Obituaries
Gerald L. Schanink
Jan 31, 2026
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Schanink, age 73 of Cannon Falls, died at his home on Saturday evening, January 31, 2026.The family will host a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00 am, with visitation from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, at River of Life Church, 800 Vermillion St., Hastings.A private family interment will be held in the...
Ann H. Anderson
Jan 31, 2026
Ann Helen Anderson, 86 of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully at the Cannon Rivers Memory Care in Cannon Falls, Minnesota on January 31, 2026, following a long battle with dementia.
Ann Helen Maslowski was born on April 28, 1939, in Holdingford Minnesota to Joseph and Elizabeth (Bobick) Maslowski. She grew up on the family farm in rural Holdingford and graduated from Holdingford High...
Edward A. Stern
Jan 29, 2026
Edward August Stern, age 76 of Goodhue, died in his home on January 29, 2026.
Ed was born on May 2, 1949 to Peggy and Ewald Stern in Springfield, Minnesota. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1967, and from Winona State College in 1971. Ed married Deborah Kinlund in 1971, and together they welcomed five children, one of them exceptional.
Ed...
Marion B. Johnson
Jan 29, 2026
Marion Johnson, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
Marion Beatrice Stroupe was born on March 1, 1937, in Red Wing, Minnesota, the daughter of Floyd and Elizabeth (Stumpf) Stroupe. She grew up in Red Wing, where she learned to fish, hunt, garden, and more alongside her family. After graduating, she worked...
Donna Tix
Jan 28, 2026
Donna Marie Tix, age 83 of Randolph, died peacefully on Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026 at her grandson's home in Hampton.
Donna was born on September 29, 1942 in St. Paul, the daughter of Orville and Angeline (Tinucci) Amos. She grew up and graduated from South St. Paul.
She was united in marriage to Wilfred "Bill" Tix on April 20, 1963 at...
Chandrawati Singh
Jan 27, 2026
Chandrawati Jhabo Singh, age 60 of Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026 at 8:52 AM at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, St. Mary's Campus.
Chandra was born on February 7, 1965 in Cromarty, Guyana, the daughter of Ramjit and Gladys (Ramdeo) Boodhoo. She grew up in a small South American village, and later moved to the United States...
Nolan Thomas
Jan 17, 2026
Nolan David Ray Thomas was born into the loving arms of his parents Izabelle and Luke Thomas on January 17, 2026, and on that same day was gently carried into the arms of Jesus.From his very first breath Nolan knew only love. He was deeply loved, cherished, and will forever be a part of the hearts of all who awaited him.Nolan...
Lillian Pagel
Jan 13, 2026
Lillian Katherine Pagel, age 102, a longtime resident of Cannon Falls, left to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on January 13, 2026, at Cannon Rivers Senior Living.Lil was born on September 14, 1923, in Warsaw Township, the daughter of Oscar and Jennie (Branden) Kappedahl. Lil married Robert Pagel, while he was home on leave from service in the...
Heidi Shorter
Jan 12, 2026
Heidi Marie Shorter, age 49 of Cannon Falls, died at her home on Monday morning, January 12, 2026.
Heidi was born on September 8, 1976 in Cannon Falls, the daughter of Richard and Kathy (Swanson) Shorter. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church in Cannon Falls. Heidi attended Cannon Falls schools, and later graduated in 1995 from the...
Duane L. Lindstrom
Jan 2, 2026
Duane Lemoine Lindstrom, age 86, a longtime Vasa resident, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Wing.
Duane was born on December 23, 1939 in Red Wing, the son of Lloyd and Myrtle (Swanson) Lindstrom. He graduated from Central High School in Red Wing in 1957 and went on to serve with the National...
Kenneth A. Monson, Sr.
Jan 2, 2026
Kenneth Arnold Monson, Sr., age 90 of Cannon Falls, died on Friday morning, January 2, 2026 at Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls.
Ken was born on September 19, 1935 in Madison, MN, the son of Carl and Mabel (Hilleren) Monson and grew up in Madison.
He married Marlys Engebretson on June 16, 1959 and moved to Cannon Falls in 1965....
Steven S. Bishop
Dec 29, 2025
Steve Bishop died unexpectedly at home on Monday December 29, 2025. He was born September 14, 1958, in Zumbrota, MN to Ardith Faye and Wilbur George Bishop. He grew up in Old Concord and graduated from West Concord High School in 1977. He had several occupations throughout his life, including OTR and local truck driving, yard attendant and park maintenance...
Donald A. Hanson
Dec 26, 2025
Donald Hanson, age 82, passed away at the University of MN Hospital surrounded by family on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Donald Arthur Hanson, son of Harold and Orella Hanson, was born on April 29th, 1943, in Red Wing, Minnesota. Donald was baptized and confirmed at Minneola Lutheran Church and attended grade school and high school in Zumbrota, graduating from Zumbrota High...
Durene "Tootsie" Mies
Dec 25, 2025
Durene “Tootsie” Mies, age 83, of Randolph, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25th, 2025.
She was born on March 6th, 1942, on the family farm in Welch, Minnesota, and resided most of her life in Randolph. Tootsie was a fun, spunky, breath of fresh air. She was kind, down to earth and went out of her way to...
JoAnn Jane Hoffman
Dec 10, 2025
JoAnn Jane (Stave) Hoffman, was born in Cannon Falls, May 14, 1935 to Sigurd and Eunice Stave, and died peacefully at home in North St. Paul on Dec. 10, 2025.
She was preceded by husband Stanley and son Ricky. She is survived by her children Pam, Kelly, Christal, and Doug; grandchildren Cheyanne (Austin), and Dakota; and great-granddaughter Laura Jane.
Jo Ann spent...
Mark R. Albert
Dec 9, 2025
Mark Richard Albert, age 68, of Cannon Falls, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System, Cannon Falls with his family by his side.
Mark was born April 27, 1957, in Gary, Indiana, the son of Richard and Vivian Albert. He graduated from Washington Park High School in Racine, WI and went on to work a variety...
Patricia "Pat" O'Gorman
Dec 7, 2025
Patricia Ann "Pat" O'Gorman, age 79 of Cottage Grove, died on Sunday, December 7, 2025, while doing something she loved, traveling.
A memorial service is planned for the spring. More information to follow.
Joel J. Fox
Dec 7, 2025
Joel Jay Fox, age 73 of Cannon Falls and formerly of Stanton, died at his home surrounded by family on Sunday morning, December 7, 2025.
Joel was born on July 27, 1952 in Northfield, the son of Charles Sr. and Elizabeth (Robinson) Fox. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1971 and later married Diane Davis on August 11, 1973 in...
Shirley Callister
Nov 30, 2025
A beautiful soul has left us...Shirley Ann (Saunders) Callister, age 93 of Cannon Falls, died on Sunday morning, November 30 at Cannon Rivers Senior Living.
Shirley was born on July 16, 1932 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the youngest daughter of Walter and Dollie (Kerr) Saunders. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1950 and attended the Minnesota School of Business.
She...
Lloyd Winther Klefstad
Nov 30, 2025
Lloyd Winther Klefstad was born on March 4, 1953, in Greenbush, Minnesota and passed peacefully into God’s loving arms on November 30, 2025, following a brief illness. Throughout his life, Lloyd faced multiple serious health challenges with remarkable courage, quiet determination, and steady stoicism that inspired all who knew him. He was the beloved son of Lloyd and Helen Klefstad,...
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