Oct 1, 2023

Kelly Jo Langer, 49, died unexpectedly on Oct. 1, 2023 in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas where she had lived the last five years.  Kelly was born March 27, 1974 to Michael and Sandra Langer of Hager City, Wisconsin.  She attended Prairieview Elementary School and graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1992.  Following a year at University of Wisconsin, River Falls,...

Sep 29, 2023

Michael Paul Anthony Fischer, 87, of Rochester, MN went to be with the Lord on September 29, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. He was born August 12, 1936. He went to Mayo High School. Michael married the love of his life Darlene Jeanette Timm on August 12, 1958, in Byron, MN. They were blessed with 6...

Sep 29, 2023

Margaret Laurinda Dankers, 85, formerly of Goodhue, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in Ellsworth, Wisconsin on Friday, September 29th, 2023. She spent her final days surrounded by loved ones sharing cherished memories.

She was born on February 2nd, 1938 in Salem Township, WI to Edwin and Mabel (Peterson) Olson. She attended Salem four, a one-room schoolhouse, and then...

Sep 29, 2023

Eileen Ethel Broze, 93, of Red Wing, died Friday, September 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on April 20, 1930, in Red Wing to William and Margaret (Nilan) Wiederholt.  She was raised in Miesville and graduated from Red Wing High School in 1948.  In 1950, she married Edward Broze and they later...

Sep 27, 2023

Lois Joan Wold Christenson (Bestemor, Norsk for grandmother) was born on December 7th, 1933 in Blooming Prairie, MN, daughter of Konard and Signe Wold.  Lois passed away the morning of September 27th, 2023, 2 months shy of 90 at home in Red Wing, MN with her loving husband Paul by her side.   Loey grew up in Blooming Prairie, one...

Sep 27, 2023

Carol Jean Jones, 56, of Welch, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Maplewood.  She was born January 15, 1967, in Red Wing, to Morris and Ruth (Byer) Jones and graduated from Hastings High School.  She farmed all of her life, managing the farm while her father was trucking, and she continued to manage the farm...

Sep 26, 2023

David Charles "Punky" Sibley, 65, of Zumbrota, went home Tuesday, September 26th surrounded by his daughters.

David was born December 21, 1957 in Rochester to David Eugene and LaVonne Mae (Fieck) Sibley.  He was baptized at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester and spent his early childhood in the Mazeppa and Minneola area until the family moved to...

Sep 26, 2023

M. Keith Larson, 80, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus surrounded by his family.  He was born April 29, 1943, in Madison, MN, to Kinley and Alice Larson. He graduated from Bellingham High School and enlisted in the US Army, serving until he was honorably discharged.  On November 5, 1966,...

Sep 26, 2023

Maurice “Morrie” Walter Alms, 87, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Deer Crest, surrounded by his family.  He was born October 5, 1935, in Red Wing, to Mildred Alms.  He grew up in Featherstone Township, attended a one-room country school through eighth grade, then Goodhue High School for two years.  At age 15, he and his...

Sep 25, 2023

Karen Fredrickson, 68, of rural Wanamingo, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester after a battle with cancer.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mahn Family Funeral Home – Larson Chapel.

Karen Rae Fredrickson was born May 14, 1955 in Zumbrota, MN, to...

Sep 24, 2023

Evelyn Ecklund, 92, passed away on Sunday September 24, 2023 at the Lake City Care Center.

Evelyn was born on December 25, 1930 to Joseph & Anna (Kinrod) Geronime in Burnside, MN.  The family moved to Red Wing when she was 2 ½ years old. Evelyn attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Grad School for 8 years and graduated...

Sep 23, 2023

Our loving mother, Gerry, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23 rd , 2023 at 94 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Kenneth; brother, Earl, sisters Betty and Delores. She is survived by sons Gary (Nancy), Rick (Barb) and daughter Judy. Grandchildren, Sean (Kelly), Brad (Cindy), Mark (Lisa), Adin, Alissa (Justin), Holly (George)....

Sep 23, 2023

Jerome “Jerry” Anthony Grothe, age 87, of Zumbrota, Minnesota passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 23, 2023. Jerry was born in Cherry Grove Township, Minnesota and lived most of his life in the Wanamingo-Zumbrota area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Obert and Gina Grothe, and his sisters, Sandra Grothe, Madelon Payne, and...

Sep 22, 2023

Chayton D. Johnson, 24, a member of the Prairie Island Indian Community, of Malabar, Florida, died Friday, September 22, 2023 in Benton, Illinois as the result of a car accident. He was born July 8, 1999 in Tampa, Florida to Chester and Vickie (Boatwright) Johnson. He grew up in Florida and on Prairie Island, graduating from Heritage High School....

Sep 22, 2023

Jill Eileen (Thorstad) Wiesner, 77 of Rochester, passed away peacefully the morning of September 22nd, 2023.

Jill was born March 9th, 1946, to proud parents, Michael and Naomi (Crusen) Thorstad. Jill grew up and attended school in Morris, MN. Jill met the love of her life, David, as he was studying Early Childhood Education at the University...

Sep 22, 2023

Sharon Renae Krie, 79, of Red Wing, died Friday, September 22, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester.  She was born August 10, 1944 in Red Wing to Joice and Irene (Ullevig) Lohman.  She attended Red Wing area schools and graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1962.  She married Jim Krie on March 14, 1964...

Sep 21, 2023

Bea Kendall, age 87 of Yankton, SD passed away in her sleep Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, SD. Bea M. Kendall was born July 8, 1936 in Lake City, MN.  She was preceded in death by two infant brothers; her parents, Lloyd and Anna Kendall; two brothers, Boyd and L. William Kendall; two...

Sep 21, 2023

Raymond Marshall Smith, 85, passed away September 21, 2023, at Woodlands/St. Johns Lutheran Community in Albert Lea, MN.  Raymond was born on November 3, 1937, in Duluth, MN.  His parents were David D. Smith and Lorene (Clarno) Smith.

He is survived by his brother Ross (Gerri) Smith, Amery, WI; his two sons, Todd (David) Smith, Craig (Carol)...

Sep 17, 2023

Patricia Louise Bremer, 87, passed away September 17, 2023 at Elysian Senior Homes in Lake City. Fondly known as "Patti" to her friends and “Mema” to her family, she was born on May 17, 1936 in Wabasha, MN. Her parents were Herman and Irene (Brunkow) Issendorf. After high school, she graduated from the Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing and worked...

Sep 17, 2023

Eugene “Murph” Berg, 90, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born February 6, 1933 in Albert Lea to George and Eleanor (Johnson) Berg. He grew up in New Richland and graduated from New Richland High School, class of 1951. In 1954, Murph enlisted...