Jan 18, 2024

JoAnne Margaret Cluth, 57, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at home, on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born in St. Cloud on September 22, 1966, to Lloyd and Geraldine (Almquist) Prigge. She graduated from Sartell High School in the Class of 1985. She attended college for one year at Bethel University. She was...

Jan 17, 2024

Mary Ellen Reding, 85, of Zumbrota, passed away on January 17th 2024.

She was born March 14, 1938 in Wabasha County to Hazel Van Houten.

She attended grades one and two at a country school in Theilman, MN then moved to Hager city WI. for grades three through eight and graduated from Zumbrota High School...

Jan 17, 2024

Wilda Ann Prigge, 95, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at the Lake City Care Center.

Wilda was born on April 22, 1928 to Clarence & Ruth (Dahle) Erickson in Spring Grove, MN.

Wilda married Emery Prigge on March 19, 1955, at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester. She worked as a Dwelle Telephone Operator...

Jan 14, 2024

Mayme L. Lukes, age 101 years and 8 months, of Zumbrota, MN, passed away on January 14th at the Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, Minnesota.

Mayme was born on May 19, 1922 on the farm near Lankin, North Dakota, to Joseph A. Kovarik and Elizabeth (Shirek) Kovarik. She attended school at Latona Township #1 school. ...

Jan 14, 2024

Richard Vern Clemens, 91, of Welch, died Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 4, 1932, in Binford, ND to Harry and Inga (Vangen) Clemens.  He attended rural schools and grew up on the family farm.  On June 30, 1952, he married Yvonne Jacobson in Cooperstown, ND.  They farmed...

Jan 13, 2024

Lakesha Lorri Ann Sievers, 34, of Red Wing, died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. Lakesha was a born March 4, 1989, along with her twin sister Cathy.  At age two they were adopted by Lise and Mark Sievers and moved to Minnesota.

“Kesha” was a happy, bubbly girl who...

Jan 13, 2024

Sandra Jean Grettenberg, aged 84 of Lake City, MN, passed away Saturday, January 13th at Deer Crest Senior Living in Red Wing, MN. She was born August 4th, 1939, in Grand Rapids, MI to Virginia and Richard Meyering. Sandy was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be dearly missed by her husband of 63 years,...

Jan 12, 2024

Diane Rae Carroll, 68, of Red Wing, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2024. Diane was born on June 26, 1955, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, to Philip and Virginia (McCormick) Thomas.    Diane set foot in this world with a vibrant spirit, and that spirit remained with her until the end. She was a 1973 graduate of Black...

Jan 12, 2024

Carol May Blank, 84, of Red Wing, died Friday, January 12, 2024 at The Homestead in Rochester. She was born May 10, 1939 in Red Wing to Peter and Lois (Bruns) Mallon. She grew up in Red Wing and attended Red Wing schools. She attended Rochester Community College where she received her bachelors in nursing, going to work as...

Jan 10, 2024

Shirley Joan Thoms, 87, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus, surrounded by family.  She was born on March 9, 1936, in Red Wing to Charles and Blanche (Brock) Savage.  She grew up in Frontenac and graduated from Red Wing High School.  In her younger years she worked on the farm and...

Jan 10, 2024

Margaret Schmitz, 81, of Goodhue, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at her home on her farm, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 13, 1942 in Plum City to Leonard and Elvira (Johnson) Gilles. She attended St. Francis in Ellsworth before moving to Red Wing where she attended St. Joseph parochial school and Red Wing Central...

Jan 9, 2024

Sandra Joyce Kuyath, 83, of Red Wing, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at her home.  She was born August 15, 1940, in Red Wing, to Irvin and Hazel (Rasmussen) Jablonski and attended Red Wing Central High School.  Sandy was married to Roger Kuyath on May 7, 1960.  They made their home in Red Wing, and together they...

Jan 8, 2024

Sharon K. (Rhodes) Becker, Red Wing, MN, died on January 8th, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Red Wing, MN.  At the time of her death, she had retired from a career in higher education. After a long fight with cancer, she passed peacefully, surrounded by her family.

Sharon was born November 14, 1949, in Eau Claire,...

Jan 8, 2024

Erling Robert Lee, 91, of Zumbro Falls, died Monday, January 8, 2024, at his home.  He was born on June 14, 1932, in Hayfield, Minnesota to Jerald and Ruby (Lee) Lee.  He attended rural schools near Sargeant, Minnesota.  He worked for Kennard Edgar and also hauled milk for the Vernon Creamery.  On October 17, 1959, he was united in...

Jan 4, 2024

Sandra (Eckstrom) Malmquist, 68, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with Multiple System Atrophy. Preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Barbara Eckstrom. Sandy is survived by her husband of 48 years, Craig Malmquist; daughters Erika (Kyle) Rabine and Elise Malmquist; sons Ian (Emmy)...

Jan 4, 2024

Neil Allen Gullickson, 69, of Wanamingo, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was born in Zumbrota on August 31, 1954, to Wilbur and Inez (Reierson) Gullickson. He graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1973. He worked at Maple Island for many years, in addition to the City of Wanamingo and the City of Cannon...

Jan 4, 2024

Georgene Ann Benson, 76, of Red Wing, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 3, 1947, in Red Wing to George and Vera (Dick) Hielscher.  She attended Red Wing Schools graduating from Central High School in 1966.  On January 20, 1968, she was united in marriage to William...

Jan 3, 2024

Guy Raymond Yarwood, 66, of Rockport, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his Nephew’s home surrounded by family. Guy was born on July 19, 1957, in Austin, Minnesota to Walter and Nellie Mae (Smith) Yarwood.

Guy enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and camping. He also loved spending time with his family.

He is survived...

Jan 2, 2024

William Rick Ellis, 80, of Wanamingo, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester. He was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico on May 18, 1943, to William and Luz (Ramirez) Ellis. He graduated from high school in Crescent City, FL in 1962. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and...

Jan 1, 2024

Kenneth Duane Lee, 72, of Zumbrota, passed away peacefully January 1, 2024 at Mayo inpatient palliative care with his devoted wife and daughter by his side following a 3 year journey with metastatic kidney cancer. Too soon. The world lost one of the best ones. He dipped his toe into 2024 then left to reclaim his breath as he...