Obituaries

Apr 11, 2014

Carmon Edsel Elstad, age 83 of Cannon Falls, died on Friday morning, April 11, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Carmon was born at home in Dennison, MN on August 17, 1930, the son of Fulton and Dorothy (Fremouw) Elstad. He graduated from Faribault High School, and worked as a farmhand for area farmers. He worked at Moland Creamery,...

Apr 10, 2014

Marcella Lorine (Bergstrom) Pelkey, age 92 of Cannon Falls, died on Thursday evening, April 10, 2014 at Twin Rivers Senior Campus in Cannon Falls. Marcella was born on July 6, 1921 in Cannon Falls, MN, the daughter of C. Menfred and Blanche (Welt) Bergstrom. She graduated in 1937 from Cannon Falls High School. Marcella attended normal teacher's training, and at...

Apr 5, 2014

Curtis A. Rauvola, age 75 of Randolph, died April 5, 2014 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Thursday, April 10, 2014 at St. Pius V Catholic Church, 410 W. Colville in Cannon Falls with Rev. Leonard Siebenaler presiding. Visitation will be Wednesday...

Mar 25, 2014

Our little Petrina Lucille touched our hearts on March 25, 2014 as she went ahead of us to someday meet us at Heaven's front gate. Petrina is loved by her parents, Eric and Michelle of Cannon Falls; big sister and brother, Sophia and Finnegan; maternal grandparents, Brian and Sue Peters; paternal grandparents, Herb and Pauline Nerison; and many aunts, uncles,...

Mar 18, 2014

Melroy G. "Mel" Thompson, age 79 of Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday evening, March 18, 2014 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. Mel was born on July 31, 1934 in Zumbrota, the son of Arthur "Glen" and Mildred (Pearson) Thompson. He graduated from Wanamingo High School and served for eight years with the US Navy reserves. He farmed in...

Mar 11, 2014

John Harold "Jack" Karsten, age 81 of formerly of Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday morning, March 11, 2014 at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. Jack was born on October 2, 1932 in Deerfield Township, Steele County, MN, the son of Harold W. and Candace M. (Crandell) Karsten. He attended Washington Rural School near Deerfield, MN. He served with the U.S....

Mar 11, 2014

Scott Allen Miller, age 51 of Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday afternoon, March 11, 2014 at the Providence Place in Minneapolis. Scott was born on November 22, 1962 in Minneapolis, the son of Ray and Carol (Hall) Miller. He graduated from Anoka High School in 1980 and went on to serve with the U.S. Army for 6 years. He was...

Mar 11, 2014

Julie Briese, age 60 of Welch, passed away March 11, 2014 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Cannon Falls. A memorial service will be 7:30 pm, Friday, March 14, 2014 with visitation starting at 4:00 pm until the time of service at Lundberg Funeral Home, 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd, Cannon Falls. Julie Darlene (Clemens) Briese was born to Richard and Yvonne...

Mar 10, 2014

Leo Forss, age 94, a long time resident of Cannon Falls, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 10, 2014. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Friday, March 14, 2014 at St. Pius V Catholic Church, 410 W. Colville, Cannon Falls. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm at Lundberg Funeral Home, 5839 Hwy 19...

Mar 5, 2014

Kristine Kay Navara, age 49 of Faribault, died on Wednesday evening, March 5, 2014 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Kris was born on November 23, 1964 in Northfield, the youngest child to Raymond and Darleen (Kruse) Navara. She graduated from Randolph High School where she participated in band and cheerleading. She held a variety of jobs and made friends...

Feb 22, 2014

Edith (Brummund) Stanke, age 65 of Inver Grove Heights, formerly of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Cannon River Lutheran Church, 10960 280th Street, Cannon Falls with Pastor Bob Berthold officiating. A memorial visitation will be Friday...

Feb 21, 2014

Jeanette (Kuhn) Roiger — Cannon Falls Jeanette G. Roiger, 94, a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at Ebenezer Ridges Senior Campus in Burnsville, MN, early Friday morning, February 21, 2014. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 27, at St. Pius V Catholic Church in Cannon Falls, with Father Fernando Ortega presiding. Pre-service visitation...

Feb 20, 2014

LaVerne Dale Schuette, age 81 of Cannon Falls, died February 20, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Lundberg Funeral Home, 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd, Cannon Falls. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 24, 2014 from 3:00-7:00 pm and also for one hour prior to the service...

Feb 3, 2014

Gloria Ann "Pee Wee" Burr, age 61 of Cannon Falls, died on Monday morning, February 3, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Gloria was born on May 3, 1952 in Cannon Falls, MN the daughter of Lee V. and Edna (Tanney) Glasby. She was born and raised in Welch and attended school in Vasa and Cannon Falls. She married...

Feb 2, 2014

Harold George "Harry" Otto, age 57 of Welch, MN died unexpectedly on Sunday evening, February 2, 2014 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems - Cannon Falls. Harry was born on June 9, 1956 in Hastings, MN, the son of Harold M. and Ida A. (Hempel) Otto. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1974 and married Karine Jenson on...

Dec 31, 2013

Our Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Gladys Iverson Prink died peacefully on Tuesday morning, December 31, 2013. Gladys was born March 27, 1915 in Fosston, MN to John and Julia (Knudtson) Iverson. At a young age, she moved to Cannon Falls where she met and married Marvin Prink. It was there that her life began as a busy and productive...

Dec 16, 2013

Maria Bednarski, age 91 of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2013 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. Private services are planned. Funeral Home: Lundberg Funeral Home 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd Cannon Falls, MN US 55009 Previous Events Service Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Cannon Falls Cemetery

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Dec 15, 2013

David George Fox, age 57 of Cannon Falls, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday afternoon, December 15, 2013. David was a miracle baby born late in his parent's lives. He was born on December 29, 1955 in Hampton, MN, the only child to Herbert "Bert" and Esther (Minter) Fox. He grew up in Hastings and married Sue Wallace in 1975....

Dec 11, 2013

Alan Ladd Vaught, age 68 of Welch, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at his home. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 20 at the Southside Baptist Church, 5613 S. Robert Tr., Inver Grove Heights, with Pastor Jerry Brantham officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the...

Dec 10, 2013

Bernard John Venn, 88, passed away December 10, 2013. Bernard "Bernie" Venn was born in Blue Earth, Minnesota on March 11, 1925 to Meta (Jahnke) and Iver Venn. He grew up in Blue Earth, attending school there and graduating from Blue Earth High School in 1943. He joined the U.S. Navy Seabees in 1943 and served as a carpenter's mate...