Obituaries

Marvin Berkeland

Marvin Berkeland

Jan 26, 2011

Rev. Marvin A. Berkeland age 83 of Lake City passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at Regina Hospital in Hastings. Marvin was born May 19, 1927, in White River, South Dakota to Nels & Andrea (Myking) Berkland. He graduated from Brookings High School in South Dakota in 1945. He then attended Augustana College, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota graduating in...

Kenneth  T. Henderson

Kenneth T. Henderson

Jan 26, 2011

Kenneth T. Henderson age 88 of Zumbrota, formerly of rural Wanamingo died on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the Fairview Red Wing Medical Center. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Holden Lutheran Church in rural Kenyon with Pastor Heather Culuris officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for...

Robert  Louis Fortier

Robert Louis Fortier

Jan 26, 2011

Robert Louis Fortier, Jr., 55, of Hudson, formerly of Red Wing, died suddenly Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Region's Hospital in St. Paul. He was born February 9, 1955 in Red Wing, the son of Robert and Betty (Brodeen) Fortier. He grew up in Red Wing, attended St. Joseph Parochial School and was a 1973 graduate of Red Wing Central...

Joyce  Marie Komisar

Joyce Marie Komisar

Jan 24, 2011

Joyce Marie Komisar, 79, of Red Wing died January 24, 2011, at the Fairview Seminary Home. She was born on February 28, 1931, the daughter of Louis and Clara (Timmerberg) Marklevits. She grew up and attended school in the Esdaile area. She was united in marriage to Wallace "Spooks" Swanson August 11, 1951 at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing....

Evelyn  H. Kirtz

Evelyn H. Kirtz

Jan 24, 2011

Evelyn H. Kirtz, age 90 of Goodhue died on Sunday January 24, 2011 at the Lake City Medical Center. A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Wednesday January 26, 2011 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Goodhue, with the Reverend Randall Kuznicki officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial...

Catherine  Anna Majerus

Catherine Anna Majerus

Jan 23, 2011

Catherine Anna Majerus, 92, died peacefully Sunday Jan. 23, 2011. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Myra and son-in-law David Haase, granddaughter Tanya, grandson Todd, and great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not...

Vivian Kramer

Vivian Kramer

Jan 21, 2011

Vivian Eleanor Kramer, 87, died Friday, January 21, 2011 at St. Brigid's at Hi-Park. She was born August 8, 1923 in Alfred, North Dakota, the daughter of John and Ernestine (Dufloth) Henne. She was a graduate of Gackle High School in Gackle, North Dakota and of Jamestown College, which began a 50 year career in teaching. During World War II,...

Eugene Mickelson

Eugene Mickelson

Jan 21, 2011

Eugene Mickelson, 85, Red Wing, died Friday, January 21, 2011, at Fairview Red Wing Medical Center. He was born July 26, 1925 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Hans and Irene (Noll) Mickelson. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, Red Wing High School and then served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. Following his discharge...

James Jones

James Jones

Jan 21, 2011

James John Jones, 51, of Welch died unexpectedly Friday January 21, 2011 at his aunt's home. He was born November 16, 1959 to Donald and Dorothy (Byer) Jones. He graduated from Capital City School in St. Paul. He was a lifelong member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He farmed for many years with his family and enjoyed hauling cattle. He...

Edwin  "Doug" Pfirman

Edwin "Doug" Pfirman

Jan 21, 2011

Edwin "Doug" Douglas Pfirman, 89, of Red Wing died Friday, January 21, 2011. Born on April 17, 1921 to Edwin and Edna (Cable) Pfirman, Doug graduated from Mineola High School in Mineola, NY and then from Hofstra University. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served during World War II from 1943 to 1945. After his discharge he attended...

Mervin Auchampach

Mervin Auchampach

Jan 20, 2011

Mervin (Mick) Auchampach, age 90, of Red Wing formerly of Ellsworth died January 20, 2011 at Red Wing Health Center. He was born on May 15, 1920 in River Falls to Lender and Alice (Best) Auchampach. He attended school in River Falls. Mervin married Inez Bernice Gutting on February 3, 1944 in Hastings. They lived in Ellsworth for many years....

Ruth  Ann Jones

Ruth Ann Jones

Jan 19, 2011

Ruth Ann Jones, 70, of Red Wing died unexpectedly Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 at her home. She was born on August 1, 1940 to Robert and Edna (Deden) Vasil. She graduated in 1958 from Red Wing High School. She married Larry Jones on September 5, 1959 in Red Wing. She worked for Munsingwear, Creolas, and more recently at Treasure Island...

Wyman  "Bud" McCarty

Wyman "Bud" McCarty

Jan 17, 2011

Wyman "Bud" Dean McCarty, 74, of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota and formerly of Red Wing, died January 17, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. He graduated in 1954 from Red Wing Central High School. He married Lois Deden on September 2, 1955. He served in the US Air Force and then attended the University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin, River Falls. They...

Anna  E. Siems

Anna E. Siems

Jan 15, 2011

Anna E. Siems, age 92, of Oronoco died Saturday, January 15, 2011, at her home in Oronoco. Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2011, at 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Oronoco with Reverend Paul Baldauf officiating. Burial will be in Oronoco Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, January 21, 2011, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at...

Earl Barstad

Earl Barstad

Jan 15, 2011

Obituary Notice Earl O. Barstad Earl Oliver Barstad, age 97 of Lake City, formerly of East Grand Forks, MN passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Lake City Nursing Home. He was born August 6, 1913 in Edmore, ND to Emil and Gina (Midboe) Barstad. He attended school in Edmore and worked for area farmers. Earl was drafted into...

Patricia  Mae Huntington

Patricia Mae Huntington

Jan 13, 2011

Patricia "Patty" Huntington, 57, of Red Wing and resident of REM Park Heights died Thursday January 13, 2011 at Fairview Red Wing Medical Center. She worked at Opportunity Services and she liked music, flowers, dancing, and wearing hats. She is survived by one brother Phillip Huntington. She is preceded in death by her parents. Memorial will be 2:00 p.m. Friday...

Lillian  M. Nelson

Lillian M. Nelson

Jan 11, 2011

Rochester Lillian M. Nelson, 77, of Rochester, died Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2011) at Maple Manor Nursing Home in Rochester where she had resided since 2005. Lillian Mary Bluhm was born Jan. 26, 1933 in Farmington Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota to William and Lina Bluhm. She attended country schools before graduating from Rochester High School in 1951. She married Willard D....

Lorraine Scheffler

Lorraine Scheffler

Jan 11, 2011

Lorraine Marjorie Scheffler (1921-2010) Lorraine M. Scheffler age 89 of Mazeppa died on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the Zumbrota Health Services. The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 3:00 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Mazeppa with Reverend Alan Horn officiating. Burial will be in Mazeppa Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, January 14,...

Irma  Christine Dose

Irma Christine Dose

Jan 10, 2011

Irma Dose, 81, of Lake City, Minnesota, passed away at her home on January 10, 2011 from complications of amyloid disease. She was born October 12, 1929 in Mt Pleasant Township to Louis and Christine (Roschen) Tomforde. Irma attended public and parochial schools, being confirmed at St. John's in 1943. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. Following graduation,...

Arnold Nelson

Arnold Nelson

Jan 9, 2011

Arnold Neil Nelson, 88, Red Wing, died Sunday, January 9, 2011, at Fairview Seminary Home. He was born April 5, 1922 in Red Wing, the son of Alf and Ellen (Soderholm) Nelson. He graduated in 1941 from Red Wing Central High School and then served in the US Navy during World War II. He returned to Red Wing and worked...