Obituaries

Jan 11, 2019

James Ray "Jim" Schnaare, age 86 of Cannon Falls, died on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Emerald Crest Memory Care in Victoria, Minnesota.

Jim was born on August 6th, 1932 in Staunton, Illinois, the son of Theodore and Hazel (Sherfy) Schnaare. He graduated in 1952 from Staunton High School in Staunton, IL. He enlisted in the U.S. Air...

Jan 5, 2019

Donna Mae Falk was born to Hazel Lenore (Asleson) Falk and Albert Thomas Falk in South St. Paul, MN on September 3, 1937 in her Grandmother’s home. Donna was baptized in St. Augustine Church and attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church where she made her first communion and confirmation. Donna attended South St. Paul Public schools where she graduated in...

Jan 5, 2019

Alice Rose Pasch, age 95, of Hastings and formerly of Cannon Falls, died Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings.

Alice was born on December 25, 1923 in Sand Creek Township, the daughter of Frank and Albertina (Wolf) Kersting. She grew up in the Jordan area and attended school at St. John’s Parochial school...

Jan 1, 2019

Morris L. Melhouse, age 90 of Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday morning, January 1, 2019 at Three Links – Reflections End of Life Care in Northfield.

Morris was born on May 9, 1928 in Leon Township, MN, the son of Burton M. and Alma B. (Lund) Melhouse. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School and attended the...

Dec 31, 2018

Michael Thomas Knodle, age 80, of Cannon Falls, died Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home in Cannon Falls, surrounded by his loved ones.

Michael Thomas Knodle was born on February 2, 1938 in St. Paul, the son of Frank and Geraldine (LaValle) Knodle. He grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Cretin High School in...

Dec 22, 2018

Thomas A. Shorter, age 57, of Cannon Falls, died Saturday, December 22, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester.

Tom was born on February 24, 1961, in Faribault, the son of Estel and Evelyn (Garness) Shorter. He grew up in Cannon Falls, graduating from Cannon Falls High School in 1979. He then attended St. Cloud State University,...

Dec 21, 2018

Norma Johnson, age 72, of Cannon Falls, died Friday, December 21, 2018 at her home, surrounded by family and friends.

Norma Jean Johnson was born on June 22, 1946 in Hastings, the daughter of Harry and Charlotte (DeMars) Dalaska. She grew up in the Randolph area and graduated from Randolph High School. In 1977 Norma was married...

Dec 15, 2018

Ruth Ann (Doose) Gadient, 78 of Red Wing, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at St. Crispin Living Community, where she resided the past 6 years.

Ruth was born May 22, 1940 in Red Wing, MN to Walter and Helen (Quast) Doose. She graduated from Goodhue High School and married Raymond R. Gadient on September 27, 1958. They...

Dec 6, 2018

Richard John Pietrzak, age 57, of Cannon Falls, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Cannon Falls. He was born on April 16, 1961 in St. Paul, the son of Henry and Herta (Meingust) Pietrzak. Rich grew up in the Randolph area, graduating from Randolph High School in 1979. He attended Inver Hills Community College. Rich...

Dec 6, 2018

Our beloved, Patti Jo Marie Busse passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. She will forever be 53 years of age.

Patti was born on May 12, 1965 in Grand Rapids, MN, the daughter of Russell and Lona (Arseneau) Dahl. She met and later married the love of her life,...

Dec 4, 2018

Kenneth Anthony "Muzzy" Hoey, age 55 of Randolph, MN, died on Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon Falls.

Ken was born on August 13, 1963 in Grand Rapids, the son of Edward G. and Elizabeth L. (Troumbly) Hoey. He grew up in Taconite, MN and graduated from Greenway High School...

Dec 4, 2018

LaVonne Elsie Johnson-Nappin, age 87 of Cannon Falls, died at her home on Tuesday evening, December 4, 2018.

LaVonne was born on July 21, 1931 in Northfield Township, MN, the daughter of Arthur and Cora (Drentlaw) Kester. LaVonne attended high school in Northfield. She was united in marriage to Marlo F. Johnson on June 11, 1949 at...

Dec 1, 2018

Donald Ellwood Benson, age 94, a life-long resident of Cannon Falls, died on Saturday morning, December 1, 2018 at The Gardens at Cannon Falls.

Don was born at home on the family homestead on September 8, 1924, the son of Alfred and Clara (Jellum) Benson. He has lived and farmed his entire life on the same farm...

Nov 28, 2018

Beth Ann Strand was born the oldest of 3 siblings to Lyla and Joseph Harter on 12/16/53 in Manhattan, Kansas.  She passed away at her home in Welch on the morning of 11/28/18.

She was a kind, giving and loving soul.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, time with family, puzzles and collecting rocks.  She was a phenomenal...

Nov 27, 2018

James Robert “Jim” Ashton, Jr., age 89 of Cannon Falls, died Tuesday morning, November 27, 2018 at The Gardens at Cannon Falls.

Jim was born on March 31, 1929 in Sacred Heart, MN to James R. Ashton Sr. and Angeline L. (Freese) Ashton. He served with the US Army from 1948-1952. He married Delores “Dee” Thompson on...

Nov 25, 2018

Donald Knowlton, age 76, of Red Wing, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System, Red Wing.

Donald John Knowlton was born on April 26, 1942 in Red Wing, the son of Roy and Clarice (Holien) Knowlton. He grew up on his family’s farm, moving to Faribault as a young man. He moved back to...

Nov 22, 2018

Lisa Marie (Deneen) Arne, age 60 of Sturgeon Lake, MN and Panama City Beach, FL, and formerly of Cannon Falls, died at her home in Sturgeon Lake on Thursday, November 22, 2018.

Lisa was born on August 20, 1958 in Northfield, MN, the daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Burch) Deneen. She was a 1976 graduate of Faribault...

Nov 17, 2018

Ben Magalis died unexpectedly on November 17, 2018 on a camping trip in Wasatch County, Utah. Benjamin Swanson Magalis was born April 8, 1994 in Shakopee, Minnesota to Tim and Julie Magalis.  The family moved to rural Cannon Falls one year later.  He was baptized and confirmed at Spring Garden Lutheran Church, rural Cannon Falls.

He went...

Nov 14, 2018

Steven Lewis Shellenbarger, age 70 of Cannon Falls, died on Wednesday afternoon, November 14, 2018 at the Minnesota Veterans Home, Minneapolis.

Steve was born on September 8, 1948 in Red Wing, MN, the son of Claire and Elizabeth “Lib” (Rosing) Shellenbarger.  He attended Cannon Falls High School, graduating in 1966. He served with the US Army during...

Nov 11, 2018

Cheryl Rush, age 69, of Cannon Falls, died Sunday, November 11, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, following a long illness.

Cheryl Irene Rush was born on April 18, 1949 in St. Paul, the daughter of James and Virginia (Luke) Falk. She moved with her family to Buena Park, California as a young girl and graduated...