Obituaries

Matthew Connor Morales

Matthew Connor Morales

Sep 15, 2023

Matthew Connor Morales, 4-week-old infant son of Alexandrya and Cesar Morales of Lake City died on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Mayo Health System, St. Marys Campus.  Matthew was born on August 18, 2023, in Red Wing.  During this brief time, he brought great joy and he received many hugs, kisses and cuddling from his mom and dad. He...

Perry A. Christiansen

Perry A. Christiansen

Sep 11, 2023

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Perry Alden Christiansen, 94, of Hager City, died Monday, September 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 9, 1929, in Red Wing to Emil and Irene (Kunkel) Christiansen. He grew up on the family farm and learned to love the land...

Jack J Celt

Jack J Celt

Sep 11, 2023

Jack James Celt, 89, of Bay City, died Monday, September 11, 2023 at the River Falls Area Hospital. He was born June 11, 1934 in Minneapolis to James and Alice (Wolf) Celt. He grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until his honorable discharge in 1956. On September...

Wayne Ralph Streiff

Wayne Ralph Streiff

Sep 9, 2023

Wayne Ralph Streiff, 75, passed away peacefully September 9th, 2023 at Methodist Hospital after a battle with many health issues. Wayne was born on September 1st, 1948 in Zumbrota Minnesota to Ralph and Doris (Hall) Streiff. He grew up in Pine Island Minnesota and graduated from Pine Island High School in 1967. After high school he was drafted into...

Harvey Charles Halpaus

Harvey Charles Halpaus

Sep 9, 2023

Harvey Charles Halpaus, Sr., 102, of Red Wing, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Benedictine Living Community in Red Wing.  He was born on August 25, 1921, the fifth child of Nicholas and Alice (Esping) Halpaus, in Lake City. Harvey proudly served with the United States Merchant Marines during World War II. Harvey is survived by his...

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...