Obituaries

Michael F. Grossman

Michael F. Grossman

Jul 26, 2025

Michael Grossman, age 83, of Cannon Falls, MN and Fredericksburg, Tx, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes July 26th, 2025.

Father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, born October 23, 1941 in Minneapolis. Preceded in death by parents Harold and Mary Grossman and brother Bob Grossman. He spent his early years living in both Edina and Farmington. Michael graduated from Washburn High School,...

James E. Pagel

James E. Pagel

Aug 2, 2025

James Edward Pagel, age 73 of Cannon Falls, died at his home on Saturday evening, August 2, 2025.

Jim was born on June 8, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Edward Filmore and Betty Ann (Ranfranz) Pagel. He attended school in Cannon Falls and graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1970. He went on to St. Cloud State University.

He served with...

Linda J. Norstad

Linda J. Norstad

Jul 28, 2025

Linda Jean Norstad, age 75, of Cannon Falls, MN passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at home, spending her final days surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born on October 8, 1949 to Robert and Lillian (Kappedahl) Pagel. She grew up in Cannon Falls where she met and married the love of her life, Steven Norstad, on August 9,...

Genevieve A. Robbins

Genevieve A. Robbins

Jul 28, 2025

Genevieve Ann (Shelstad) Robbins, 92, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Goodhue, MN. Born on September 6, 1932, in Goodhue, Genevieve was beloved by everyone who knew her. Her family and friends called her "Punky," and she touched the lives of so many people throughout her life.

Punky graduated from Goodhue High School in 1949 and was valedictorian of her...

Donna J. Kimmes

Donna J. Kimmes

Jul 24, 2025

Donna J. Kimmes, age 96 of Red Wing and Cannon Falls, died on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Benedictine Living Community in Red Wing.

Donna was born on April 22, 1929 in Faribault, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth (Chapman) Stageberg. She graduated from Zumbrota with the Class of 1948. Following her graduation, Donna worked as a telephone operator in...

Jake R. Partello

Jake R. Partello

Jul 21, 2025

Jake Partello, age 28, of Oakdale, MN, and formerly of Cannon Falls, died on Monday, July 21, 2025 in Plymouth, IN.

Jake was the son of Kirk and Cindy Partello of Cannon Falls MN, grandson of Lillian Mahle and Kay Partello, brother of Luke Partello and wife Deja, and Zack Partello and wife Chloe, with nieces Allura and Leena, and nephew...

Glenda M. Cooper

Glenda M. Cooper

Jul 9, 2025

Glenda Cooper, age 84 of Cannon Falls, died at her home on Wednesday evening, July 9, 2025, surrounded by family.

Glenda was born on September 8, 1940, in Center Point, IA, the daughter of Delmer and Olive (Wagner) Fisher. She graduated from Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, IA in 1959 and married Kenneth Lee Cooper on July 5, 1959. They raised...

Anton "Tony" Edward Haga

Anton "Tony" Edward Haga

Jun 23, 2025

Tony Haga, 80, passed away peacefully of Acute Myeloid Leukemia at home in Northfield, MN, on the afternoon of June 23, 2025. He was born in Minneapolis, MN, on November 17th, 1944, to parents Gordon and Jeanine (Stevens) Haga. He graduated from West High School (Minneapolis) and was a member of Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, where...

Frederick L. Klein

Frederick L. Klein

Jun 17, 2025

Frederick LeRoy Klein, age 76 of Cannon Falls, died at his home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Fred was born on October 13, 1948 in Lake City, the first child to LeRoy and Frances (Kehren) Klein. He graduated from Goodhue High School, Class of "67"! He served with the US Army, returning to work at a variety of jobs. He married,...

Carl L. Thompson

Carl L. Thompson

Jun 13, 2025

Carl Lee Thompson, age 66, of rural Cannon Falls, died on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital. St. Mary's Campus, in Rochester.

There will be no services held at this time.

William R. Callister

William R. Callister

Jun 10, 2025

William Robert Callister, age 93 of Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Cannon Rivers Senior Living, surrounded by family.

Bill was born on August 5, 1931 in Skyberg (Kenyon Township), the son of Stanley and Margaret (Salzwedel) Callister. He graduated from Kenyon High School and attended college at the University of Minnesota, where he belonged to the Alpha...

Mary Anne Melter

Mary Anne Melter

Jun 9, 2025

Mary Anne "Midge" Melter passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, June 9, 2025 at the age of 89 years. Born on April 11, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to John Bernard and Estelle (Liss) Czerwinski. Midge had one older brother, Frank Czerwinski. On May 23, 1959, Midge married the love of her life, Sergeant Bernard (Bernie) Russell Melter. Midge...

Martin P. Dettling

Martin P. Dettling

Jun 8, 2025

Martin (Marty) Phillip Dettling, died peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.

Marty graduated from Northfield High School in 1958. He worked as a carpenter, bartender and mechanic, and was self-employed since 1965 after starting Dettling Bulk Milk Hauling. He retired in 2019.

Marty was a member of St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church and an active member of...

Joan Quiggle

Joan Quiggle

Jun 4, 2025

 Joan Ruth (Petersmeyer) Quiggle passed away at the age of 84 on June 4, 2025, on the 65th anniversary of her and Bill's wedding.

She was born on July 20, 1940 to Harold and Ruth Petersmeyer. Joan was baptized, confirmed, and married in the Nerstrand Methodist Church. She graduated from Faribault High School and from the University of Minnesota, earning her associate degree in nursing. She married...

Arletta J. Soule

Arletta J. Soule

May 27, 2025

Arletta J. Soule, age 95, a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 27, 2025.

She was born on April 10, 1930 in Red Wing, the daughter of Ferdinand "Ferdie" and Esther (Johnson) Martenson. She attended rural school in District #38 (White Rock) and high school in Cannon Falls, graduating in 1948. She attended Charles T....

Gerald "Jerry" Serres

Gerald "Jerry" Serres

May 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gerald "Jerry" Serres , a remarkable man whose life was marked by adventure, dedication, and love. Jerry left us on May 26, 2025, at the age of 58, leaving behind a legacy of strength, passion, and kindness.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Jill; his cherished children, Allie and...

Hannah I. Callister

Hannah I. Callister

May 24, 2025

Hannelore Inger "Hannah" Callister, age 80 of Cannon Falls, died at home on Saturday, May 24, 2025 with family by her side.

Hannah was born in Mainz, Germany on December 16, 1944, the daughter of Wilhelm and Margaret (Messerschmidt) Nagler. She graduated from high school in Germany.

She married William "Bill" Callister on June 14, 2014, and they were members of Christ...

Patrick Manion

Patrick Manion

May 19, 2025

Patrick James Manion (Pat) 93 peacefully passed away in his home on Monday, May 19, 2025. Pat was born in February, 1932 and was the son of James and Cecilia (Anfang) Manion. Growing up in Keystone SD at the foothills of Mount Rushmore, he quickly evolved into an active, intelligent boy, full of life and mischievous antics.

After graduating from Cannon...

Robert W. Schlekewy

Robert W. Schlekewy

May 16, 2025

Robert "Bob" William Schlekewy, age 85 of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Friday evening, May 16, 2025.

Bob was born on September 9, 1939 in Britton, SD, and was the first child of Robert A. and Luella M. (Samson) Schlekewy. He grew up in Eden, SD on the four-generation Schlekewy family farm. He graduated from high school from...

Carolyn M. Lindstrom

Carolyn M. Lindstrom

May 13, 2025

Carolyn Marie Lindstrom, age 81, of Red Wing, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Carolyn was born on August 28, 1943, in Fergus Falls, the daughter of Menard and Elida (Frigaard) Bergman. She graduated from Evansville High School. On March 31, 1962, Carolyn was married to Donald Alstead. They lived in Alexandria most of...