Obituaries

Apr 25, 2024

Mary Ellen Geary, 89, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Mary was born on October 21, 1934, in Ripley Township, MN to Ross and Eleanor (Bayer) Wilson.  She married Thomas Geary on April 13, 1953, and together they had 3 Boys and...

Apr 25, 2024

Elaine Ruth Untiedt, 80, of Hayfield, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Elaine was born January 26, 1944, to John Verbrugge and Edith (Oston) Verbrugge, in Estherville, Iowa. She was raised and spent her youth in Swea City, Iowa, with her two siblings, Margaret and John. Elaine...

Apr 19, 2024

Ardis Jean Grovdahl, 79, of Kasson, MN passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, April 19, 2024, while a patient at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Ardis was born on August 6, 1944, in Kasson to Burton Sr. and Melvina (Jorgenson) Fjerstad. Ardis was raised and lived most of her life...

Apr 15, 2024

Luella B. Manggaard, 89, passed away on April 15, 2024, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Luella was born on October 17, 1934, the daughter of Edward and Ella (Kruse) Brackmann in Bloomingdale Township, DuPage, Illinois. She was united in marriage to James Manggaard on August 1, 1953, in Addison, Illinois.  Luella and James lived...

Apr 13, 2024

John Paul Bjornson of Warroad, Minnesota, passed away of natural causes at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minnesota, on April 13, 2024.  He was born April 17, 1956, to Betty Bjornson, at Olmsted Community Hospital.  John grew up in Woodbury with his mother and caretaker, Bea Biershenk.  As a boy, he enjoyed the time spent with his grandmother, Ethel Bjornson,...

Apr 9, 2024

Leona Rae Rike, 98, of Claremont, MN formerly of Paulding, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Leona was born on January 23, 1926, in Deshler, Ohio to Roy and Ethel (Kidwel) Harrison. She graduated highschool and worked in various jobs. On May 26, 1949, after a blind date and only...

Mar 21, 2024

Craig Vincent Flo, age 70, son of Marlo and Mary Ann Flo died on March 21, 2024, in Blue Earth, Minnesota. He was born June 19, 1953, in the US Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California. Craig was baptized on August 30, 1953, at First Lutheran Church in Vista, California.

Craig enjoyed spending time with his...

Mar 21, 2024

Samuel Warren Houle, age 18, was called Home to be with our loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 21, 2024.

He started the Christian Race on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at 10:25 am. He was born 16 weeks early, at 11 ½ inches, weighing 1 lb. 8 ½ oz....

Mar 18, 2024

Warren Richard Fay, age 94, of Byron, MN, a life-long farmer, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.  Warren Richard Fay was born August 22, 1929 in Waterman, IL to Wells and Jessie (Dean) Fay. He attended Brookside country school and graduated from Waterman High School in 1947. He then attended and graduated...

Mar 17, 2024

Larry Raymond Burtis, 82, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

Larry was born on March 27, 1941, in Fort Dodge, IA to Cecil and Mary Jane (Rohn) Burtis.  He attended school in Algona, IA. He married Carole Smith on November 24, 1961, at the...

Mar 16, 2024

Bruce Melvin Schmoll, age 70, a lifelong resident of Dodge County, MN passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on March 16th, 2024. Bruce was born on August 19th, 1953 in Owatonna, MN to Melvin and Myrna (Filley) Schmoll. Bruce attended Claremont High School and graduated in 1971. He then went on to attend Winona State...

Mar 13, 2024

Barbara Ann Meyer, 85, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

Barbara was born on July 26, 1938, in Hayfield, MN to Bert and Violet (Hegna) Beaver. She graduated from Kasson-Mantorville high school in 1956. She worked as a Dietary Aid at St. Mary’s Hospital...

Mar 12, 2024

Kirk Duane Jenson was born on October 19, 1954, to Ronald and Elaine Jenson in Minneapolis, MN he left us on March 12, 2024, at the age of 69.

He grew up moving around a lot with his family. He loved living in the country as he grew up with horses which he loved.

After...

Mar 11, 2024

David James Johnson, 74, of Kasson MN passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester MN.

Dave was born on January 26, 1950, in Oakes ND to Donald & Phyliss (Frederick) Johnson. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1968 and immediately started his lifetime...

Mar 6, 2024

Bonnie Jean (Baker) Arndt, 80, of Kasson, MN earned her wings on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  She was born on July 27, 1943, to Ralph and Phyllis (DeYoung) Baker.  She was raised and graduated school in Kasson, MN.  Bonnie lost her mom at the age of 11 and gained a new loving mother, Carole Baker.  On December 4, 1982,...

Mar 6, 2024

Elizabeth (Liz) Fredrickson, 95, died on March 6, 2024, at the Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.  She was at peace and surrounded by her family and caring Field Crest staff.

Liz, was born on September 9th, 1928, in Blooming Prairie, MN to John and Marie (Peterka) Fiebiger. She grew up on a farm in a...

Mar 4, 2024

Richard "Dick" Neitzel, 86, of Dodge Center, MN, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, where he had resided for the last two years.

Richard Clarence Neitzel was born on November 7, 1937, in Owatonna, to Clarence and Ruth (Barker) Neitzel. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1951.  ...

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...