Obituaries

Oct 17, 2022

Muriel Lavonne (Holien) Duncan, 89, of Cannon Falls, Minnesota, died on October 17, 2022. Muriel was born on May 30, 1933; the ninth of Tyler and Ingeborg (Ellingson) Holien’s ten children. A small farm in Sogn Valley, hedged by a line of trees and the Little Cannon River, was “the home place” to Muriel.

Living on a farm meant going...

Oct 14, 2022

Karen Lee Wolter, age 82 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2022 at The Terrace at Cannon Falls.

Karen was born on December 6, 1939 in Fairmont, MN, the daughter of Glen and Gladys (Malo) Voyles. She graduated from Granada High School in 1957. She went on to St. John’s Hospital Nursing School in Mankato, where she...

Oct 13, 2022

 

Phyllis Ann (Schafer) Hommes, age 76, of Cannon Falls, passed away suddenly on October 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis grew up in Clara City, MN, the daughter of Mary and Roy Schafer, with her six siblings.   She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother David, and her sister, Delores. She married the love...

Oct 11, 2022

Taree Lynn Walrod, age 58 of Cannon Falls, died at home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Taree was born on April 8, 1964 in Shakopee, MN, the daughter of Gregg and Diane (Holtz) Anderson. She graduated in 1982 from Litchfield High School, Litchfield, MN, and worked her whole life with people in customer service. She enjoyed socializing and helping people.

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Oct 8, 2022

 

Arleigh Berg, age 77, of Austin, and formerly of Cannon Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

 

Arleigh was born on Sept. 17, 1945, in Red Wing, the son of Arleigh and Deloris (Pagel) Berg. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School. Arleigh was united in marriage to Barbara Suhr, of...

Sep 27, 2022

Jacqueline Kay “Jackie” (Duden) Blanchard passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday afternoon, September 27, 2022, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jackie was born on October 2, 1964, to John and Marie Duden in Cannon Falls. For the past 24 years, Jackie worked at Mactech, Inc. out of Red Wing. She was largely involved...

Sep 27, 2022

Mark Truman Grosland, age 64 of Cannon Falls, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.



Mark was born the youngest of ten children to Elmer and Alice (Banken) Grosland on April 14, 1958 in Albert Lea, MN. He graduated from Ellendale-Geneva High School in 1976, and went on to graduate from Mankato State University. He worked as...

Sep 25, 2022

Arnold Otterness, age 85, of rural Dennison, died peacefully at his home on Sunday. September 25, 2022.

Arnie was born on June 8, 1937, in Red Wing, the son of Edna and Arthur Otterness. He attended country school, then school in Wanamingo for a year. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1956. While in high school, Arnie worked...

Sep 16, 2022

Robert James Montgomery died peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the age of 90.

Bob was born on March 15, 1932 in Weaver, MN to James and Alta Montgomery.  Bob graduated from Plainview High School. After graduation, he worked at Northern Pacific Railroad for three years.  He was then drafted into the US Army, where he...

Sep 2, 2022

Luella Jane Nelson Poe, age 97, a longtime resident of Cannon Falls, died at Three Links Care Center in Northfield on Friday evening, September 2, 2022.

Luella was born on December 22, 1924 in St. Croix Falls, WI, the daughter of Calvin James and Minnie Belle (LeBaron) Carpenter. She graduated from Forest Lake High School and went...

Aug 28, 2022

Ruben Mendez, age 73 of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully August 28, 2022, surrounded by family.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Gail; children: Miguel, Sara (John), Yolanda (Mike); siblings: Alice, Rachel, Vince, Ray, Kenny, and Paul; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was formerly of Hawley and Crookston, MN. Although...

Aug 23, 2022

Linda A. Whitson, age 80, of Stanton, died on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus, in Rochester.

Linda Anne Whitson was born on May 23, 1942, in Randolph, the daughter of Clifford and Ruth (Betts) Peter. She grew up on the family farm, graduating from Randolph High School in 1960. On...

Aug 1, 2022

Marilyn Marie Anderson (Gilbertson), 90,  passed August 1, 2022 at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault. Marilyn was born in Faribault, grew up in Kenyon and  spent most of her life in Cannon Falls, where she enjoyed a career as an officer at the First National/Merchants Bank. She was a long-time parishioner of St. Pius V Catholic Church in Cannon...

Jul 23, 2022

Marlene Carol Mattson, age 84, of Kenyon, MN died on July 23, 2022.

The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, September 17 at 11:00 am at Spring Garden Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls, with lunch following the service in the church basement. Interment will be at the church cemetery.

Marlene...

Jul 14, 2022

Eugene J Schiell, age 83, of Cannon Falls, went to be with the Lord on July 14th 2022,  while surrounded by his family at his home in Cannon Falls. Gene was born in Sisseton So. Dakota to William and Selma (Rust) Schiell on April 16, 1939. He was the youngest of eight children. At a young age Gene’s family...

Jul 5, 2022

Susan K. Rohl, age 82, of Kenyon, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Jul 4, 2022

Donald Leland McCarty, age 78, passed away July 4, 2022 at The Terrace at Cannon Falls.

Donald was born on December 30, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Donald Frank & Georgia Lee (Gray).

Donald wore many hats in his life. He was employed at SnoCap Drive Inn as a teenager. He graduated from Monroe...

Jul 4, 2022

Kenneth Popp passed away on July 4, 2022, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN, after a courageous battle with bladder cancer.

Kenneth Wayne Popp was born on January 18, 1950 in New Ulm, MN, to Clifford and Eleanor Popp. Kenneth graduated from Randolph High School in 1968. On August 20, 1968, he enlisted in the...

Jun 29, 2022

Jerry W. Banitt, age 78 of Welch, died at his home on Wednesday morning, June 29, 2022.

Jerry was born on May 21, 1944 in Red Wing, the son of Donald and Adeline (Groth) Banitt. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School and went on to serve during Vietnam with the US Air Force from 1962-66.

Jun 22, 2022

Ida Schabert, 77, passed away peacefully the evening of June 22nd, 2022. Ida was born in Oakland, California, on January 10th, 1945, to Ellsworth Bettencourt Soares and Anna Carmelita (Rebottaro) Soares.

As a child, Ida enjoyed spending time at her family’s local bakery in San Leandro, CA. When Ida was 17, she met and fell in love...