Jun 24, 2023

Lorne Allan McDonald, 88, passed away on June 24, 2023 at the Lake City Care Center.

Lorne was born on January 22, 1935 in Madison, S.D. to Lorne & Marcella (Rogness) McDonald. After graduating from high school, Lorne joined the Navy and served for 4 years. Lorne married is wife Jean Hollman on July 28, 1956 at...

Jun 23, 2023

Willis R. “Bill” Goodman, 90, of Wanamingo, died on Friday, June 23, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo with Pastor Kris Ferkin officiating. Visitations will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00pm at Trinity Lutheran...

Jun 22, 2023

Barbara Jean Wojcik (Briski) passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023 in Missoula, Montana, surrounded by loved ones.

Barbara, was brought into this world on June 1st, 1935, to George and Minna Briski. Barbara gave birth to 9 children.  Being a mother was one of the most important parts of Barbara’s life, a role that...

Jun 22, 2023

Sandra Jean Van Stone 65 passed away on June 22nd, 2023 on her 65th Birthday at her home, in Red Wing. She was born June 22nd 1958 to Kenneth and Florence (Albers) Bremer in Red Wing and grew up in Goodhue and then on the Featherstone township farm. She was confirmed at St. Luke Goodhue and graduated from Goodhue...

Jun 22, 2023

Peacefully and surrounded by her family Dorothy passed away on Thursday June 22, 2023 at the age of 92. With the help and support of Mayo Hospice her family was able to care for her at home.

She was born to Walter and Linda Goelz (Schlueter) on June 5th, 1931. Dorothy was confirmed on June 5th at...

Jun 21, 2023

Patricia Christensen, 91, a longtime resident of Pine Island and in recent years of Rochester, died Wednesday June 21, 2023 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester.

Patricia Ann Ryan was born January 8, 1932 in Hastings, Minnesota, the daughter of Howard “Jack” Ryan and Margaret (Coen) Ryan.  Raised in Pine Island, she was a graduate of the...

Jun 20, 2023

Annette Kay Juers, 66, of Millville, MN, left here to join the angels in heaven on June 20, 2023, surrounded by her husband Pete, other family members and friends.  Annette was born in Rochester, MN on December 9th, 1956 to Arthur and Betty (Feist) Carroll.

Annette grew up in Viola, MN and spent a number of years...

Jun 20, 2023

Leslie Anne (McKenzie) Hakala passed away on June 20, 2023, at Benedictine Living Community in Red Wing, after a year-long struggle with brain cancer.

Leslie was born in Red Wing on June 24, 1957 to Bruce and Gloria (Lemmon) McKenzie, and apart from her college years, she lived in her hometown for her whole life. She graduated...

Jun 19, 2023

Arlene Marie Stockwell, 66, of Red Wing, died Monday, June 19, 2023, at the Lake City Care Center, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 11, 1956, in Red Wing, to Edward and Millicent (Hulverson) Stockwell.  She graduated in 1974, from Ellsworth High School.  In high school she was active in 4H and sang in the...

Jun 16, 2023

Bradley John Arndt, 66, of rural Red Wing, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at home, surrounded by family. He was born on February 28, 1957 in Red Wing, to George and Evelyn (Puppe) Arndt, the eleventh of twelve children. He attended St. John’s Lutheran School, Red Wing, through eighth grade and then Red Wing Central High School, graduating...

Jun 15, 2023

Melvin “Uncle Bobby” LeRoy Smith, 92, of Red Wing, died Thursday, June 15, 2023 at St. Crispin Living Community.  He was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Houston, MN to LeRoy and Grace (Kragness) Smith.  His family moved to Red Wing in 1947 where he attended school.  He worked at Nybo’s for over 10 years and the Jewel Nursery in...

Jun 14, 2023

Margery Marie Simonson, age 89, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester.

She was born August 24th, 1933 to Emil and Mabel Joblonske. She met her soul mate Ron Simonson while ice skating in Red Wing. Marge married Ron on November 3, 1951. They made their home in Red Wing. They both worked...

Jun 10, 2023

Donald William Tomczik, 83, of Red Wing, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He and his twin brother, David, were born on January 26, 1940, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Al and Fern (Jenderseck) Tomczik.  He was a graduate of Cathedral High School and St. Cloud State where he earned BS and MS degrees...

Jun 9, 2023

Lynn E. Wagenmann, married 44 years to Duane F. Wagenmann (dec 2008), died June 9th while under hospice respite care.  Lynn and Duane will be interred together at Oakwood Cemetery in a private ceremony with their two daughters Tanna Wagenmann (Leighton) and Gina Green (Frederick).

Together, Lynn and Duane had four grandchildren Taylor (Grace), Ericka (Bailey), Madison,...

Jun 9, 2023

Edwin Fay Berryman was born June 18th, 1942 to Ruby and Harry Berryman and passed peacefully the morning of June 9th, 2023 with family at his side.

Ed is survived by and forever will be missed by his wife, Bonnie, married nearly 59 years and his daughters Jena Ogston and Jana Faragher (host daughter Susi Lima); son-in-laws,...

Jun 5, 2023

Lyle Eugene Smith, of Kasson, Minnesota passed away on June 5, 2023. He was 82 years old.

Lyle was born on January 12, 1941, on the family farm north of Byron in Kalmar Township. He attended country school and then graduated from Byron High School in 1958. After graduation he worked with his dad on the farm...

Jun 5, 2023

Jane Schmidt Plote, 101, died Monday, June 5, 2023 at Southview Acres Heath Center in Oakdale, Minn. She was born November 15, 1921 in Lake City to Fred and Minnie Schmidt. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lake City. On October 12, 1945 she married Harold Plote at St. John’s Lutheran...

Jun 5, 2023

Adolph John Dahling, 91, of Red Wing, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at his home at Deer Crest Senior Living.  He was born on June 21, 1931, in Red Wing, to John and Louise (Drenkhahn) Dahling.  He attended school in Welch and graduated from Red Wing High School in 1950.  From 1952 to 1954, he served in the US...

Jun 4, 2023

Walter Dale Sorensen, 91, of Red Wing, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Mary’s Campus, surrounded by family.  He was born on May 27, 1932, in Racine, Wisconsin.  His family lived in various communities before moving to Hastings, Nebraska, where he graduated from Hastings High School in 1950.  For a short time, he worked...

Jun 2, 2023

A memorial service for June Ohnstad of Wanamingo will be held Tuesday June 13th at 1:00 PM ., with visitation one hour prior to the service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo.  The Rev. Kris Ferkin will officiate.  The visitation will be held on Monday June 12th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, at the church.  Burial will be in...