Obituaries

Stanley  R. Kukuska

Stanley R. Kukuska

May 7, 2019

Stanley Richard Kukuska, 74, of Maiden Rock, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing. He was born on March 1, 1945, in River Falls to Stanley and Jessie (Richards) Kukuska. He grew up in River Falls and attended Catholic school there. In 1965 he was united in marriage to Delphine Vinge, and soon...

Robert  Russell Yeary

Robert Russell Yeary

May 5, 2019

Robert Russell Yeary, 62, of Red Wing, died Sunday, May 5, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 9, 1956, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming to David and Laverne (Hess) Yeary. He graduated from high school in Jackson Hole and then served in the US Navy from 1974-1976. He married Colleen Wilford and they...

Joshua Leonard

Joshua Leonard

May 5, 2019

Joshua Jerome Leonard, age 27, of Lake City, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 in a farming accident. He was born September 24, 1991 in Rochester, MN to Jeffrey & Annette (Book) Leonard. Josh grew up in Zumbro Falls and graduated with his high school sweetheart, Melanie Cordes, from Lincoln High School in 2010. Josh and Melanie were united in...

Dorothy  E. Naseth

Dorothy E. Naseth

May 4, 2019

Dorothy E. Naseth, 96, of Red Wing, died Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. She was born May 22, 1922 in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin to Hilton and Ethel (Julian) Hoffman. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Red Wing where she attended school. She graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1939. She married...

Frances  Faye Peterson

Frances Faye Peterson

May 4, 2019

Frances Peterson of Pine Island, Minnesota passed away on May 4, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Bernice  Bertha Knowles

Bernice Bertha Knowles

May 3, 2019

Bernice B. Knowles, 94, of Red Wing, died Friday, May 3, 2019 at St Crispin Living Community. She was born on April 28, 1925 to William and Irma (Gueltzow) Schultz. On June 14, 1946 she was united in marriage to Max Gerald Knowles. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, going on walks, sitting in her swing and most importantly hanging out with...

Bernice  Marie Willers

Bernice Marie Willers

May 3, 2019

Bernice M Willers, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019 at May Creek Lodge in Walker, MN. She was born July 7, 1920 in Florence Township of Goodhue County, MN to Roy and Mathilda (Wimmer) Watson and united in marriage to Ruben O. Willers on June 27, 1943. Only when her health failed prompting a move to...

Margaret  Elaine Copp

Margaret Elaine Copp

May 3, 2019

Margaret Elaine Copp, 89, of Lake City, died peacefully Friday, May 3, 2019, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 17, 1929 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to Thorald and Serena (Hanson) Wasley. She graduated from Thief River High School in 1947 and trained as a LPN at Mercy Hospital in Thief River Falls. On April...

Gloria  Ellen Stucki

Gloria Ellen Stucki

May 1, 2019

Gloria Ellen Stucki, 91, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Augustana Health Care Center in Hastings. She was born on December 13, 1927, in Dodge Center, Minnesota to Glen and Dorothy (Martin) Weaver. She grew up on a farm in the area, attended country school and graduated from Claremont High School in 1944. She attended Mankato Commercial...

Joyce  Margaret Burke

Joyce Margaret Burke

Apr 30, 2019

Joyce Margaret Burke, 69, of Lake City, died courageously and peacefully on April 30th, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born February 9th, 1950 to Arnold and Margaret Pruter. She grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. She was a wonderful mother, raising two daughters; Michelle and Jennifer Heimer. Over the...

Todd  James Schulz

Todd James Schulz

Apr 30, 2019

Todd Schulz of Zumbrota, Minnesota passed away on Apr 30, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Theodore "Ted" A. Trinka

Theodore "Ted" A. Trinka

Apr 28, 2019

Theodore Anton (Ted) Trinka age 86 of Zumbrota, MN passed away peacefully early Sunday morning April 28, 2019 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN. Ted was born in Dickenson, ND on August 30, 1932 to Fanny Bray and Anton Trinka. He grew up in rural Dunn county where he attended Longfellow rural school. He graduated from Dunn Center High...

Richard  John Clark

Richard John Clark

Apr 28, 2019

Richard J. Clark age 72 of Lake City passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Mayo Health System Lake City Hospital. Richard was born June 9, 1946 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Loren & Lorna (Willette) Clark. He graduated from George Washington High School, in St. Paul in 1964. Richard married Mary Eyrich on June 25, 1964. They later divorced....

Virginia  "Ginny" Oberg

Virginia "Ginny" Oberg

Apr 25, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" Oberg, 89, of Red Wing, died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at St. Crispin Living Community, surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1929 to Carl and Augusta (Gehrke) Budenski in Red Wing. She grew up in Minneapolis and attended Minneapolis North High School, graduating in 1947. She met her future husband, Lyman "Jiggs" Oberg, Jr. just...

Arlin  Rosalie Schmidt

Arlin Rosalie Schmidt

Apr 24, 2019

Arlin Rosalie (Janisch) Schmidt, 94, of Red Wing, died April 24, 2019 at her home. She was born on September 4, 1924 to Helen (Seifert) and Henry Janisch in Lost Creek, Wisconsin. She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1943 and went on to attend nursing school. She spent time training at Swedish Hospital and Children's Hospital in St. Paul,...

Marlys  Annette Bird

Marlys Annette Bird

Apr 21, 2019

Marlys ‘Molly' A. Bird age 82, of Wanamingo, died on April 21, 2019 at the Minneapolis Veterans Home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 11:00 am at Mahn Family Funeral Home- Larson Chapel in Zumbrota with Pastor Christopher Culuris officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday for one hour before the service. Burial will be...

Charles  Leroy Goplen

Charles Leroy Goplen

Apr 21, 2019

Charles L. Goplen age 68, of Zumbrota passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at his home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 11:00 am at Lands Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastors David Krinke and Tim Graham co-officiating. The visitation will be on Friday, April 26 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at...

Marvel  Ann Holden

Marvel Ann Holden

Apr 21, 2019

Marvel Ann Holden, 84, of Red Wing, died Easter Sunday morning, April 21, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 26, 1934, in Lake City to Clarence and Anna (Brock) Meyer. She graduated from Lake City High School in 1952. On May 16, 1953, she was united in marriage to Marvin "Sam" Holden...

Lois  Lucella Brunkow

Lois Lucella Brunkow

Apr 21, 2019

Lois L Brunkow 91 of Lake City, MN. passed away on Sunday April 21, 2019 at The Bluffs in Lake City, MN. Lois was born October 26, 1927 to Louis F and Lucella (Lange) Eggenberger in Plum Creek Valley, Wisconsin. Her family moved to Lake City later where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946. On October 21, 1946...

Raymond  John Schoenfelder

Raymond John Schoenfelder

Apr 19, 2019

The Mass of Christian Burial for Raymond Schoenfelder will be held Tuesday April 23rd at 11:00 AM at Pax Christi Catholic Church in Rochester. The Rev. Thê Hoáng will be the celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Columbkill Catholic Cemetery, rural Goodhue. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Mr. Schoenfelder, 90, of Rochester, died...