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John Raymond Johnston, age 72 of Dennison, after a battle with cancer, passed away at his home Monday morning, May 16, 2022, surrounded by his family. John was born on December 30, 1949 in Northfield, the son of Ralph L. Sr. and Jeanette (Duncan) Johnston. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1967. After high school, John worked at Northrup King in Stanton, and in later years at Midwest Importers in Cannon Falls and Malt-O-Meal in Northfield where he retired from. Throughout, John was a farmer, raised on the home farm, and continued to work the same soil as his parents. He especially loved the spring of the year, turning the dirt, and planting. A quiet man, he loved the company of...

Richard Glen Olson passed away of natural causes as the result of a long, well-lived life, in his home of 46 years, otherwise known to family and friends as "The Farm". Richard was born on March 18, 1934, in Duluth, Minnesota to his parents Martin and Gerd Olson. He spent his formative years in St Paul, Minnesota (Highland Park) and attended Monroe High School. Richard worked intermittently with his uncle and grandfather on the DMIR railroad out of Proctor, MN. Coming from a line of railroad people, one could say that transportation ran through his blood. Richard had a brief stint at Macalester College before joining the army and being stationed in Germany as an MP. He returned to St...

Gary A. Hagemeister, age 76 of Cannon Falls, died on Tuesday afternoon, April 12, 2022, at Walker Methodist Highview Hills in Lakeville from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Gary was born on March 11, 1946, the son of Ed and Loretta "Dots" (Proell) Hagemeister, and grew up in Rosemount, MN. From a young age Gary had a tremendous curiosity. As a child he often took the bus to the University library to spend his Saturday reading. Gary became very interested in aviation and began taking lessons at Southport Airport (where Apple Valley Target is now located), obtaining his private pilot license before his driver's license. After graduating from Rosemount High School in 1964, Gary...

Sandra A. Soine Olson, age 84, of Nerstrand, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, at her home. Sandra Ann Olson was born in the Sogn Valley on May 7, 1937, the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Otterness) Soine. She grew up there and graduated from Cannon Falls High School. She graduated from Nursing School at St. Lucas in Faribault as an R.N. Sandra earned a BA from Barat College in Lake Forest, IL. She took graduate classes from Mankato State University and the University of Minnesota, obtaining a master's degree in Health Care Administration. Sandra worked with people with disabilities. She was instrumental in the development of Riverview manor, the first residential group home in Wanamingo. She also...

Ronald John Dohmen, age 81 of Dennison, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday morning, September 18, 2021. Ron was born on December 13, 1939 in Humphrey, Nebraska, the son of Edward and Rose (Schaecher) Dohmen. His family moved to Minnesota in 1949. Ron spent his high school years at seminary in Chicago and later attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1957. He completed basic training with the US Army in 1960 at Fort Leonard, MO and served with the National Guard. He married Maxine Girgen on April 28, 1962 in Vermillion, MN. He hauled gas, worked road construction, and started farming in Hampton, MN before moving to Dennison, MN, where he continued to farm along...

Norma Jean Sands, age 96, of Kenyon, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Reflections Care Center in Northfield. Norma was born on the family farm in Sogn Valley on December 3, 1924, the daughter of Samuel and Clara (Lee) Underdahl. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School, earned a teaching degree through 'Normal Training' and taught in Goodhue County rural schools for many years. On September 28, 1945, Norma married Wilbur Sands of Kenyon. They raised two daughters, Diane and Vicki, and farmed near Aspelund until Wilbur passed in 1992. Norma continued to live on the farm and care for it until her death. As a devoted mother, Norma made sure her daughters played in the band, acted in...

Eric Allan Aalgaard, age 64 of Red Wing, died on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 11 at 11 am at Urland Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls, with visitation from 10-11 am at the church pavilion. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Masks are required indoors. Lundberg Funeral Home, Cannon Falls www.LundbergFuneral.com.

Eldora Martha (Ertz) Pagel, 89, of Cannon Falls, MN died peacefully, surrounded by her family on March 16, 2021. She was born March 2, 1932 in Ivanhoe, MN. She was the daughter of Mathias and Anna Ertz. She Married Marvin Pagel on July 20, 1957 in Minneapolis, MN. She was a member of St. Pius V. Catholic Church of Cannon Falls, MN. She was a member of St. Michaels Circle. She was also a member of the Goodhue County Extension Homemakers. She worked as a waitress, nurses' aide, home health aide, and many other jobs. She will be dearly missed by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin, and her daughter Pamela (Pagel) Varnado. She is survived by her children, Ellen Pagel of...

William "Billy" J. Murphy, age 39 of Cannon Falls, passed away on Wednesday February 17, 2021. Billy was born to Judy Charnell on Sept. 12, 1981 in Faribault, MN. He attended and graduated from Northfield High School. After graduation, he was in the service between National Guards to active duty from 1998 to 2008 including deployment for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following his time in the service, he started his job as Manager of various Subways, then moved on to Men's Warehouse in Rochester. From there he went to Verizon in Red Wing, which became his dream job. He met Lisa Kokkeler in 2010 and they were married on June 9, 2012. The following year they had a beautiful baby boy Theodore...

Willis Edwin Moorhouse, age 88, of Cannon Falls, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Willis is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Gary (Mary Kay), Karen (Ken) Volkert, and Doug (Liz); grandchildren, Abby Morelan, Kelsey Moorhouse, Rhea (Andrew) Duncomb, Austin Moorhouse, Kayla (Bret) Otte, Kyle Volkert, Madi Moorhouse and Lexi Moorhouse; six great-grandchildren and one on the way. He is also survived by his step-children; Sandy (Mike) Wood, Kevin (Loralie) Illa, Keith (Cindy) Illa, Debra Ohmann, Mary (Joe) Gergen; ten step-grandchildren and nine step-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Bernie; and a great-grandson, Isaiah Morelan. Willis spent...

Nathlye Benrud, age 89, died Wednesday, February 10th at St. Crispin's Living Community in Red Wing. Nathlye Ellen Benrud was born on July 30, 1931 in Rice County, the daughter of Herbert and Florence (Schwake) Luebke. She grew up in the Wanamingo area, attending rural school for several years, graduating from Wanamingo High School in 1949. Upon graduation Nathlye worked in the Rice County Register of Deeds Office until her marriage on Sept. 23, 1950 to Donald Benrud. Nathlye and Donald farmed and raised their family in rural Goodhue. They were members of St. Luke Lutheran church in Goodhue, where Nathlye was a Sunday School teacher and member of St. Luke WELCA group. She was a member of...

Joel Ole Vold, of Cannon Falls, was called home to Jesus on Sunday February 7th, 2021. Joel was born to Ole and Marian Vold on December 30th, 1940 in Faribault Minnesota. He is the oldest son of 9 children. He attended country schools as a kid in wanamingo, kenyon and graduated from Cannon Falls High School. After graduating high school, Joel immediately joined the Army where he served active duty from 1959 to 1965. Following his active time in the Army, he worked construction at the Koch Refinery, where he later retired. After retiring, he worked various jobs given that he was unable to sit still. Joel spent his final years greeting people at Wal-mart in Red Wing. After being...

Spencer D. "Hoot" Gibson, 88, of Randolph passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Spencer worked at the Minnesota Department of Transportation for over 35 years. In his spare time, Spencer was an avid hunter. He was most well-known for just being a "great guy" and loving his kids and grandkids unconditionally. Spencer is survived by his children; Kathy (Bob) Gibson Christensen, Mike (Melodie), and Dan, grandchildren; Jon (Becky) Richter, Jacque (Corey) Uhlar, Charles, Adam (Sarah), Ben (Mallory), Judy Christensen, and Dan Christensen, 16 great-grandchildren, his brother Wayne (Blanche), and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in...

Joel Ole Vold, age 80 of Cannon Falls, was called home to Jesus on Sunday, February 7th, 2021. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, Sep. 4 at 1:00 pm at the Cannon Falls Cemetery. Following the service, a gathering will be held at East Side Park, Cannon Falls.

Linda McCloskey, age 70, of Northfield, and formerly of Kenyon and Dennison, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. A Memorial Service will be held on Sat., July 17, at 11:00 am, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church 1001 Oakland Ave. E, Austin, MN, 55912. There will be a visitation Thursday, July 15, from 6-8:00 pm at Lundberg Funeral Home, 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd, Cannon Falls, MN 55009; and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Online condolences are welcome at www.LundbergFuneral.com.

Linda McCloskey, age 70, of Northfield, and formerly of Kenyon and Dennison, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 6-8:00 pm, at Lundberg Funeral Home, 5839 Hwy 19 Blvd, Cannon Falls, MN 55009. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin, MN, at 11:00 am. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the time of the service at the church on Saturday. Online condolences are welcome at www.LundbergFuneral.com.

Francis Bernard McNamara, age 98, a lifelong resident of Belle Creek Township, MN, died on Monday afternoon, October 12, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Wing Campus. Francis was born at home on February 10, 1922 in Belle Creek Township, the son of Raymond Francis and Mary Leona (O'Reilly) McNamara. He attended country school District 40, and later graduated from Goodhue High School in 1939. Francis married Marjorie Nelson on June 17, 1950 at St. Columbkill Catholic Church in Belle Creek. Marjorie grew up in Vasa township and taught country school in the Belle Creek area. They lived in Belle Creek Township where they farmed until retiring. Francis was a lifelong, active member of...

A graveside service with military honors will be on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Stanton Cemetery in Stanton, MN.

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Ryan of Goodhue, entered eternal rest on May 29, 2020. She was born to Francis and Nora (Siewert) O'Connor on August 23, 1931, in Red Wing. Peggy grew up in Cannon Falls, but also loved the country and spent childhood summers on the farm with her grandmother Annie Siewert and uncle Arnie Siewert. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1949. After high school, Peggy lived in Minneapolis, where she worked at Dayton's and IDS. On the fateful night of St. Patrick's Day, 1950, Peggy met the love of her life, Chuck Ryan. They danced the night away to the music of the Polka Dots, hence the beginning of their dancing days and their life together. Peggy and Chuck were...