Obituaries
Dennis A. Gaalswyk
Aug 27, 2023
On August 27, 2023, not long after the sun rose over the lake for his 73rd birthday, Dennis Alvin Gaalswyk, 73, of Cannon Falls, MN, finished the race set before him and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. Dennis passed away peacefully at his home on Lake Byllesby, with his beloved wife, Karen (Kooima) and daughters, Amy (Crane), Stacy...
Robert "Bob" Heckmann
Aug 26, 2023
Robert Lyle Heckmann, known to his family and friends as "Bob" or "Bobby", passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus, Rochester.
Bob was born the oldest of three sons to Roger and Merry (Engelke) Heckmann on September 21, 1965 in West St. Paul, MN. While in high school, when he wasn't playing...
Anthony "Tony" Nobach
Aug 19, 2023
Anthony Alan "Tony" Nobach, age 61 of Cannon Falls, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
Tony was born on May 6, 1962, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Edward and Jacqueline (Marvin) Nobach. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1980.
Tony met his wife, Jude Lorentz, when they were 14 and they married on October 24, 1981...
Janet (Swanson) Gehrke
Aug 5, 2023
Janet Viola Gehrke (Swanson) passed away in her home August 5th, 2023. Janet was born to Kenneth and Evelyn Swanson July 13, 1949. Janet married Richard Gehrke, April 4, 1970.Janet will be remembered for her kindness and generosity. Janet could often be found in the kitchen baking or in the dining room working on a sewing project. She was a...
Dane J. Lindahl
Aug 2, 2023
Dane Jared Lindahl, age 38, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023.
Dane was born in Northfield, MN, on May 7th, 1985 to proud parents Jeff & Janet Lindahl. In his 20s he spent time traveling and lived in Washington and Colorado for a while before settling back in Minnesota to raise his son Brighten.
Dane...
Lyle B. Noble
Aug 2, 2023
Lyle B. Noble, age 80 of Cannon Falls, passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 surrounded by family.Lyle Burnett was born on April 10, 1943, in Blooming Prairie, MN, the youngest born to Lester and Clara (Syverud) Noble. He grew up in Blooming Prairie and graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1961. He received his Bachelor...
William E. Carlstrom
Jul 31, 2023
Wiliam “Willie” Carlstrom, 76 years of age, died at home Monday, July 31st after a seven-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, Wanda, and family members.
Willie was born in Red Wing to Elmer and Marian Carlstrom. He grew up in rural Goodhue and graduated from Goodhue High School in 1965. Upon graduation, he worked at...
Larry W. Voth
Jul 19, 2023
Larry William Voth, age 74 of Red Wing, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Larry was born on November 21, 1948 in Red Wing, the son of Erwin and Verneil (Buck) Voth. He graduated from Goodhue High School in 1966 and went on to receive his Bachelor's degree in accounting in 1975. He served with the US...
John C. Krantz
Jul 16, 2023
John Krantz, age 69, of Cannon Falls, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at his home.
John Carl Krantz was born on June 20, 1954 in Minneapolis, the son of John A. and Frieda L. (Colburn) Krantz. He grew up in Richfield where he graduated from high school. He attended vocational school for auto mechanics, graduating in 1972. On July...
Linda A. "Lin" Johnson
Jul 9, 2023
Linda Anne Johnson (she preferred to be known as "Lin"), age 72 of Cannon Falls, passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
Lin was born the oldest child of 14 to Walter and Margaret (Stanger) Gabrelcik on April 23, 1951 in Watkins, MN. She graduated from Eden Valley-Watkins High School in 1969.
She found her soulmate and...
Lesley L. Neary
Jul 5, 2023
Lesley Louise Neary (Lu or Lu Lu) of Randolph MN, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023.
Lesley was born on October 20, 1947, to Leslie and Caroline Mueller of St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduating from high school Lesley went on to full time employment and held a few jobs which consisted mostly of secretarial work. Her secretary and administration...
Gary P. Norstad
Jul 5, 2023
Gary Paul Norstad, age 81 of Cannon Falls and formerly of Dodge Center, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
Gary was born at home in Leon Township, MN, on October 6, 1941, the third of nine children to Orlando and Edna (Paul) Norstad. He grew up in Skunk Hollow and started his strong faith as a member of Trinity...
Beth Windhorst
Jul 2, 2023
Beth Ann Windhorst (Zander) Feb. 2, 1963 - July 2, 2023 (60)
Beth Ann Windhorst passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2023 at St. Mary's in Rochester, MN after suffering from an aneurysm. Always thinking of others, Beth's wishes to be an organ donor were honored by her family, and on July 5 she generously gave three individuals the gift...
Gordon D. Richards
Jun 30, 2023
Gordon Richards, age 82, of Dennison, died Friday, June 30, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Gordon Dale Richards was born on March 13, 1941, in Chatfield, MN, the son of Robert and Holly Richards. He grew up there and graduated from Chatfield High School. From 1960-1968, Gordon served in the U. S. Army. He...
Gloria E. Lau
Jun 26, 2023
On June 27, 1943, Gloria Lau was born Gloria Ethel Barness in a small farming area of Starbuck, Minnesota. She was the second of four children. Gloria grew up with the family, went to school, graduated from high school and then wanted to leave the farm area. She married Vince Moen, they had three children; Kim, Wendy, and Jeryl. Unfortunately,...
JoAnn M. Robinson
Jun 26, 2023
JoAnn Martha Robinson, age 82 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 26, 2023.
JoAnn was born on February 8, 1941, in Red Wing, the daughter of Martin and Martha (Lohmann) Hadler. She graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1959 and enjoyed playing fast pitch softball with the Rockne Rockets. She was an avid sports fan, especially...
Dolores E. Gergen
Jun 23, 2023
Dolores Elizabeth Gergen (Ross), age 95 of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William J. Gergen, and son, Thomas A. Gergen.
She is survived by children William (Julie), Stephen (Victoria), Marion (Carey), Linda, Gregory, Carolyn, Constance (Gary), Joel (Mary), Donald (Christine), and Alan, along with grandchildren...
Ray W. Wynne
Jun 18, 2023
Ray Wynne, son of William and Theresa Wynne, was born August 8th, 1930 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He lived and attended school in East Grand Forks, Minnesota until moving to the Pine Bend area to continue school. He was a graduate of the Minnesota Barber School in St. Paul.
He married his wife of 69 years, Mariellen Eckstein,...
Verone C. Mortenson
Jun 17, 2023
Verone Colleen Mortenson, age 84, of Cannon Falls, died Saturday, June 17, 2023 in her home unexpectedly.
Verone was born to Douglas and Irene Anderson on December 7th, 1938. She was born on the farm down by the Cannon River. She graduated from Centuria High School in 1956. She met her husband, Corley, in Centuria, Wisconsin, and they were...
Duane C. Thompson
Jun 17, 2023
Duane Thompson, Age 83, of Vasa, MN passed away on June 17th, 2023, at Home after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Duane Curtis Thompson was born in Fargo, ND to Ephriam and Ella Thompson on March 9th, 1940. Duane was raised on a farm near Leonard, ND and attended rural school. He graduated from Leonard High School...
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