Obituaries

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...

Jun 14, 2019

Richard “Pete” Charnell, age 56 of Randolph, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 14, 2019.

Richard Orvin was born on August 13, 1962 in Saint Paul, MN, the son of Richard A. and Jean A. (Manley) Charnell. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1980 and went on to serve with the US Navy. He served from...

Jun 11, 2019

Colleen JoAnn (Van Guilder) Schulz, 77, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2019 at Northfield Care Center.

Colleen was born in Stanton Township, MN, on May 15, 1942 to Darrell and Berdella (Hougo) Van Guilder. She was proud to be from Cannon Falls, where she lived for most of her life. She married Fred Schulz on Sept...

Jun 8, 2019

Donald Edward Krause, 87, of Cannon Falls, died peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at The Gardens of Cannon Falls.

Don was born on February 29, 1932, in Winona, MN, the son of Emil and Isabelle (Scherer) Krause. On August 3, 1963, Don was united in the sacrament of marriage to Margaret Anne Paffel at St. Mary’s...

Jun 5, 2019

James Allen “Jim” Slininger, age 70 of Cannon Falls, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. It was he and his wife, Karen's 43rd wedding anniversary.

Jim was born on March 7, 1949 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Myrl and Jane (Casey) Slininger. He grew up in Randolph, attending St. Mark’s...

May 30, 2019

Walter Edward Petersen, age 73, of Cannon Falls, died Thursday, May 30, at his home.

Wally was born on October 21, 1945 in Northfield, the son of Maurice and Evelyn (Holt) Petersen. He grew up in rural Northfield, near Hazelwood, and graduated from Northfield High School in 1963. Wally served his country in the U. S. Army...

May 29, 2019

Arthur M. Hazeman, Sr., age 82 of Red Wing and formerly of Hager City, WI and Cannon Falls, died on May 29, 2019 at St. Crispin Living Community in Red Wing.

Art was born on October 4, 1936 in Medford, WI, the son of John E. and Mary Jane (VanHouten) Hazeman. He attended school in Gillman, WI,...