Obituaries

Romeo C. Cyr

Romeo C. Cyr

Sep 8, 2022

Romeo Clarence Cyr, 82, of Red Wing, embraced by God, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and children, at his home. He was born in Red Lake Falls, to Florence (Violette) and Romeo Cyr. He graduated from Hibbing High School and earned his undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in Agriculture Education from the...

Barbara Ann Enerson

Barbara Ann Enerson

Sep 7, 2022

Barbara Ann Enerson, 90, of Pine Island, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2022, at Edenbrook of Rochester.

Barbara was born July 26, 1932, in Milton Township, Dodge County to Charles and Mabel (Kourt) Schiesser. She graduated from Pine Island High School. After high school, Barb went to work for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. She married Olaf...

Carl Gunter Imhof

Carl Gunter Imhof

Sep 5, 2022

Carl Gunter Imhof, 82, of Pine Island, MN passed away September 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born March 19, 1940 in Germany and was the son of Lina Prigge, who preceded him in death. Carl was a 7-year Army Veteran with his last tour of service in Korea. He enjoyed spending time...

Mary Grinnell

Mary Grinnell

Sep 5, 2022

Mary “Judy” Grinnell, 87, of Lake City, formally of Wayne, MI passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at the Lake City Care Center.  She was born June 14, 1936 in Wayne, MI to Milton and Margaret Arthur.  She grew up in Wayne and later moved to Bay City, MI.  She graduated from Hillsdale College where she studied teaching.  She...

Kathleen "Kaye" Maude Eppard

Kathleen "Kaye" Maude Eppard

Sep 4, 2022

Kathleen “Kaye” Maude Blowers Eppard lived a wonderful life of 93 years.

Born in the hinterlands of Manitoba on August 6, 1929, she grew up in the tiny rural town of Riding Mountain.  She was the third child of English immigrants Robert and Lily Blowers who were emboldened to move to Canada by the Wembley British Empire...

Ruby (Swanson)  Foley

Ruby (Swanson) Foley

Sep 4, 2022

Ruby Rosella Foley, 96, of Red Wing, died Sunday, September 4, 2022, at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Um, Minn.  She was born on November 28, 1925, in Trenton Township, Pierce County, Wis., to Simon and Esther (Dahlin) Swanson.  She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1944.  On May 24, 1947, she was united in marriage to...

Charles Thomas Currie

Charles Thomas Currie

Sep 3, 2022

Charles Thomas Currie, 25, a member of the Prairie Island Indian Community, died Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Duluth. He was born January 19, 1997 in Red Wing to Rachel Campbell and Charles Currie, Sr.

Charlie was a gentle soul who struggled with his mental health most of his life. Despite this, he had a great sense...

Paul Anthony Smith

Paul Anthony Smith

Sep 3, 2022

Paul A, Smith, age 72, died in a motorcycle accident near Rapid City, South Dakota on September 3, 2022.

A celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022, from 6-10 p.m. at the V.F.W Stary-Yerka Post #5727 in Zumbrota.

Paul Anthony Smith was born April 13, 1950, to Robert and Lorraine...

Shirley Willoughby Rose

Shirley Willoughby Rose

Aug 29, 2022

Shirley was born in Miami, Florida, the youngest of five siblings.  At age 5, her family moved to the Panama Canal Zone where her father worked in Civil Service. On Nov 6, 1952, she was married to Byron Willoughby after graduating from Balboa High School.  Byron was an Airborne Radio Operator in the U.S. Air Force who flew rescue...

Judith A Podulke

Judith A Podulke

Aug 29, 2022

Judith Podulke, 79, of Lake City, passed away on August 29, 2022, at the Mayo Methodist Campus in Rochester with her husband by her side.

Judith was born to Mervil & Augusta (Roth) Schuster in San Francisco, CA. on December 3, 1942. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City in 1960 and attended Robbinson’s Beauty...

Harriet G. (Thompson)  Jackson

Harriet G. (Thompson) Jackson

Aug 27, 2022

Harriet Gladys Jackson, 90, of Welch, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Deer Crest in Red Wing.  She was born May 29, 1932, in Minneola Township, to Pearlner and Borghild (Gunderson) Thompson.  She attended country school in Hader and graduated from Wanamingo High School. After high school she attended business college and then worked for the Department of Agriculture. ...

Walter "Buzz" J. Kosec

Walter "Buzz" J. Kosec

Aug 24, 2022

Walter J. “Buzz” Kosec, passed away on 8/24/22 at his home.  Born in Red Wing, February 21, 1932, the son of Arnold W. and Ernestine M. (Rehder) Kosec.  Graduate of Red Wing Central High School and College of St. Thomas.  Korean War Veteran having served with the U.S. Army in Korea.  Preceded in death by wife, Theresa (Jan) Fraser...

David R. Olson

David R. Olson

Aug 23, 2022

David R. Olson, age 75, of Hager City, Wis. died at his home on August 23, 2022. David was born a twin to Howard C. and Lorraine J. Olson on March 23, 1947. He grew up in Maiden Rock, Wis. along with his six siblings and graduated from Ellsworth High School.

Following graduation, he and his twin...

Willard C. Fick

Willard C. Fick

Aug 20, 2022

Willard C. Fick, 92, of Lake City, MN died August 20, 2022 at Elysian Senior Living surrounded by his family. He was born November 27, 1929 in rural Lake City to Clarence and Mabel (Dammann) Fick. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lake City and graduated Lincoln High School in 1949. Willard married Patricia (Kluess) Fick...

Verneil (Marks)  Gale

Verneil (Marks) Gale

Aug 20, 2022

Verneil Frances Gale, 98, of Red Wing, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the St. Crispin Living Community.  She was born February 23, 1924, in Red Wing, to John and Lydia (Nagel) Marks and graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1942.  She was united in marriage to Waldo Gale on January 20, 1944.  During Waldo’s military service,...

Helga Agnes (Richters)  Sebesta

Helga Agnes (Richters) Sebesta

Aug 17, 2022

Helga Sebesta, 90, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus. Helga Agnes Richters was born on May 8, 1932, in Hamburg, Germany to Heinrich and Johanna (Schmütz) Richters. Helga was raised in Hamburg, and after graduating high school, she worked as an apprentice architect for a heating and air conditioning company. In 1955,...

Robert "Bud" Holst

Robert "Bud" Holst

Aug 16, 2022

Robert “Bud” Holst, 94, died peacefully at home August 16, 2022. He was born to Ruth (Stoltz) and Robert Holst April 13, 1928, baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Plainview April 25, 1928. He grew up in a Christian home, graduated from Plainview High School in 1946, and started farming. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Nov. 1950, serving...

Ronna Marjorie Vagt

Ronna Marjorie Vagt

Aug 16, 2022

Ronna M. Vagt, 85, of Oronoco, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Cascade Creek Memory Care.

Ronna was born March 30, 1937, in Endicott, NY to Ronald and Natalie (Eaton) Garrett. She was a graduate of Vestal Senior High in New York. Ronna worked for IBM in Endicott until she met and married James...

Martin Lohmann

Martin Lohmann

Aug 15, 2022

Martin Lohmann, age 100, passed away Monday, August 15 2022 at The Bridges Assisted Living in Zumbrota.  Martin was born on November 1, 1921 to H. August and Margaret (Bargsten) Lohmann in Zumbrota Township, MN.  Martin has been in the Zumbrota area for all of his life.  He farmed for 26 years, was a carpenter for 8 years, drove...

Dorthy Marie (Vagt)  Closner

Dorthy Marie (Vagt) Closner

Aug 15, 2022

Dorthy Marie Closner, age 81, of Pine Island died Monday, August 15, 2022, at Mayo Health System-Methodist Campus in Rochester.

Visitation will be held from 11:00-1:00 p.m. at the Mahn Family Funeral Home-Mahler Chapel in Pine Island on Thursday, August 18, 2022. A small graveside service will follow at Pine Island Cemetery, officiated by David Friese.

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