Obituaries
Jerry S. Quell
Jun 23, 2024
My älskade and dear brother Jerry Scott Quell, passed away Sunday June 23, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing. He courageously battled esophageal cancer even when the disease and treatments left him feeling like "a scarecrow in a cement mixer”. He was born December 31, 1946 in Red Wing to Merlyn and Jan (Andrews) Quell. In 1955, Jerry...
Tana Jane Cox
Jun 23, 2024
Tana Jane Cox, 78, of Lake City, MN passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Mayo Hospital in Rochester on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Tana was born on July 23, 1945, in Louisville KY. To Earl & Vivian (Prebe) Roberts. She was the oldest of five children who lived all over growing up. Maybe this is what started Tana’s lifelong adventurous spirit.
Tana...
Leslie Rolfson
Jun 22, 2024
Leslie Michael Rolfson, 82, passed into the hands of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
He was born on July 17, 1941 in Austin, Minnesota to his parents Neil and Isla Rolfson. Les was the third of eight children and grew up near Brownsdale on a farm ran by his dad and his Grandfather Guy.
He attended school in...
Philip Tupper
Jun 21, 2024
Philip John Tupper, 56, of Mazeppa, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Phil was born in Zumbrota, on February 8, 1968, to Duane and Marla (Schulz) Tupper. Phil graduated from Mazeppa High School in 1986 and the University of Minnesota-Waseca in 1988 with a degree in Agricultural Production...
Robert Nybo
Jun 20, 2024
Robert Lee Nybo, 86, of Red Wing, died Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Deer Crest. He was born February 10, 1938 in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Robert and Eloise (Oslund) Nybo. He was a graduate of Red Wing Central High School and Gustavus Adolphus College. On June 25, 1960, he married Karen Schendel. He worked with his father, as the...
Justin Howard Ogden
Jun 19, 2024
Justin Howard Ogden, born on April 22, 1980, in San Bernardino, California, passed away on June 19, 2024, in Rochester, MN, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Justin was the beloved son of John Ogden and Christy Nelson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Christy; his brother, Benjamin "Beau"; his nephew, Nathyn; and his best friend, Patrick. Justin is...
Jessy Marks
Jun 19, 2024
Jessy William Marks, 44, of Ellsworth, was born on August 4, 1979, in Red Wing, Minnesota and passed away on June 19, 2024, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. He grew up in Ellsworth and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1998. He continued his education at Dakota County Tech College for Telecommunications. On August 14, 2009, he was married...
Marius "Roger" Knudtsen
Jun 19, 2024
Roger Knudtsen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at the age of 99. He was born in Henning, Minnesota, and was known throughout his life for an unwavering christian faith, and a deep and abiding love of family and country.
Roger was the good and faithful servant—emblematic of his...
Ralph Ryan
Jun 19, 2024
Ralph Lawrence Ryan, 85, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 8, 1938, in Cannon Falls Township, Goodhue County to Lawrence and Susie (Roisum) Ryan. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1956, and continued his education at Winona State Teachers College...
Janet Marie Lohmann
Jun 19, 2024
Janet Marie Lohmann, 63, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Arbor Garden Place Assisted Living in Eyota. She was born in Zumbrota on June 21, 1960, to Orion and Idella (Iverson) Kyllo. She graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1978. She worked various jobs after high school and eventually owned her...
Vedasto Milay Losbanos
Jun 18, 2024
Vedasto “Ding” Milay Losbanos, 92, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at St. Crispin Living Community. He was born February 6, 1932, in Panglao Bohol, Philippines, to Florentino and Calixta (Milay) Losbanos. He married Pacita Espere on April 29, 1962. Vedasto worked as a college professor and as a registrar in the admissions department at the Philippine Maritime...
Charlotte "Cheri" Beeler
Jun 18, 2024
Charlotte “Cheri” Mary Beeler, 68, of Red Wing passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at home surrounded by family. Cheri was born October 6, 1955 to Arlo and Marguerite (Pirmantgen) Gray in Breckenridge, Minnesota. Cheri’s most cherished childhood memories are of her time at Camp Grassick. Cheri was united in marriage to James Beeler on November 24, 1973 in Hankinson,...
Mary Wille
Jun 15, 2024
Mary Wille of Lake City, MN formerly of Kenyon, passed away June 15, 2024 at the Elysian Senior Homes, where she spent the last 2 years with her husband of 46 years, Steve.
Mary was born to Melroy and Sara Angelstad on February 26, 1957. She graduated from Kenyon High School and Rochester Vo- Tech. Mary married Steve Wille on August...
Ejub Cenda
Jun 13, 2024
A Celebration of Life honoring Ejub Cenda will be held Tuesday June 18th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Mahn Family Funeral Home, 1624 - 37th Street NW, in Rochester. Interment of the urn will follow at 3:30 PM at Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Cenda, 71, of Rochester, died Thursday June 13, 2024 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
Ejub Cenda was...
Ardell Flynn
Jun 13, 2024
Ardell Flynn, 97, of Red Wing, died Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Valentines Assisted Living in Red Wing. She was born January 12, 1927 in Goodhue Township to John and Rosalie (Puppe) Buck. She grew up in the Goodhue area and attended Goodhue High School. Following graduation she worked at the Red Wing Pottery. In 1953 she married Roy Flynn...
Richard J. Johnson
Jun 13, 2024
Richard Jerome Johnson, 91, of Red Wing, died Thursday, June 13, 2024 at his home at Deer Crest Senior Living. He was born on October 30, 1932 on the family farm to Joseph and Marie Dale Johnson. He was baptized and confirmed at Hegre Lutheran Church. Richard attended country schools and graduated from Kenyon High School in 1950 and began...
Gary Swanson
Jun 12, 2024
Gary Stuart Swanson was born on December 24, 1937, in Olmsted County to Stanley K. and Violet (Jackson) Swanson, Gary died peacefully at Cottagewood on June 12th, 2024, at the age of 86.
Gary graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1956. On October 24th, 1959, he married Sylvia D. Froyum. He and Sylvia lived most of their lives in and around...
David Maxson
Jun 12, 2024
David Keith Maxson, was born on March 31st, 1978, in Rochester, MN, and raised in the Pine Island area. He passed suddenly on June 12, 2024. He was a beacon of kindness and love. His affinity for animals and children was a testament to his gentle spirit. David's ability to engage with anyone, even metaphorically with a brick wall, showcased...
Janean L. Hoyer
Jun 12, 2024
Janean Lail Hoyer, 80, of Bay City, Wisconsin, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood. She was born February 17, 1944 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Leonard and Leota (Hake) Ruka. Her family moved to River Falls, Wisconsin where she graduated from high school in 1962. She worked for a time at Red Wing Shoe Company...
Donald Stogdill
Jun 11, 2024
Donald Allen Stogdill, 82, of Red Wing and formerly of Bay City, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 10, 1941, in Red Wing, to Harold and Ruth (Wood) Stogdill. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1960 and then from Sterling College in Sterling, KS in 1964,...