Obituaries

Rodney Eggenberger

Rodney Eggenberger

Apr 2, 2024

Rodney Eggenberger, 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Lake City Care Center.

Rodney was born July 22, 1931, in Lake City, Minnesota to John “Jack” & Lillian (Burfeind) Eggenberger. Rodney grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lincoln High School. He later enlisted in the Air Force. He was discharged in 1955 in San Antonio, TX....

Dennis Ahern

Dennis Ahern

Apr 1, 2024

A celebration of Life for Dennis will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 4pm at the Leo C. Peterson American Legion in Red Wing. Dennis Michael Ahern, 75, of Red Wing, died peacefully at his home on Monday, April 1, 2024.  He was born October 7, 1948, in Red Wing, to Leo and Myrtle (Lorenson) Ahern.  He was...

Gary Archer

Gary Archer

Mar 31, 2024

Gary Eldon Archer, age 75, died peacefully, surrounded by some foster caregivers on Easter Sunday at about 8 pm, March 31, 2024, at St. Mary's ICU in Rochester, MN.

Gary E. Archer was born May 12, 1948, in Rochester, Minn., to George and Joyce Archer. After graduating from Mayo High School in 1966, he went into the Navy/Vietnam War from June...

Joanne Kollasch

Joanne Kollasch

Mar 28, 2024

Joanne A. Kollasch, age 90, of Pine Island, passed away on March 28, 2024, at Seasons Hospice.  

She was born on May 21, 1933, in West Concord to George and Laura Bennerotte.

On July 18, 1950 she married Gerald Kollasch.

Joanne worked various jobs over the years while raising her large family. She enjoyed baking, fishing at the lake, visiting with her...

Tyrone Hanson

Tyrone Hanson

Mar 28, 2024

Tyrone Harold Hanson, 61, of Red Wing, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Methodist Campus. He was born on March 11, 1963, in Red Wing to Vernon and Helen (Freeberg) Hanson. He attended Red Wing Schools and resided in Red Wing. Over the years he worked for County Market and the Dairy Queen. His most recent...

Valeria Traxler

Valeria Traxler

Mar 27, 2024

Valeria "Val" Breuer Traxler, 98, of Pine Island died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island.

She was born to John and Elizabeth (Mahowold) Breuer June 29, 1925 in New Market, MN. She moved as a young child with her family to Deer River, MN. Where she spent her childhood graduating from Deer River High...

Kathe Yoss

Kathe Yoss

Mar 23, 2024

Kathe A. Yoss, 94, died peacefully on March 23, 2024, at Charter House in Rochester, MN. A memorial service will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church in Rochester over Memorial Day weekend (date and time are pending).

Kathe was born on May 27th, 1929, to Leah and Leon Dembo in Cleveland, OH. Having acted throughout her youth in school...

Bobbette Rainwater

Bobbette Rainwater

Mar 19, 2024

Bobbette Bishop Rainwater passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024 in Lake City, Minnesota.  She was born on August 5, 1932 to Ira and Mildred Bishop in Red Oak, Iowa.  Bobbe graduated from Red Oak High School in 1950 and later met a future engineer named Dan D. Rainwater.  She and Dan married in 1952 and started a family.  They...

David E. "Dave" Walters

David E. "Dave" Walters

Mar 19, 2024

David “Dave” Walters, 59, of Rochester MN, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday,March 19, 2024, unexpectedly at home.He was born June 19 th , 1964, in Wilmar, MN. His parents were Emery and Linda(Mathen) Walters of Rochester, MN. He was confirmed on October 14 th , 1979, at HolyCross Lutheran Church and then graduated from John Marshall High School in June of1983....

Virginia Lampman

Virginia Lampman

Mar 17, 2024

Virginia Lampman, 99, of Red Wing, departed this earthly realm after a brief illness and peacefully went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Zumbrota Health Services, surrounded by family.   She was born on September 5, 1924, in Litchfield, Minnesota to Charles and Hessie (Johnson) Minor.  She worked her first job at the Black Cat...

Donald  D. Riegleman

Donald D. Riegleman

Mar 15, 2024

Donald Duane Riegleman passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, at the age of 92 while residing in Jackson, Wisconsin. He was born in Farmington, Minnesota and grew up in Red Wing with his parents, Arnie and Minnie, and his sister, Darlene, all of whom he adored. In life, he was most happy with his lasting friendships and the family...

Jennifer Lynn Berendt

Jennifer Lynn Berendt

Mar 15, 2024

Jennifer Lynn Berendt, 40, of Red Wing, died Friday, March 15, 2024, at home under hospice care after a three year battle with cervical cancer. She was born on June 24, 1983, in Minneapolis to Cary and Michelle Berendt. She graduated from Jordan High School in 2001. Jennifer enjoyed fishing and watching movies. She also loved raising her cats.

Jennifer is...

Nathyn Ogden

Nathyn Ogden

Mar 13, 2024

Nathyn Zayne Ogden, Age 2 passed away unexpectedly on March 13th 2024. Nathyn was born November 26th, 2021 in Seattle Washington. Although his time on earth was short, he was loved by many. Nathyn was a happy boy with a huge smile and a contagious laugh. Nathyn enjoyed facetiming his big brother Max and his grandma, trying to send kisses...

Joann Loppnow

Joann Loppnow

Mar 12, 2024

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Joann Loppnow, age 83, of Lake City lost her battle with cancer on March 12, 2024 with her husband, Richard by her side.

 

Joann was a vibrant, energetic person who never seemed to sit still for long. She enjoyed a wide variety of jobs during her lifetime and was a hairdresser before marrying Richard. But...

David Husbyn

David Husbyn

Mar 12, 2024

David "Dave" Husbyn, 73, of Zumbrota, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Zumbrota Care Center after a sudden decline in his health.

He was born in Red Wing, MN on February 25, 1951, to Edwin and Irene (Loken) Husbyn. He graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1969.

On March 13, 1969, Dave was involved in a car...

Sidney Bruce Harper

Sidney Bruce Harper

Mar 12, 2024

    A Celebration of the Life of Sidney "Sid" Harper will be held Tuesday March 19th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the VFW Post 1215 Event Center located at 2775 43rd St. NW in Rochester. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories about Sid at any time, and The Reverend Jeff Niederstadt will preside over the memorialization...

Richard Weber

Richard Weber

Mar 10, 2024

Richard H. Weber, 89, of Mazeppa, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Richard was born March 31, 1934, in Mazeppa, MN to Casper and Leona (Schumacher) Weber. Richard was an amazing athlete and graduated from Mazeppa High School in 1954. Richard enlisted in the Army in 1956 and was very honored to become a...

Joe Heimberg

Joe Heimberg

Mar 10, 2024

    A memorial service for Joe Heimberg will be held Friday March 22nd at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pine Island.  The Rev. Marie Anderson will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  Following the service, and after a post-service luncheon, burial will be at Milton Cemetery in Dodge County.  Mr....

William Craddock

William Craddock

Mar 9, 2024

William "Willie" Michael Craddock, 59, of Lake City, died Saturday, March 9, 2024 at his home. He was born July 14, 1964 in Bremerton, Wash. to Ronald and Victoria (Walters) Craddock. He grew up in Crestline, Calif. and graduated from Rim of the World High School in Lake Arrowhead, Calif., class of 1982. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S....

Katherine "Katie" Simanski

Katherine "Katie" Simanski

Mar 9, 2024

Katherine “Katie”  Ann Simanski, 84, of Lake City, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at White Pine Assisted Living in Blaine, MN where she has resided the past four years.  She was born on May 23, 1939, in Lake City to Herbert and Edna (Richardson) Petrich.  She graduated from Lake City High School in 1957.  On March 9, 1957, she was...