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...

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...

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...

Carl Edward Vang, age 84 of Wanamingo, died on Monday morning, May 18, 2020 at The Gardens at Cannon Falls. Carl was born the oldest son of Henry and Gudrun (Fossum) Vang on February 26, 1936 in Wanamingo, MN. He was baptized April 9,1936. Carl graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1954 and went on to serve with the Army National Guard, 204th Medical Battalion, Company D in Zumbrota. For most of his working career, he was a painter and handyman. Most recently, he had worked at Ohnstad Farms, Goodhue. He was a member of the Lighthouse Community Church (formerly the Wesleyan Church) in Zumbrota, where he was the church song leader and soloist. He enjoyed singing for the elderly at local...

Margaret Ione Dankers, age 73 of Goodhue, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Margaret was born January 18, 1947 at her parent's home in Dover Township. She graduated from Dover High School in 1965. She married LaVerne W. Dankers on March 16, 1968 at Dover Methodist Church. They were blessed with more than 44 years of marriage. LaVerne preceded her in death on February 17, 2013. Margaret spent many years working side by side with LaVerne at their farm. She also did cooking at Sawyer Inn in Goodhue, as well as spending 20 plus years at Treasure Island. Margaret was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Goodhue. In their youth, LaVerne and Margaret enjoyed...

David Frederick Luhman of Red Wing, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Deer Crest Assisted Living in Red Wing with his wife by his side. David was born September 25, 1937 in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Norbert and Helen (Buck) Luhman. David grew up in rural Goodhue on his family's farm. He attended St. John's Lutheran Church in Goodhue. He graduated from Goodhue High School in 1955 as Salutatorian. David was very active in 4-H and was a champion sheep shearer. David served in the Army Reserves. On September 12, 1959 David was united in marriage to Ruth Voth at St. John's Lutheran Church. David enjoyed tending livestock and crops on the family farm his entire...

Nick Walter Luhman was called to his heavenly home on March 12, 2020. Born September 26, 1936, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Norbert and Helen (Buck) Luhman, Nick was baptized October 18 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hay Creek. He was confirmed at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Goodhue, by Reverend Carl Mischke. Following graduation from Goodhue High School in 1955, Nick began crop and livestock farming. He was the 1955 National Junior Sheep Shearing Champion and especially enjoyed raising sheep and beef cattle. Nick served in the U.S. army from 1959-1960. On August 5, 1961, Nick was united in marriage to Marilyn Dankers at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. This union was blessed with five...

Beverly Winchell, 86, of Cannon Falls died Monday March 2, 2020, at Bay View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Red Wing, MN. Bev was born January 12, 1934, in Cannon Falls, the only daughter of Robert and Irene Munson. She attended Cannon Falls High School. On July 28, 1951, Bev married Roland Winchell. The couple made their home in Cannon Falls, then moved to the North Shore of Lake Byllesby in 1967. They owned and operated Munson Implement in Cannon Falls until retirement. She loved her Red Wing crocks and collection of Pillsbury Doughboy memorabilia. She was a lifetime member of the Red Wing Pottery Collectors society. She and Roland traveled far and wide in their search for just the...