiting.

She is survived by her children, Kevin (Lynelle) Thompson of Cannon Falls and Vonda (Joe) Brandl of Bemidji; 4 grandchildren, Kari (Jason) Brandl, Hunter (Katelyn) Brandl, Cassandra (Mike) Kolipano, and Bradly Simanski; 5 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Darlene (Donald) Sundheim of Cannon Falls.

She preceded in death by her son, Brad Simanski; her husband, Vernon; 2 brothers, John and Jerry Erickson; and her parents.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025 at First Lutheran Church with Reverend Quinlan Koch officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Burnside Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com