Obituaries

Jan 24, 2022

Danita Maree Elton (Nuessmeier), 61, of Kasson, MN passed away Monday, January 24th, in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Danita was born in Austin, MN and built her life in Kasson, MN with her husband, Steven, and their three children. Danita worked at Kasson Mantorville Elementary School for over 20 years; while working at KMES,...

Jan 22, 2022

Marian Ruth Larson, 92, of Kasson, MN passed away on January 22, 2022, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Marian was born on October 23, 1929, the daughter of Clyde and Alvina (Wiebusch) Beltz in rural Lake City, MN.  She was baptized and confirmed at the Lincoln Lutheran Church in rural Lake City and graduated...

Jan 18, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Anthony Waller, 61, of West Concord passed away at his home, on Tuesday afternoon, January 18, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born November 13, 1960, in Mankato to Jean Lemons. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1979 in Rochester.

In 1992 he married Cheryl Rahman who passed away in 2009....

Jan 14, 2022

Marlene Carol Shafer, 79, of Rochester, MN passed away at her home on Friday, January 14, 2022. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home (801 7 th Street SE, Kasson, MN) with visitation one hour prior to the service time.

Marlene Carol Boysen was born on August...

Jan 11, 2022

Donna Mae Johnson, 85, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at her home.

Donna was born on September 9, 1936, in Waseca, MN to Roy and Alma (Stoltz) Engelhardt.  Donna met her husband, Richard Arthur Johnson, and they were married for sixty-five years.   She enjoyed attending craft shows and shopping.   She loved...

Jan 8, 2022

Darrel Herbert Schoppers, 82, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his residence in Dodge Center, MN.

Darrel is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Ann Schoppers; daughters, Suzann (Manny) Gutierrez, Wendy (Mike) Apitz; son, Curtis (Angel) Schoppers; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in...

Jan 6, 2022

Henry Maynard Fast, 91, of Hayfield, MN formerly of Kasson, MN passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Henry was born on August 7, 1930, on their large family farm in Onida, SD to Gerhard and Mary (Unruh) Fast.  He walked several miles every day to country school.  He...

Dec 28, 2021

Beaumont “Beau” Dalton Senjem:

Beau Senjem of Hayfield passed away on Tuesday, December 28th at the age of 94.

Beumont Dalton Senjem was born July 6th, 1927, in a small house in Rock Dell, MN. He was the only child of Earl and Tillie (Johnson) Senjem. Earl worked in the Rock Dell store...

Dec 26, 2021

Wayne Lavern Groteluschen, 96, passed away on December 26, 2021, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Wayne was born on January 17, 1925, the son of Walter and Loretta Groteluschen in Columbus, NE.  He graduated at the age of 17 from Genoa High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving in WWII. In 1944,...

Dec 26, 2021

James “Jim” Robert Mollert, 56, of Kasson, MN passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Jim was born on February 2, 1965, in Rochester, MN to Robert and Nancy (Haines) Mollert.  He served in the United States National Guard for nine years.   He worked as a carpenter for many...

Dec 19, 2021

Shelly Lynn Jensen-Germundson, 56, of Mantorville, MN passed away at her home on Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Shelly was born on October 6, 1965, in Austin, MN to Marvin and Renee (Haney) Jensen.  She graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1984.  She then went to Cosmetology school and worked in that career for 8 years.   Shelly loved...

Dec 15, 2021

Charles Ambros Braun, 87, of Kasson, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Charles was born on August 12, 1934, in Emmet County, ND to August and Leona (DuChene) Braun.  He lived there until he was 3 years old when they moved to Callaway, MN.  He attended...

Dec 15, 2021

Our fun-filled, always smiling loving mother Gladys Marie Bellows, 99, earned her angel wings on December 15, 2021, her family said.

“Dear Mom, thanks for reminding me that sugar makes food sweeter, but it is love that makes life sweeter,” one member said.

Gladys was born on Nov. 6, 1922,  in Preston, Minnesota, to Hans...

Dec 10, 2021

Jean Lenore Hinze Felty, 87, died at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, December 10, 2021.

She was born October 13, 1934, on the Hinze farm in Sumner Township, Fillmore County, MN, the daughter of Lester Everett and Helen Katherine Francis Hinze. On November 22, 1963, Jean was united in marriage to Lynn Leon Felty in Spring...

Dec 4, 2021

Gregory Ronald Thomas, 71, of Kasson, MN passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his home.

Greg was born on November 2, 1950, in Austin, MN to Ronald and Betty (Selle) Thomas.  He graduated from Austin High School in 1969.  He worked for Culligan Water, Erdmans Supermarket, Hy-vee Grocery Store, and as a bartender at the...

Nov 24, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” Michael Ebnet, 63, of Kasson, MN passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, in Rochester, MN.

Jerry was born on November 1, 1958, in Redwood Falls, MN to George and Ester (Siegmann) Ebnet.  He graduated from Wabasso High School and then went on to study Auto Tech at Wilmar Vo-Tech School and carpentry at Rochester...

Nov 23, 2021

Jackie Lee Blood-Burress, 46, Kasson, died on November 23, 2021.

Jackie is survived by her husband Stacy, their daughter Kaitlin, her parents Robert and Margie Blood, brother Jason Blood, and niece Sammy Coble.

Jackie’s warm smile and contagious laughter will be missed.

A memorial will be held on December...

Nov 17, 2021

Todd Brian Sanderson, 58, passed away on November 17, 2021, at St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN. Services pending with Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes and Crematory in Kasson, MN.

Blessed be his memory.

Nov 16, 2021

Virginia Blair Thoe, 93, of Hayfield, MN passed away on November 16, 2021, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Virginia was born on August 2, 1928, the daughter of Arthur and Bess (Trusty) Schultz in Rochester, MN.  She was united in marriage to Oliver Thoe on June 27, 1948, in Rochester, MN.

Virginia worked...

Nov 16, 2021

Carole Jean Burton, 82, of Mantorville, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minnesota. Carole was born on March 24, 1939 in Kasson, Minnesota to Clarence and Annette McFadden (Glassmaker).  Carole lived her whole life in the Kasson-Mantorville area.  Carole met the love of her life David Lafon Burton at the Kasson...