Obituaries

James Richard Flick

James Richard Flick

Dec 5, 2022

Flick, James R.

5/22/1935 – 12/5/2022

James R. Flick was born to Raymond and Kathleen (Flynn) Flick on May 22, 1935. He passed on December 5, 2022.

Jim grew up in Kenyon, Minnesota where he began working with his father at Flick Meat Market and graduated from Kenyon High School. He proudly served...

Duane Reding

Duane Reding

Dec 4, 2022

Duane “Dewey” Leo Reding, 93, of Mazeppa died on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

Duane was born in Zumbrota on October 2, 1929 to Leo and Anna (Tri) Reding.

He attended a country school through 8th grade and was the only student in his class. He continued farming after 8th grade...

Duane "Duffy" Owen

Duane "Duffy" Owen

Dec 3, 2022

Duane “Duffy” Owen Napé Duta, May 16 1963-Dec 3 2022, of Prairie Island Dakota community, started his journey peacefully surrounded by family.  He attended RW Central High School.  He met his wife on Aug 4, 1986 and they were married May 22, 2007. He enjoyed the Tour de France, college basketball, spending time with family, listening to music, guitars...

Arnold Edward Groszbach

Arnold Edward Groszbach

Dec 3, 2022

Arnold Edward Groszbach, 83, of Zumbrota, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at his home.

Arnold was born in Pine Island Township on April 22, 1939 to Arnold and Leona (Degener) Groszbach. He was a 1957 graduate of Zumbrota High School. After graduation, Arnold became a member of the National Guard. In 1958, Arnold attended Mankato Vocational...

Jack Edward Shirley

Jack Edward Shirley

Dec 2, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Jack Edward Shirley (81) of Zumbrota, MN.  Jack passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, December 2nd, 2022, after a long battle with heart issues.

Jack was born April 5th, 1941, in Estherville, IA to Charles Edward and Lela Belle (Sawyer) Shirley. He spent...

Eunice Grace (Getting)  Flater

Eunice Grace (Getting) Flater

Dec 2, 2022

Eunice Grace Flater, age 93, of Lake City, MN died on Friday, December 2 at the Lake City Care Center.

She was born on December 30, 1928, in Grundy County, Iowa to Fred W. and Sarah (Diekman) Getting. She attended Grundy Center Community Schools in Grundy Center, IA and graduated in 1948. On July 2, 1953, she...

Richard F. McLaughlin

Richard F. McLaughlin

Dec 1, 2022

***UPDATED SERVICE DETAILS****

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at Charile's Eatery in Rochester, followed by lunch.  Car gathering from 12pm-2pm, followed by a cruise to the Woodshed in Hager City, Wisconsin.

Richard Frank McLaughlin, 87, of Hager City, Wisconsin, formerly of Oronoco, Minnesota, died Thursday, December 1, 2022 at...

Lawrence Helmer Lawson

Lawrence Helmer Lawson

Dec 1, 2022

A memorial service for Lawrence Helmer Lawson will be held Friday December 9th at 2:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo.  The Rev. Kris Ferkin will officiate.  The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.  Following the service, friends are invited to join the family for a celebration of Larry’s...

Marilyn Paulette (Fasset)  McRoberts

Marilyn Paulette (Fasset) McRoberts

Dec 1, 2022

Marilyn Paulette McRoberts, 70, of Hager City, died Thursday, December 1, 2022 at her home. She was born July 20, 1952 in River Falls to Swede and Marilyn (Bratlie) Fasset. Marilyn worked at the Red Wing Shoe Company for 32 years. She loved to exercise, taking out the four-wheeler, going hunting and gardening.

She is survived by...

Keith Jepson

Keith Jepson

Nov 30, 2022

Keith Eugene Jepson, 79, of Rochester, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 30, 2022, surrounded by family. Keith was born on June 19, 1943, to Ione LaBelle.  He spent his childhood in the Rochester area.  He left highschool to enter into the United States Army where he spent seven years proudly serving his country. ...

Carol M. (Sammelson)  Perkins

Carol M. (Sammelson) Perkins

Nov 30, 2022

Carol M. Perkins, age 85, of Red Wing, MN, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022 at her home.

Carol grew up in Vasa, MN, the daughter of Violet and Raymond Sammelson. She graduated from Red Wing High School.   In 1958, she married Larry Perkins and lived the rest of her life in Featherstone Township...

Dwight Mitchell Wells

Dwight Mitchell Wells

Nov 27, 2022

Dwight Mitchell Wells, 70, a member of the Prairie Island Indian Community, died Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Rochester. He was born February 19, 1952 in Red Wing to Wallace Wells, Sr. and Gertrude Madeline Wells. He attended Red Wing Central High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He went on to serve in Vietnam. Following his honorable...

Tham (Maria) Thi Nguyen

Tham (Maria) Thi Nguyen

Nov 27, 2022

A Mass of Christian Burial for Maria Tham Thi Nguyen will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday December 3rd at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rochester. The Rev. The Hoang will celebrate the Mass.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester. The visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday December 2nd at Mahn Family Funeral...

Rita Steuernagel

Rita Steuernagel

Nov 25, 2022

Rita Catherine Steuernagel, 89, of Rochester died on Friday, November 25, 2022. She was born on March 17, 1933 in Altura, MN to Jacob and Cecilia (Kirch) Schlink. Rita grew up in the Rollingstone area and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Rita married Wilbur in 1952 and worked at Mayo Clinic for 16 years....

Larry J Baringer

Larry J Baringer

Nov 25, 2022

Larry Baringer, 88, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at the Goodhue Living Center. Larry Jerome Baringer was born April 14, 1934 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Lawrence and Grace (Engeldinger) Baringer. Larry was raised in Red Wing until the family moved to Pine Island when he was 9. He graduated from Pine Island High School.

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Jean Wohlers

Jean Wohlers

Nov 24, 2022

Jean Rosella Wohlers, 96, of Lake City died peacefully November 24, 2022, Thanksgiving Day, at Elysian Senior Living of Lake City. Jean was the daughter of Henry and Minnie Rutz, Lake City, born April 22, 1926. She lived in Lake City all her life and was baptized, confirmed and married at St John's Lutheran Church, where she was a...

William Orrin Seeverts

William Orrin Seeverts

Nov 24, 2022

William Orrin Seeverts was born Sept 22, 1948, in Rochester, MN.  Bill spent his early years in Rochester, MN and Chicago, IL.  Bill spent his teen years in the Rochester area, where he attended John Marshall High School. He married Brianne Calvert in 1969; they welcomed a daughter, Tana, in 1970, and divorced later that year.

Bill...

Raymond Clement

Raymond Clement

Nov 23, 2022

Raymond (Ray) Clement, 80, of Rochester, MN died November 23, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital.

He was born on June 10, 1942 in Rochester, MN to Glenn and Luella (Miller) Clement.

He was a resident of Rochester and the surrounding community for much of his life. Ray married his devoted wife Sandra Clement (Hellickson) on...

Lois M. (Wangen)  Dahling

Lois M. (Wangen) Dahling

Nov 22, 2022

Lois Margaret (Simanski Wangen) Dahling, 87, of Red Wing, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at her home.  She was born on July 22, 1935, to Adolph and Gudrun (Johnson) Simanski in Goodhue where she also attended schools.   On September 26, 1953, she was united in marriage to Merlyn Wangen. To this union they were blessed with six...

Deloris E. (Hildestad)  Ruzek

Deloris E. (Hildestad) Ruzek

Nov 19, 2022

Deloris Eleanor Ruzek, 94, of Lake City, died Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Lake City Care Center.  She was born December 29, 1927, one of 12 siblings, to Carl and Amelia (Christensen) Hildestad and grew up in the Lanesboro area where she attended school.  She was united in marriage to Odean Opsahl.  Together they had four children and...