Obituaries

Cleo G. (Linder)  Christianson

Cleo G. (Linder) Christianson

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. ...

Marilyn A (Johnson)  Anderson

Marilyn A (Johnson) Anderson

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...

Linda Marie (Pritchard)  Huppert

Linda Marie (Pritchard) Huppert

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...

Barbara Jean (Holliday)  Farnham

Barbara Jean (Holliday) Farnham

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,...

Johnathon Dale Szyszka

Johnathon Dale Szyszka

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...

Steven H. Carlson

Steven H. Carlson

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...

Gary Allen Lee

Gary Allen Lee

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...

Leslie E. Gehl

Leslie E. Gehl

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...

Linda (Lichtblau)  Vagt

Linda (Lichtblau) Vagt

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....

William Paul Buysse

William Paul Buysse

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...

Robert E. Converse

Robert E. Converse

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...

John Harlander

John Harlander

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,...

John Marking

John Marking

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....

Sandra A Soine

Sandra A Soine

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...

Robert N. Adler

Robert N. Adler

Mar 29, 2023

Robert Norman Adler, 75, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the Bayview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Red Wing.  He is survived by two brothers and two sisters.  No services will be held.  Arrangements are by the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel.

Irmgard Adele Goede

Irmgard Adele Goede

Mar 29, 2023

Irmgard Adele Goede, 72, was called to her heavenly home by the grace of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Irm was born May 3, 1950, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to Pastor Ralph Arthur Goede and Dorothy (Albrecht) Goede. She became a child of God by the sacrament of Holy Baptism on...

David C. Erickson

David C. Erickson

Mar 28, 2023

David Charles Erickson, 74, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems Red Wing.   He was born November 22, 1948, in Michigan to Frank and Nora (Fylling) Chapman.  At the age of 9, he was adopted by Art and Lillian Erickson.  They lived in Two Harbors, Minnesota and he graduated from Two Harbors High...

William (Bill) Hollman

William (Bill) Hollman

Mar 25, 2023

William (Bill) Hollman, 88, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023 at his home in Lake City surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born April 28, 1934 to Henry and Delores (Anderson) Hollman in Durand, WI. His family moved to Lake City when he was 3 months old. While attending Lincoln High School in Lake City,...

Marian Jane (Koch)  Fitschen

Marian Jane (Koch) Fitschen

Mar 24, 2023

Marian J. Fitschen, 98, of Red Wing, died Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Lake City Care Center.

She was born November 10, 1924, at home, in Featherstone Township to Arthur and Mary (Comestock) Koch. On November 17, 1945, she married Arthur Fitschen in Red Wing and the couple made their home there. However, in 1952 she...

Christopher 'Kit' Damson

Christopher 'Kit' Damson

Mar 21, 2023

Christopher “Kit” Michael Damson, age 47, of Zumbrota, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Kit was born on August 3, 1975  to Duke and Jacki Damson of McFarland, Wisconsin. He graduated from McFarland High School and the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with a degree in Exercise Physiology.  Kit's education led him to Mayo Clinic, where he worked as a...