Obituaries

Sandra Jean (Wood)  Morseth

Sandra Jean (Wood) Morseth

Sep 9, 2023

Sandra Jean Morseth, 76, of Zumbrota, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at home surrounded by family.  Determined not to let Joe down, Sandy will rest in peace knowing that she accomplished her goal of celebrating her and her loved ones’ 60th wedding anniversary.

Sandra was born December 5, 1946, in Red Wing, MN to Floyd and...

Fred William Sanborn

Fred William Sanborn

Sep 8, 2023

Bill Sanborn passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on September 8 in his 93rd year. Bill was the beloved husband of Joanne Sanborn. Much loved father of Tim Sanborn (Cindy), Jay Sanborn (Kris), Jon Sanborn (Kim) Christine Sanborn, and Jennifer Kujath (Jeff). Bill was a cherished grandfather of Taylor Sanborn (Tiffany), Tanner Sanborn, Jacob Sanborn (Sydni), Logan...

Lora Jean Keller

Lora Jean Keller

Sep 8, 2023

Lora Jean Keller, 54, of Goodhue passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 8, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

Lora was born May 7, 1969 in Winona, MN to Larry and Jane (Jacobson) Linse. Lora grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1987. She attended UW-Stout for Home Economics Educational...

Cathy A. (Ahrendt)  Averbeck

Cathy A. (Ahrendt) Averbeck

Sep 8, 2023

Cathy (Ahrendt) Averbeck, 72, of Hugo, MN, formerly of Red Wing/Hager City, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born Sept. 16, 1950, in Vermillion, South Dakota to Leo and Alice (Lawrence) Ahrendt. Her family moved to Red Wing in 1963 and she graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1969. ...

Jamey Jerome Berning

Jamey Jerome Berning

Sep 7, 2023

Jamey Jerome Berning, 47, of Blue Springs, Missouri, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Jamey was born May 8, 1976 to Jerry Berning and Teresa (Price) Gadient at St. John’s Hospital in Red Wing, MN. He was the first grandson of Keith and Rosemary Price, whose legacy eventually grew to 192 grandchildren and growing.  Jamey was...

Gaylord Casper "Max" Maxson

Gaylord Casper "Max" Maxson

Sep 5, 2023

Gaylord Casper “Max” Maxson, 95, of Pine Island, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Pine Haven Care Center. He was born in Kasson, MN on March 5, 1928, to Casper and Lillian (Davidson) Maxson. His mother passed away when he was two years of age, and Max was raised by various family...

Raymond Frank Keller

Raymond Frank Keller

Sep 5, 2023

Raymond Frank Keller, 94, passed away on September 5, 2023 peacefully in his home with family by his side, and a deck of cards in his hands. Ray was born on July 23, 1929 in Minneapolis, to Lawrence and Frances (Justen) Keller. Ray attended Assumption Catholic grade school, unknowingly with his future wife, until 8th grade. His family moved...

Donald James Wallerich

Donald James Wallerich

Sep 5, 2023

Funeral services for Donald Wallerich will be held Monday September 11th at 11:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester.  Co-officiating will be the Reverend Nathan Schwartz and The Reverend Robert Lentz.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester where military honors will be provided by VFW Post 1215 - Rochester.  The visitation will be one hour prior...

William F. Gunnels III

William F. Gunnels III

Sep 3, 2023

William Frederick Gunnels, III, died Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Lake City Care Center.  He was born on August 22, 1960, in Danville, IL to William F. II and Nena (Crenshaw) Gunnels.  He received his education in Hendersonville, NC.    Throughout his life, despite his medical condition, Bill enjoyed traveling with his parents, especially the month-long trip to Europe...

Richard Duane Aaland

Richard Duane Aaland

Sep 3, 2023

Richard "Duane" Aaland passed on to his heavenly home Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, MN. Duane Aaland was born December 31, 1945, in Northfield, MN to Clarence and Alfa (Cartford) Aaland. After living on a farm in Kenyon, MN he moved with his family to a farm near Zumbrota, MN where...

Donna Mae Joyce (Swenhaugen)  Grave

Donna Mae Joyce (Swenhaugen) Grave

Sep 3, 2023

Donna Mae Joyce Grave, 85, of Red Wing, died Sunday, September 3, 2023 at her home with her husband by her side.

She was born June 16, 1938 in Pipestone, Minnesota to Elvin and Loretta (Beach) Swenhaugen. She attended school in Balaton, Minnesota. On November 18, 1953 she was united in marriage to Richard Grave at St....

Gilbert Hermann

Gilbert Hermann

Sep 2, 2023

Gilbert Hermann, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN.  Gil was born in Ozora, MO on April 28, 1932.  He is the 5th child of Joseph and Anna (Naeger) Hermann. He completed 10th grade and then left to help out his father on their farm while his older brother was serving in the...

Betty Lou Helen (Kehren)  Veach

Betty Lou Helen (Kehren) Veach

Sep 2, 2023

We are sad to announce that Betty Lou Helen (Kehren) Veach has been called home to our Lord and Savior in Heaven on September 2, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born June 15, 1937 Betty was a passionate animal lover. She had several horses during her life ranging from morgan crosses to Thoroughbred racehorses. Betty was...

Priscilla A. (Stein)  Eckblad

Priscilla A. (Stein) Eckblad

Sep 2, 2023

Priscilla Ann Eckblad, 77, of Red Wing, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Prescott, Wisconsin.  She was born on September 15, 1945, to Joseph and Alice (Larson) Stein at the Plum City Hospital in Plum City, Wisconsin.  She attended school at the Bogus Creek one room schoolhouse.  At the age of ten,...

Gerald "Jerry" Delmar Allen

Gerald "Jerry" Delmar Allen

Sep 2, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Delmar Allen, age 76, passed on to his heavenly home at the Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN on Saturday, September 2, 2023 surrounded by family. Jerry struggled with Parkinson’s Lewy Body disease for the last several years. He fought a valiant battle with this devastating illness that slowly robbed him of everything he enjoyed in life.  Jerry...

Blake William Apley

Blake William Apley

Aug 29, 2023

Blake William Apley, 16, of Lake City, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  He was born on February 17, 2007, in Lake City to William and Jennifer (Kohrs) Apley.  He attended schools in Lake City up until January of this year when he transferred to Goodhue. He would have been a junior at Goodhue High School this...

Ruth Ann (Reinke)  Kinsley

Ruth Ann (Reinke) Kinsley

Aug 28, 2023

Ruth Ann Kinsley passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at the Season’s Hospice House in Rochester, MN.  Ruth was born December 27, 1932, in Olmsted County, to Leroy and Luella (Mitchell) Reinke.  Ruth grew up in rural Olmsted County and graduated from Rochester High School in 1950. On June 14, 1952, she was united in marriage to Orville Kinsley,...

Leonard "Lenny" K. Kiecker

Leonard "Lenny" K. Kiecker

Aug 28, 2023

Leonard “Lenny” Kiecker, 89, of Red Wing, died Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Lake City Care Center surrounded by his family. He was born June 2, 1934 in St. Paul to Leonard Robert and Alice (Jacquinet) Kiecker. He graduated from Wilson High School in St. Paul, class of 1952. On September 3, 1960 he married Janice Kiecker at...

Donald C. Klein

Donald C. Klein

Aug 27, 2023

Donald Clarence Klein, 91, of Lake City, died Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Lake City Hospital.  He was born July 2, 1932, in Red Wing, to Clarence and Emma (Stemman) Klein.  He was baptized on July 24, 1932 and confirmed on May 25, 1947, both at St. Peter’s Belvidere Lutheran Church.  Donald also attended country...

Linda May Schott

Linda May Schott

Aug 25, 2023

Linda May Schott, 69, of Bay City, died unexpectedly at home on Friday August 25, 2023.  She was born January 24, 1954 to Earl Charles Doty and Joan Tuseth in Mason City, IA.  While growing up she lived in Fort Dodge, Iowa until her family moved to Northfield, Minnesota where they lived for a couple of years before moving...