Obituaries

Lincoln  Dennis Timm

Lincoln Dennis Timm

Jul 30, 2011

Lincoln Dennis Timm, infant son of Jacob and Colleen Timm of Zumbrota passed away upon birth on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Olmsted Medical Center Hospital in Rochester. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Goodhue with Reverend Andy Krause officiating. Lincoln is survived by...

Amy Johnson

Amy Johnson

Jul 30, 2011

Amy Louisa Johnson passed away peacefully on July 30, 2011. She is preceded in death by husband Roger and brothers Leslie and Irvin Melin. She leaves brothers Warren and Glen, daughter Beth, sons, David (Joanne) and Jay (Sue) and seven grandchildren. She grew up in Trade Lake, WI on her family farm. She enjoyed the lake, played softball and farmed...

Eugene  Henry Vogel

Eugene Henry Vogel

Jul 29, 2011

Eugene "Bud" Henry Vogel, 91, resident of Homer Valley, Minnesota, completed life on July 29, 2011 at his home in Red Wing. He was born July 24, 1920 in Arcadia, Wisconsin to Henry and Polly (Stahowski) Vogel. Bud joined the National Guard on April 10, 1934 at the age of 14 and served in Europe during WWII. Bud was a...

Louis  W. Richardson

Louis W. Richardson

Jul 28, 2011

Louis W. "Louie" Richardson, age 87, of Lake City, passed away Thursday, July 28th, 2011 at the Lake City Care Center. Louis Wiley Richardson was born in Peoria, IL. on March 26, 1924, to Henry and Annie (Gentry) Richardson. His family moved around when Louie was young and in 1931 he moved with his family to Minnesota. He attended country...

Ivan Carlson

Ivan Carlson

Jul 28, 2011

Ivan Duane Carlson, 65 of Welch, died on July 28, 2011 at his home. He was born August 10, 1945, in Red Wing, the son of Clarence and Evelyn (Lindstrom) Carlson. He grew up in the area and graduated from Red Wing Central High School. He attended the University of Minnesota graduating in 1968 with degrees in Psychology and Mathematics....

Kate  Alyson Davis

Kate Alyson Davis

Jul 28, 2011

Kate Alyson Davis, 21 of Maple Grove, died at her residence. Kate was born November 28, 1989 in St. Loius Park, Minnesota, the daughter of Sharon Davis. She is survived her son Aedan James Davis-Bird of Eden Prairie; mother Sharon Davis of Eden Prairie; Sister , Robyn (William) Lennes of Big Lake; Brother, Robert Lennes of Elk River; fiancé Adam...

Benjamin  Allen Hanson

Benjamin Allen Hanson

Jul 24, 2011

Benjamin Allen Hanson, 22, Apple Valley, formerly of Red Wing, died unexpectedly on July 24, 2011. He was born March 3, 1989 in Red Wing, the son of Roy and Tami (Meffert) Hanson. He attended Apple Valley Schools, graduating in 2007. He then attended further schooling for computer programming. He worked at Apple Valley Ford for a number of years....

Robert Nelson

Robert Nelson

Jul 24, 2011

Robert Elmer Nelson, 91, Red Wing, died Sunday July 24, 2011 at Deer Crest. He was born June 20, 1920 in Minneapolis to Elmer and Lydia (Nelson) Nelson. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1938 and from the University of Minnesota in 1942 with an engineering degree. After college graduation he served in the United States Navy on...

Gerald  "Jerry" Gish

Gerald "Jerry" Gish

Jul 24, 2011

Gish, Gerald "Jerry" Age 81, of Remer, MN, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011. He was born March 9, 1930 in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by parents, Schuyler and Marjorie Gish; brother, James Gish. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Doris; and his beloved dog, Susie; sons, David (Christine) and Stephen (Terri); daughters, Jennifer (fiancé, Richard Peterson), Elizabeth (John)...

Marietta Lutjen

Marietta Lutjen

Jul 23, 2011

Marietta Lutjen, 93, of Lake City, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Lake City Care Center. She was born October 7, 1917 in Lake Township, Wabasha County, to Fred and Clara (Henn) Dahling. She grew up in Lake City and attended schools in the Lake City area. She married Elmer Lutjen on October 4, 1938 in Mount...

Edward  J. Olson

Edward J. Olson

Jul 22, 2011

Edward J. Olson, age 92, of Euless, Texas passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on July 22, 2011 at Odyssey House in Fort Worth, Texas. Edward was born on January 24, 1919, in Driscoll, North Dakota, the son of Olaf and Edith Olson. In his early days, he graduated from Red Wing Central High School, worked in the tannery...

Berdeen  M. Betcher

Berdeen M. Betcher

Jul 20, 2011

Berdeen M. Betcher age 90 of Mazeppa died on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Season's Hospice in Rochester. The funeral service will be on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Mazeppa with Reverend Alan Horn officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Church - Bear Valley. Visitation will be one hour prior...

Victoria  Lee Greenfield

Victoria Lee Greenfield

Jul 20, 2011

Victoria Lee Greenfield, 50, Red Wing, died Wednesday morning, July 20, 2011 at Fairview Red Wing Medical Center. She was born March 14, 1961 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of James and Joan (Tuseth) Greenfield. The family moved to Northfield, MN when she was 8 years old and then to Red Wing two years later. She graduated from Red...

Edna  Margaret Stafford

Edna Margaret Stafford

Jul 20, 2011

Edna Margaret Stafford, 102, of Pine Island, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Pine Haven Care Center. Edna was born on April 19, 1909, in Douglas, MN, to Hulga (Schmidt) and Gustave Glasenapp. She attended school in Douglas. She married Arthur Stafford in 1927. They farmed near Pine Island. Edna was very active in the farming. They were married 66...

Annette Paulson

Annette Paulson

Jul 18, 2011

Annette Joyce Paulson, 71yrs., Las Vegas, NV, was ushered into the LORD'S presence on July 18, 2011, at Progressive Hospital in Las Vegas, after an ongoing battle with cancer. Born in Red Wing, Minnesota, November 18, 1939. She was the daughter of Luverne "Pinky" Paulson and Luetta (Koester) Paulson, who preceded her in death as well as a brother, Gene...

Mary  L. Johnson

Mary L. Johnson

Jul 18, 2011

Mary Johnson: Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Mary was born in Red Wing to Ed and Eva Engeldinger on April 25, 1917. The third of eight children, she grew up in West End and married Fred Johnson on May 13, 1939. Mary and Fred enjoyed a beautiful marriage and friendship that lasted until Fred's death 65 years later. Like their...

Norma  V. Larson

Norma V. Larson

Jul 18, 2011

Norma Virginia Larson, age 86, of Hager City died July 18, 2011 at St. Brigid's at Hi-Park. She was born September 13, 1924 to Olaf and Olga (Olson) Larson in Hersey, WI. Norma graduated from Woodville High School in 1942 and then attended the Minnesota School of Business. She lived in Minneapolis and worked at the AB Dick Company until...

Roald  Columbus Mona

Roald Columbus Mona

Jul 18, 2011

Roald Columbus Mona, 82, died peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2011 at Shorewood Commons Assisted Living Center in Rochester, Minnesota. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011 at Lands Lutheran Church in Zumbrota with Pastor David Krinke officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home...

Constance  Othelia Rostad

Constance Othelia Rostad

Jul 17, 2011

Constance "Connie" O. Rostad, age 96, formerly of Zumbrota, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Johnson Memorial Care Center in Dawson, MN. She was born on December 31, 1914, in Minneola Township, the daughter of Lydia (Berg) and Albert Bjugan. She was baptized and confirmed at Minneola Lutheran Church. She attended and graduated from Wanamingo High School and Minneapolis Business...

Ralph Brinkman

Ralph Brinkman

Jul 17, 2011

Ralph Alvin Brinkman, age 88, of Lake City passed away Sunday, July 17th at the Lake City Nursing Home. He was born August 7, 1922 in Mount Pleasant Township to Henry and Emma (Henning) Brinkman. He attended parochial and country school through the 8th grade - using his horse and buggy to get there. He was a life-long member...