Ronald Edward Gernentz, 76, of Red Wing, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 1, 1947,
Kenneth George Van Allen, 92, of Hager City, Wisconsin, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 at his home. He was born Feb. 25, 1930 in Eau Galle, Wisconsin to George and
Edla Marie Bodelson, 95, of Red Wing, died Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Lake City Care Center. She was born May 2, 1927, in Red
Dean Wesley Kirkland, 89, of Red Wing, died Saturday, February, 12, 2022 at his home. He was born April 15, 1932 in West Concord, Minnesota to Raymond and Ethel (Bennett) Kirkland. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Korea until his honorable discharge in 1953. On January 22, 1955 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Wiemann. Together they raised 4 children. They made their home in Winona and later Rochester before moving to Red Wing in 1969. Following their retirement they enjoyed wintering in Mission, Texas. For more than 30 years, Dean worked as a corrections worker, both in Rochester and at the training school in Red Wing. He was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Goodhue where he was an active member, serving on the church council in various positions including a few terms as council president. He was also a member of the Leo C. Peterson American Legion, post 54. He and Dorothy were very supportive of their children and grandchildren, never missing a school or sporting eve