Obituaries

Virgil Elmer Siewert

Virgil Elmer Siewert

Sep 25, 2021

Virgil Elmer Siewert, 87, of Red Wing, passed away peacefully, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.  He was born February 22, 1934, in Red Wing, to Elmer and Mildred (Diercks) Siewert and graduated from Red Wing Central High School.  He enlisted in the US Army and later joined the National Guard.  He returned to Red Wing and worked for his father...

Mark "Smokey" Bartel

Mark "Smokey" Bartel

Sep 22, 2021

Funeral services for Mark “Smokey” Bartel will be held Tuesday September 28th at 2:00 PM at Dale Lutheran Church, rural Wanamingo.  The Rev. Heather Culuris will officiate.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel, in Zumbrota, and will continue one hour prior to...

Robert Ellis Bartreaux

Robert Ellis Bartreaux

Sep 22, 2021

Robert Ellis Bartreaux, age 70, of Red Wing died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary's Campus.  Cremation arrangements are being handled by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel.

Timothy L Sorensen

Timothy L Sorensen

Sep 21, 2021

Timothy Leroy Sorensen , 75, of Wanamingo, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the home of his stepson Nick Steberg. He was born on December 8, 1945 in Wakonda, SD to Chester and Marjorie (Mayer) Sorensen. Tim grew up in Freeman, SD and graduated from Freeman High School in 1964 where...

Darlene (Kenworthy)  Zimmerman

Darlene (Kenworthy) Zimmerman

Sep 19, 2021

Darlene Mae Zimmerman, 79, of Red Wing, died Sunday, September 19, 2021, surrounded by her family at Valentines Assisted Living.  She was born October 26, 1941 in Roseau, MN to Wayne and Ruth Kenworthy and grew up in Grand Forks, ND where she graduated from high school in 1959. After high school, she attended Aakers Business College in Grand...

Robert L Weir

Robert L Weir

Sep 18, 2021

Robert Lee “Bob” Weir, 82, of Red Wing, died on Saturday, September 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at The Moments Memory Care in Lakeville. He was born in Cokato, MN on January 26, 1939, to Lawrence and Lucille (Anderson) Weir. He graduated from Cokato High School in 1957.  Bob attended  St. Cloud State University, graduating in 1961.  ...

Lois J. (Ahlbrecht)  Hotchkiss

Lois J. (Ahlbrecht) Hotchkiss

Sep 16, 2021

Lois Jean Hotchkiss, 90, of Red Wing, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 23, 1931, in Jackson, Minnesota to Edward and Thelma (Stough) Ahlbrecht.  She graduated from high school in 1948 and Mankato Beauty School in 1949.  She married Milton (Mick) Hotchkiss in 1949.  They moved to Red...

Ione (Erie)  Irvin

Ione (Erie) Irvin

Sep 16, 2021

Ione Lorraine Irvin, 88, of Red Wing, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Valentines Assisted Living.  She was born on September 20, 1932, in Wanamingo Township to Jens and Olava (Finne) Erie.  She attended schools in Red Wing and on June 2, 1950, she was united in marriage to John Irvin at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing.  For...

Mary Anne (Dahl)  Ferrin

Mary Anne (Dahl) Ferrin

Sep 15, 2021

Mary Anne Ferrin, 90, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 3, 1931, in Red Wing to H.R. and Marion (Rockwell) Dahl.  She graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1949 and Macalester College in 1953.  On January 23, 1954, she married Frank Ferrin.  She...

Davis Flood Matheny

Davis Flood Matheny

Sep 14, 2021

Davis (“Dave”) Flood Matheny passed into eternal life on September 14, 2021 at his home after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was 85.

Dave was the younger of two sons of Brigadier General William Albert Matheny Sr. USAF (Ret) and Clarice (“Lady”) Estelle Bulifant Matheny. He was born at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington...

William Clifford Bradbury

William Clifford Bradbury

Sep 13, 2021

William Clifford Bradbury, 88, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 13, 2021 at his home in Rochester.

William was born on December 24, 1932 in Westbrook, Maine to Rolfe and Vivian (Boynton) Bradbury.  He was united in marriage to Marilyn Hamlin on September 7, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio.  William spent four years in the U.S. Navy and thirty...

Robert John Beck

Robert John Beck

Sep 13, 2021

Robert “Bob” Beck, 87, of Red Wing, died September 13, 2021 at his home.

He was born September 21, 1933 in Chicago, Ill. and moved as a youngster to Mauston, Wis. where he graduated from High School. In August 1953, he joined the U.S. Air Force and soon was married to Faye Colwell from La Crosse, Wis....

Gene Rohrer

Gene Rohrer

Sep 12, 2021

On Sunday, September 12th, 2021, Gene Rohrer, loving grandmother to 2, passed away at the age of 95.  Gene was born January 28th, 1926 in Red Wing to Arthur and Gertrude McWaters.  She was raised for a time in Red Wing before moving to Minneapolis with her family.  It was there she met the love of her life, Don...

Carol Jean (Brandt)  Garson

Carol Jean (Brandt) Garson

Sep 11, 2021

Carol Jean (Brandt) Garson, 71, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Carol was born in Rochester on December 21, 1949 to Albert and June (Sorenson) Brandt. Following High School, Carol went to Rochester Technical College and earned her nursing degree. She held various jobs in the nursing field, also worked...

Carol Ann (Renschen)  Dille

Carol Ann (Renschen) Dille

Sep 11, 2021

Carol Ann Dille, 75, of Red Wing, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at St. Crispin Living Community. She was born April 6, 1946 to John and Marie (Rogentine) Renschen in Red Wing. She attended St. Joseph’s School and graduated from the Villa Maria Academy. On October 4, 1969 she married Gary Dille at the Church of St. Joseph.

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Elaine F. Johnson

Elaine F. Johnson

Sep 9, 2021

Elaine Frances Johnson, 86, of Red Wing, died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her home surrounded by friends and family.

She was born August 27, 1935 in Red Wing to Floyd and Catherine (Geiger) Mehrkens. She grew up in Red Wing and graduated from Red Wing Central High School.

In 1956 she married Eugene Johnson...

Virginia A Anderson

Virginia A Anderson

Sep 9, 2021

Virginia Ann Bell Anderson

September  29, 1950 to September 9, 2021

Oh give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good.  For his mercy endures forever.  We said this prayer every day as part of our meal prayers, because we felt we were truly blessed.

Virginia loved and was loved by her husband...

Sharon Kay (Hall)  Zahn

Sharon Kay (Hall) Zahn

Sep 8, 2021

Sharon Zahn, age 79, of Oronoco, Minnesota passed away on September 8, 2021 of heart disease and diabetes.  Sharon was born on May 20, 1942 in Waterloo, Iowa to Richard “Dick” and Esther (Ackerman) Hall.  She graduated from East Waterloo High School in June of 1960.  On July 21, 1962, Sharon married Walter Zahn and moved to Rochester.  In...

Daniel James Halvorson

Daniel James Halvorson

Sep 8, 2021

Daniel James Halvorson, 71, of Red Wing passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN due to complications of a GI bleed. He was born on June 11, 1950 in Red Wing, MN to Luther “Luke” and Lucy (Reichert) Halvorson.

Dan graduated from Red Wing High School in 1968, then went...

Elizabeth Ellen Shaw

Elizabeth Ellen Shaw

Sep 6, 2021

Elizabeth “Beth” Ellen Shaw, 49, passed away September 6th, 2021 in Red Wing, Minnesota.

She was born February 15th, 1972 in Ida Grove, Iowa to Donald and Mary Shaw. Beth attended Atlantic High School and went on to receive a Bachelor’s of Arts in Russian Studies from Hamline University. She had a passion for traveling and often...