Obituaries

Nov 7, 2019

Philip M. Plagge, age 54, of Cannon Falls, died on Thursday, November 7, at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Cannon Falls.

Philip Michael Plagge was born on December 22, 1964 in New Ulm, the son of Gary and Mary Ann (Sjogren) Plagge. He went to school in the Kasson-Mantorville area until joining the United States Marine Corps...

Nov 6, 2019

Ryan Murphy, age 39, died on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at his home.

Ryan James Murphy was born on April 29, 1980 in Winona, the son of Mike and Pam (Anderson) Murphy. He grew up in the Cannon Falls area, graduating from CFHS in 1998. Following high school Ryan attended Rochester Community College (well, he attended when it...

Nov 2, 2019

John Fritz, age 87, of Cannon Falls, passed away peacefully at the Gardens of Cannon Falls on November 2, 2019.

John Dwight Fritz was born on July 20, 1932, at the Willows Home in Kansas City, Missouri. At 10 days old, he was adopted by Ray and Johanna Fritz of Luverne, MN. After the death of his...

Oct 23, 2019

Gordon Duane Mills, age 86, a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, died at his home on Wednesday evening, October 23, 2019.

Gordon was born on December 27, 1932 in Cannon Falls, the son of James and Ethel (Smith) Mills. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1951 and went on to serve with the US Army...

Oct 21, 2019

David Russell Bremer, age 78 of Cannon Falls, MN, passed away in the early morning hours of October 21, 2019.

Dave was born the eldest of five children on May 4, 1941 in Northfield, MN, to Russell E. and Grace (Carlson) Bremer. David grew up in Cannon Falls, graduating with the class of 1959. Following that, he...

Oct 17, 2019

Jon Jasper Grisim, age 86 of Cannon Falls, and formerly a longtime resident of Randolph, died peacefully on Thursday morning, October 17, 2019 at home at Cannon Rivers Senior Campus.

Jon was born on November 7, 1932 in Empire, MN, the son of Arnold G. and Florence K. (Klein) Grisim. He farmed most all of his life,...

Oct 11, 2019

Lee Ann Carlson, age 60, of Goodhue, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Lee Ann was born on November 25, 1958 in Harmony, the daughter of Arlyn and Dolly (Lange) Mensink. She grew up in Harmony, Peterson, Houston, and Red Wing, graduating from Red Wing High School in 1976. On May 7, 1977 she...

Oct 7, 2019

Ruby N. Sauter, age 93, of Cannon Falls, died Monday, October 7, 2019 at her home.

Ruby Goodvin Sauter was born on May 26, 1926, to Ernest and Luvina Goodvin at rural Nerstrand, MN. She attended rural school in Rice County, high school in Kenyon, and graduated from Winona State University. Ruby married John Sauter on Sept....

Oct 5, 2019

Dennis Michael Larson, age 57, was reunited with our Creator, Lord Jesus on Saturday, October 5, 2019.  Dennis started his journey on June 22, 1962, the fourth child of Merlyn and Kathryn Larson.  Dennis was baptized and confirmed at St. Pius V Catholic Church in Cannon Falls and attended Cannon Falls Schools.  He worked various labor jobs in the...

Sep 27, 2019

Mary Leonard Bassett died September 27 th , 2019 at her home overlooking Lake Byllesby.  Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Evelyn Leonard, brother Paul Leonard, and son Chris Bassett.  Survived by her loving husband, James W. Bassett.  Also survived by her children Tony (Kathy), Tim (Julie), Tom (Angela), Kevin (Susie), Larry (Kristina), Luke (Amy Lou), Maren...

Sep 27, 2019

Linda Beckman, age 70, of Faribault, died Friday, September 27, 2019 at Pleasant Manor Care Center in Faribault. She was born on December 31, 1948 in Rochester, the daughter of Jerrol and Irma (Olson) Syverson. Linda grew up in the Roscoe area and graduated from Cannon Falls High School. She attended college in Golden Valley for two years. Linda worked...

Sep 26, 2019

Kenneth Frances Meyers “Kenny or Ken” survived by his wife Patricia and children Bernadette and Brian Emery, Patrick and Cynthia Meyers, Nicolette and Joel Hernke, Timothy and Heidi Meyers, Jessica Hull and Matthew and Annie Meyers. Patty and Ken were married 60 years. Kenneth’s greatest love was his family with a wife he adored, children he was so very...

Sep 12, 2019

Arnold "Buzz" Marland Grisim, age 89, passed away September 12, 2019 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, MN.

Buzz was born in Hampton Township, MN on July 6, 1930 to Arnold & Florence (Klien) Grisim. He grew up in Randolph MN, while attending Randolph High School. After an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, Buzz...

Aug 26, 2019

John Erickson

John E. Erickson, age 87, of Cannon falls, died Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Mayo Clinic Health System, Cannon Falls.

John Evald Erickson was born on August 4, 1932 in Cannon falls, the son of Evald and Effie (Anderson) Erickson. He grew up and went to school in Cannon Falls....

Aug 13, 2019

Burdelle Hallanger, 82, of Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at the Memory Care Unit of Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls.

Graduating from Kenyon High School in 1955, she went on to receive her nursing education at the Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota. She was in the first group of nurses...

Aug 12, 2019

Donald Eugene "Donny" Nelson, age 72 of Inver Grove Heights, MN, died on August 12, 2019.

Donny was born the eldest of seven children on April 5, 1947 in Austin, MN to Maynard E. and Susie (Rieken) Nelson.

He served with the US Army during Vietnam, and upon his honorable discharge in 1968, returned to...

Aug 12, 2019

Ernie Sparstad, age 84 of Cannon Falls, died at his home at Cannon Rivers Senior Living on Monday morning, August 12, 2019.

Ernie Olin Thomas Sparstad was born on May 2, 1935 in Dennison to Helmer and Hazel (Urevig) Sparstad. He was baptized and confirmed at Vang Lutheran Church.

Ernie grew up on the family...

Aug 11, 2019

Arthur George Anton Rechtzigel, age 89 of Cannon Falls, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Cannon (Twin) Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls.

Art was born on June 17, 1930 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Leonard F. and Ella E. (Kirchner) Rechtzigel. He attended parochial school for 6 years at St. Johns’ Rich Valley,...

Aug 9, 2019

Richard Harley Banitt slipped away from this life, mid-afternoon on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the age of 73 years. His long and courageous battle with cancer is finished!

Rick, as everyone called him, was born in Red Wing, MN on July 22, 1946, to Donald and Adeline (Groth) Banitt, a farm couple living in Bellechester, MN....

Aug 6, 2019

Craig G. Benson, age 56, of Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at his home.  Craig was born on June 8, 1963 in Cannon Falls, the son of Gary and Margene (Lindell) Benson. He is a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, graduating from Cannon Falls High School in 1981.  Following high school Craig worked hauling livestock, and...