Obituaries

Mar 29, 2019

Arlene Marie Hernke, age 83 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at her home at Twin Rivers Senior Campus, Cannon Falls on Friday, March 29, 2019.

Arlene was born on January 1, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, the youngest child of Orrin and Thelma (Gilje) Egland. When she was very young, she came to Minnesota with her siblings,...

Mar 21, 2019

Paul Nick Otto, age 58 of Welch, MN, died at his home on Thursday evening, March 21, 2019.

Paul was born on August 20, 1960 in Cannon Falls, MN, the son of Harold M. and Ida A. (Hempel) Otto. He attended school in Cannon Falls and farmed his whole life in Vasa Township. He also worked at...

Mar 19, 2019

Loretta Catherine Lee, age 98 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at her home at Twin Rivers Senior Living, Cannon Falls on Tuesday morning, March 19, 2019.

Loretta was born on October 5, 1920 in Pierz, MN, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Hoffman) Tschida.  She attended school in Pierz and Little Falls. She later moved to Northfield...

Mar 17, 2019

Sharon Jilek, age 65, of Rochester and formerly of Cannon Falls, died peacefully with her husband, Gary, by her side after fighting a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with cancer.

Sharon Marie Jilek was born on March 4, 1954 in St. Paul, the daughter of Lowell and Frances (Tyrrell) Lorenson. She grew up in Cannon Falls, graduating...

Feb 28, 2019

Joyce Rawlings, age 89, formerly of Cannon Falls, died on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Ebenezer Ridges Care Center in Burnsville.

Joyce Ellen Lundell Rawlings was born on August 31, 1929 in Cannon Falls, the daughter of John F. and Leona F. (Dierke) Lundell. She grew up in Cannon Falls and was both baptized and confirmed...

Feb 20, 2019

Shirley Elizabeth (Midness) Bjerva Payne died peacefully at 96 years of age on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Northfield, Minnesota.

Shirley was born on February 21, 1922 in Cannon Falls, the daughter of Sjur and Pearl (Wenz) Midness. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1940 and went on to work as a federal employee in...

Feb 14, 2019

Robert Trinka, age 62, of Hastings died on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at United Hospital in St. Paul.

Bob was born on March 13, 1956, at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, the son of Robert and Betty (Shetka) Trinka. He grew up in St. Paul and Montgomery. After high school Bob enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps...

Feb 14, 2019

Scott Friedrich, age 58, of Cannon Falls, died unexpectedly Thursday, February 14, 2019.

Scott was born on January 19, 1961 in St. Cloud, the son of Theodore and Bonnie (Pallies) Friedrich. He was raised in Glenwood where he graduated from high school in 1979. Following graduation, Scott attended lineman school in Wadena, and eventually began to work...

Feb 14, 2019

Terri Stephenson, age 49, of Hampton died on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

Terri Lynn Stephenson was born on December 16, 1969 in Wells, MN, the daughter of Ewing “Butch” and Mary (Armstrong) Stephenson. She grew up in Apple Valley, MN, graduating from Apple Valley High School in 1988. Throughout her working life she had various jobs including...

Feb 5, 2019

Roger Allen Taube, age 72 of Dennison, died at his home on Tuesday morning, February 5, 2019.

Roger was born on October 8, 1946 in Red Wing, MN, the son of August and Eza (Moorhouse) Taube. He married Marlene Jacobson in April, 1965. He worked on the railroad and later construction until retiring.

After moving...

Feb 2, 2019

Jeanne Evelyn Lodermeier was called home on February 2, 2019 at Regina Senior Living in Hastings, MN.

Jeanne was born to Ed and Mayme (Diercks) Boxrud on February 11, 1933 in Red Wing.  Jeanne grew up around Goodhue and graduated Goodhue High School in 1950. She started training as a lab technician at Mayo in Rochester and...

Jan 22, 2019

Pamela Ann Andren of Dennison, MN died at the age of 61 on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Health System – St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.

She was born on June 8, 1957, in Minneapolis, to Ronald J. and JoAnn R. (Bartosh) Hughes. Pamela grew up in South Minneapolis and later moved to Apple Valley,...

Jan 20, 2019

Cooper Lane Greseth, 5 months old, of Wanamingo, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 20, 2019. He is back in the loving arms of his daddy, Gregory Greseth.

Cooper was born on August 16, 2018 in Rochester, MN, the son of Gregory and Aimee (Larson) Greseth. He was the happiest little guy with such a beautiful, big smile!...

Jan 18, 2019

Henry LeRoy Swanson, age 64, of Cannon Falls, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at the Mayo Clinic Health System, Cannon Falls.

Henry was born on September 23,1954, in Red Wing, MN. He was the son of Kenneth and Evelyn (Staples) Swanson. He was a life-long resident of Cannon Falls. Henry attended Cannon Falls High School and went...

Jan 15, 2019

Robert Peter "Bob" Peine, age 81 of Cannon Falls, MN, died on Tuesday morning, January 15, 2019 at The Gardens at Cannon Falls surrounded by family.

Bob was born on May 13, 1937 in Red Wing, MN, the son of Theodore C. and Christine J. (Fox) Peine. He farmed all of his life in Cannon Falls Township,...

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...