Apr 25, 2023

Joan Counter, 82, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Lake City Care Center.

Joan was born in Viola Township, Minnesota on June 4, 1940 to Willis and Wilhelmina (Kreager) Roberts.

Joan owned and ran the Counters Bar in Bellechester for over 30 years. She loved puzzles, crosswords, growing flowers and gardening.

Apr 22, 2023

Sally Ann Markham, 71, of Red Wing, died Saturday, April 22, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born July 5, 1951, in Red Wing, to Karl and Bette (Anderson) Blattner.  She graduated from Zumbrota High School.  On December 21, 1971, she was united in marriage to Gary Markham in Norfolk, Virginia, where he was serving...

Apr 21, 2023

Seqouyah KelleyMae Johnson, 10 months, of Cannon Falls, tragically passed away Friday, April 21, 2023.

Seqouyah was born June 10, 2022 in Red Wing to Jessica Halling and O’Shay Johnson. She made everyone she knew happy with her big bright eyes and smile. Her family adored her so much and she impacted MANY in her very short...

Apr 21, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Christopher Matthew Corbin announce the journey’s end of his adventurous life. He enjoyed his last sunset on Friday April 21, where he held his most cherished memories with his dad before he joined him on the other side.

His smile lit up every room and his stories always...

Apr 18, 2023

Theodore “Ted” Ronald Bennett, 89, of Rochester, MN died peacefully on April 18, 2023, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN.

Ted was born January 9th, 1934, in Hopkins, MN to Charles and Ruth Bennett. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Hopkins, MN. He attended Hopkins High School and graduated in 1952. He...

Apr 16, 2023

Joyce Johnson, 95, a resident of St. Crispin’s Assisted Living community, completed her life’s journey on April 16 surrounded by her family and at peace.  Joyce’s story began in 1927 in Freedhem, Minnesota, where she was the fifth of seven children in a farming family of proud Swedish heritage. As a young adult, she ventured to California, where she...

Apr 16, 2023

Cleo Gertrude Christianson, 80, of Red Wing, died Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Deer Crest Senior Living.  She was born January 30, 1943, in Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin, to Joseph and Mildred (Frazier) Linder.  She graduated from the Villa Maria in 1961.  On January 18, 1964, she was united in marriage to Burton Christianson at the Church of St. Joseph. ...

Apr 12, 2023

Marilyn Annette Anderson, 91, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Valentines Assisted Living in Red Wing. She was born on March 7, 1932, in Red Wing to Hartwig “Hockey” and Eleanor (Selander) Johnson.  She graduated in 1951, from Red Wing High School where she played drums in the marching band.  On October 3, 1953, she was...

Apr 12, 2023

After a courageous battle against cancer, Linda Huppert, 59, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  Linda was born in Red Wing, Minnesota to Robert (Bob) and Lois Pritchard on August, 14, 1963.  Linda was raised in Bay City, Wisconsin.  She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1982.  Linda paved her way to her nursing...

Apr 11, 2023

A funeral service for Barbara Farnham will be held Friday April 21st at 1:00 PM at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Rochester Chapel.  The Rev. Nancy Wheeler Handlon will officiate.  Following a fellowship lunch, the burial will be at Pleasant Prairie Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday April 20th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the funeral home.  Mrs. Farnham, 77,...

Apr 10, 2023

Johnathon Dale Szyszka, 48, of Red Wing, passed after a lengthy, rare, blood cancer leaving behind his father, Dale Leonard Szyszka, his mother, Judith Fern Szyszka, his sister, Brandi Jo Brooks, and his longtime girlfriend, Myk Anderson.  He will additionally be missed by his aunts, uncles, and cousins, and friends who all helped him laugh and smile when the...

Apr 9, 2023

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A celebration of life for Steve Carlson will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 1-4 p.m. at the Red Men Club in Red Wing.

Steven “Steve O” Harold Carlson, 67, of Prescott, Wisconsin, formerly of Red Wing, Minnesota, died Sunday, April 9, 2023, at his home, surround by his loved...

Apr 6, 2023

Gary Allen Lee, age 77, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at Cottagewood Senior Communities, where he had been a resident since 2019, as a result of Lewy Body Dementia.

He was born January 25, 1946, in Faribault, MN, to Charles and Arlene (Jacobson) Lee. He grew up in Mazeppa...

Apr 5, 2023

Les Gehl, of Hastings, passed away on April 5, 2023 reaching the age of 82 years.

Leslie Edward Gehl, the son of Fred and Malinda (Breit) Gehl, was born on March 8, 1941 on a farm near Kinbrae, MN. He grew up on the farm and attended country school, parochial school and the Fulda High School, graduating...

Apr 4, 2023

Linda Vagt, 71, passed away peacefully at her home in Lake City on April 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born on April 12, 1951, in Lake City, to Robert & Audrey (Dammann) Lichtblau. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and attended St. John’s school for 7th and 8th grade....

Apr 3, 2023

William Paul Buysse, age 67 of Red Wing, died peacefully Monday, April 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family and his dogs.     He was born May 12, 1955, in Minneota, Minnesota, to John and Winifred (Dieken) Buysse.  He grew up in Worthington, MN, where graduated from high school and went on to attend Mankato State University.  On...

Apr 2, 2023

Robert Edward Converse, 92, of Hager City, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester surrounded by family.  He was born on May 31, 1930, in Granton, Wisconsin to Hugh and Martha (Schmolke) Converse.  He grew up and attended schools near Neillsville, Wisconsin.  He was drafted into the U.S. Army and following bootcamp he tested out and...

Apr 1, 2023

John Joseph Harlander, 65, of Brooklyn Park, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 1, 2023, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.

He was born on August 22, 1957, in Robbinsdale to Eugene and Janice (Klune) Harlander.  He graduated from Osseo High School in 1975, lettering in baseball, football and hockey,...

Apr 1, 2023

John Lavern Marking 72 of Lake City passed away April 1st, 2023 at home with family and beloved dog Susie, at his side.

He was born September 9, 1950 in Lake City, MN to Lavern and Katherine “Kate” (Eversman) Marking. He married Dinah (Duden) Marking October 24, 1970 in Lake City MN, and raised a son Jay....

Mar 30, 2023

Sandra Soine, 76, passed away at her home in Lake City on March 30, 2023.

Sandy was born on April 8th 1946 in Lake City to Lavern (Bud) & Marcella (Prebe) Haglund. Sandy was engaged to Jerry Buck since 2006. She lived in Lake City her whole life. Sandy worked at Zero King and then went to...