Sep 22, 2023

Chayton D. Johnson, 24, a member of the Prairie Island Indian Community, of Malabar, Florida, died Friday, September 22, 2023 in Benton, Illinois as the result of a car accident. He was born July 8, 1999 in Tampa, Florida to Chester and Vickie (Boatwright) Johnson. He grew up in Florida and on Prairie Island, graduating from Heritage High School....

Sep 22, 2023

Jill Eileen (Thorstad) Wiesner, 77 of Rochester, passed away peacefully the morning of September 22nd, 2023.

Jill was born March 9th, 1946, to proud parents, Michael and Naomi (Crusen) Thorstad. Jill grew up and attended school in Morris, MN. Jill met the love of her life, David, as he was studying Early Childhood Education at the University...

Sep 22, 2023

Sharon Renae Krie, 79, of Red Wing, died Friday, September 22, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester.  She was born August 10, 1944 in Red Wing to Joice and Irene (Ullevig) Lohman.  She attended Red Wing area schools and graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1962.  She married Jim Krie on March 14, 1964...

Sep 21, 2023

Bea Kendall, age 87 of Yankton, SD passed away in her sleep Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. Bea M. Kendall was born July 8, 1936 in Lake City, MN.  She was preceded in death by two infant brothers; her parents, Lloyd and Anna Kendall; two brothers, Boyd and L. William Kendall; two...

Sep 21, 2023

Raymond Marshall Smith, 85, passed away September 21, 2023, at Woodlands/St. Johns Lutheran Community in Albert Lea, MN.  Raymond was born on November 3, 1937, in Duluth, MN.  His parents were David D. Smith and Lorene (Clarno) Smith.

He is survived by his brother Ross (Gerri) Smith, Amery, WI; his two sons, Todd (David) Smith, Craig (Carol)...

Sep 17, 2023

Patricia Louise Bremer, 87, passed away September 17, 2023 at Elysian Senior Homes in Lake City. Fondly known as "Patti" to her friends and “Mema” to her family, she was born on May 17, 1936 in Wabasha, MN. Her parents were Herman and Irene (Brunkow) Issendorf. After high school, she graduated from the Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing and worked...

Sep 17, 2023

Eugene “Murph” Berg, 90, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born February 6, 1933 in Albert Lea to George and Eleanor (Johnson) Berg. He grew up in New Richland and graduated from New Richland High School, class of 1951. In 1954, Murph enlisted...

Sep 15, 2023

Matthew Connor Morales, 4-week-old infant son of Alexandrya and Cesar Morales of Lake City died on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Mayo Health System, St. Marys Campus.  Matthew was born on August 18, 2023, in Red Wing.  During this brief time, he brought great joy and he received many hugs, kisses and cuddling from his mom and dad. He...

Sep 11, 2023

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Perry Alden Christiansen, 94, of Hager City, died Monday, September 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 9, 1929, in Red Wing to Emil and Irene (Kunkel) Christiansen. He grew up on the family farm and learned to love the land...

Sep 11, 2023

Jack James Celt, 89, of Bay City, died Monday, September 11, 2023 at the River Falls Area Hospital. He was born June 11, 1934 in Minneapolis to James and Alice (Wolf) Celt. He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until his honorable discharge in 1956. On September...

Sep 9, 2023

Wayne Ralph Streiff, 75, passed away peacefully September 9th, 2023 at Methodist Hospital after a battle with many health issues. Wayne was born on September 1st, 1948 in Zumbrota Minnesota to Ralph and Doris (Hall) Streiff. He grew up in Pine Island Minnesota and graduated from Pine Island High School in 1967. After high school he was drafted into...

Sep 9, 2023

Harvey Charles Halpaus, Sr., 102, of Red Wing, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community in Red Wing.  He was born on August 25, 1921, the fifth child of Nicholas and Alice (Esping) Halpaus, in Lake City. Harvey proudly served with the United States Merchant Marines during World War II. Harvey is survived by his...

Sep 9, 2023

Sandra Jean Morseth, 76, of Zumbrota, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at home surrounded by family.  Determined not to let Joe down, Sandy will rest in peace knowing that she accomplished her goal of celebrating her and her loved ones’ 60th wedding anniversary.

Sandra was born December 5, 1946, in Red Wing, MN to Floyd and...

Sep 8, 2023

Bill Sanborn passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on September 8 in his 93rd year. Bill was the beloved husband of Joanne Sanborn. Much loved father of Tim Sanborn (Cindy), Jay Sanborn (Kris), Jon Sanborn (Kim) Christine Sanborn, and Jennifer Kujath (Jeff). Bill was a cherished grandfather of Taylor Sanborn (Tiffany), Tanner Sanborn, Jacob Sanborn (Sydni), Logan...

Sep 8, 2023

Lora Jean Keller, 54, of Goodhue passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 8, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

Lora was born May 7, 1969 in Winona, MN to Larry and Jane (Jacobson) Linse. Lora grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1987. She attended UW-Stout for Home Economics Educational...

Sep 8, 2023

Cathy (Ahrendt) Averbeck, 72, of Hugo, MN, formerly of Red Wing/Hager City, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born Sept. 16, 1950, in Vermillion, South Dakota to Leo and Alice (Lawrence) Ahrendt. Her family moved to Red Wing in 1963 and she graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1969. ...

Sep 7, 2023

Jamey Jerome Berning, 47, of Blue Springs, Missouri, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Jamey was born May 8, 1976 to Jerry Berning and Teresa (Price) Gadient at St. John’s Hospital in Red Wing, MN. He was the first grandson of Keith and Rosemary Price, whose legacy eventually grew to 192 grandchildren and growing.  Jamey was...

Sep 5, 2023

Gaylord Casper “Max” Maxson, 95, of Pine Island, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Pine Haven Care Center. He was born in Kasson, MN on March 5, 1928, to Casper and Lillian (Davidson) Maxson. His mother passed away when he was two years of age, and Max was raised by various family...

Sep 5, 2023

Raymond Frank Keller, 94, passed away on September 5, 2023 peacefully in his home with family by his side, and a deck of cards in his hands. Ray was born on July 23, 1929 in Minneapolis, to Lawrence and Frances (Justen) Keller. Ray attended Assumption Catholic grade school, unknowingly with his future wife, until 8th grade. His family moved...

Sep 5, 2023

Funeral services for Donald Wallerich will be held Monday September 11th at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester.  Co-officiating will be the Reverend Nathan Schwartz and The Reverend Robert Lentz.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester where military honors will be provided by VFW Post 1215 - Rochester.  The visitation will be one hour prior...