Obituaries

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...

Nov 8, 2023

Ann Briggs Moeller, 94, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus.

Ann was born on May 2, 1929, in Wilmington, Delaware.  She graduated from Tatnall High School in Wilmington.  She completed some nurse training and then attended Goldey Beacon Business College.   She worked...

Nov 6, 2023

Wendy Lynn Lamphere, 47, of Mantorville, MN passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus.

Wendy was born on January 29, 1976, to Mark and Nancy (Peterson) Lamphere in Rochester, MN.  She graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1994.  She has worked at Mayo Clinic in the Medical Lab.  She had two...

Nov 5, 2023

Mary Agnes O’Brien, 93, of Kasson, MN passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

Mary was born on December 13, 1929, in Rochester, MN to William and Edna (Schmit) Wrought.  She graduated from Rochester High School in 1948.  She married Bob O’Brien and together they had two children, Ginny...

Nov 4, 2023

Samuel David Tempel passed away after a tragic accident on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, in Hayfield, Minnesota.

Samuel was born to Nathan and Stacy (Seath) Tempel on June 20th, 2001, in Rochester, MN. He was the youngest of four children. Samuel was the most outgoing, caring and loving person you could ever meet. He was always the...

Nov 2, 2023

Daniel Lee Porisch, 64, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Dan was born on September 21, 1959, in Mountain Lake, MN to Richard and Marie (Allen) Porisch. He graduated from Mountain Lake High School in 1978. He spent one year at Jackson Minnesota Technical College....

Oct 30, 2023

Glen Alvin Donley, 93, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at his home in Byron, MN. Glen was born in Kempton, IL to Floyd and Arretus (Wilson) Donley. Glen was a dedicated husband and his life was a testament to God, family, and farming.

Growing up in Kempton, IL he began working for a local farmer. In...

Oct 27, 2023

Judith Karen Dahl, age 78 of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

Judy was born on August 3, 1945, to Wilfred and Lorraine Thome. She spent her childhood on the family dairy and crop farm in Stacyville, Iowa. She graduated from Stacyville Visitation High in 1963....

Oct 20, 2023

Bernice Julia Fast, 92, of Hayfield, MN formerly of Kasson, MN passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN.

Bernice was born on September 30, 1931, on a farm near Windom, MN to Jacob and Helen (Fast) Duerksen.  She attended school in Mountain Lake, MN and had a long...