Obituaries

Aug 6, 2019

Sterling L. Sorenson, age 92 of Red Wing and formerly of White Rock, died on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2019 at St. Crispin Living Community, Red Wing.

Sterling was born on February 6, 1927 in Leon Township, MN, the son of Carl and Ruby (Banks) Sorenson.

Sterling grew up in Spring Garden with his brother,...

Aug 4, 2019

Irene M. Glor passed away August 4, 2019 at the age of 93 in her home in Cannon Falls and was surrounded by her family.

Irene was born on August 28, 1925 in Lake City, Minnesota to parents Herman and Olga Will.  She graduated from Lake City High School and went on to the University of Minnesota...

Jul 30, 2019

Lois Elizabeth Lundell, age 92, a lifelong resident of the Cannon Falls area, died peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday afternoon, July 30, 2019 at The Gardens of Cannon Falls.

Lois was born on August 15, 1926 in Stanton Township, MN, the daughter of John A. and Elizabeth M. (Reichling) Traeger. She attended District 7 and District...

Jul 30, 2019

Judith Marie Banitt, 78, passed away in the early morning hours of July 30, 2019. Judy was born on July 6, 1941, to Paul and Louise Gustafson of rural Ellsworth, Wisconsin. She spent her childhood on the family farm in Pierce County, Wisconsin. Her education began at Alleho School, a one room country school; following that she attended and...

Jul 25, 2019

Lillian Delores Hilton, age 102, formerly of Cannon Falls, passed away on July 25, 2019 at Crest View Lutheran Home, Columbia Heights, MN.

She was born on September 21, 1916 in Cannon Falls, the daughter of Gust and Ellen (Beckman) Carlson.  She graduated from Cannon Falls High School.

On August 9, 1936, she was united...

Jul 22, 2019

Michael Joseph Thompson, age 72, of Dennison, died Monday, July 22, 2019 at Our House Hospice Care in Richland Center, WI.

Mike was born on December 15, 1946 in Northfield, the son of Joseph and LaVon Thompson. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1964 and served in the National Guard. On May 3, 1969 he was...

Jul 21, 2019

Ethel “Vicky” Elizabeth Duncan, age 76, of Cannon falls, died Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Mayo Clinic health System, Cannon Falls.

Vicky was born on October 8, 1942 in Faribault, the daughter of Simon and Ethel (Schones) McBride. She attended school in Faribault and Northfield. Later in life, she accomplished her goal of getting her GED in...

Jul 19, 2019

Delores M. (Laurie) O’Gorman was born in rural Goodhue, Minnesota, to Arthur R. and Edith M. (Guenther) Haas, on August 19, 1924.  She graduated from Goodhue High School and the St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing.  Laurie married Robert (Bob) O’Gorman in 1946 and continued her nursing career while having seven children.  She worked at Cannon Falls Community Hospital...

Jul 13, 2019

Ellen Mae “Pitsy” Olson, age 76, a lifelong resident of Randolph, MN, died at her home on Saturday evening, July 13, 2019.

Pitsy was born at home in Randolph on October 9, 1942, the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Weinel) Erickson. She graduated form Randolph High School and went on to St. Paul Beauty School.

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Jul 13, 2019

LeRoy Henry McCusker, age 71, of Cannon Falls died at his home the morning of Saturday, July 13, 2019, surrounded by his wife and four children. Generous of spirit, he will be remembered as a loving and caring son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, mentor, and friend.

Eternally dedicated to his family, LeRoy is survived by his...

Jul 12, 2019

Myron Mathias Thurmes, age 88 of Hampton, MN, died on Friday evening, July 12, 2019 at The Gardens at Cannon Falls.

Myron was born on March 6, 1931 in Hampton, the son of Henry and Susan (Reinardy) Thurmes. He served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952 until his honorable discharge in 1954.

Jul 9, 2019

Hazel Ann (VonWald) Benson passed into her Lord’s arms on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at The Gardens at Cannon Falls.

Hazel was born on a family farm in rural Northfield on August 26, 1931 to Vera (Messner) and Louis VonWald. She attended rural school through 8th grade and then attended Northfield High School. On October 21, 1950, she was...

Jul 8, 2019

Eugene Michael Freiermuth of Cannon Falls, MN, formerly of Hastings, MN, where he was born to Paul and Cathy Freiermuth (Catherine Thompson), on May 10, 1960. On July 8, 2019, Eugene passed away unexpectedly.

Eugene married Holly Kay Erdmann on September 15, 1984. During the time of their marriage, they had two sons, Reid and Taylor.

Jul 4, 2019

Jane Duncan, age 82, of Cannon Falls, died Thursday, July 4th, 2019, at The Gardens of Cannon Falls.

Jane Carol Duncan was born on October 2nd, 1936 in Worthington, MN, the daughter of Glen and Dora (Jones) Smith. She grew up in Worthington, moving to Cannon Falls while in high school. Jane graduated from Cannon Falls High...

Jul 2, 2019

David McKeag, age 83, of Stanton, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Northfield Long Term Care Center in Northfield.

David William McKeag was born on March 18, 1936 in St. Paul, the son of David and Martha (Robinson) McKeag. He was a life-long resident of Stanton and graduated from Randolph High School in 1955.

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Jun 23, 2019

Violet E. Lorenson

Violet Evelyn Hemmah Lorenson, age 88, of Cannon Falls, died on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Kenyon Sunset Home in Kenyon.

Violet was born on December 18, 1930 at home on the farm in Sisseton, SD, the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Jordahl) Hemmah. She had a twin brother,...

Jun 22, 2019

Gayle A. Prinzing, age 85, of Cannon Falls, died peacefully Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield surrounded by family.

Gayle Alene Prinzing was born on September 23, 1933 in Willmar, the daughter of Hugh and Cordelia (Le Claire) Dean. She grew up in Brainerd, graduating from Washington High School. She then attended...

Jun 18, 2019

Merlyn Johnson, a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, passed away at Cannon Rivers Senior Campus of  Cannon Falls on June 18, 2019

Merlyn and his twin brother Merle were born on October 11, 1928 at home in Cannon Falls to Otto and Anna O. (Anderson) Johnson.  He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1947, and then...

Jun 17, 2019

Lila “Jean” Hernke, age 88, of Cannon Falls, died Monday, June 17, 2019 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield.

Jean was born on February 6, 1931 in Belle Creek Township, the daughter of Lawrence and Lillian (Hoseth) Groth. She grew up in Goodhue County and graduated from Wanamingo High School. On October 29, 1955, Jean was...

Jun 16, 2019

David J. Kane passed away on June 16, 2019 at the age of 59 in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

David was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Gerald and Marlys Kane.  He graduated from high school in the State of Washington in 1978, while serving in the U.S. Army.  After graduation, David was stationed in...