Delma Ruth Berg, age 91 of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Delma was born January 15, 1928 in the parsonage at Spring Garden Lutheran Church. She lived in the Spring Garden area in her youth, White Rock all of her married life, and Cannon Falls during her high school years and upon retirement. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1946 and went on to study at the Franklin School of Nursing in Minneapolis....

Ellard Ragner “Al” Johnson, age 80 of Cannon Falls, died at his home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Ellard was born on March 4, 1939 in Little Falls, MN, the son of Ragner and Eunice (Andersen) Johnson. He grew up and attended school in Little Falls, graduating from Little Falls High School in 1957. He drove truck most of his life, and in 1981, went to work at Berquist in Cannon Falls, until his retirement. He married Donna Schuette on June 21, 1980 in Castle Rock, MN. He...

Lynnea Elaine Sjoquist, age 66 of Cannon Falls, died on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Rochester Methodist Campus. Lynnea was born with an identical twin sister on May 20, 1953 to Harold and Betty (Nelson) Sjoquist. She was a proud graduate of Wastedo School where her father and chairman of the board presented her with a diploma. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1971, where she longed to play sports “like the boys.” Spring Garden Jolly...

Geraldine (Gerry) Markley Drewry, 89, formerly of Hampton, MN, died peacefully in Northfield, MN on December 11, 2019. She was born on May 18, 1930, the second of three children of Max C. and Gladys (FitzGerald) Markley. An accomplished pianist, violinist, and singer, Gerry graduated from St. Paul’s Murray High School in 1947 as valedictorian. After serious consideration of pursuing a career as a professional singer or violinist, she decided to study at the University of Minnesota...

John Fritz, age 87, of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully at the Gardens of Cannon Falls on November 2, 2019. John Dwight Fritz was born on July 20, 1932, at the Willows Home in Kansas City, Missouri. At 10 days old, he was adopted by Ray and Johanna Fritz of Luverne, MN. After the death of his mother, he continued to be raised by his grandparents, Frank and Mary Fritz, and his great aunt, Selma Enger. John graduated from Luverne High School in 1950 where he played baseball, basketball,...

Bruce A. Anderson, age 67, of Cannon Falls, died Thursday, Nov 7, 2019 at the Regina Care Center in Hastings. Bruce Allen Anderson was born on March 11, 1952 in Red Wing, the son of Edsel and Hazel (Quamme) Anderson. He grew up in the Cannon Falls area, attending elementary school in Vasa and graduating from Cannon Falls High School in 1970.  In April of 1972 Bruce was married to Karen Husaby and they had two daughters. Bruce worked for Lee Chevrolet, Point of Sales, and Leroy McCusker...

Philip M. Plagge, age 54, of Cannon Falls, died on Thursday, November 7, at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Cannon Falls. Philip Michael Plagge was born on December 22, 1964 in New Ulm, the son of Gary and Mary Ann (Sjogren) Plagge. He went to school in the Kasson-Mantorville area until joining the United States Marine Corps in 1983. Phil was very proud of his service to our country and passed that patriotic spirit on to his children. In June of 2011, Phil was united in marriage to...

Ryan Murphy, age 39, died on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at his home. Ryan James Murphy was born on April 29, 1980 in Winona, the son of Mike and Pam (Anderson) Murphy. He grew up in the Cannon Falls area, graduating from CFHS in 1998. Following high school Ryan attended Rochester Community College (well, he attended when it suited him. He did not receive credit but did accrue a small school loan; he made many friends). He trained and worked as an electrician until he began work at a local tree...

Scott Alan Swanson lost his battle with prostate cancer on Thursday, October 25, 2018 in Northfield. Scott was born in Zumbrota on February 23, 1955 to Merlyn and Ione Swanson. After graduating from high school, Scott joined the US Air Force and was stationed at McClellan Air Force Base, CA, where he met and married Kathleen Dunlea in 1977. They had two daughters, Mavis Lea Swanson and Rachel Marie Swanson. After completing his four year tour in the Air Force, Scott and his family...

Gordon Duane Mills, age 86, a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, died at his home on Wednesday evening, October 23, 2019. Gordon was born on December 27, 1932 in Cannon Falls, the son of James and Ethel (Smith) Mills. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1951 and went on to serve with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge in 1955, he returned to work at Armour Meat Packing in South St. Paul for many years. He married Nancy Garrison on December 20,...