Obituaries

Leona Hentz obituary

Jul 31, 2025

Leona Theresa Hentz, 92, of Rochester, Minnesota and formerly of Hammond, Minnesota passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Madonna Meadows in Rochester. She was born July 2, 1932, in Hankinson, North Dakota to John and Veronica (Novak) Birnbaum. Leona attended St. Francis Academy in Hankinson. On...

Tom Bowe obituary

Jul 31, 2025

Thomas Francis “Tom” Bowe, 76, unexpectedly died in his sleep on July 30, 2025 in Red Wing. Tom was born at the Red Wing Hospital on September 27, 1949 to Daniel Ralph Bowe and his wife Alice Louise (Ellingson) Nilsson Bowe of Welch. Tom grew up on the family farm in Welch and graduated from Red...

Steven Prigge obituary

Jul 25, 2025

Steven Clarence Prigge, 68, of Lake City, Minn, passed away on July 23, 2025, after a courageous fight against complications following a double lung transplant. He was born on January 3, 1957, in Lake City.On October 13, 1984, Steve married Julie Lentz and together they raised two children,...

Gerald Dzwonkowski obituary

Jul 23, 2025

Mr. Gerald (Jerry) T. Dzwonkowski, 90, passed away on Tuesday, July, 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on August 12, 1934, in Winona Minn. to Mary and August Dzwonkowski. He met the love of his life, Carol J. Peterson, while ice skating after school. They were married on...

John Haessig obituary

Jul 21, 2025

John Raymond Haessig, a devoted spouse, father, grandfather, great grandfather, proud veteran, and dedicated community member, passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 81.John was born on December 16, 1943, in Rockford, Ill. to Guy and Violette Haessig. In 1962, he joined the U.S. Army, serving...

Janet Moe obituary

Jul 18, 2025

Janet Dansingburg Moe, 92, of Lake City, Minnesota passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025.She was born April 15, 1933, in Rochester, Minnesota to Gertrude (Boothby) and Hayes Dansingburg. Janet met the love of her life Clint Moe at Rochester High School, graduating in 1951. After graduation, Janet...

Helen Myers Celebration of Life Memorial

Jul 18, 2025

Helen Eileen Myers, 80, of rural Millville, Minnesota passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on June 20, 1944, in Lake City, Minnesota to Julius and Elvira (Danckwart) Lichtblau. She was baptized on August 6, 1944, at the Evangelical Lutheran...

Jay Johnson obituary

Jul 14, 2025

Jay Logan Johnson, formerly of Menomonee Falls, Wis. and Bonita Springs, Fla., died peacefully on July 4, 2025 in Lake City, Minn. at the age of 101 years. He is survived by his children, Ann, Thomas (Ann), Allen, and daughter-in-law, Nancy Sorensen. He also leaves behind three grandsons, Charles...

Vernon Dohrn obituary

Jul 7, 2025

Vernon John Dohrn, 89, of Lake City, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Gunderson St. Elizabeth Health Care in Wabasha, Minnesota. On September 12, 1935, Vernon was the fifth of 10 children born to Emil and Anna (Dankers) Dohrn in Chester Township, Wabasha County, Minnesota. His...

Jane Blattner obituary

Jul 3, 2025

Jane Elizabeth Blattner, a shining light in the world, was called home to Heaven on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.Jane was born on September 14, 1957, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to Estel and Gwendolyn (Manahan) Comadoll. Jane’s family made the move to Lake City, Minnesota, where she spent the...