Obituaries

Jeremy Petersdorf

Jeremy Petersdorf

May 13, 2011

Jeremy Michael Petersdorf, 23, of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 13 at his home. He was born May 9, 1988 in Red Wing to Christopher Flom and Melissa Petersdorf. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 2006. Jeremy enjoyed bowling, helping others, and making people smile. He is survived by his parents Melissa (Tom) Tschida of Stillwater,...

Lawrence Kenitz

Lawrence Kenitz

May 13, 2011

Lawrence Harold Kenitz,83, of Red Wing, died Friday, May 13, 2011 at Fairview Red Wing Medical Center. He was born on November 11, 1927 to Clarence and Gladys (Pickering) Kenitz. He attended schools and served In the US Army. He worked at Red Wing Pottery and Red Wing Sewer Pipe for a number of years and then farmed for Duane...

Barbara Barry

Barbara Barry

May 11, 2011

Barbara F. Barry, 82, Red Wing, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Fairview Seminary Home. She was born February 11, 1929 in Regensburg, Germany, the daughter of Josef and Rosalie (Eckmann) Pregler. She attended schools and graduated in Germany. She married Joseph Barry on February 5, 1947 and they moved to the United States in 1948. They lived in Massachusetts,...

Chester  D. Nord

Chester D. Nord

May 8, 2011

Chester D. "Chet" Nord, age 80, of Zumbrota died on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at his home in Zumbrota. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, May 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at United Redeemer Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor Tom Isaacson officiating. Burial will be in Zumbrota Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Stary-Yerka VFW Post #5727...

Marion  D. Willers

Marion D. Willers

May 8, 2011

Obituary Notice Marion D. Willers Marion Dorothy Willers, age 89, of Lake City, passed away Sunday, May 8 2011 at the Lake City Nursing Home. She was born October 24, 1921 in Gilbert Valley to John and Fredericka (Wohlers) Plote. She attended country school until 8th grade, when she began helping farm families with household chores. In all she helped...

John  F. Irvin,  Jr.

John F. Irvin, Jr.

May 6, 2011

John Frank Irvin, Jr., 83, Red Wing, died Friday, May 6, 2011, at his residence. He was born April 8, 1928 in Minneapolis, the son of John and Rosina (Miller) Irvin, Sr. The family moved to Iowa, Wisconsin and finally to Red Wing where he attended Red Wing Central High School. He served in the U. S. Army from 1947...

Charles  W. Hardtke

Charles W. Hardtke

May 6, 2011

ROCHESTER - Charles W. "Chuck" Hardtke, 84, of Rochester, died Friday (May 6, 2011) at Maple Manor Health Care Center from congestive heart failure. Charles William Hardtke was born Feb. 20, 1927 in Viola Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota to William and Anna (Loos) Hardtke. He was raised in the Cedar Beach area on the Zumbro River near Oronoco, MN, and...

David  Henry Juers

David Henry Juers

May 3, 2011

David Henry Juers, age 65, passed away May 3rd, 2011 at his home in Goodhue, MN. Mr. Juers was born May 31st, 1945 in Red Wing to Norman and Marjorie (Thomforde). He graduated from Lake City High School in 1963. In 1968 he join the Army Reserves and served until 1971. He farmed with his brother and his father on...

Mavis  Leona Cass

Mavis Leona Cass

May 3, 2011

Mavis Leona Cass, (nee Cromett), 86, Red Wing, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at her residence. She was born November 20, 1924 in Pine River Village in Northern Minnesota, the daughter of Frank and Mabel M. (Haugen) Cromett. She was a 1942 graduate of Pine River High School and she was united in marriage to Hubart A. Cass on August...

Eunice  M. Reese

Eunice M. Reese

May 2, 2011

Eunice Marilyn Borgschatz Reese was called to her heavenly home May 2, 2011. A faithful Christian to the end she was known and loved for her many volunteer commitments and tireless devotion to her family and countless friends. She also loved to travel and meet people of different cultures and walks of life. She will be laid to rest 11...

Melva  E. Hinrichs

Melva E. Hinrichs

May 2, 2011

Melva E. Hinrichs, age 97, of Zumbrota died on Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Zumbrota Health Services. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Zumbrota with Father Bruce Peterson and Deacon Paul Tschann officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday,...

Calvin Hill

Calvin Hill

Apr 29, 2011

Calvin J. Hill, 85, of Red Wing, died Friday, April 29, 2011 at Deer Crest in Red Wing. He was born on October 13, 1925 in Brainerd, Minnesota to John and Caroline (Fremling) Hill. He enlisted in the US Navy and served during World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart during his...

Anthony Fischer

Anthony Fischer

Apr 29, 2011

Anthony "Tony" P. Fischer, age 85, of Red Wing, died Friday, April 29, at St. Brigid's at Hi Park. He was born January 21, 1926 in Winona to Charles and Anna (Procowitz) Fischer. He graduated from Winona Cotter in 1943. He married Lois Drexel on November 23, 1946 in Winona. He was the co-owner of Winona Metal Products for many...

Eleanor  M. Bath

Eleanor M. Bath

Apr 28, 2011

Eleanor Marie Bath, 84, of Red Wing, went to be with her husband in Heaven, on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at her daughter's home, surrounded by her family. Edward had just died March 25, 2011. Eleanor was born January 8, 1927, in Rochester, to Ole and Francis (Dillon) Fjeldahl. She attended school in Rochester and Big Fork. On Feb. 18,...

Verna  Irene Wharton

Verna Irene Wharton

Apr 28, 2011

Funeral services for Verna Wharton will be held Tuesday May 3rd at 1:00 PM at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel. The Reverend Maurice E. Hagen will officiate. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Wharton, 96, of Rochester, died Thursday April 28, 2011 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester. Verna Irene Hanson was born to Nels and Carolina Hanson...

Earl Boser

Earl Boser

Apr 27, 2011

Earl Nicholas Boser, 82, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at St. Brigid's at Hi-Park. He was born on November 14, 1928 to Nicholas and Emma (Lindahl) Boser. He graduated in 1947 from Red Wing Central High School. He served in the US Army from 1951-1952 during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge he attended Mankato State Teachers...

Norma  Katherine Iverson

Norma Katherine Iverson

Apr 27, 2011

Norma K. Iverson age 87 of Wanamingo died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Angel's Care Center in Cannon Falls. A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo with Reverend Christopher Culuris officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 2:00...

Patricia  Ann Albrecht

Patricia Ann Albrecht

Apr 24, 2011

Obituary Notice Patricia A. Albrecht Patricia Ann Albrecht, age 62, of Lake City passed away Sunday at her residence. She was born June 6, 1948 in Red Wing to James Sr. and Florence (Quade) Holden. She grew up in Red Wing and attended school there. She moved to Souix City, IA where she met Bob Albrecht Sr. The two moved...

Fred Pirius

Fred Pirius

Apr 24, 2011

Frederick Edward Pirius, 77, of Red Wing, died Sunday, April 24, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. He was born on May 4, 1933, in Red Wing the son of Edward and Margaret (Eldred) Pirius. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1951. During high school he worked at Pirius Bakery. Following graduation he served in the...

Orville Augustin

Orville Augustin

Apr 24, 2011

Orville Arnold Augustin entered into the presence of Christ on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Fairview Seminary Home in Red Wing after a long battle with cancer. He was born at home to Olga (Meyer) and Rudolph Augustin on December 30, 1923. He attended District 20 and Immanuel Lutheran Schools. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church,...