Jan 1, 2024

Ruth Ellen Brandt of Colfax, WI, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 in Rochester, MN at the home of her daughter and son-in-law after a brief illness.

Ruth was born on November 13, 1941 in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Emil and Freda Rommelmeyer. She graduated from Menomonie High School and continued her schooling to...

Jan 1, 2024

Gerry D. Arnold, 75, of Kasson, died peacefully at home on January 1, 2024.

He was was born on September 13, 1948 to Deana and Everett Arnold in Chatfield, MN. He Graduated in 1966 from Chatfield High School.

Gerry enlisted in the US Army in May 1967. He served in Vietnam as part of the...

Dec 30, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Herbert Trost passed away at the age of 93 on December 30th, 2023, at Cottagewood Senior Living (The Haven) in Rochester, MN. Joe was born on February 4th, 1930, in St. Paul MN to Walter and Myrtle (Fitch) Trost. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Shirley, his siblings Robert, Walter, Marcella (Marce) Sanftner,...

Dec 30, 2023

Richard Claud Atkinson, 86, of Zumbrota, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. He was born May 5, 1937, in Milton Township in Dodge County to Harold and Mavis (Stafford) Atkinson. He grew up in rural Oronoco, helping on the family farm. In 1956, he joined the Army where he was stationed in Germany for a time. After the Army,...

Dec 28, 2023

Nathan Allan Wiles, 45, of Owatonna and formerly of Red Wing, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at his home. He was born May 25, 1978, in Red Wing to Jeff and Kim (Veek) Wiles. He attended Red Wing Central High School. After high school, Nathan moved to St. Petersburg, FL where he worked various construction jobs until moving...

Dec 27, 2023

Patricia Ann (Schrader) Wirtanen, age 82, went to be with her Lord on December 27, after fifteen years with Alzheimer’s Disease, at Elysian of Lake City residence. She was born at her parent’s home on July 19, 1941 during a very strong thunder storm in Berlin, NY. She came in literally with a “bang” as lightning struck nearby and...

Dec 27, 2023

In Loving Memory of Terry Rossi

Terry Carl Rossi, 59, of Red Wing, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home. Born on May 4, 1964, in Red Wing, to Neil and Judy (Glander) Rossi, Terry was a 1983 graduate of Red Wing Central High School.  After high school, he worked for Quality One Woodworking...

Dec 27, 2023

Alvina Balow, of Lake City and formerly of rural Red Wing, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 95, at the High Street House in Lake City where she resided. She was born October 26, 1928, in Lake City to Clarence and Florence (Prigge) Busch. She graduated in 1946 from Mary E. McCahill Institute in...

Dec 26, 2023

Mary E. Hulse, 92, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic - St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

She was born Mary Eleanor Jones in Minneapolis on February 21, 1931, to the parents of Frank and Flora (Hodson) Jones.  On September 20, 1952, Mary married David Henry Hulse in a Presbyterian Church in...

Dec 25, 2023

David Leon Mathison passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 25, 2023.  David was born March 5, 1950, in Rochester, MN, to Alton and Geneva (Smock) Mathison.  He attended Grand Meadow schools where he participated in wrestling. David was united in marriage to Sharon Olson on May 31, 1969. Over the years, he owned and...

Dec 24, 2023

Douglas “Doug” Carlson, 65, of Lake City passed away on December 24, 2023, at the Lake City Care Center.

Doug was born on May 27, 1958, in Lake City to Roy & Eleanor (Holst) Carlson. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City in 1976. He co-owned Carlson Decorating with his brother Wayne for many years....

Dec 23, 2023

The funeral service for Wayne Wilson will be held Saturday January 6th at 2:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo.  The Reverend David Sorenson will officiate.  Visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the church.  Burial will follow at the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Mr. Wilson, 73, of Wanamingo, died Saturday December 23, 2023 at Goodhue...

Dec 23, 2023

Marlene F Banitt, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic in Austin, MN.

Marlene was born on February 28, 1943 in Spring Grove, MN to Andrew & Alvia Stamer.  She married Kenneth Lundtvedt on September 16, 1958 and they had 26 years together before he passed away. After Marlene married Kenneth, they...

Dec 23, 2023

Joyce Ann (Hayes) Quade-Wynn, 89, of Red Wing, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Mayo Health Systems, Red Wing Campus, surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 21, 1934, in Oak Grove Township, Pierce County, Wisconsin to Joseph and Easie (Burgess) Hayes.  She attended country schools and Ellsworth High School.   On November 8, 1951, she was united...

Dec 22, 2023

Aaron Edward Culver, 88, of Oronoco, MN, passed away on December 22nd, 2023, with family at his side. He was known for his inventive problem-solving, even-keeled demeanor and strong faith.

Aaron was born on July 20, 1935, at the family farm in Oronoco to Lecil and Berl Culver. He was the second of five children. Initially the...

Dec 22, 2023

Kenneth Joseph Schmitz, 74, of Ellsworth, died as the result of a tragic accident on December 22, 2023.

He was born October 10, 1949 in Ladysmith, Wisc. to Henry and Hazel (Swaney) Schmitz. He grew up in Bruce, Wisc. and graduated from Bruce High School, class of 1967. On April 27, 1968, he married his high school...

Dec 17, 2023

George Weien Carter, 83, of Red Wing, died Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family.  George was a lifelong teacher and coach, educating generations of students on playing fields and courts and in English classes.  He was born June 15, 1940 in Bemidji, Minnesota to George and Margaret (Weien) Carter.  To his parents and big sister,...

Dec 14, 2023

   In Loving Memory of Mary Ellen Patlan   

Mary Ellen Patlan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at the age of 88, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus. Born Maria Elena, on April 9, 1935, in Asherton, Texas, to Eleno and Amelia (Zavala) Duran, she was one of 16 siblings. Her family later...

Dec 12, 2023

Norman Herman Grunklee, 94, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Mayo Health Systems, Methodist Campus in Rochester.  He was born on April 15, 1929, in Claremont, Minnesota to Herman and Leora (Kruckeberg) Grunklee.  He graduated in 1947, from Blooming Prairie High School.  On October 20, 1949, he was united in marriage to Ruth Hartle...

Dec 12, 2023

Dianne Ione Albers, 86, of Red Wing went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 12, at Saint Crispin Assisted Living Community. She was born July 10, 1937, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Vincent and Doris Culbert.  She graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1955.  Dianne moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota shortly after high school to work for AT&T...