Obituaries
Delores Rechtzigel
Jan 24, 2024
Delores Anna Clara (Spillman) Rechtzigel, age 92 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at her home at Cannon Rivers Senior Living on Wednesday morning, January 24, 2024.
Delores was born on May 25, 1931 in Farmington, MN, the daughter of Frederick and Anna (Polzin) Spillman. She went to District 63 country school in the Randolph area for 7 years and graduated from...
Sharon L. Vangsness
Jan 22, 2024
Sharon Louise Vangsness passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the age of 83 peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Sharon was born on November 5, 1940 to Nels and Gertrude Ekstrom en route to the hospital along Highway 52 in Inver Grove Heights, MN. Sharon was a lifelong member of St. Ansgar’s Church in Cannon Falls, MN being baptized,...
George W. Rehm
Jan 17, 2024
George William Rehm, age 82 of Cannon Falls, MN, died on Wednesday evening, January 17, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
George was born the oldest child to George and Carolyn (Schaal) Rehm on October 1, 1941 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He grew up in St. Clairsville, Ohio.
George met his future wife at the University of Minnesota while finishing his...
Janet (Egge) Vold
Jan 17, 2024
Janet Lynn (Egge) Vold, age 75, a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, Methodist Campus.
Janet was born on September 25, 1948 in Cannon Falls, the daughter of Julius "Pete" and Doris (Johnson) Egge. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School on June 6, 1966. She married Joel...
Harlean Hanson
Jan 14, 2024
Harlean, age 85, passed away peacefully in the late afternoon on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Harlean was one of the first residents some 13 years ago at Cannon Falls Senior Living (formerly Twin Rivers). She was born in Red Wing, Minnesota, where she grew up and graduated from Wanamingo High School, in 1956, with 27 classmates. Shortly thereafter, she was...
Dani M. Lind, Sr.
Jan 14, 2024
Dani M. Lind, Sr, age 77, died Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home in Cannon Falls.
Dani Milton Lind Sr. was born on January 10, 1947 in Littlefork, Minnesota, the son of Clayton and Shirley (Holbrook) Lind. He grew up in International Falls, graduating from high school there in 1965. Following high school, Dani joined the U. S. Army...
Edward C. Lorentz
Jan 13, 2024
Edward Lorentz, age 88, of Cannon Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, surrounded by his family at the Mayo Clinic Health System Cannon Falls.Ed was born on March 29, 1935, in Hastings, the son of Frank and Mathilda (Schaffer) Lorentz.He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1954. On June 22, 1957, Ed was married to Mary Ries...
Allen "Cy" Chytracek
Jan 13, 2024
Allen “Cy” Chytracek, age 88, of Cannon Falls, died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Cannon Rivers Senior Living.
Allen was born in Cannon Falls on April 20, 1935, the son of Albert and Margaret (Schiller) Chytracek. He was a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, attending Cannon Falls High School. Following school, Cy worked as a truck driver for most of...
Correne R. Clauson
Jan 7, 2024
Correne Clauson, age 91, passed away at Wildwood Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care in Le Roy, MN surrounded by family members on Sunday morning, January 7, 2024.
She was the oldest daughter of Lawerence and Helen (Richardt) Gronvold. Born at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN on July 26, 1932. Correne grew up in Rochester where she was confirmed at...
Richard H. Swanson
Jan 5, 2024
Richard H. "Dick" Swanson, age 78 of Hampton, passed away at his home on Friday, January 5, 2024 after lengthy illnesses.
Dick was born on October 8, 1945 to Henry and Mildred Swanson. He grew up in South St. Paul and after graduation from South St. Paul High School, Dick joined the US Air Force and served four years. After...
Mark Mahoney
Dec 31, 2023
Mark Allen Mahoney, age 62, formerly of Cannon Falls, died on Sunday, December 31, 2023 in Mahnomen, Minnesota.
Mark was born on February 7, 1961 in Red Wing, the son of Jerome and Marilyn (Klingsporn) Mahoney. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School and married Bonnie Karasch. They later divorced.
Mark was an excellent woodworker and carpenter. He helped repair...
Michael M. McInerny
Dec 30, 2023
Michael M. McInerny passed away on December 30, 2023; he was 90 years old. Michael, the only child of Merrill A. and Marian I. McInerny, was born on November 22, 1933 in Minneapolis. He grew up in south Minneapolis and attended Minneapolis Roosevelt High School where he participated in football, wrestling, swimming, and track. After graduating in 1951, he then...
Jack D. Martin
Dec 24, 2023
Jack was raised in Glendale just up the street from the Milwaukee River and within walking distance of three Milwaukee County parks that provided the backdrop for his childhood. He was active in scouts and youth groups through Epworth Methodist Church. After graduation from Rufus King High School, he served in the Army in Japan following the end of WWII....
Alex G. Hanson
Dec 20, 2023
Alex Gilbert Hanson, age 36 of Cannon Falls, died at his home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday morning, December 20, 2023.
Alex was born on July 19, 1987 in Red Wing, the son of Paul and Terri (Murphy) Hanson. He grew up in Wanamingo, running around town having fun with Chris, Andrew, Mitch, John, Joe, Greg and Dan. Then switched...
Michael J. Bollig
Dec 19, 2023
Michael Joseph "Mike" Bollig, age 61 of Cannon Falls, died at his home on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.Mike was born on May 19, 1962 in St. Paul, the son of Joseph and Helen (Rosty) Bollig. He grew up in Inver Grove Heights and attended Simley High School.Mike worked at PPI in Cannon Falls for many years and was currently employed...
Bruce F. Plonsky
Dec 7, 2023
Bruce F. Plonsky, age 62, of Cannon Falls passed away in Mankato due to injuries sustained in a work-related accident on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 12 from 4pm to 8pm at St. Pius V Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 13 at 11:30am at St. Pius V...
Darold L. Safe
Dec 5, 2023
Darold Safe, age 87, of Cannon Falls, died Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at Cannon Country Senior Living.
Darold Laverne Safe was born on June 13, 1936, in Red Wing, Minnesota, the son of Raymond and Harriet (Brekke) Safe. He grew up in the Spring Garden area on his family’s farm and went to District 46 Country School. After completing the...
LaRose D. Murray
Dec 3, 2023
On Dec 3, 2023 LaRose “Tootie” Diane Murray, age 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep, likely dreaming of meeting Elvis.
She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, and her daytime TV. There was rarely a time she wasn’t working away on her newest creation whether anyone needed one or not. She loved spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. Her...
Ronald M. Hall
Dec 1, 2023
Ronald Hall, age 83, died on Friday afternoon, December 1st, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Health System Cannon Falls, surrounded by family. He was born to Morris and Christine Hall on May 18, 1940, at the family home in Northfield, MN. The family lived in Northfield, Dundas, and Kenyon, before settling on the Cannon Falls family farm in 1950.
Ronald...
Tayven M. Geiger
Nov 29, 2023
In loving memory of Tayven Matthew Geiger
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Tayven, an amazing and beloved young man from Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Tayven tragically lost his life on November 29, 2023, in a car accident. Tayven was born on May 12, 2006, in Rochester, MN. He was 17 years old.
Tayven’s...
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