Obituaries

Nov 16, 2022

J ohn Edwin Brandli, 94, of Kasson, MN entered heaven on November 16, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester, MN.

John was born on January 5, 1928, the son of Charles and Lura (Witter)...

Nov 14, 2022

RICHARD ARTHUR BURKHARDT

Richard Arthur Burkhardt, 91, formerly of Byron, MN passed away on November 14, 2022, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Richard was born on March 23, 1931, in Rochester, MN the son of Alfred and Frances (Miller) Burkhardt.

After graduating from Plainview High School, Richard enrolled at Hibbing...

Nov 11, 2022

Marilyn Ann Wilke of Kasson, MN passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Benedictine Living Care Center in Owatonna, MN at the age of 91.

Marilyn was born August 4, 1931, to Clarence and Hilda (Stucky) Stevenson in Old Concord.  She was the second of six children.  She grew up and spent her whole life in...

Nov 9, 2022

Robert S. Gerhart was born July 2, 1935, to William and Catherine (Johnston) Gerhart. Known to most as “Bob”, he grew up on a farm and graduated from Rose Creek High School in Rose Creek, MN. Bob passed quietly and very unexpectedly in his home in Ottertail, MN on November 9. He was 87. Bob proudly served his country...

Oct 28, 2022

John “Pete” Peter Rinn, 77, of Kasson, MN passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at his home in Kasson, MN. He was born on September 10, 1945, in Lewiston, MN to John and Clara (Beech) Rinn. John attended and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1963. He then enlisted in the Army National Guard and proudly served for 7...

Oct 28, 2022

Benjamin Arthur St John, 73, of Blooming Prairie, MN passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Benj was born February 20, 1949, in Red Wing, MN to Lloyd and Margaret (Klooster) St John. He was one of 11 children. He was a proud veteran who served in the 173 rd Airborne of...

Oct 25, 2022

Shirley Ann Jorstad, 90, of Hayfield, MN, passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN, on Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Shirley was born in St. Peter, MN, on May 2, 1932, the daughter of Oscar and Anna (Meyer) Olson. Shirley was united in marriage to James Jorstad in Dodge Center, MN, on September 21,...

Oct 22, 2022

Our beloved Amy Christine Dahle Broin, age 52, went home to the lord October 22, 2022. Amy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an inspiration to all, as she tirelessly persevered through her medical battles over the last several years. We can rest knowing she is finally free from this burden that she carried for so...

Oct 18, 2022

Tuesday, October 18, 2022, we lost our Father, Grandfather & Husband, James Frederick Biwer, 83, of Kasson, MN.  He leaves behind an incredible legacy and will be forever missed.

Jim was born on August 26, 1939, on a farm southwest of Chester, IA to Paul and Elizabeth (Shea) Biwer.  The 3rd oldest of 10 children, he grew...

Oct 11, 2022

Opal Rachel Heydt, 102, passed away on October 11, 2022, at Field Crest Care Center, assisted living unit in Hayfield. MN.

Opal was born and raised on the family farm on July 7, 1920, the daughter of Fayette and Mabel (Bailey) Pick.  She worked for neighbors as a house girl.  She was united in marriage to Kenneth...

Oct 8, 2022

ANITA ALMA SENJEM

Anita Alma Senjem, 104, passed away on October 8, 2022, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Anita was born on August 31, 1918, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Milius) Matter in Waltham, MN.  She attended Waltham School and graduated from Hayfield High School.  Anita was united in marriage to Ralph...

Oct 6, 2022

Edward Paul Polin, 80, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at his home in his loving daughter’s arms.

Ed was born on June 2, 1942, in Amsterdam, NY to Adolph “Otto” and Gladys (Bateholts) Polin.  Ed’s father was a WW1 Veteran who came to American from Latvia.  Ed grew up on a...

Oct 3, 2022

James “Jim” Allen Ness, 85, of Kasson, MN died on Monday, October 3, 2022, at his home in rural Kasson.

Jim was born on the family farm on March 19, 1937, in rural Dodge County, to Norman and Alice (Osmundson) Ness. He was baptized and confirmed at South Zumbro Lutheran Church where he was a lifetime member....

Oct 1, 2022

Kimberly Rose Lewis, age 61, of Kasson, MN passed away on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Kim was born August 23 rd , 1961, in Rochester, MN to John and Ivadell (Eberhart) Lewis. She grew up in Mantorville, MN and attended Kasson-Mantorville High School. At a young age, Kimberly’s mother...

Sep 17, 2022

Terry Alan Tobin, 71, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Terry was born on February 18, 1951, to Bernard and Helen (Tuck) Tobin in Rochester, Minnesota. He was raised in Spring Valley where he met his high school sweetheart and wife, Eileen Leslie. Terry and Eileen were married on October 14, 1972....

Sep 6, 2022

Where you go; I’ll go; Where you stay, I’ll stay.  Your people will be my people and your God, my God.  These were the words that led Roy and Elaine in their daily lives and together in their deaths.

Roy H. Green Jr. and Elaine M. Green were carried to their eternal home in the arms of...

Sep 2, 2022

Alex James Verburg, 24, of Mantorville passed away unexpectedly in the Black Hills of SD on Friday, September 2, 2022, as he was starting to pursue a master’s degree in engineering management at SDSM&T and then pursue working in the mining industry.  He was homeschooled and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Chemical Engineering in December...

Aug 30, 2022

Gladys Ann Rubin, 75 of Brownsdale, MN passed away peacefully at the Legacy on August 30 th 2022.

Gladys was born to John B and Lillie W. (Naatz) Rubin on March 16 th 1947 in Brownsdale.

She is survived by her sister, Grace E. Lamb and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death...

Aug 22, 2022

Thomas Hilary Grosam was born on July 12, 1952, in Sleepy Eye, MN to Leo and Ordell (Rubischko) Grosam and raised on the family farm near Fairfax, MN. He attended Canby Area Vocational School and settled in Waltham, MN where he met his wife, Ilene M. Rieken. Tom and Ilene were married July 12, 1975, moving to Brownsdale in...

Aug 20, 2022

Mary Jean Sybilrud Demmer, 89 went to heaven while at Field Crest Care Center, August 20, 2022. Mary was born on April 21, 1933, the daughter of Reuben and Lillian (Nelson) Sybilrud in New Richland, MN. She graduated from new Richland High School in 1950 and then went to beauty school. She married her husband, Lyle Demmer in 1952...