Apr 3, 2020

John "Bob" Robert Knecht, 96, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020, at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN. Bob was born August 2, 1923 near Colome, South Dakota in Tripp County, to John and Edna (Clem) Knecht. In 1927, the family moved to Rapid City, SD, where Bob would go on to spend much of his childhood and adult life....

Apr 1, 2020

Sandra Jean Grothe, age 82, of Edina, Minnesota passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 1, 2020. Sandy was born in Wanamingo, Minnesota and was preceded in death by her parents, Obert and Gena Grothe; her sister, Madelon Payne and her brother-in-law Lenny Payne. She is survived by her brother, Jerome (Judith) Grothe, sister Karen (Larry) Freiheit,...

Mar 30, 2020

Adair Maureen (Dahman) Palmatier, age 56, died peacefully at home in Red Wing on March 30, 2020, of metastatic breast cancer. Born February 15, 1964 in Lake City, MN. Preceded in death by father Richard "Dick" Dahman. Survived by husband of 27 years, Christopher Palmatier; children Evan, Sam, and Julia Palmatier; mother, Adair Dahman, and stepfather, Horst Radtke, all of...

Mar 28, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Judith Lee Krause. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 28, 2020

Harvey M. Swiggum, age 69, of Cannon Falls, formerly of Wanamingo, died from a lung complication, while in remission from cancer, on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at home in peace, surrounded by family. Due to state health department constraints, the funeral for Mr. Swiggum will be private. Pastor Heather Culuris will be officiating. A memorial service will be held later...

Mar 28, 2020

Betty Lou Heim, 78, of Red Wing, Minnesota, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Bay View Care Center. She was born April 28, 1941 in Marshall and grew up in Wilmer, Minnesota. She was baptized at Church of Christ in St. Charles, Minnesota. She graduated from North High School in Minneapolis in 1959. She met David Heim while he...

Mar 27, 2020

Ruth L. Chavez, 83, of Rochester, died Friday March 27, 2020 at Edenbrook Care Center. Ruth Lydia Peterson, was born December 17, 1936 in Winona, MN to Ralph and Lydia (Wanek) Peterson. Ruth was raised in Winona and eventually met Merjildo through mutual friends. The couple was united in marriage on May 3, 1952 in Winona. After getting married they...

Mar 26, 2020

Dorothy Mae Neidig, 92, died Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Deercrest, in Red Wing, Minnesota. Dorothy was born May 25, 1927, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Frank and Mary (Hogenson) Beckman. She was the youngest of three children. After graduating high school in Manitowoc she attended St. Olaf College where she earned a teaching certificate and became a kindergarten teacher. She...

Mar 26, 2020

Sue Carol Albers, 80 of Lake City, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at The Bluffs of Lake City Senior Living. She was born February 11, 1940 to Rolland and Barbara (Salley) Stussy. She grew up on the family farm and then at age 8 moved to Pine Island when her father died. She graduated from Pine Island High School...

Mar 26, 2020

Keith Alan Holst, 61, of Red Wing, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at his home, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born June 14, 1958 in Red Wing, to Merlin and Joan (Mehrkens) Holst. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1976 and then attended Red Wing Vo-Tech. On May 5, 1984 he married Diane...

Mar 25, 2020

Service Information Update: A Mass of Resurrection will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at The Church of St. Joseph with a visitation one hour prior to the service. If you plan to attend, masks are expected and will be available at church if you do not have your own. Burial will be at Clayfield Catholic Cemetery in Ellsworth,...

Mar 25, 2020

Garrett John Anway, 43, of Red Wing, died Wednesday at the Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center in Red Wing. He was born on June 2, 1976, in Red Wing and graduated from Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. He worked at Treasure Island up until his illness. On June 16, 2007, he was united in marriage to Theresa...

Mar 25, 2020

*Service Update*

Richard "Dick"Robert Klassen, 65, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 13, 1954, in Wabasha to Donald and Esther (Hielscher) Klassen. He graduated in 1973, from Plainview High School and then from Winona State University in 1977. On June 4, 1977,...

Mar 22, 2020

Florence (Plank) Juers, age 94, of Rochester, MN, passed away at Cottage Wood Senior Living Center on March 22, 2020. Florence was born on February, 18, 1926 to Lawrence and Johanna (Gluesen) Duden in Gillford Township on the family farm. She married Carl Plank on July 24, 1944 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. After, they farmed in...

Mar 20, 2020

Todd Romaine Nimon, 67, of Red Wing, died Friday, March 20, 2020, at St. Marys Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 18, 1952, in Minneapolis to Romaine and Elizabeth (Petersen) Nimon. He attended schools in Red Wing. For 20 years he worked for ADM and then for Central Valley Coop for over five years. He...

Mar 18, 2020

Virginia Lee, 82, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at St Crispin Living Community. She was born on September 23, 1937, in Brookfield, Missouri to George and Grace (Edgar) Cleveland. She graduated from Hayfield High School in Hayfield, Minnesota. On August 25, 1956 she was married to Arley Lee in Hayfield. They lived in Rochester, where she was...

Mar 18, 2020

Marlyn D Siewert, 74, passed away on March 18, 2020 at his home in Lake City. Marlyn was born on August 14, 1945 to Clarence and Beatrice (Hadler) Siewert in Red Wing, MN. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963. He married his wife Leathia Jirak on June 20, 1970 at Trinity Lincoln Lutheran Church in rural Lake City....

Mar 18, 2020

On March 18th, with family by his side, Leonard passed away peacefully at his home in Red Wing. William "Leonard" Neidig was a self-made man with a zest for life. He was a great story teller, with 101 years of experiences. Leonard's story began on January 24, 1919, in Shannon City, Iowa, to William and Mary (Williams) Neidigh. He attended...

Mar 17, 2020

Karen passed away peacefully at home on March 17th after a brief but courageous fight with cancer. Born in Little Falls, MN, she moved to St. Paul as a child. She graduated from Murray High School in 1963. Karen moved to Red Wing where she worked as a bartender and later a banquet server at the Saint James Hotel for...

Mar 17, 2020

Carol Jean Barnett, 65, of Red Wing, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at her home. She was born December 17, 1954, in Stanley, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Hazel (Hazeman) Lynn. Her family moved to Minnesota and she graduated from Cannon Falls High School. She enlisted in the US Army in July of 1977 and served until she was...