Obituaries

Harold Delair Meyers

Harold Delair Meyers

Nov 19, 2022

Harold DeLair Meyers, 92, of Lake City, died Saturday, Nov., 19, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester.  He was born July 19, 1930, in Austin, MN and graduated from Lake City High School, class of 1951.  He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War from 1951-55, and had been stationed in Korea for...

Jeffery Allan Koehn

Jeffery Allan Koehn

Nov 19, 2022

Jeffery Allan Koehn, 51, of Red Wing, died Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic, Methodist Campus in Rochester.

He was born December 13, 1970 in Zumbrota to Fred and Nancy (Franklin) Koehn. He grew up in Red Wing and graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1989. Jeff grew up working on his grandparent’s...

Luke Stephen Austin

Luke Stephen Austin

Nov 17, 2022

Luke Stephen Austin August 7, 1986 - November 17, 2022

Luke left the confines of his mother’s womb on the 7th of August, 1986, determined to defy any who dare to try to contain him again.

Luke poured his determination, pain, passion and love into every aspect of his life - tattooing, playing his guitar,...

Tammy Lee Gary

Tammy Lee Gary

Nov 15, 2022

Mazeppa Tammy Gary, age 50, passed away at her home  in Mazeppa, MN on Tuesday November 15, 2022 surrounded by her loving family, after a lengthy and brave battle against cancer. Tammy Lee Gary was born on April 4, 1972, in Lake City to Elmer and Dawn (Farnsworth) Gary. Tammy grew up in the Hammond area. She graduated from...

Terry Jay Helbig

Terry Jay Helbig

Nov 15, 2022

Terry J. Helbig, 75, of Lake City passed away November 15, 2022 at the Lake City Care Center.

Terry was born on April 4, 1947 in St. Paul, MN to Albert J and Lucille M (Mattfeld) Helbig. He married Terry T Temte on August 9, 1970 and was the father of 2 daughters; KumRae Tamarac (Lee)  and...

Michael David Schad

Michael David Schad

Nov 15, 2022

Michael David Schad, 59, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

Mike was born January 8, 1963, in Wabasha, MN to Eugene and Diane (Marien) Schad. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1981. He furthered his education at Rochester Community and Technical College, earning an associate degree in Building Utilities and Maintenance. Gifted...

Dianne L. (Fischer)  Coulson

Dianne L. (Fischer) Coulson

Nov 15, 2022

Dianne Lynn Coulson, 71, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022.   She was born April 20, 1951, in River Falls, Wisconsin, to Edmund and Vivian (Marsh) Fischer.  She attended schools in Chicago and graduated from Red Wing Central High in 1969.  She had been employed at various food service industries in Red Wing.  Dianne enjoyed collecting owls, cooking...

Merton Edwin Rew

Merton Edwin Rew

Nov 14, 2022

Merton Edwin Rew, 89, of Pine Island, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14th at Cottagewood Memory Care.

Merton was born March 12, 1933, in Frazee, MN to Carl and Margaret (Early) Rew. Merton graduated from Frazee High School, where he enjoyed playing football.  After high school, he hopped a train to Washington State to farm with...

DeAndre Alexander Brewster

DeAndre Alexander Brewster

Nov 14, 2022

A memorial service for DeAndre Alexander Brewster will be held Monday November 21st at 1:00 PM at the Word of Life God in Christ Church in Rochester.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will the service at Oakwood East Cemetery.  DeAndre, 38, died on or about Monday November 14, 2022.

Lois Catherine Haglund

Lois Catherine Haglund

Nov 14, 2022

Lois Catherine Haglund, 97, of Pine Island, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the Pine Haven Care Center.

Lois was born March 24, 1925, in Lake City to Wallace and Helen (Schumann) Aitken. Lois grew up in Lake City and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943. On December 29, 1944, she was united...

Richard "Dick" Beck

Richard "Dick" Beck

Nov 13, 2022

Richard “Dick” Beck, 69, passed away at his home in Lake City on November 13, 2022.

Dick was born on July, 8, 1953,  to James & Delores (Henn) Beck in Lake City, MN. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1971. He worked for Willers Construction, Independent Grain and Ahler’s Construction in Lake City. Dick also attended...

Violet Stinson

Violet Stinson

Nov 13, 2022

Violet Stinson, 94, of Lake City, MN passed away on November 13, 2022 at Deer Crest Assisted Living in Red Wing, MN.

Violet was born on August 21, 1928, in Chester, NE. to Henry and Martha (Schmidt) Hobelman. She graduated from Wymore High School in Wymore, NE. Violet Hobelman met Bruce Stinson in Kansas City while she...

Michael Charles Olson

Michael Charles Olson

Nov 13, 2022

Michael Charles Olson, 66, of Red Wing, died Sunday, November 13, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born December 29, 1955 to Charles A.B. and Ruth E (Peterson) Olson in St. Peter, Minnesota. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School and began his career in the trades, starting at the Prairie Island nuclear plant when...

Barbara Jean Getschmann

Barbara Jean Getschmann

Nov 12, 2022

Barbara Jean Getschmann, 58, of Lake City, passed away on Saturday November 12,2022 at her home.

Barbara was born on January 2, 1964 to Herbert and Vernis Getschmann, (that years New Year's baby)! She was a lifelong resident of Lake City and a graduate of Lincoln High School. Barbara enjoyed spending time with family, especially on the...

Rose Henderson

Rose Henderson

Nov 12, 2022

Rose Ellen Henderson, 49, died Saturday, November 12, 2022.  She was born on September 6, 1973, in Red Wing to Robert Olson and Laurie Henderson.  She graduated from Red Wing High School and attended Hillcrest Day Program in Wanamingo.  She enjoyed doing crafts, collecting owls and figurines.  She was special person to everyone.

Rose is survived by...

Ruth M. (Hartle)  Grunklee

Ruth M. (Hartle) Grunklee

Nov 12, 2022

Ruth Marie (Hartle) Grunklee, 93, of Red Wing passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the Lake City Care Center. Ruth brought a smile to everyone’s face that she encountered, with her kind heart, dogged determination, and quirky sense of humor. Ruth was blessed with a loving husband of 73 years, 6 children, 13 grandchildren, and 10...

Marcia Ann (Haglund)  Stucky

Marcia Ann (Haglund) Stucky

Nov 11, 2022

Marcia Ann (Haglund) Stucky, 69 of Pine Island passed away on November 11, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

Marcia was born on February 24, 1953 to Lloyd and Lois Haglund. She married Chuck Stucky on August 23, 1969 at Grace Lutheran Church in Oronoco, MN.  Together they had 2 daughters...

Marilyn Joan Schad

Marilyn Joan Schad

Nov 10, 2022

Marilyn Schad, 93, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Elysian Memory Care in Lake City, Minnesota. She was born on April 24, 1929, in Minneapolis to John and Gladys Johnson. She spent her early years in the Twin Cities area. During her adult years, she lived and worked in Lake City. Marilyn worked various jobs including: Zero...

Bruce Vagt

Bruce Vagt

Nov 9, 2022

Bruce Earl Vagt, 75, of Mazeppa died on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester after an extended illness.

He was born on September 25, 1947 to Edwin and June (Wegner) Vagt in Rochester, MN.

Bruce grew up in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1965. After high school...

Margaret B. (Woolsey)  Taylor

Margaret B. (Woolsey) Taylor

Nov 9, 2022

Margaret Bernice Taylor, 68, of Welch, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born March 23, 1954 in Minneapolis, to Theodore and Bernice (Teicher) Woolsey.  She grew up in Minneapolis and attended Catholic School.  In 1976 she moved to Prairie Island.  On June 11, 1977, she married Nathan Taylor, Jr at the...