Obituaries
Jennifer Fick
Jun 1, 2023
Jennifer Lee Fick (Berg), 73, of Lake City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 1st, 2023 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Jenni was born November 24, 1949 in St. Paul to Irvin and Connie (Sattler) Berg. She spent her school years growing up in Zumbrota and graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1967. She...
Mary J. (Madison) Thomforde
May 31, 2023
Mary J. Thomforde, 94, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Brookdale Senior Living in Eagan. She was born February 21, 1929, in Red Wing, to Hans and Minnie (Sundby) Madison. She attended Red Wing Schools, graduating from Central High School in 1947 and continued her education, taking courses at Inver Grove Community College, Rochester Community College...
Shanna J. McDonnell
May 30, 2023
Shanna Jillian McDonnell, 18 of Corinth, Mississippi, formerly of Lake City, Minnesota, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at her home surrounded by her parents and the family pets, Max and Macey. She was born July 20, 2004, in Lake City, to Jeremy and Melissa (Kohrs) McDonnell. She attended school in Lake City at Bluff View Elementary through the 5th...
Marlene Elaine (Seagren) Wordelman
May 29, 2023
Marlene Elaine Wordelman, age 85, died May 29th, 2023 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center. Daughter of Eddie and Florence Seagren, she was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from Harding High School. She began her college education at North Central College in Illinois where she met her husband, Jon. They celebrated their 66th year of marriage...
Hugh Thomas Blee
May 28, 2023
Hugh Thomas Blee, 87, of Mantorville, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023. Hugh was born in Rochester, MN on September 8, 1935, to Michael and Martha Blee. He loved spending time in Wabasha and Kellogg with his many relatives. He raised his family and spent most of his life in Rochester and later built his retirement...
James Michael Solberg
May 26, 2023
A memorial service for James Solberg will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo, MN with Reverend Kris Ferkin officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the memorial service at the church. Jim passed away on May 26, 2023, at his home in Maple Grove, MN.
James...
Nancy Flemke
May 26, 2023
Nancy Jo (Moore) Flemke, 71, of Pine Island, went to meet Jesus on Friday May 26, 2023.
She was born to Wayne and Margie (Winjum) Moore on October 18, 1951. She grew up on a farm near Medford, MN with her three siblings. Nancy graduated from Medford High School in 1970 and continued on to Luther College...
Lawrence "Bud" Frederick Pruter
May 26, 2023
Lawrence “Bud” Frederick Pruter, 90, of Red Wing, Minnesota passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at Goodhue Assisted Living.
Bud was born July 4, 1932 at home in Gillford Township, Wabasha County to Chester and Viola (Fick) Pruter. He attended Boss School District 88 and Lincoln High School in Lake City. He worked on several farms in...
Mary J. (Kasel) Burke
May 25, 2023
Mary Jean Burke (Kasel) passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on January 2, 1937 in Hastings, MN to Elizabeth and John Kasel. She was raised in Vermillion, MN and attended school in Hastings.
She married Eugene “Bud” Burke on September 2, 1961 in Vermillion, MN. They...
Gary Allen Windhorst
May 25, 2023
Gary Allen “Windy” Windhorst, 75, of Wanamingo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester. He was born in Red Wing on July 29, 1947, to Melroy and Verona (Post) Windhorst. He graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1965 and served honorably in the National...
Bruce H. Bodin
May 25, 2023
Bruce Henry Bodin, 89, of Red Wing, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at his home at Potter Ridge, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 8, 1933, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Roy and Beryl (Jolitz) Bodin. He graduated in 1951, from Central High School in St. Paul. He attended the University of Minnesota before enlisting...
David Robert Kvalsten
May 24, 2023
David Robert Kvalsten, 82, of Hager City, Wisconsin died peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in his home on the Mississippi River.
It is impossible to summarize this big, wonderful life but here is a brief overview. Beloved father, brother, uncle and friend. Papa, Padre, Banker Dave, Unkie Dave, Captain: Your adventurous, kind and generous nature has...
Billy "Bill" Benson
May 24, 2023
Billy “Bill” Benson 75, of Old Frontenac, MN died peacefully on May 24, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN with his wife of 55 years by his side.
Bill was born March 5th, 1948, in Red Wing, MN to Loren and Irene Benson. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Red...
Gary Joseph Majewski
May 23, 2023
Gary Joseph Majewski, 75, of Austin, MN passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023, at his home in Rochester, MN. He was born on April 13, 1948, in Austin, MN to Joseph and Helen (Allen) Majewski. He graduated from Central High School in 1967 from Austin, MN. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy. and went on to serve in...
Roger L. Studeny
May 23, 2023
Roger Lee Studeny, 75, of Hager City, died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at his home.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2024, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska. A lunch will follow at the St. Nicholas Church in Valentine.
He was born on April 18, 1948, in Valentine,...
Margaret "Peg" M. (Eggers) Alexander
May 23, 2023
Margaret (Peg) Mae Alexander went to her heavenly home on May 23, 2023 at age 84. Peg was a faithful women who loved the Lord, family and church.
Peg led a full life, dedicating much of her time to helping others, education and spreading the word of God.
After graduating from Concordia College in St....
James "Jim" Arnold Kaehler
May 22, 2023
James Arnold Kaehler died early on the morning of Monday, May 22, 2023, in Lutz, FL. Jim was 89 at the time of his passing, just three months shy of his 90th birthday. His death resulted from an accidental fall at his home.
Jim was born in Red Wing, MN on Saturday, August 12, 1933, to Edna...
Carol (Honebrink) Geerdes
May 22, 2023
Carol Roslyn Honebrink Geerdes 96 of Rochester MN is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Passing away peacefully on May 22, 2023, at her home at Madonna Meadows.
Carol was born in Sauk Rapids MN on April 29, 1927, the daughter of William and Gudrun Honebrink. Carol was preceded in death by her parents and 4...
Darlean Irene (Schaefer) Smith
May 21, 2023
Darlean Irene Schaefer Smith was born August 19, 1929 in Old Concord, Minnesota to Everett and Minnie Schaefer. She graduated from West Concord High School and attended college for a year and a half. She worked as a Dietary Aid at Rochester Methodist Hospital and resided in Rochester, Minnesota for a number of years. On January 10, 1953 she...
Brent Hughley
May 21, 2023
Brent William Hughley, 58, of Zumbro Falls, MN, passed away at his home on May 21, 2023.
Brent was born in Wabasha, MN on June 8, 1964. He went to Lincoln High School in Lake City, MN. Brent went into the Army to serve his country seven days after graduation. He did his basic training in Fort...


