Obituaries

Nov 28, 2022

The funeral service for Betty Jean Janes will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, 109 East Main Street in Hayfield, with Reverend Brad Vander Waal officiating. Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield.  Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022, at Czaplewski Funeral Home 501 2 nd...

Nov 20, 2022

Kenneth Ralph Howard, 81, of Dodge Center, MN, formerly of West Concord, MN passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Kenneth was born on February 9, 1941, in West Concord, MN to Earl and Gladys (Jorgenson) Howard.  He graduated from West Concord High School in 1959.  After graduating, he...

Nov 19, 2022

Shannon William Hendrickson, 43, of Claremont, MN passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN.

Shannon was born on December 7, 1978, in Owatonna, MN to Mark Hendrickson and Denice Grems.  He graduated Triton High School in 2000.  After high school he worked at Daniels Restaurant in Kasson, MN...

Nov 17, 2022

Gloria Jean Plotnik, age 63, passed away Peacefully on November 17, 2022, at Fairview Care Nursing Home in Dodge Center.  She was born February 27, 1959, in Minneapolis at Ramsey County Hospital, to Douglas and Joy Plotnik.  Gloria has two sisters, Michelle Yanish and Judy Plotnik, two brothers, Douglas and Eric Plotnik, two children, Willis Williams Baxter and Shawn...

Nov 16, 2022

Virginia Margaret Buelt, 92, formerly of Waltham, passed away on November 16, 2022, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna.

Virginia Margaret Buelt was born June 10, 1930, in Carroll, IA, the daughter of Henry and Anna (Schwabe) Beckman of Arcadia, IA. She attended St. John’s Grade School and graduated from Arcadia High School in 1948. She then...

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....