May 2022

Richard “Richie” Goblirsch, 72, of Redwood Falls passed away at Gil-Mor Manor in Morgan on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2022 with a Parish Prayer Service at 4 p.m., all at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Wabasso. Visitation will continue from 10 until 11 a.m. on Friday. Burial will follow at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery.

Michael Ringeisen, 58, died April 8, 2022 at the River Valley Care Center in his hometown of Redwood Falls after a prolonged illness associated with the mechanical heart valve he received in 2007. A memorial service for friends and family will be on Thursday, June 16 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (4 p.m. visitation, 5 p.m. service) followed by refreshments. Mike was born on August 16, 1963 in Minneapolis to Gina and Michael Ringeisen. He gained three technical degrees in Fluid Power, Robotics & Electronic and had a successful career as an Electronics Technician.

Jeffrey Arlo Zimmer, 63, of Granite Falls passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. He was born February 1, 1959 in Granite Falls to Arlo and Donna (Leupke) Zimmer. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Echo. He attended kindergarten through 12th grade in Echo, graduating in 1977. During high school, he participated in football, basketball, and FFA. He also participated in 4-H and his church youth group and was the last student to walk across the stage at his high graduation ceremony at Echo High School which later became E.C.H.O Charter School.

Gordon “Gordy” Melvin Johnson of Franklin died at age 92 on April 12, 2022. Gordy was born on 10/22/1929. He was predeceased by father John Johnson and mother Hilda (Kulberg) Johnson, brother J.S. Edwin “Eddie” (Janie) Johnson, Russell “Buzz” (Betty) Johnson, and sister Bernice Christenson. Survived by his wife Helen (Landgraff) Johnson, step-son Cory (Kim) Schlechter, two step-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Gordy was an Army veteran and farmed in Franklin. He enjoyed coffee and sweets, golfing, bowling, and fishing. Gordy had an ultimate passion for sports. He was fond of recounting stories reminiscing with laughter and good company. He will be dearly missed by his countless other family members, friends, and acquaintances. A private burial service for close family members will be held at Swedlanda Lutheran Church in Hector.