Obituaries

Brandon  C. Angell

Brandon C. Angell

Jul 13, 2014

Brandon Charles Angell, 20, formerly of Red Wing, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was born March 9, 1994, in Red Wing, to Chris and Lisa (Hauck) Angell. He attended school in Red Wing through his junior year and moved to Baldwin, where he graduated from high school in 2012. During high school he played football, was involved...

John  D. Crane

John D. Crane

Jul 12, 2014

John Daniel Crane, 88, of Red Wing, Minnesota and formerly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Seminary Home in Red Wing. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; 4 children; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter. A private family service will be held.

Bonabell  D. Knutson

Bonabell D. Knutson

Jul 12, 2014

Bonabell "Bonnie" Delores Knutson, age 92, of Zumbrota died on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the Zumbrota Health Services. She was born on June 23, 1922, in Milaca, MN, to Arthur and Mabel (nee Rudisill) Koelsch. The family moved to Douglas, MN when Bonnie was a young girl. She graduated from Byron High School after working with several families during...

K.  Vernon Mattson

K. Vernon Mattson

Jul 12, 2014

A celebration of life for K. Vernon Mattson will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel. Philip Elson will officiate. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Rochester. Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Vern died on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at the...

Wallace  Vernon Engrav

Wallace Vernon Engrav

Jul 10, 2014

Wallace Vernon Engrav, 89, of Red Wing, died Thursday, July 10, 2014, at the Villa at Hi-Park. He was born April 3, 1925, in Peterson, Minnesota to Carl and Elida (Olson) Engrave and graduated from high school there in 1944. For over 16 years, he worked for a car dealership in Rushford. He was united in marriage to Alice (Peterson)...

LaVonne  Marie Brodd-Nelson

LaVonne Marie Brodd-Nelson

Jul 10, 2014

LaVonne Marie Brodd-Nelson, 78, of Almena, Wisc., formerly of Red Wing, died July 10, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Barron, Wisc. She was born October 17, 1935 in Vasa Township to Milton and Mildred (Lorenson) Larson. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Red Wing, graduating from Red Wing Central High School. She married...

Sumner "Bud" L. Boldt

Sumner "Bud" L. Boldt

Jul 9, 2014

Sumner "Bud" Lee Boldt, 85, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, July 9, 2014, surrounded by his family at Deer Crest. He was born on May 11, 1929, in Red Wing, to Benjamin and Elda (Santelman) Boldt and attended rural school near the family farm. He became the man of the house at an early age after his father died when...

Kenneth  J. Goodman

Kenneth J. Goodman

Jul 8, 2014

Kenneth J. Goodman, age 68 of Zumbrota died on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor Wayne D. Schoch officiating. Private family burial will be at a later date in Zumbrota Cemetery. Visitation...

Beulah  A. Wahlin

Beulah A. Wahlin

Jul 7, 2014

Beulah Antoinette Wahlin, 87, of Welch, died Monday, July 7, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 24, 1926, at her home in Chester Township, to John and Margaret (Biever) Zorn. She attended school in Wabasha and Chester Townships. In 1969 she was united in marriage to Glenn Wahlin at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Marjorie  Helen Flynn

Marjorie Helen Flynn

Jul 5, 2014

Marjorie Helen Flynn, 66, of Welch, died Saturday, July 5, 2014, at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 10, 1948, in West St. Paul, to John and Lucille (Kuhns) Sobaski. She attended Central High School in South St. Paul and went on to attend beauty school. She worked for...

Norvin  Eugene Gordon

Norvin Eugene Gordon

Jul 5, 2014

ROCHESTER - Norvin Gordon, age 76, of Rochester, died Saturday (July 5, 2014) at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, St. Mary's Campus, after a brief illness. Norvin Eugene Gordon was born September 11, 1937 in Berkley, CA, and was raised by his parents Herchel and LaVera (Hutchison) Gordon in Bakersfield, CA. After high school he served in the U.S. Army,...

Lucille  Inez Parker

Lucille Inez Parker

Jul 4, 2014

Lucille Inez Parker, 89, of Red Wing, died Friday, July 4, 2014 at her home. She was born January 10, 1925 in Red Wing to Frederick and Fredricka (Wolpers) Behrens. She attended school in Red Wing and graduated from Red Wing Central High School. On April 14, 1945 she married Thomas Parker. In 1951 they built their home on West...

Janice  Ellen Carpenter

Janice Ellen Carpenter

Jul 4, 2014

Janice "Ma Carp" Ellen Carpenter, 76, of Red Wing died Friday, July 4, 2014 at her home. She was born June 6, 1938 to Ernest and Inez (VanGuilder) Seegert in Red Wing. She attended Red Wing schools and married Duane Carpenter June 12, 1956 in Ellsworth. They lived in Beldenville for 12 years before moving to Red Wing. They later...

Martha  Helen Wiggins

Martha Helen Wiggins

Jul 4, 2014

Martha Helen Wiggins, age 84 of Rochester died Friday July 4, 2014 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minnesota. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday July 8th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with the Reverend Harry Jewison officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be...

Florence  I. Heimberg

Florence I. Heimberg

Jul 4, 2014

Florence I. Heimberg, age 93, of Pine Island, died on Friday, July 04, 2014 at Pine Haven Care Center. She was born on October 16, 1920, Mower County, rural Grand Meadow, to Floyd and Lela (nee Olson) Robb. She attended country school through the 8th grade. Florence worked as a residential housekeeper, and also worked at the Kahler Hotel for...

Margaret  Ann Webster

Margaret Ann Webster

Jul 4, 2014

A memorial visitation for Margaret Webster will be held Wednesday July 9th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel. Mrs. Webster's urn will be placed later in the week in the columbarium at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. She died Friday July 4, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys campus in Rochester...

John  Robert Groen

John Robert Groen

Jul 2, 2014

The funeral for John "Jack" Groen will be held Monday July 7th at 11:00 AM at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester. The Reverend Jason Bryan-Wegner will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Groen, 75, of Rochester, died Wednesday July 2, 2014 at his home in Rochester. John Robert Groen was born November 1, 1938 in Parkston, South Dakota,...

William  H. Diepenbrock

William H. Diepenbrock

Jul 1, 2014

William Henry Diepenbrock, age 87 of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 2, 1927 in Lake City to Grover and Cecila (Rill) Diepenbrock. He attended local schools before joining the army on April 19, 1945. William served his country during WWII before being honorably discharged on February 10, 1947....

Gwendolyn  M. Comadoll

Gwendolyn M. Comadoll

Jul 1, 2014

Gwendolyn Marguerite Comadoll, age 90, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at her home. She was born on March 9, 1924 in Defiance, Ohio the daughter of William and Veda (Goodwin) Manahan. She attended school in Defiance, Ohio and then continued her education at the University of Indiana and received a degree in History. She married...

Lester  E. Greseth

Lester E. Greseth

Jun 29, 2014

Lester E. Greseth, age 80 of Wanamingo passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo with Pastor David Krinke officiating. Inurnment will be at 1:30 PM in Lands Lutheran...