Obituaries

Robert Westberg

Robert Westberg

Jun 2, 2010

Robert Adrian Westberg, age 94, a resident of the Northridge View in Kenyon and formerly of Cannon Falls, Minneapolis and Long Beach, CA, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at his residence. Robert was born on October 21, 1915 in Bellingham, WA, the son of August and Jenny (Nylander) Westberg.  He attended schools in Minneapolis and Milaca, MN, and graduated...

Elaine Nelson

Elaine Nelson

May 20, 2010

Elaine Marion Nelson, age 84, a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, died on Thursday morning, May 20, 2010 at the Northfield Care Center surrounded by her family. Elaine was born on September 7, 1925 in Vasa Township, the daughter of Rutherford and Blanche (Lindell) Lundell. She married DeVere F. Nelson on September 30, 1944 in Alexandria, Louisiana. After raising their...

Karen Robertson

Karen Robertson

May 13, 2010

Karen Ann Robertson, age 68 of rural Goodhue passed away peacefully, wrapped in the warm, loving arms of her Savior, on Thursday morning, May 13, 2010 in Rochester. She was surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born the youngest of 5 children in Stillwater, MN to Erick and Laura (Wendt) Munkelwitz. Karen was raised in Bayport, MN and graduated...

Idella Clauson

Idella Clauson

May 11, 2010

Leonora “Idella” Eugenia Clauson, age 94 of Cannon Falls, died at her home on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Idella was born at home in Leon Township on August 7, 1915, the daughter of Oscar and Emma (Miller) Olson. She was baptized and confirmed at Spring Garden Lutheran Church, and later graduated from the Cannon Falls High School in 1933. She...

Betty VanGuilder

Betty VanGuilder

May 10, 2010

Betty B. VanGuilder, age 85, of Cannon Falls, died on Monday evening, May 10, 2010 after a brief stay at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. Betty was born on October 5, 1924 in Sciota Township, the youngest of eight children to John and Blanche (Rarick) Fleming. She grew up in Randolph and attended school there. She married Gene E. VanGuilder...

Clyde Ozment

Clyde Ozment

May 9, 2010

Clyde L. Ozment, age 101 of Rosemount, died on Sunday morning May 9, 2010 at the Community Assisted Living in Farmington. Clyde was born July 7, 1908 in Pike County, Arkansas the son of Claude & Anna (Frisby) Ozment. He traveled all over the country with carnivals as a young man. Clyde was a life member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local...

Betty Sjoquist

Betty Sjoquist

May 9, 2010

age 90, of Cannon Falls died Sunday evening May 9, 2010 at Cannon Falls Medical Center in Cannon Falls. Betty Caroline was born November 23, 1919 in Red Wing, Minnesota the daughter of Albert & Ellen (Gustafson) Nelson. She was raised in Red Wing and graduated from Red Wing High School in 1937. She was united in marriage with Harold...

David Stephens

David Stephens

May 2, 2010

David John Stephens, age 46 of White Rock, died at his home following a brief battle with cancer, on Sunday evening, May 2, 2010. Dave was born on November 18, 1963 in Minneapolis, the son of Eugene and Rita (Jarnot) Stephens.  He attended school in Cannon Falls, and married Deloris Gruber on August 17, 1982 in Red Wing.  They had...

William Daniels

William Daniels

Apr 28, 2010

William James "Bill" Daniels, age 92 of Cannon Falls, died on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at the Cannon Falls Medical Center. Bill was born at home in Stanton, MN, on May 13, 1917, the son of Henry B. and Elizabeth (Robinson) Daniels.  He attended country school and went on the serve with the US Army during WWII.  He and Fillmore...

Robert Blair

Robert Blair

Apr 25, 2010

Robert Lynn “Rob” Blair, age 41 of Kenyon, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30, at the Lundberg Funeral Home, 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd, Cannon Falls. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Robert L. Blair was born...

Edna Ohnstad

Edna Ohnstad

Apr 21, 2010

Edna Mary Ohnstad, age 80, a long-time resident of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday afternoon, April 21, 2010. Edna was born on August 17, 1929 in Deer Lake, Newfoundland, Canada, the daughter of Felix and Francis Penney. She met her future husband, Kenneth Ohnstad in 1952, while he was stationed in Newfoundland, Canada.  In 1953 Edna moved...

Julianne Raverty

Julianne Raverty

Apr 20, 2010

The Lord took Julianne Clair Raverty home on Tuesday afternoon, April 20, 2010 at the age of 58 years, surrounded by her family following a long battle with cancer. Julianne was a resident of the Freeborn Manor in Cannon Falls and was formerly of Roseville, MN. Julie was born on June 29, 1951 in St. Louis Park, the daughter of...

Kenneth Michaelis

Kenneth Michaelis

Apr 16, 2010

Kenneth Luel “Ken” Michaelis, age 93 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully on Friday afternoon, April 16, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Ken was born on March 5, 1917 in Hannaford, North Dakota, the son of Ernest and Emma (Hogie) Michaelis. He grew up during the Depression era on the family farm near Hannaford, and had attended Michaelis country...

Robert Pagel

Robert Pagel

Apr 5, 2010

Robert Lloyd “Bob” Pagel, age 87, a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, left to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus on Monday morning, April 5, 2010 at the Cannon Falls Medical Center. Bob was born the youngest of thirteen children on April 10, 1922 in Cannon Falls, the son of Charles and Mary (Erickson) Pagel.  He was baptized on...

Katherine O'Connor

Katherine O'Connor

Apr 3, 2010

Katherine Mary “Katie” O’Connor, age 54 of Goodhue, died peacefully at home on Saturday, April 3, 2010. Katie was born on June 9, 1955 in Saint Paul, the daughter of John and Mae (Faricy) Neisen. She graduated from Simley High School in 1973, and went on to attend Inver Hills Community College for two years. Katie married Tom O’Connor on...

Jon Strand

Jon Strand

Apr 2, 2010

Jon Milton Strand, age 61, died Friday, April 2, 2010 at United Hospital in St. Paul due to a long illness. He was born October 18, 1948 in Morris, MN to Milton and Virginia Strand. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1966 and Faribault Area Technical School in 1968. He was on active duty for the United States Navy...

Dorothy Eckerly

Dorothy Eckerly

Mar 26, 2010

Dorothy M. Eckerly, 62 of Farmington, passed away at her home on Friday, March 26, 2010 following an extended illness. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at the Lundberg Funeral Home, 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd. Cannon Falls, with the Reverend Gary Schulz, officiating....

Patrick Madden

Patrick Madden

Mar 21, 2010

Patrick Steven “Pat” Madden, age 42 of Cannon Falls, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Pat was born on February 25, 1968 in St. Paul, the son of Dean and Rosemary Madden. He grew up in White Bear Lake and graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1986. He was an avid hockey player, loved...

Viola Hart

Viola Hart

Mar 13, 2010

Viola M. Hart, 92 of Cannon Falls, passed away at Angels Care Center on Saturday evening, March 13, 2010. Viola M. Hart was born May 23, 1917 in Madison, South Dakota, the daughter of Joseph H. and Mabel H. Beyer. She was united in marriage to Charles J. Peterson on June 2, 1934. Viola was a life-time gardener who had...

Clark Westvik

Clark Westvik

Mar 11, 2010

Clark A. “Butch” Westvik, 57 of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Fairview University Medical Center in Minneapolis following a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the First English Lutheran Church, 511 W. Belle Street in Cannon Falls with the Reverend Phillip Ruud, officiating. The Lundberg Funeral...