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Edward "Ed" Ostrom, 81 of Wabasha, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022. Edward David was born May 3, 1940, in Wabasha to John and Katherine (Roundy) Ostrom. He graduated from St. Felix High School, Wabasha in 1958. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1958 and retired as a TSgt in 1978. On August 26, 1961, he married Lana J. Welp. Together they raised three children: John, Kevin and Wendy. Following the Air Force, Ed was employed in auto sales at McBurns Ford, Plainview, MN and Sugar Loaf Ford, Winona, MN, from 1978 - 2002 and he also worked at Abbott Funeral Home for many years helping Jake and Jim Abbott. He was a member of St. Felix Catholic Church; St. Joseph Society; Catholic...

Michael R. Lidgerding, 71 of Wabasha, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home. Michael Robert was born March 19, 1951, in Red Wing, MN to Luverne and Eleanor (Schaffer) Lidgerding. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1969, and obtained his bachelor's degree in business from Winona State University in 1973. On June 15, 1990, he married Jacqueline M. Jackson in Lake City, MN and together they raised three daughters: Lisa, Jody, and Laura. He was President and CEO of Loon Lake Decoy Company, Inc. His company manufactured lamps, sculptures and other interior items. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating and bird watching. He was also an avid Twins and Vikings fan....

Michael R. Lidgerding, 71 of Wabasha, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home. Michael Robert was born March 19, 1951, in Red Wing, MN to Luverne and Eleanor (Schaffer) Lidgerding. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1969, and obtained his bachelor's degree in business from Winona State University in 1973. On June 15, 1990, he married Jacqueline M. Jackson in Lake City, MN and together they raised three daughters: Lisa, Jody, and Laura. He was President and CEO of Loon Lake Decoy Company, Inc. His company manufactured lamps, sculptures and other interior items. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating and bird watching. He was also an avid Twins and Vikings fan....

Thomas Lewis Peyla, 87 of Wabasha, MN, passed away peacefully at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center on March 29th, 2022. Tom was born on August 5, 1934, in Joliet Illinois. After attending medical school at the University of Illinois, he moved to Rochester, MN and worked for 42 years as a pediatrician at Olmsted Medical Center before retiring in Wabasha. In retirement, Tom enjoyed being part of the Knights of Columbus, Serra Club, and volunteering at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Kellogg, MN. He also enjoyed his morning walks with his two best friends, Rod Adams, and Chuck Springer. On the weekends they would "solve" the world's problems over a cup of coffee after walking. Tom and his...

William J. Riester "Bill", 74, of Rockford, IL passed away on March 10, 2022, at Gundersen - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Wabasha, MN, surrounded by family. Bill was born March 12, 1947, in Wabasha, to Leonard and Mae (McMillin) Riester. Bill graduated from St. Felix High School and immediately entered United States Marine Corps where he served in Vietnam and Cherry Point, NC and was honorably discharged. Bill was a patriotic American and a proud Marine. Bill then graduated from Winona Technical College in Tool and Die. He worked for 3M, Northwest Tool and Die Minneapolis, MN, and retired from Newell Corporation Rockford, IL, where he retired as a master Tool and Die Maker and Designer. Bill...

After a courageous 8 year battle with cancer Eleanor Groby passed away on March 7, 2022 at the age of 68, surrounded by her loved ones at home in Wabasha, MN. Eleanor was a life-long resident of Wabasha. She was born to Joe and Marie (Costello) Hager on July 14, 1953. Eleanor was a graduate of Wabasha High School ('71) and a very active member of St. Felix Catholic Church in Wabasha. In 1973, she met the love of her life, Terry Groby and they were wed on May 11th, 1974. Terry and Eleanor enjoyed traveling together, including trips to Vegas and a cruise with her dear Aunt Allie and Uncle Art. Terry and Eleanor were blessed with four wonderful children: Bill, Steven, Kathy, and Tim. As a...

Rose passed peacefully with her children by her side on January 8th, 2022. Rose was born to Jack and Agnes Yaeger in Fletcher, MN and grew up in Wabasha, MN where she was a proud cheerleader and graduated St. Felix school in 1965. Rose moved to Amarillo, Texas where she graduated nursing school. Rose married Joe Pecille. With him they adopted Julia, Rose said becoming a mother was the best day of her life. Rose found her way back to Minnesota and married her high school sweetheart, James Noll in 1975. Jim and Rose settled in Forest Lake, MN where they had five more children in a six-year span (Pat, Tim, Katie, Bird, Callie) as well as fostering and then adopting their son Bang, a Vietnam...

Mary Lou Schouweiler, 87 of Kellogg, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. Mary Lou was born January 22, 1934, in Nevada, IA, to Olyn and Mary Lorene (DeLano) Harlow. At an early age the family moved to Sebeka, MN and later moved to the Kellogg area in 1951. She graduated from Kellogg High School in 1952. On November 22, 1952, she married John Schouweiler in Conception. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the CCW, the Red Hat Club; Post 546 Legion Auxiliary; St. Elizabeth Medical Center Auxiliary; the Birthday Club and long-time member of Plainview Catholic Daughters. She cherished her family and was happy to tell anyone about her large family. She enjoyed...

May 10th, 1947, to January 8th, 2022 Rose passed peacefully with her children by her side on January 8th, 2022. Rose was born to Jack and Agnes Yaeger in Fletcher, MN and grew up in Wabasha, MN where she was a proud cheerleader and graduated St. Felix school in 1965. Rose moved to Amarillo, Texas where she graduated nursing school. Rose married Joe Pecille. With him they adopted Julia, Rose said becoming a mother was the best day of her life. Rose found her way back to Minnesota and married her high school sweetheart, James Noll in 1975. Jim and Rose settled in Forest Lake, MN where they had five more children in a six-year span (Pat, Tim, Katie, Bird, Callie) as well as fostering and...

Lois F. Ranfranz, 92 of Wabasha and formerly of Rochester, MN, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Gundersen - St. Elizabeth's Health Care Center, Wabasha. Lois Francis was born June 12, 1929, in Pemberton, MN, to Lynn and Myrtle (Curtis) Rollins. She graduated from Pemberton High School and St. Mary's School of Nursing, Rochester, MN as a registered nurse. She was formerly employed at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester. On September 11, 1950, she married Glenn "Bud" Ranfranz at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Claire, MN, and together they raised four children: Tom, Sue, Sandy, and Judy. Bud passed away November 6, 2013. She was a former member of St. Francis Catholic...

Tina Wobbe 83 of Wabasha, MN, passed away December 1, 2021 at Gundersen - St. Elizabeth's Health Care Center, Wabasha. Tina was born May 6, 1938 in Wabasha, to Albert and Helen (Passe) Wallerich. Tina attended Pepin Hill School and St. Felix Catholic School, graduating in 1956. She went on to St. Francis School of Nursing, now Viterbo University, La Crosse, and graduated in 1959 as a Registered Nurse. She worked at St. Francis Hospital in La Crosse before coming to work at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Wabasha from 1960 until she retired in 1995. After which, she served as a volunteer Guardian Angel at the hospital and helped. On July 1, 1961 she married Joseph Wobbe at St. Felix Catholic...

Loyde J. Wilcox, Sr., 91 of Wabasha, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at Gundersen - St Elizabeth Health Care Center, Wabasha, MN. Loyde Joseph was born July 28, 1930, in Wabasha to Joseph and Hattie (Pickett) Wilcox. He attended Kellogg Public Schools. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. On November 8, 1952, he married Marilyn Jean Stevens and they had five children: Debra, Loyde Jr, Cindee, Josie, and Becky. He was a member of Grace Memorial Episcopal Church, Wabasha; the American Legion Post 50, Wabasha; he served as a fire warden, he was a member of the Gold Prospector Association, and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Loyde loved to schmooze, and...

Rita Dondlinger, 82, of Kellogg, MN was called home to her heavenly Father's arms on October 18, 2021. Rita Cecilia Lyons was born August 4, 1939 in Wabasha St. Elizabeth's Hospital to Gus and Mary (Sader) Lyons. She attended Dale School near Zumbro Falls, moved to Plainview in 1952 and graduated from Plainview High School in 1957. On January 11, 1958 she married Kenneth Dondlinger, they lived near Rochester for 30 years where she farmed. They then moved to their Kellogg farm. She farmed till she had breast cancer and was a survivor. She has a strong work ethic and her faith gave her resilience in dealing with life's challenges. She served in many jobs at church St. Francis, Lourdes, and...

Carl P. Lindmark, 85 of Plainview and formerly of Kellogg, MN, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center, Plainview, MN. Carl Peter was born November 9, 1935, in Kellogg, MN to Carl Mauritz and Beatrice (Giem) Lindmark. He graduated from Kellogg High School in 1953. He was formerly employed as a miller at Red Wing Milling Co., Red Wing, MN and as a spice compounding technician at Watkins, Winona, MN. He was married to Nancy Dornack and they had three children: Tracy, Amanda and Carl Jr. They later divorced. He later married Judith Hanson and she preceded him in death, December 19, 2020. He is survived by two daughters: Tracy Lindmark and...

Patrick James Noll, 43 of Wabasha MN and formerly of Forest Lake, MN passed peacefully with family on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Mayo - St. Marys Campus, Rochester, MN. Patrick was born January 3, 1978, to James and Rosemary Noll. Pat was a graduate of Forest Lake High School and resided in Forest Lake for many years before calling Wabasha his home. Pat's sense of humor and intelligent mind will be remembered to all who got to know his gentle soul. Pat is survived by the love of his life Brooke and their children Sampson and Faline; his parents James and Rose Noll; siblings: Bang (Ly) NGO, Julia (Tom) Osthimer, Tim (Melissa) Noll, Katie (Mike) Zacharias, Bridget (Kory) Johnson,...

La Verne "Shorty" Larson, 87 of Kellogg, passed away peacefully at home early Friday morning, September 10, 2021. He was born in Montevideo, MN and raised in Watson, MN. On December 31, 1957, he married Constance "Connie" Battey in Robbinsdale, MN. They moved to Kellogg, MN in 1965 to run the Prairie Bait Shop. He and his wife Connie ran the business while raising six children. Connie passed away in 1999, leaving Shorty to run the business. He was open seven days a week 365 days a year. He was a true legend in the community. He is survived by his children: Lynn (Edward) Richards, Wabasha; Lonnie Larson, Kellogg; Lyle (Mandy) Larson, Kellogg; Loren (Deanna) Larson, Wabasha; Leigh...

Charles S. Evans (Charlie), 72, of Wabasha, MN and Stuart, FL passed away Tuesday, August 10,2021 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, Rochester, MN. Charlie was born February 8, 1949, in Rochester, to Duarte and Lois (Baskin) Evans. He graduated from Mayo High School, obtained his bachelor's and master's degree from Drake University and his PHD from the Fielding Institute. On May 26, 1973 he married his college sweetheart, Judy Hobson. Charlie was fist employed at Rochester State Hospital in Rochester, MN. Charlie moved to Minneapolis, MN where he and a friend started Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP). He worked there until his retirement in 1999. In retirement he spent...

Shirley Ann Raimer passed away peacefully, Monday morning, July 26, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at Gundersen St. Elizabeth Care Center. She was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on July 22, 1928. Her parents were Vera Mae Graner and Gilbert E. Graner. She was a graduate of Wabasha High School. Shirley was married to Bernard Frederick Raimer Jr. on February 24, 1951. They had three children. Barney worked as a foreman at Big Jo Flour in Wabasha. They moved to Greensburg, Indiana in 1960 when Barney became general manager of a mill there. Shirley returned to Wabasha when Barney passed away in 1963. She went on to have her own careers as a dental hygienist and a member of the dietary...