Obituaries

Jan 20, 2023

Phyllis Marie (Fjerstad) Thompson, 78, of Mantorville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Rock Dell, MN on April 25, 1944, to Harold and Lucille (Jorgenson) Fjerstad and graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1962.

Phyllis married her husband David Thompson at...

Jan 20, 2023

Steven Allen Morten, age 68, of Berne, MN passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at his daughter's home surrounded by his family.

Steve was born in Rochester, MN to Kenneth and Mary Kathleen (Dunagan) Morten. He graduated from Mayo High School in Rochester, MN in 1973. He held various jobs before starting his career at People's...

Jan 20, 2023

Larry Dean Lewis age 83 of Golden Valley, MN formerly of Mantorville, MN  born September 20, 1939, passed away January 20, 2023 at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital is St Louis Park, MN.

Larry graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1957. He joined the Mayo Clinic in 1959. While on educational leave he completed his X-ray technologist training...

Jan 20, 2023

Cindy Lou Tindal, 60, of Waltham, MN, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday, January 20, 2023.

Cindy Johnson was born in Arcadia, Wisconsin, on July 3, 1962 to Ronald and June Johnson. She was united in marriage to Charles (Chuck) Tindal in Austin, MN on August 18, 1990. Together they raised three children....

Jan 16, 2023

Dale Swanson (Known as “The Bird House Man.”) Dale was born on August 8, 1942, at Faribault, MN to Harry and Elfrieda (Peters) Swanson.  He was Baptized on September 13, 1942, at the Medford Lutheran Church and confirmed on March 25, 1956, at the Medford Lutheran Church.  He graduated from Medford High School in 1960.  Dale joined the Army...

Jan 15, 2023

“Where did she come from?  God gave her to me!”

My dad (I am Jean Voxland, Arlan’s daughter) laments these sentences today as he misses his wife Sharon, who passed away peacefully in her home in Hayfield, MN on Sunday January 15th, 2023.  I remember when my dad introduced me to Sharon Stephanie Olsen back in 1983. ...

Jan 11, 2023

Melanie Doward, 38, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Born and raised in Hayfield, Minnesota, Melanie was welcomed into the world by her parents, Richard and Margaret Masching on August 11, 1984.  Melanie graduated from Hayfield High School, where she was a proud member of the band.  After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in finance from...

Jan 9, 2023

Thomas (Tom) King Wilcox, 82, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023, at his farm.  He was born on September 24, 1940, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN to Kathryn A. (Fryer) and Willard C. Wilcox and graduated Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1958.  Tom started farming in high school; he then met his wife of 56 years, Mary...

Jan 8, 2023

Larry Leroy Sumner, 82, of Waltham, MN passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Larry was born on June 22, 1940, in Iowa Falls, IA to Roy and Adeline (Staples) Sumner.  His family moved to Brownsdale, MN at a young age.   He attended Austin High School until he was in...

Jan 7, 2023

Craig Daryl Anderson of Dodge Center, MN passed away o n Saturday, January 7th, 2023, at the age of 65. Craig was born on August 13th, 1957, in Mora, MN to J Richard and Violet Anderson. He graduated from Braham High School in 1976 and then attended Bethel University, where he graduated with a...

Jan 7, 2023

Sharyl Ann Herrick, 72, of Hayfield, MN passed away peacefully at home on January 7th, 2023.  She gained her angel wings after a brave, long and difficult battle living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Sharyl was born on January 22, 1950, to Roy and Alma Engelhardt. She grew up in Sargeant, MN and graduated from Hayfield High School in...

Jan 6, 2023

Charles Gary Kellogg, 74, of Mantorville, MN went home to be with Jesus on the afternoon of Friday, January 6, 2023.  Gary put Jesus first in his life and was a caring, devoted husband, father, and grandfather to his four grandchildren.

Gary worked as a civil engineer up until his last day on earth and enjoyed spending...

Jan 5, 2023

Agnes Sharer, 88, of Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family at The Waters on Mayowood, Rochester, MN on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Aggie was born in Waupun, WI, on November 5, 1934, the daughter of the late Arthur and Agnes (McRobert) Broadway. On June 23, 1956, in Waupun, WI, she was united in marriage...

Dec 29, 2022

Barbara Katharina Senjem (Klinzmann) of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully December 29, 2022, at home following a long struggle with congestive heart failure. She was 76 years old. A funeral service will be held at East St. Olaf Lutheran Church on Thursday, January 12, at 11 a.m. Light refreshments will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bread to...

Dec 28, 2022

Dale Loren Langworthy, 82, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

Dale was born on March 9, 1940, in Dodge Center, MN to Leslie and Ruby (Madery) Langworthy.  He grew up in rural Dodge Center where he enjoyed the Minnesota country life.  He was active...

Dec 23, 2022

Shirley Ione Dehn, 94, of Kasson, MN, formerly of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Shirley was born on January 9, 1928, in Oakland, CA to James and Martha (Daughtery) Akin.  She graduated from Anoka High School and attended the University of Minnesota for one year. ...

Dec 21, 2022

Zane M. Patch, age 6, of Liberty Twp, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at St. Mary's hospital (Mayo Clinic)  in Rochester, Minnesota.  There will be a funeral service on January 26, 2023, at North Cincinnati Community Church in Mason, Ohio. Pastor Chad Grindstaff will officiate.  Zane was born on November 10, 2016, in Cincinnati,...

Dec 18, 2022

Roberta Mary Clayton at age 92, departed this life for her heavenly home on December 18, 2022.  She had lived in the Brownsdale, Minnesota area for over 65 years.

Roberta (Robie) Robieson was born on July 12, 1930, the second of twin sisters (the 9 th child) to James and Ellen Robieson in Lowry, Minnesota.

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Dec 15, 2022

Leonard Darnell entered eternal rest on 12/15/22 at the age of 95. Leonard was born in Ulysses, NE on June 15, 1927 to Ray Darnell and Lelah (Dunbar) Darnell. Leonard attended school at Garrison, NE for the first 8 years then graduated from David City high school in 1945. He then opened a small garage in Garrison where he...

Dec 14, 2022

Janet Arlene Johnson, 88, of Dodge Center, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Fairview Care Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2022, at Faith Lutheran Church, 308 2 nd St NW Dodge Center, with the Rev. Jessica Bakken Busch officiating. Visitation will be an hour before the service...