Obituaries

John  G. Hovey

John G. Hovey

Dec 3, 2018

John Gilbert Hovey, 59, of Red Wing, died Monday, December 3, 2018, in Red Wing. He was born on August 13, 1959, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Richard and Elna (Gilbertson) Hovey. Since 1987 he has lived in Red Wing where he worked in the IT department at Treasure Island Resort and Casino until retiring due to a disability. He...

Mary  Margaret Hertensteiner

Mary Margaret Hertensteiner

Dec 2, 2018

Mary Margaret Quinn Hertensteiner, died Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the White Pine Senior Living in Cottage Grove. She was born September 1 to James and Kathryn (McGreavey) Quinn in Queens, New York. She attended high school in Liberty, New York, graduating in 1944. She attended college in La Crosse, Wisconsin for a year in order to follow in her...

Barbara  Marie Nelson

Barbara Marie Nelson

Dec 1, 2018

Barbara M. Nelson, age 76, of Wanamingo, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, St. Mary's Campus. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 11:00 am at New Life Church in Wanamgino - 525 Beverly E. Street with Pastor Patrick McBride officiating. The visitation will be...

Thomas  W. Laughnan

Thomas W. Laughnan

Dec 1, 2018

Thomas Wilbur Laughnan, 77, of Red Wing, died Saturday, December 1, 2018, at his home. He was born on July 13, 1941, in Red Wing to Wilbur and Helen (Martin) Laughnan. He attended schools and then served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. Following his discharge he was employed by Minneapolis Moline in the Twin Cities and then...

Lylah  Grace Koob

Lylah Grace Koob

Nov 29, 2018

Lylah Grace Koob, 2 of Red Wing, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. She was born on July 13, 2016, in Red Wing to Kayla Berentsen and Timothy Koob. She enjoyed playing with her sisters, brother, aunts' uncles and cousins. Lylah is survived by her mother, Kayla Berentsen; father Timothy Koob; two sisters,...

Francisco  Reynaldo Beltran

Francisco Reynaldo Beltran

Nov 28, 2018

Francisco R. Beltran, age 67, entered to rest on Wednesday November 28, 2018 in West Concord, Minnesota. He was born on January 29, 1951 in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his wife Maria E. Beltran; his parents Reynaldo Beltran and Aida (Torres) Beltran; two brothers, Javier Beltran and Gerardo Beltran. He is survived by two...

Matthew  Thomas Parker

Matthew Thomas Parker

Nov 23, 2018

Matthew Thomas Parker, 42, of Red Wing, died Friday, November 23, 2018, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born May 22, 1976, in Red Wing to John and Nani (Cohen) Parker. Growing up, Matthew was active in many sports, playing hockey, football and baseball while in high school. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School in...

Harold  William Grabitske

Harold William Grabitske

Nov 23, 2018

Harold Grabitske, Jr, 85, of Red Wing, died Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Lake City Care Center. He was born April 13, 1933 and was raised in St. Charles, MN, where he graduated high school in 1951. After high school, he studied art at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design before enlisting in the army in 1953. Upon...

Reinhold  Rudolph Kehren

Reinhold Rudolph Kehren

Nov 20, 2018

Reinhold "Rudy" Kehren April 23, 1922 - November 20, 2018 Reinhold Rudolph "Rudy" Kehren was called to his heavenly home on November 20, 2018 at his daughter Carolyn's home in Eureka, Missouri. He was born on April 23, 1922 in Goodhue County, Minnesota to Joseph and Hanna (Schulz) Kehren. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at St....

Dennis George Leroy Holden

Dennis George Leroy Holden

Nov 18, 2018

Dennis "Pinky" George Leroy Holden, 71, of Red Wing, died on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born February 24, 1947, in Faribault, to James and Florence (Quade) Holden. Dennis grew up and attended school in Red Wing. On February 21, 1970 he was united in marriage with Linda Bach and they made their...

Leon  Avery Markham

Leon Avery Markham

Nov 17, 2018

Leon ‘Buzz' A. Markham, age 87, of Mantorville, formerly of Pine Island, was taken home by the Lord on Saturday, November 17, 2018. The funeral service will be Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 11:00 am at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kasson - 600 8th Ave. with Pastor Dean Gunn officiating. The visitation will be Friday, November 23, 2018...

Phillip  Monroe Goplen

Phillip Monroe Goplen

Nov 17, 2018

Phillip M. Goplen, age 97, of Zumbrota passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 11:00 am at United Redeemer Lutheran Church with Reverend Dr. Marggi J. Pleiss-Sippola officiating. A one hour visitation will be held prior to the service at...

Donis Ross

Donis Ross

Nov 13, 2018

Donis A. Ross - Obituary Donis A, Ross, age 88 originally from Lake City, and a longtime resident of Marco Island, Florida, passed away peacefully at The Bluffs Assisted Living Facility in Lake City, on Tuesday, November 13th. She was born February 22, 1930 and was the Daughter of the late Marce and Florence Walters and attended Lincoln High School....

Ruth  A. Jung

Ruth A. Jung

Nov 11, 2018

Ruth Ann Jung, 76, of Hager City, WI, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Ruth was born on October 11, 1942 in Bowdle, South Dakota to Valentine and Sophie (Jacober) Wentz. When she was young, her family moved to Diamond Bluff, where she grew up and graduated from Prescott High School. Ruth was united in marriage...

Evelyn Lunde

Evelyn Lunde

Nov 8, 2018

Obituary for Evelyn Lunde Evelyn (Schmidt) Lunde passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Mayo Health Systems Red Wing Hospital, she was 95 years old. Evelyn was born August 18, 1923 to Arthur and Helen (Lange) Schmidt in Lake City. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941. Evelyn married Julian "Jack" Lunde, April 20, 1946. Evelyn is survived by...

Betty  J. Syverson

Betty J. Syverson

Nov 8, 2018

Betty J. Syverson, age 87 of Wanamingo died Thursday, November 08, 2018 at her home. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo with Pastor David Krinke officiating. Burial will be in Lands Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Betty Jean Schleeter...

Eleanor  Ruth Lovett

Eleanor Ruth Lovett

Nov 7, 2018

Eleanor R. Lovett, age 87, died November 7, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. Eleanor, the daughter of Clarence "Mike" and Lilah (Riemer) Lenz was born December 11, 1930 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She spent much of her childhood on a multi-generational farm near Conger, Minnesota and went to country school nearby. She attended high school in Albert Lea,...

Kyle  Richard Nordby

Kyle Richard Nordby

Nov 7, 2018

Kyle Richard Nordby, age 29, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1989 in Lake City to Brian Nordby and Mary Garner. After graduating from Plainview High School, Kyle entered the Army where he served in Iraq. Kyle then moved to Rochester where he attended RCTC. He enjoyed reading, spending time...

Lee  Roy Nibbe

Lee Roy Nibbe

Nov 6, 2018

Lee Roy Nibbe, 75, of Lake City, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. He was born February 16, 1943 in Lake City to Roy and Mary (Anderson) Nibbe. He grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lincoln High School before attending Rochester Vocational Technical College for automotive repair. He worked for Federal Mogul for...

Ruben  Kulani Cogswell

Ruben Kulani Cogswell

Nov 6, 2018

Ruben K. Cogswell, age 58 of Pine Island, died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, November 06, 2018. Ruben Kulani Cogswell was born on October 13, 1960 to Marlin "Mike" and Geraldine "Gerry" (Kahanu) Cogswell in Honolulu, HA. Ruben is survived by his loving wife, Virginia; daughters, Megan Cogswell, Gerri Mae (Bill) Meyer; two granddaughters, Faith and Piper; sisters, Charmaine...