Nov 7, 2020

On November 7, 2020 Dennis (Denny) Eugene Richardson, a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 84 years old surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.

Denny was born June 22, 1936 in Coldwater, Michigan to Claude and Kathryn Richardson and grew up with three siblings John Richardson,...

Nov 6, 2020

Robin Sue Jacobsen, loving mother of two sons Ryan and Cody Jacobsen passed away at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN after a long fight with Multiple Sclerosis. Robin died Friday, November 6, 2020, on her 56th birthday. Robin was born in Red Wing in 1964 to Richard and Susan (Chase) Flum and graduated from Lake City High...

Nov 6, 2020

Michel Harlan Dodes, 60, of Red Wing, lost his battle with cancer on November 6, 2020 at the Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester. In his final hours his wish of being with his children was fulfilled.

Mitch was born April 13, 1960 in St. Paul, Minn. to Harlan and Sharon (Stave) Dodes. He moved to Red...

Nov 4, 2020

**UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION**   Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021 at St. Marys of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake City with a visitation one hour prior.  A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2021,  from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Frontenac Sportsmans Club with food and refreshments served.  The...

Nov 4, 2020

Karen Hansen (also known as Blue Grandma to her grandchildren), of Lake City, passed away November 4, 2020, at age 68 in Rochester at the Mayo Clinic. Karen Louise Peters was born May 14, 1952, in Spirit Lake, Iowa to Lloyd and Irene Peters. Karen graduated from Glencoe – Silver Lake High School in Glencoe, MN in 1970. She...

Nov 4, 2020

Martha Marie Maloney, 99, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at her home in Potter Ridge. She was born November 26, 1920 in Portsmouth, Ohio, one of 11 children, to Louis and Madeline Vetter. She grew up in Portsmouth and graduated, class of 1938, from St. Mary’s High School. She met her husband in 1941 and just...

Nov 3, 2020

Phillip Alton Flaaen, 94, of Wanamingo, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 3, 2020. He was born on September 25, 1926 in Pine Island, Minnesota to Elmer Flaaen and Clara (Dahl) Flaaen. Phil was an electrician and worked in Rochester and southeast Minnesota for many years. He served in the Navy from 12/14/1945 - 10/10/1947. Phil farmed...

Nov 2, 2020

Debra Kay Leighton, age 60, was born on December 20, 1959 in Faribault, Minnesota. Debbie passed away on November 2, 2020 in Owatonna, Minnesota.  Debbie grew up in Kasson, where she graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1978.  She attended college at the University of Wisconsin- Stout, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology.  She...

Oct 31, 2020

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James Clay Wedge, 89, passed away October 31, 2020. Jim Wedge, life-long Zumbrota resident has died; white truck for sale. Our dad, a man of few words, thought that would be enough, but his family has more to say. Born to Niles and Josephine (Clay) Wedge in Zumbrota. He graduated from Zumbrota High School...

Oct 30, 2020

Gerald Walter Maass was born in 1943; his parents Richard and Lucille Maass had lived in Rochester, Minnesota where Gerry was born. Gerald graduated from Rochester and went to college originally for architecture. After his schooling he went on to Quarry Anderson to start his first career. Then he moved on to work in the field of plumbing and heating....

Oct 30, 2020

Marcia Phyllis Krause, 78, of Red Wing, died Friday, October 30, 2020, at the Lake City Care Center.  She was born on January 16, 1942, in Wakefield, Rhode Island, the daughter of Lawrence and Ethel (Turner) Green.  She grew up in Saunderstown, RI, in an area lovingly called “Rose Hill” established by her great grandparents John and...

Oct 30, 2020

Jeffrey Lynn Schott, Sr. , 67, of Bay City, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 30, 2020, at River Falls Area Hospital. He was born in Winona on March 16, 1953 to Richard and Maxine (Tarras) Schott. Jeffrey was united in marriage to Linda Doty on April 27, 1974. They lived in Hager City and then Red Wing until 2009,...

Oct 30, 2020

Lorraine G. Baringer, 92, of Red Wing, passed away at Loving Residence Assisted Living on Friday, October 30, 2020. She was born November 24, 1927 in Red Wing to John and Blanche (Taylor) Staiger. She attended St. Joseph Parochial School, Red Wing Central High School, and Red Wing Technical College. On June 29, 1946, Lorraine was united in marriage...

Oct 29, 2020

Melody Eva Renk-Mason, 46, of Ellsworth, died unexpectedly as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was born in Fletcher, North Carolina on October 12, 1974 to Louis and Annie (Mihm) Mason. She was raised and attended school in Hawaii. For many years she lived and raised her three children near Ellsworth. For...

Oct 29, 2020

Carol (Steege) Peterson was peacefully called to her home in heaven on Thursday, October 29. Carol’s family would like to acknowledge our gratitude to the staff of Root River Estates, Stewartville Care Center, and Seasons Hospice for the kindness and compassion extended to Carol and her family.

Carol was born on December 25, 1931 to...

Oct 29, 2020

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Dorothy Mae Reynolds Holmes, 98, passed away peacefully at Lake City Care Center on Thursday, October 29, 2020.   She was born on November 25, 1921 to Bert and Eunice Reynolds in Red Wing, MN.  Dorothy attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and graduated from Red Wing High School in 1939.  As...

Oct 28, 2020

Loraine M Vettel passed peacefully on October 28th at Pine Haven Care Center where she had been living since March. Loraine was born March 1, 1939 to Leslie and Nellie (Aljets) Leoboldt in Carrington, ND. She attended grade school in Edmunds, ND and graduated from Jamestown High School. She married Gerald M Vettel on June 5th, 1961. They moved to...

Oct 28, 2020

On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, Grace Marie Nelson, died peacefully of natural causes at her home in Welch at the age of 92. Grace was born on June 21, 1928 in Red Wing, MN to C. Herbert and Florence Eckblad. She was a farm girl who grew up in Vasa, MN. She was an active member of 4H and...

Oct 28, 2020

Brenda Owen-Milano, 72, of Prairie Island, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Summit Place in Eden Prairie. She was born on February 14, 1948 in Red Wing to Amos and Ione (James) Owen. She graduated from Red Wing High School in 1966 and enlisted in the United States Navy serving from 1966...

Oct 28, 2020

Edna Martenson, 102, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

Edna  Martenson's grandparents, Gottlieb and Catherine Persig, came to Minnesota Territory from Germany in 1858 and homesteaded in Hay Creek township, then an enclave of German immigrants. Catherine and Gottlieb, who later served in the Union Army during the Civil War, had six children....