Obituaries

Donald Jack Olson

Donald Jack Olson

Feb 23, 2023

Donald Jack Olson, 85, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born July 22, 1937 in Minneapolis to Arthur and Thelma (Pearson) Olson. He started school in Cambridge, Minn. where his parents owned a men’s clothing store. Arthur died when Donald was in grade school...

Jada Marie Schwingle

Jada Marie Schwingle

Feb 22, 2023

Jada Marie Schwingle, 20, of Zumbrota, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Jada was beautiful, caring, talented, adventurous, and outgoing. She loved shopping, writing, singing, drawing, dancing, skateboarding, and most of all she loved her family and friends.

Jada is survived by her parents Courtney and Christian Ridley, Brian Schwingle, and Chad (Rhonda) Sorensen, as well as...

Barbara Lynne Evert

Barbara Lynne Evert

Feb 22, 2023

Barbara Lynne Evert passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22nd under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice and Zumbrota Health services in Zumbrota, MN.

A celebration of life and visitation will be held on Saturday, March 25th, from 1-4 at Mahn Family Funeral Home-Larson Chapel in Zumbrota, MN. A private funeral service will be held at a...

Carl E. Young

Carl E. Young

Feb 21, 2023

Carl Eugene Young "Karl Heinz Bender" of Lake City, MN (Age 73) passed away on February 21st, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN. Carl's Cause of Death was liver failure and the effects of military service-connected disabilities.

Carl's immediate surviving family members are his wife of 25 years LoriAnna (Kostuch) Young of Lake City, MN, their...

Jerome "Jerry" Johnson

Jerome "Jerry" Johnson

Feb 21, 2023

Jerome "Jerry" Johnson, 92, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, February 21, 2023.  No services for Jerry are planned at this time per his wishes.  Arrangements handled by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel.

Cynthia (Zignego)  Stiverson

Cynthia (Zignego) Stiverson

Feb 20, 2023

Cynthia Ann Stiverson of Annapolis, MD, was born in Red Wing, MN, on May 3, 1944, the daughter of Willis Zignego and Dolores Kuharski Zignego. She attended St. Joseph’s Elementary School and graduated from Red Wing High School in 1962. She then attended the College of St. Catherine, graduating in 1966. She did graduate work in history at the...

Carlyle Howard Johnson

Carlyle Howard Johnson

Feb 20, 2023

Carlyle Howard Johnson was born March 1, 1935 to Howard E. Johnson and Odella (Christianson) Johnson.  He grew up on the farm and went to Country Schools.  He graduated from Harmony High School in 1953.  He was Baptized and Confirmed at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, MN.  He was drafted into the Army in 1958 and served in a...

Shane Wade Carsten

Shane Wade Carsten

Feb 19, 2023

Shane Wade Carsten, 39, of Red Wing, died unexpectedly from a medical condition, at his home on Sunday, February 19, 2023.  He was born May 28, 1983, in Lake City, to Robert and Penny (Carsten) Linder and graduated from Lake City High School, class of 2001.  He went on to attend the Art Institute of MN and received his...

Kenneth Hoffmeyer

Kenneth Hoffmeyer

Feb 17, 2023

Kenneth Dale Hoffmeyer, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023, in Rochester, Minnesota at the age of 107.

Ken was born on May 19, 1915, on his family farm in Corunna, Indiana to William and Nellie Hoffmeyer. He graduated from Ashley High School, class of 1933, and worked on the farm and at various local jobs...

Eunice Thompson

Eunice Thompson

Feb 17, 2023

Eunie Thompson, 97, died comfortably in her sleep on February 17, 2023.  She was surrounded by her family. Eunice (Eunie) Alvina Thompson was born in Rushford, MN, July 15, 1925.  She was the fifth of six children born to Carl and Christine (Hanson) Larson.  In 1935, Eunie moved to Rochester, MN with her family.  She graduated from Rochester High...

Susan May (Wenholz)  Haugen

Susan May (Wenholz) Haugen

Feb 15, 2023

The Memorial Service for Sue Haugen will be at Noon on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the Memorial Service. Sue passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester on February 15, 2023, from pancreatic cancer.

Susan May Wenholz was born...

Marsha Louise (Vagt)  Kettner

Marsha Louise (Vagt) Kettner

Feb 11, 2023

Marsha Kettner, 71, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 surrounded by her family .  Marsha Louise Vagt was born March 22, 1951 in Rochester, Minnesota to Edwin and June (Wegner) Vagt.  She was raised in the Hammond, MN area and graduated from Rochester John Marshall High School in 1969.  On July 20, 1973, Marsha was united in marriage to...

Doris E. (Blake)  Gardas

Doris E. (Blake) Gardas

Feb 11, 2023

Doris Elaine Gardas, 90, of Ellsworth and formerly of Hager City, died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born May 16, 1932, in Winter, Wisconsin, to Frederick and Eliza “Eudora” (Blake) Altaffer.  Her family moved to Bay City, Wisconsin, California and back to Bay City, where she grew up and graduated from Ellsworth...

John Victor Johnson, Jr.

John Victor Johnson, Jr.

Feb 8, 2023

John Victor Johnson Jr. known as “Johnny” by loved ones, passed away at the age of 72. He was born November 14, 1950 in Waukegan, IL to John & Harriette (Chattmon) Johnson Sr. He was raised in Zion, IL. John’s hobby list was extensive, including things such as flying airplanes or drones, working on cars, watching old westerns and...

Larry L. Tellinghuisen

Larry L. Tellinghuisen

Feb 8, 2023

Larry Lyle Tellinghuisen, 86, of Red Wing, MN, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born January 15, 1937, in Tyler, Minnesota the son of Emil and Lora (Heldt) Tellinghuisen and graduated from Pipestone High School in 1955.  He enlisted in the US Army in 1955 and served as a paratrooper in the...

Ronald Merle Paine

Ronald Merle Paine

Feb 7, 2023

Ronald M. Paine, 87, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester.

Ron was born July 14, 1935, in Roseau, MN to Leslie and Dorothy (Larson) Paine. He was a graduate of Red Wing High School and went on to attend Winona State University. While at Winona State,...

Douglas Allen Whaley

Douglas Allen Whaley

Feb 6, 2023

Douglas Allen Whaley, 49, of Hager City, Wisconsin died Monday, February 6, 2023 as the result of a car accident while stopping to help someone in the ditch. He was born December 28, 1973 in Saginaw, Michigan to Stanley and Cynthia (Teelander) Whaley. He grew up in Michigan and attended Cadillac High School. He moved to Florida where he...

Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Wallaker

Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Wallaker

Feb 6, 2023

Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Wallaker, 70, of Wanamingo, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 6, 2023. Jerry was born February 26, 1952, in Rochester, the son of Robert “Red” Melroy Wallaker and Geraldine Delores (Schaefer) Wallaker. He was raised in Wanamingo, and a graduate of Wanamingo High School in 1970. Jerry married...

Brandon Dean Evans

Brandon Dean Evans

Feb 4, 2023

Brandon Dean Evans, 39, of Red Wing, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic Heath Systems, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born March 31, 1983 in Marshall, Minnesota.

Brandon enjoyed playing golf. However, was a kid at heart who most loved spending time with his daughter, nieces and nephew. He enjoyed...

Albert Johannsen

Albert Johannsen

Feb 3, 2023

Albert "Scott" Johannsen, 84, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, beloved father, spouse, son, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, February 3, 2023. He entered this world on September 20, 1938, in Chicago, IL, born to Albert and Anne Johannsen. He was preceded in death by Judith Sigrid (Anderson) Johannsen, his wife of 51 years. He...