Obituaries

Mar 3, 2024

Ronnie Dean Coulson, 72, of Kasson, MN passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Ronnie's family is composing his obituary and it will be available soon.

To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801 7th St SE Kasson, MN 55944 (507)634-6510. Blessed be his memory.

Feb 23, 2024

Marleen Jane Wachholz, 88, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Marleen was born on June 4, 1935, to George and Minnie (Jacobs) Drexel at home in Dakota, Valley, MN.  She attended county school for seven years, then went on to graduate from Winona Senior High School...

Feb 18, 2024

Jackie “Jack” Ray O’Dell, 69, passed away on February 18, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.

Jackie was born on May 29, 1954, in Yuba City, CA.

Jackie was united in marriage to Debra Stoppel on September 1, 1990, in Reno, Nevada.  Jack was a laborer for McNeilus and Millenium Gutters...

Feb 15, 2024

Jeffrey Dee Moe, 63, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his home after battling several years with Parkinson’s Disease. Jeff was born on November 27, 1960, in Austin, MN to Eldon and Mildred (Hisey) Moe.

Jeff graduated class of 1980 from Mayo High School and then went on to work at...

Feb 13, 2024

Walter Larkin Coleman, 93, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Edenbrook Care Center in Rochester, MN.

Walter was born on December 15, 1930, in Chicago, IL to Walter and Lela Mae (Allen) Coleman.  He married Dolores Nelson on January 20, 1951, in Chicago, IL.  They moved to Kasson, MN in 1988.  ...

Feb 10, 2024

Norbert Arnold Scherger, 81, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, MN surrounded by his loving family. Norbert Scherger was born in Kasson, MN on July 14, 1942, to Arnold and Rose (Ohm) Scherger. He graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1960. He married Deloris Koperski...

Feb 9, 2024

Jaden D. Wootton, 74, of Rochester, MN passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his home while researching Judeo Christian scriptures and comparative theology. Jaden was a member of the Jesus People Movement out of Southern California and traveled the United States setting up small home churches for 20 years. He also did in home bible study and...

Jan 22, 2024

Anne Marie Morris, 62, of Waltham, MN went on to be with the Lord on Monday, January 22, 2024, at her home.  She was born on January 30, 1961, in South St. Paul, MN to Stanley and Teresa (Celigan) Pawlik.

Anne enjoyed living on the farm with Larry and spending time with her family. She was a...

Jan 22, 2024

Ann Marie Schoppers, 76, of Northfield, MN formerly of  Dodge Center, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Three Links Care Center in Northfield, MN.

Ann is survived by her daughters, Suzann (Manny) Gutierrez, Wendy (Mike) Apitz; son, Curtis (Angel) Schoppers; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by...

Jan 3, 2024

Patrick Boyum, a lifelong resident of rural Hayfield, MN, peacefully departed this world with his loving family by his side on January 3rd, 2024. Born on May 16, 1965, to Kendall and Julie Boyum, Patrick leaves behind a profound legacy of love and cherished memories.

Survived by his devoted wife, Sally (Knutson) Boyum, of 4 years, Patrick...

Dec 23, 2023

Brenda Renee Bronner, 76, of Dandridge, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Brenda was born March 25, 1947, in Concord, MN to Phyllis (Vrieze) and Vernie Pool. Brenda graduated from West Concord High School in 1965. She worked for IBM for many years until her retirement. Throughout her retirement Brenda enjoyed reading and attending...

Dec 20, 2023

Carol Ann Welsh, 87, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.

Carol Ann Boyum Welsh was born to Rueben and Mildred (Kramer) Boyum on October 4, 1936, in Farmington, Minnesota. They continued to live there until she was 3 years old when they moved to Dodge Center to be close...

Dec 18, 2023

Jean Barbara Smith, 84, of Kasson, MN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 18, 2023.

Jean was born on January 5, 1939, to James and Aldora (Bushner) Kusch in South Milwaukee, WI.  She worked as a nurse in a variety of hospitals and roles including a school nurse, St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, Gilettes Childrens...

Dec 12, 2023

Emil Sowieja, 100, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Emil was born on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1923, at the family farm home in Holdingford, MN.  Emil was the sixth child out of ten to be born to John and Anna Sowieja.  In 1940,...

Dec 11, 2023

MARLYS JEANNE SWANSON

Marlys Jeanne Swanson, 94, passed away on December 11, 2023, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Marlys was born March 16, 1929, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Robertson) Nurnberger in Staples, MN.  She graduated from Staples High School.  On August 3, 1949, she was united in marriage to William...

Nov 21, 2023

Richard Emmett Pollock, 87, passed away on November 21, 2023, at his home in Hayfield, MN.

Richard was born on February 20, 1936, the son of Sidney and Elnora (Noward) Pollock in Waterville, Ohio.

He graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in Whitehouse, Ohio. He served in the Navy for three years. Richard was united...

Nov 17, 2023

Beverly Jean Simonson, 85, passed away at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield on November 17, 2023. Beverly was born on November 3, 1938, the daughter of Fred and Leonna (Boysen) Geiser in Hayfield, MN. She graduated from Hayfield High School in 1956 and was united in marriage to Sherman Simonson on September 14, 1957, at Ellsworth Air Force...

Nov 11, 2023

Alice Ann Klossner passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, MN.  She was 11 days short of her 86th birthday at the time of her death.

Alice was born November 22, 1937, in Pine Island, MN.  Alice was one of 8 children born to Robert...

Nov 11, 2023

Constance Elaine Schnirring, 92, of Hayfield, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 11, 2023, at Fieldcrest Nursing Home. She was born on March 24, 1931, in Vernon Township, MN, to Richard and Ethel (Grovdahl) Thoe. Connie graduated from Hayfield High School in 1949 and embarked on a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Nov 9, 2023

Mikaela Jo O'Brien, 46, passed away at her home in Hayfield on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Mikaela Jo Lux was born on January 4th 1977, to Dr William Joseph Lux and Fredricka Ann Lux. Mikaela was a quiet, well-behaved girl that loved sewing, babysitting and reading books. She and Paul began dating and went to their high...