Obituaries

Beatrice Gagnon Obituary

Nov 18, 2019

Our beloved Mother, Beatrice (Bea) M. Gagnon, 91, of Waverly, Minn., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Howard Lake. Bea was born on July 2, 1928 in Maple Lake, Minn. to Joseph and Albina (Morin) Antil. She grew up on the south side of Lake...

Eugene Halpaus Obituary

Nov 18, 2019

Eugene William Halpaus, 78, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, N.Y. He was born July 1, 1941, in Millville to William and Evelyn (Kuhfuss) Halpaus. Eugene grew up in the Millville area and attended Millville Public Schools. ...

Conrad Eckstrom Obituary

Nov 15, 2019

Beloved husband, father, grandpa, great- grandpa, Conrad Eckstrom went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. At 91, he brought joy to all who knew him. His “super” attitude brought a smile to us all. He was a teacher, coach, mentor, friend and dancer. A wonderful husband to Marcy for 68...

Diane Richardson Obituary

Nov 14, 2019

Diane Marie Richardson, 68, of Lake City, passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester. She was born May 27, 1951 in Elgin, Neb. to Leland and Mary (Meis) Sprout. Diane moved with her family to Lake City in 1958, attended McCahill School, and...

Andrea Witmer Obituary

Nov 13, 2019

Andrea Faye Witmer, of Goodhue, born March 8, 1988, passed away at home on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at 31 years, 8 months, 4 days. With Down’s Syndrome and a quiet personality, she was a special part of her family and friends. Her ability to read and to memorize songs gave her a large collection...

Rodney Peterson Obituary

Nov 11, 2019

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Signe Fineid Obituary

Nov 7, 2019

Signe Fineid, 95, of Rochester, passed away at Seasons Hospice on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. She was born on Sept. 7, 1924 in Kristisand South, Norway to Ludvig and Inger Nordkvist. She married Tore Fineid on March 4, 1943. Signe, with her husband Tore, and daughter Inger-Lise, survived German...

Katharine Moore Obituary

Nov 6, 2019

Katharine A. Moore, 98, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, Nov, 5, 2019 at Madonna Towers Benedict House. Katharine Anna Moore was born May 15, 1921 in Lake City to Fred and Catherine (Gerken) Heitman. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Lake City. Katharine was united in marriage...

Leslie Siewert Obituary

Nov 4, 2019

Leslie Emil Siewert, 77, of Red Wing, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 18, 1942, in Elgin, Minn. to Emil and Joyce (Van Houton) Siewert. He graduated from Elgin High School. He worked various jobs over the years, but mainly at Koch...

James Meincke Obituary

Oct 28, 2019

James R. Meincke, 72, of Lake City, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at First Lutheran Church in Lake City. Pastor Tim Ehling will officiate and burial of cremains will follow...