Barbara Jackson, 82, of Woodbury died on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at St. John's Northeast Hospital in Maplewood. Barbara was born April 4, 1938 at the University Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Barney John and Gertrude (Brown) Flueger. She attended six elementary schools in New York, Minnesota and North Dakota. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City, Minnesota where she attended all four years. She played saxophone in band and swing band, sang in chorus and glee club, served on student council, was a member of the pep club and the library club. She had the honor and opportunity to participate in Minnesota Girls' State after her junior year to learn more about state...

Virginia (Ginger)Ellen Haase Morton, 99, passed away July 18,1920. A native of Lake City, Minnesota, formerly of Slidell, Louisiana (28yrs), also Plymouth and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ginger was born September 14,1920 to Lawrence E. and Ellen C. Haase in Lake City, MN. At First Lutheran Church, she was baptized November 7,1920 by Rev. Valberg; confirmed 1934 by Rev. Bomgren. She graduated from: Lake City (Lincoln) High School,1938; Minneapolis Business College,1939; Donaldson Real Estate School in Louisiana,1985. She was married to two WWII veterans: Peter H. Kanz, Lt. Col., USAF, July 1943, divorced, (deceased'00) & Samuel H. Morton, Sgt., USAF, October 1967,...

Thomas Gagnon, 72, of Old Frontenac, passed away on May 12, 2020, at The Bluffs in Lake City. Tom was born July 20, 1947, in Saint Cloud, MN to Marvin and Signa (Johnson) Gagnon. Tom received his B.S. in Education from the University of Minnesota. He was commissioned into the United States Army in August of 1969 as a First Lieutenant while serving in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged January of 1972. Tom married Milly Stenstrom on November 25, 1972, in Springfield, OR. They then made their home in Old Frontenac. Tom was a High School Science Teacher for Lake City for 33 years before he retired in 2005. He was a member of the Lake City VFW and the First Lutheran Church of Lake...

The family of Larry "Casey" Leonard Klindworth is celebrating with tears and happiness knowing that Larry's 20 year battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia from Agent Orange is over. Larry passed away in the comfort of his home Friday morning April 24, 2020. Larry was born on August 27, 1946 in Red Wing, MN to Leonard & Mildred (Burfeind) Klindworth. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church Bear Valley. After graduation he drove milk truck for Henn Brothers until he was drafted into the Marine Corps in 1966 where he served a year in Vietnam. After his discharge from service he returned to work for Henn Brothers. His life work included farming, working in the Land...

The family of Larry "Casey" Leonard Klindworth is celebrating with tears and happiness knowing that Larry's 20 year battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia from Agent Orange is over. Larry passed away in the comfort of his home Friday morning April 24, 2020. Larry was born on August 27, 1946 in Red Wing, MN to Leonard & Mildred (Burfeind) Klindworth. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church Bear Valley. After graduation he drove milk truck for Henn Brothers until he was drafted into the Marine Corps in 1966 where he served a year in Vietnam. After his discharge from service he returned to work for Henn Brothers. His life work included farming, working in the Land...

Ruthabelle (Ruthie) Anna Brunkow, 99, passed away Monday, April 20th, 2020 at her home in Lake City, MN. Ruthabelle Nibbe was born October 27, 1920 to Gustave H Nibbe and Lena Luva (Meerkens) Nibbe. Her early years were spent on the farm working and playing with family and neighbors and attending country school. She was always able to remember every student in her class pictures! Ruthie married Edward Brunkow in June 06, 1946 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lake City, MN. They made their home in Lake City raising their son John. Ruthie always made close friends with neighbors and stayed in touch with her relatives. Ruthie loved playing cards, visiting with friends and relatives, church...

Mary K. DeGroat (Severson) age 80 of Red Wing passed away April 8, 2020 at Bay View Care Center in Red Wing. Mary was born Easter Day, March 24, 1940 in Lake City to Cleone & Serene (Kriett) Severson. Mary graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City. While in high school she was very active in the band and also was Homecoming Queen. After graduating she worked at NSP for many years. NSP sponsored Mary as an Aquatennial Queen candidate. She lived in Robbinsdale, MN until 1980 when she moved to the Bay View Care Center in Red Wing. Mary is survived by her daughter, Jodi (Matthew) Nilson of Fayetteville, N.C.; two grandchildren Madeline Nilson of Oahu, Hawaii, Michael Nilson of...

Mary Ulland, Lake City, lost her year-long struggle with lymphoma on Wednesday, May 6. She was born on October 12, 1943 to Marjorie and Rolf Kaasa in Red Wing, MN, and grew up at her parents' home just north of Lake City on Lake Pepin. She attended Lincoln High School and graduated from Luther College, Decorah, IA, in 1965 with a degree in Elementary Education. While at Luther, she met Richard (Dick) Ulland and they were married the following July. The couple resided in Flint, MI, where she taught kindergarten for two and one-half years, before moving to Nashville, TN. They also resided in Blaine and Rochester, MN, teaching in Rochester schools as a substitute teacher for several years. In...

Florence (Plank) Juers, age 94, of Rochester, MN, passed away at Cottage Wood Senior Living Center on March 22, 2020. Florence was born on February, 18, 1926 to Lawrence and Johanna (Gleason) Duden in Gillford Township on the family farm. She married Carl Plank on July 24, 1944 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. After, they farmed in the Lake City area. In 1957, they moved to the Mazeppa area and continued farming. Carl passed away in 1991. She later married Kenneth Juers August 3, 2003 at the Lincoln Trinity Church. Ken passed away on December 7, 2007. Florence moved to the Plaza in Lake City in 2018. She enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, playing cards and bingo. She also loved...

Marlyn D Siewert, 74, passed away on March 18, 2020 at his home in Lake City. Marlyn was born on August 14, 1945 to Clarence and Beatrice (Hadler) Siewert in Red Wing, MN. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963. He married his wife Leathia Jirak on June 20, 1970 at Trinity Lincoln Lutheran Church in rural Lake City. They lived in Rochester after they were married. Marlyn attended Rochester Community College where he received a degree in Nursing. He worked at Methodist hospital in Rochester for a short time. They moved to Missouri City, TX in 1974 where he worked at Park Plaza Hospital and Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX. They moved back to Lake City in 2001 where Marlyn worked at...

LaVonne Rachel Fick, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Lake City Care Center. LaVonne was born July 10, 1923, in Lake City to Lawrence and Ellen (Halling) Haase. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City in 1941 and attended Minneapolis Business College. LaVonne married Fred A. Fick on December 18, 1943 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lake City. They lived in San Diego, CA for 1 1/2 years, where Fred was stationed in the Marine Corps. After WWII ended, they moved back to Lake City. LaVonne was employed as a secretary by Merit Export/IBP Equipment for 25 years. LaVonne was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aid, Altar Guild and Fellowship...