Jun 23, 2021

Sheila Bystrom Kirkwood, 69 of Lake City, passed away on June 23, 2021. Sheila was born in Lake City, MN to Marian and Arthur Sprick on September 9, 1951. Upon graduation she worked at Federal Mogul, in Lake City, Minnesota. She continued her career as lead accountant for Goodhue County Public Works in Red Wing, Minnesota.

Sheila...

Jun 22, 2021

Nancy Tuinstra, 77, of Rochester, passed away June 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Nancy Lou Van Beek was born December 14, 1943 in Roseland, IL to Cornelius and Wilhemina (Teerman) Van Beek. She grew up in Lansing, Illinois with sisters Vivian, Gladys and Marilyn. Nancy was united in marriage to Peter Tuinstra on June 26, 1965....

Jun 21, 2021

David Mark Allen, “Doc”, age 64, died in his home in Pine Island on Monday, June 21, 2021. Dave was born January 6, 1957, in Rochester to Richard and Carol (Ackerman) Allen.

Dave grew up in rural Pine Island, participated in wrestling, track, cross country, Boy Scouts and attained the Eagle Scout designation. He graduated from Pine...

Jun 19, 2021

Karen Marie Frederick, 78, of Red Wing, died Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings.  She was born November 13, 1942, in Red Wing, to Norman and Anna Lou (Voth) Lohman.  She grew up in Red Wing and attended St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, where she was baptized and confirmed, and was a 1960 graduate...

Jun 19, 2021

Alfred Chapman Watts was born in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, on January 18, 1944 to parents James William Watts, Jr. and Virginia Chapman Watts.  He left this world in Lake City, Minnesota on June 19, 2021 at the age of 77.  Alfred (Al) and his brothers William (Bill) and Richard (Dick) grew up in the house his father built...

Jun 18, 2021

Lynn Ness, 57, of Pine Island, died on Friday, June 18, 2021.

Lynn was born in Independence, IA on July 20th 1963 of mother Lois Holst and Roger Holst. She was the 2nd oldest child of seven children. Her siblings oldest to youngest were Jean, Brian, Jeff, Bob, Sarah, and Brenda.

She grew up on...

Jun 17, 2021

Samantha Rose Kriese, 18, of Red Wing, died Thursday, June 17, 2021, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.  She was born the youngest of four, to Thomas and Patricia (Taipale) Kriese in Red Wing.  It wasn’t long after she was walking that she took to her next mode of movement, swimming, and she didn’t stop.  She spent...

Jun 16, 2021

** UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION**  A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 31st from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the Barn  at the Anderson Center for the Arts, Red Wing, with a time of remembrance  at 3:00.

Jelle de Boef, 90, of Red Wing, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 16, 2021.  He was...

Jun 16, 2021

John Edward Handy, 78, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021.  He was born April 3, 1943, in Lanesboro, MN, to Louis and Rosemary (Forestall) Handy.  He graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School in 1961 where he excelled in both academics and athletics, most notably, in football.  Upon graduation, John enlisted in the US Army, serving...

Jun 15, 2021

Sarah McArdle Cabot, 85

(Sally Crosby Bendixen)

Sarah Cabot passed away peacefully at home on June 15,  2021 of complications from Multiple Myeloma. She lived on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota.

Sarah was born in Minneapolis on March 24, 1936 and attended Windom Elementary School, Ramsey Jr. High and Washburn High Schools,...

Jun 15, 2021

Bernice A. Halpaus, 93, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Mayo Health Care Center in Lake City. She was born on August 5, 1927 to Karsten & Anna (Christiansen) Skjefstad in Goodhue, MN. Bernice is survived by her husband Harvey Halpaus Sr.; son, Harvey Jr. (Carol) of Ellsworth, WI.; 4 grandchildren, Eric, Adrian, Adam, Arin. She...

Jun 15, 2021

Leslie Reinhold Milbrath, 92, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home.  He was born at his farm home on December 21, 1928, the son of Reinhold and Anna (Schmidt) Milbrath.  He was baptized on January 13, 1929, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rost Township, Minnesota.  He attended schools in Lakefield graduating in 1946.  Following his...

Jun 14, 2021

Eileen P. (Seim) Neste of Red Wing, MN, age 84, passed away on Monday, June 14 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, surrounded by loved ones.

“Phyllis” Eileen was born May 1, 1937 to Iver and Sophie Seim, and grew up in Finley, ND. She attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND where she was president of...

Jun 14, 2021

Glen Ronald Rechtzigel, 82, of Wanamingo, died on Monday, June 14, 2021, at the Zumbrota Care Center. He was born in St. Paul on March 9, 1939, to Leonard and Ella (Kirchner) Rechtzigel. He grew up on the family farm near Rosemount and graduated from Rosemount High School in 1957. After high school, he attended Mechanic Arts School. He...

Jun 13, 2021

Verleen Ruth Buck, 91, passed away on June 13, 2021, with family by her side

Verleen was born January 19, 1930, in Zumbrota Village, Goodhue County, to Henry and Emilie (Diercks) Banitt. She was baptized January 30, 1930, and confirmed April 2, 1944, both by Reverend Paul E. Horn. Growing up in Zumbrota, she graduated from Zumbrota...

Jun 13, 2021

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24) - one of Bob’s favorite verses and his strength for each day. Robert “Bob” Lavern Goudy, 82, of Red Wing, died peacefully, Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Valentines Assisted Living in Red Wing, where he had resided for the past...

Jun 12, 2021

Phyllis French, 87, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Willows and Waters Senior Living.

Phyllis Helen Banitt was born July 15, 1933 in Red Wing, MN to Fred and Helen (Nelson) Banitt. She was raised on a farm in the Goodhue area where she began to kindle her life long love for sheep. Phyllis...

Jun 10, 2021

Dorothy Mae Erickson, 94, of Rochester went to be with her Savior on June 10, 2021 at Field Crest Assisted Living in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Dorothy Mae (Kyllo) Erickson was born on May 2, 1927 in Canisteo Township (Kasson) Dodge County, the daughter of John and Stella (Moe) Kyllo. On January 31, 1948 Dorothy married Delbert I. Erickson...

Jun 9, 2021

Mary Joan Stenson, age 64, long term resident of Rochester passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

She was born in Hastings, MN August 3rd, 1956 to Harold and Bernadine (St. Marie) Stenson. Bernardine (Kimmes) Stepmother. She was raised along with her four siblings on the family farm located north of Hastings, MN.

Jun 9, 2021

Dennis Lee Sauter, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2021 at Valentines Assisted Living in Red Wing where he had lived for several years. A lifelong resident of Red Wing, “Denny” had a long career hand-caning chairs and his skill was highly sought after by antique dealers. Though he never drove, Denny had a love of vintage...