Obituaries
James Michael Solberg
May 26, 2023
A memorial service for James Solberg will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo, MN with Reverend Kris Ferkin officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial service at the church. Jim passed away on May 26, 2023, at his home in Maple Grove, MN.
James...
Nancy Flemke
May 26, 2023
Nancy Jo (Moore) Flemke, 71, of Pine Island, went to meet Jesus on Friday May 26, 2023.
She was born to Wayne and Margie (Winjum) Moore on October 18, 1951. She grew up on a farm near Medford, MN with her three siblings. Nancy graduated from Medford High School in 1970 and continued on to Luther College...
Lawrence "Bud" Frederick Pruter
May 26, 2023
Lawrence “Bud” Frederick Pruter, 90, of Red Wing, Minnesota passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at Goodhue Assisted Living.
Bud was born July 4, 1932 at home in Gillford Township, Wabasha County to Chester and Viola (Fick) Pruter. He attended Boss School District 88 and Lincoln High School in Lake City. He worked on several farms in...
Mary J. (Kasel) Burke
May 25, 2023
Mary Jean Burke (Kasel) passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on January 2, 1937 in Hastings, MN to Elizabeth and John Kasel. She was raised in Vermillion, MN and attended school in Hastings.
She married Eugene “Bud” Burke on September 2, 1961 in Vermillion, MN. They...
Gary Allen Windhorst
May 25, 2023
Gary Allen “Windy” Windhorst, 75, of Wanamingo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester. He was born in Red Wing on July 29, 1947, to Melroy and Verona (Post) Windhorst. He graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1965 and served honorably in the National...
Bruce H. Bodin
May 25, 2023
Bruce Henry Bodin, 89, of Red Wing, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at his home at Potter Ridge, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 8, 1933, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Roy and Beryl (Jolitz) Bodin. He graduated in 1951, from Central High School in St. Paul. He attended the University of Minnesota before enlisting...
David Robert Kvalsten
May 24, 2023
David Robert Kvalsten, 82, of Hager City, Wisconsin died peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in his home on the Mississippi River.
It is impossible to summarize this big, wonderful life but here is a brief overview. Beloved father, brother, uncle and friend. Papa, Padre, Banker Dave, Unkie Dave, Captain: Your adventurous, kind and generous nature has...
Billy "Bill" Benson
May 24, 2023
Billy “Bill” Benson 75, of Old Frontenac, MN died peacefully on May 24, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN with his wife of 55 years by his side.
Bill was born March 5th, 1948, in Red Wing, MN to Loren and Irene Benson. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Red...
Gary Joseph Majewski
May 23, 2023
Gary Joseph Majewski, 75, of Austin, MN passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023, at his home in Rochester, MN. He was born on April 13, 1948, in Austin, MN to Joseph and Helen (Allen) Majewski. He graduated from Central High School in 1967 from Austin, MN. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy. and went on to serve in...
Roger L. Studeny
May 23, 2023
Roger Lee Studeny, 75, of Hager City, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at his home.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2024, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska. A lunch will follow at the St. Nicholas Church in Valentine.
He was born on April 18, 1948, in Valentine,...
Margaret "Peg" M. (Eggers) Alexander
May 23, 2023
Margaret (Peg) Mae Alexander went to her heavenly home on May 23, 2023 at age 84. Peg was a faithful women who loved the Lord, family and church.
Peg led a full life, dedicating much of her time to helping others, education and spreading the word of God.
After graduating from Concordia College in St....
James "Jim" Arnold Kaehler
May 22, 2023
James Arnold Kaehler died early on the morning of Monday, May 22, 2023, in Lutz, FL. Jim was 89 at the time of his passing, just three months shy of his 90th birthday. His death resulted from an accidental fall at his home.
Jim was born in Red Wing, MN on Saturday, August 12, 1933, to Edna...
Carol (Honebrink) Geerdes
May 22, 2023
Carol Roslyn Honebrink Geerdes 96 of Rochester MN is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Passing away peacefully on May 22, 2023, at her home at Madonna Meadows.
Carol was born in Sauk Rapids MN on April 29, 1927, the daughter of William and Gudrun Honebrink. Carol was preceded in death by her parents and 4...
Darlean Irene (Schaefer) Smith
May 21, 2023
Darlean Irene Schaefer Smith was born August 19, 1929 in Old Concord, Minnesota to Everett and Minnie Schaefer. She graduated from West Concord High School and attended college for a year and a half. She worked as a Dietary Aid at Rochester Methodist Hospital and resided in Rochester, Minnesota for a number of years. On January 10, 1953 she...
Brent Hughley
May 21, 2023
Brent William Hughley, 58, of Zumbro Falls, MN, passed away at his home on May 21, 2023.
Brent was born in Wabasha, MN on June 8, 1964. He went to Lincoln High School in Lake City, MN. Brent went into the Army to serve his country seven days after graduation. He did his basic training in Fort...
Kevin G. Brodigan
May 20, 2023
Kevin Greg Brodigan, 62, of Woodbury and formerly of Red Wing, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. He was born August 17, 1960, in Moorhead, Minnesota to Edward and Carolyn (Ous) Brodigan. He grew up between South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota and attended Red Wing Central High School, class of 1978. He enlisted...
Leonard Lloyd Parrish
May 19, 2023
Leonard Lloyd Parrish, 84, of Lake City, died Friday, May 19,2023 at the Lake City Care Center.
He was born June 18,1938 in Otisco Township, Waseca Co., MN to Lloyd and Ellouise (Robinson) Parrish. He graduated from Medford High School and went on to Mankato State University where he met the love of his life, Rose Turner....
Mary E. (Hubbard) Leach
May 18, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Leach passed away May 18, 2023 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Born October 11, 1930, in El Reno, Oklahoma, she married Bob Brandley in 1948 and they farmed there until buying a farm in Steel County, MN in 1956. They were later divorced. She married David Leach in Owatonna, MN in 1969. They moved to Bigfork, Montana in...
Alva R. (Al) Settle
May 18, 2023
Al Settle, 74, of Lake City passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023, in Goodhue, MN.
Al was born on October 26, 1948, to Alva C. and Beatrice (Vogel) Settle in Manitowoc, WI. The family moved to Plainview, MN, the following year. In 1957, they moved to LaGrange, IL. Al graduated from Lyons Township High School in...
Jeanette Rose (Boll) Wright
May 16, 2023
Jeanette Rose Wright, 86, of Red Wing, peacefully entered the heavenly kingdom on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her home in Loving Residence in Red Wing. She was born May 28, 1936 at home in Lake City to Jean and Fay Boll. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954. On May 7, 1955 she married Maynard Wright in...