Obituaries
Dr. George Durand Malkasian, Jr
Apr 28, 2023
George Durand Malkasian Jr., Mayo Clinic emeritus obstetrician and gynecologist, died April 28 at Mayo Clinic Hospital at St Mary’s campus with family present.
Dr. Malkasian was born on October 26, 1927, to George and Gladys Malkasian in Springfield, Massachusetts. He attended Technical High School, Yale University, and Boston University School of Medicine. On October 16, 1954...
Leo Michael "Mike" Kelly
Apr 28, 2023
Leo Michael “Mike” Kelly, 86 years, lived in Hay Creek, Minnesota and died unexpectedly on Friday, April 28, 2023 at his home. Mike was born on September 25, 1936, in Saint Paul Minnesota to Jane and Leo Kelly. He graduated from Saint Agnes High School in 1954, and was inducted to the St. Agnes Hall of Fame for his...
Katha Jeanne (Lackey) Johnson
Apr 27, 2023
Katha Jeanne Johnson, age 83, of Pine Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.
Katha was born August 3, 1939 in Hunter, KS to Rev. D. Price and Christina M. (Smith) Lackey. She graduated from Pine City, MN in 1957 and attended St. Cloud State University. ...
Matthew Schettl
Apr 27, 2023
Matthew David Schettl, 54, of Pine Island passed away April 27th 2023 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester Mn.
He was born on November 26th 1968 to Myron and LaVerne (Strauss) Schettl in Rochester. Matt attended Pine Island school for most of his years before graduating from Lourdes High School. Matt then graduated from Winona Technical College...
Joan E (Roberts) Counter
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.
...Sally A. (Blattner) Markham
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...
Seqouyah KelleyMae Johnson
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...
Christopher Corbin
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...
Theodore Ronald Bennett
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...
Joyce Edna (Ellison) Johnson
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...