Obituaries

Jan 13, 2010

Charles Allen "Chuck" Durdahl, age 74 of Cannon Falls, died at his home on Wednesday morning, January 13, 2010. Chuck was born on July 23, 1935 in Leon Township, the son of Elmer and Adeline (Anderson) Durdahl.  He attended rural country school near Sogn, and went on to serve with the US Navy from 1954 until his honorable discharge in...

Jan 8, 2010

John E. Sauter, age 89 of Cannon Falls, died at his home on Friday afternoon, January 8, 2010. John was born on November 14, 1920 in Garden Grove, Iowa, the son of Earl and Blanche (Cartwright) Sauter. He was raised in rural Iowa and attended country school near Alta, IA. In 1944, he went to serve with the U.S. Army in the...

Jan 7, 2010

Leeroy Richard "Willie" "Lee" Williams, age 63 of Cannon Falls, died on Thursday morning, January 7, 2010 at the Cannon Falls Medical Center. He is the husband of Dianne Williams. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 12 at 3:00 p.m., with visitation from 2-3 p.m., at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls.  Pastor Gary Schulz will officiate.

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Jan 6, 2010

Donald Leslie Johnson, age 86 of Vasa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, January 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; and parents, Willie “Bill” and Hannah Johnson. He is survived by his daughters, Sandy (Gary) Rocheleau, Sharon Laughlin and Dianne (Ken) Chermak; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was a longtime farmer, truck driver,...

Jan 6, 2010

Ethel A. Holm, age 78, formerly of Randolph, passed away Wednesday morning, January 6, 2010 at the Sunset Home in Kenyon following a lengthy illness. Ethel A. Holm was born January 8, 1931 in Cloquet, Minnesota the daughter of Emil V. and Lempie H. (Johnson) Nelson. She was raised and educated in Cloquet and later worked for the Diamond Match Corporation...

Jan 3, 2010

Ronald A. Campbell, 77 of Cannon Falls, passed away on Sunday evening, January 3, 2010 at the Red Wing Health Care Center, following a lengthy illness. Ronald A. Campbell was born November 9, 1932 in Saint Paul, the son of Irene Stella Campbell. He moved at an early age to Pipestone, Minnesota where he was raised and educated. He enlisted in...

Dec 30, 2009

Dale John Beebe, age 53 of Cannon Falls, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 30, 2009 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Dale John Beebe was born on December 11, 1956 in Morris, MN, the son of Marshall and Mildred (Barrie) Beebe. He was raised and educated in Morris, graduating from Morris High School in 1975. During his early...

Dec 27, 2009

Doris Safgren Hesselbach, age 86 of Cannon Falls and formerly of Moorhead, Glyndon and Montgomery, died on Sunday afternoon, December 27, 2009 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. Doris was born on October 5, 1923 in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Olaf and Bertha (Thompson) Safgren.  She grew up in Moorhead, and graduated from Moorhead High School.  She attended...

Dec 27, 2009

Vernon J. “Vern” Reiter, age 68 of Cannon Falls, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at the Delray Beach Medical Center in Delray Beach, Florida following a massive heart attack. Vern was born in Wabasha, MN on July 28, 1941, the son of Vernon C. and Vera Reiter. He attended Elgin grade and middle schools and graduated high school from...

Dec 25, 2009

Leo Ernest Berg, age 71, a longtime resident of the White Rock/Cannon Falls area, died on Friday evening, December 25, 2009 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls. Leo was born on August 19, 1938 in Red Wing, the son of Ernest A. and Betty L. (Martenson) Berg. He was a lifelong member of Spring Garden Lutheran Church, where he...

Dec 21, 2009

Dennis Jay Searles, age 60 of Cannon Falls, died unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, December 21, 2009 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Stokes; three children, Emilee, Nathan and Karen; two grandsons, Jared and Noah; sister, Rebecca Searles; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by...

Dec 21, 2009

Donald N. Rohr, 80 of Cannon Falls, passed away Monday morning, December 21, 2009 at the Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls following a lengthy illness. Donald N. Rohr was born November 9, 1929 in Hastings, Minnesota, the son of Peter and Marie (Mainz) Rohr. At an early age he attended St. Boniface School and later enlisted in the United...

Dec 12, 2009

Dr. Robert E. "Doc" Dracy, age 82 of Cannon Falls, died at his home on Saturday afternoon, December 12, 2009 after a lengthy convalescence from numerous strokes and heart attacks. Doc was born on May 1, 1927 to John and Kate (Sexton) Dracy.  He attended Bruno, MN elementary and high school, where he lettered twice in softball.  Doc was also...

Dec 10, 2009

Allen LaVerne Hjermstad, age 72 of Wanamingo Township, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 10, 2009. Allen was born on June 13, 1937 in Faribault, the son of Alf and Vera (Nesseth) Hjermstad. He graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1955, and in 1959, he went on to serve with the National Guard for six years. He married Audrey...

Dec 3, 2009

Irene A. Clemens, 76 of Welch passed away in the arms of her family on Thursday afternoon, December 3, 2009 at the Fairview Red Wing Medical Center. Irene Clemens was born March 27, 1933 in Griggs County, North Dakota, the daughter of Jacob and Gudren (Martenson) Jacobson. She married her childhood sweetheart, Ralph A. Clemens on August 9, 1950. They...

Nov 18, 2009

Eleanor J. Dibble, 94 of Cannon Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Angels Care Center following an extended stay. Eleanor Jane Dibble was born on April 19, 1915 on the home place in Stanton, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Robinson) Daniels. She attended country school and later Cannon Falls High School. Following her schooling she...

Nov 15, 2009

Carol Ann Wangen, at the age of 63  years died peacefully at her home in rural Dennison on Sunday, November 15, 2009. Carol Ann Winslow was born on November 8, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Glenn and Maxine (Manley) Winslow.  She grew up in the Village of Fillmore and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1964.  She worked at Mayo...

Nov 10, 2009

Marlene Gayle Erickson, 71 of Cannon Falls, passed away Tuesday morning, November 10, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family, following a short illness. Marlene was born July 31, 1938 in Red Wing, Minnesota, the daughter of Virgil and Rosella (Rapp) Holm. She was raised in in Cannon Falls and graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1956. She...

Nov 1, 2009

Nancy Jean Bentzin, age 56 of Cannon Falls, died on Sunday morning, November 1, 2009 at her home surrounded by family. Nancy was born in Austin, MN on November 20, 1952, the daughter of Gerald and Deloris (kneeland) Raschke. Nancy has resided in Cannon Falls since 1996.  She worked as head of the dietary department at the Cannon Falls Medical...

Oct 31, 2009

Eugene R. “Gene” Davisson, age 88, a lifelong resident of Randolph, died on Saturday morning, October 31, 2009 at the Northfield Hospital, Long Term Care Center. Gene was born on July 7, 1921 in Randolph, the son of Oscar E. and Frieda (Oberdorf) Davisson. He attended the Randolph schools, and went on to serve with the U.S. Army during World War...