Feb 15, 2024

Luverne Elmer Lee, 90, of Red Wing, passed away, Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Valentines Assisted Living in Red Wing. He was born September 2, 1933, in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, to Gilbert and Charlotte (Husbyn) Lee. He attended country school in Welch and then attended Red Wing Central High School. As a young man, he began working for Paul Lawrence...

Feb 14, 2024

Wayne Everett Learn, 73, of Red Wing died Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Red Wing Campus. He was born on September 23rd, 1950 in Austin, Minnesota to Donald and Phyllis (Cook) Learn. He graduated from Lyle High School and then served in the US Army and National Guard. On September 1st, 1973 he was united in marriage to...

Feb 13, 2024

On February 13, 2024, Bernard “Bernie” Peter Witt, loving husband, father, and grandfather, cast his last fishing line on earth. Bernie was born July 15, 1939, in Pine Island, Minnesota to Wilhelm and Clara Witt, with a signature “wit” and charm that touched many throughout his life. One of three children, Bernie grew up as a rowdy schoolboy, doing his...

Feb 12, 2024

Robert James Guenther, 75, of Red Wing, died Monday, February 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 2, 1948, in Red Wing to Bernard and Dorothy (Laqua) Guenther. He grew up in Zumbrota and graduated in 1966 from Zumbrota High School. He married Julie Foster and they later divorced. He was employed...

Feb 10, 2024

Covel "Sonny" H. Dankers, 83 of Red Wing, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 20, 1940, in Lake City, MN, to John Dankers and Evelynn Engelman.  Sonny graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959 before beginning his career with Red Wing Shoe Company.  After 43 dedicated...

Feb 10, 2024

Mark Luther Anderson, 56, of Lake City, died at home on Saturday, February 10, 2024. 

He was born in Lake City on February 17, 1967 to Luther and Dorothy (Platte) Anderson. He attended schools in Lake City, graduating from Lincoln High School, class of 1985. After high school he attended VoTech in Red Wing before going on to work at an...

Feb 10, 2024

Mary Ellen (Sanborn) Miller, 87, of Lake City, died Saturday, February 10, 2024 at her home at Elysian Senior Homes of Lake City.

She was born October 22, 1937 at home at 510 N. 7th St., Lake City. She was born 30 minutes after her twin sister, Eloise Ann.  She was a life-long member of the Baptist Church, taught Sunday school...

Feb 10, 2024

Kathleen (Katie) Elizabeth Hollman, 88, of Lake City, passed away peacefully following a brief illness, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester. Katie will be remembered as being happy with life, calm, and easy-going. Her uplifting personality and warm presence will be deeply missed by all who had the...

Feb 9, 2024

Lawerence "Larry" Eugene Wampler, age 95, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at Fairview Care Center, in Dodge Center, Minnesota. Lawerence was born August 24, 1928, in Savannah, Missouri to Howard and Maude (Stuart) Wampler. He graduated from high school in Stanberry, MO. Lawerence was united in marriage to Evelyn Marie Eisenbacher on June 30, 1953. During his 40+ years...

Feb 6, 2024

Margaret “Jane” Donkers, 95, died peacefully on February 6, 2024.  She lived a life exemplifying volunteerism, devotion to her husband and family, and believed in education for everyone at every stage of life.  Jane was born on March 27, 1928 in rural Cannon Falls, MN, the daughter of George and Marguerite Conzemius.  She credited her parents for being the...

Feb 4, 2024

Martha Sue McClure, 70, of Hager City, died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems - St. Mary’s Hospital.

She was born August 14, 1953 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Raymond and Cora (Dimmit) Paxton. She grew up in Iowa where she graduated High School. She worked as a buyer in the electronics industry, most...

Feb 3, 2024

Jay Austin Brewer, 69, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home. He was born in Los Angeles, CA, on November 16, 1954, to Ray and Christina (Ebbert) Brewer. He grew up in Michigan and enlisted in the United States Army, serving from 1973 until his honorable discharge in 1978. While in the military, he...

Feb 3, 2024

Rita Marcella (Sexton) Schmidt Wallerich, 91 of rural Lake City, died February 3rd at her home surrounded by family.  She was born in Millville, MN to Edmund and Agnes (Laqua) Sexton on November 6, 1932.  She was always being told “you should have been a boy” as the 8 siblings before her were boy/girl/boy/girl.     Marcella attended country school in...

Feb 2, 2024

Bruce A. Schumacher, age 71, of Lake City, died Friday, Feb. 2nd, 2024, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, surrounded by family.

Bruce was born on Nov. 3, 1952, in Lake City, to Dennis and Marian (Grobe) Schumacher. Bruce grew up in Lake City, attended St. John's Elementary School, and then graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970....

Jan 31, 2024

Marion Arlene Lindstrom, 84, of Red Wing, MN died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Lake City Care Center in Lake City, MN.  Marion was born on February 18, 1939, in Crandon, WI to Albin and Clara (Skagen) Challstrom.  At a young age she moved to Red Wing with her family and graduated in 1957, from Red Wing Central...

Jan 31, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” McRae, 79, of Red Wing, MN died Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Red Wing Campus.  He was born May 31, 1944 in Red Wing to Olive (Anway) and John McRae. He grew up on the family farm in Red Wing. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1962 and went...

Jan 31, 2024

Mary Jane Britt, 87, of Bay City, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born March 25, 1936, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, to William and Ruth (O’Connor) Lemke. She graduated from Aquinas High School in LaCrosse in 1954.  In September of 1955, she married Eugene Britt and they lived in Bay City.  Mary worked...

Jan 29, 2024

Harry M. Munson, Jr., 93, of Red Wing, died Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Health System, Red Wing Campus.  He was born on June 14, 1930, in Red Wing to Harry and Harriett (Wilde) Munson.  He grew up in the Welch and Red Wing area and spent his entire life there.  He attended Burnside Elementary School...

Jan 29, 2024

Marvin Eugene Glad, 77, of Welch, passed away peacefully Monday, January 29, 2024 at his home.  He was born September 9, 1946, in Red Wing, to Conrad and Nellie (Caudill) Glad. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1964.  He married Bonnie Lichtblau on August 30, 1973 in Brookings, South Dakota.

Marvin worked as a...

Jan 29, 2024

Harold Irvin Mears passed away peacefully in his sleep and claimed his eternal home in Heaven on Monday January 29, 2024.  Harold was adopted at birth by Frieda and Irvin Mears in St. Paul, MN.  He was adopted into the Christian faith when he was brought to Holy Baptism at Trinity Lutheran in St. Paul, MN.  Harold was confirmed...