Obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

LEE ARTHUR GULBANSEN

Lee Arthur Gulbransen, age 67, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He was born March 22, 1954 in Rochester, Minnesota, the son of Edward and Laurine (Grovdahl) Gulbransen.

He is survived by his sister, Linda (Bruce) Molde of Albuquerque, New Mexico and brother, Gene (Sharon) Gulbransen of Hayfield,...

Nov 12, 2021

Cyril J.Ulmen “Cy”, 87, of Assaria, KS passed away Nov. 12, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Ks. Cy was born January 18,1934 in Mankato, MN to Martin Joseph and Lucille (Prom) Ulmen. He had two brothers, Martin John Ulmen,Jr. And Norbert Ulmen, five sisters, Patricia (Ulmen) Juenemann, Mary Ann (Ulmen) Bently, Iona (Ulmen) Widmer, Theresa (Ulmen) Widmer...

Nov 3, 2021

Our loving mother, Laura Gertrude Haskin, 96, of Pine Island, MN, formerly of Mantorville, MN passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, MN.

Laura was born on the family farm in Sargeant, MN on April 14, 1925, to Oscar and Jennie (Grovdahl) Hellen.  She was a sister to Harold,...

Oct 29, 2021

Peter Bradley Ackerman, 42, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, October 29, 2021. Brad was born on August 5 th , 1979, to Peter J. and Ruth (Snegosky) Ackerman. He attended Litchfield High School where he excelled at wrestling. He earned a scholarship and went on to wrestle at Moorhead State University.

Upon his graduation in...

Oct 29, 2021

DORIS NAOMA KISER

Doris Naoma Kiser, 100, passed away on October 29, 2021, at her home in Brownsdale, Minnesota surrounded by her family.  With the support of family, friends and neighbors, she was able to fulfill her wish to stay in her home until her passing.

Doris was born on August 7, 1921, the daughter...

Oct 25, 2021

Mark Thomas Claassen, 58, of Kasson, MN passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Mark was born on November 12, 1962, in Rochester, MN to Douglas and Kathleen (Doyle) Claassen.  He attended Hayfield High School and then went on to help his father, Chief Doug after he suffered...

Oct 11, 2021

Linda Kay Bowman, 65, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Linda was born on June 8, 1956, in Dodge Center, MN to Donald and Barbara (Bartel) Jensen.  She graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1974.  ...

Oct 6, 2021

On Wednesday, October 6 th , 2021 while surrounded by family at Mayo Clinic St Mary’s Campus, Sharon died peacefully at the age of 78 years.  She will be dearly missed.

Sharon Beverly Baumann Kirtz was born on March 30, 1943 to Kenneth and Doris (Wilson) Baumann in Hayfield, Minnesota.  She spent her childhood in Hayfield and...

Oct 4, 2021

David Alan Bungum was born in Austin, MN on August 31, 1967 to Victor and Arletta Bungum.  He passed away at his home in Sargeant, MN on October 4, 2021 at the age of 54.

David grew up in Sargeant, MN and attended Evanger Lutheran Church and Hayfield Community Schools. He married his high school sweetheart, Lisa...

Sep 29, 2021

Christina Joy Nolt, 39, of Dodge Center, MN passed away from T Cell Lymphoma on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at her home.

Christy was born on March 22, 1982, to Mahlon and Regina (Troyer) Hershberger in Millersburg, OH.  She married her husband, Delvin Nolt and together they had four children.

Christy was diagnosed with Peripheral...

Sep 26, 2021

Reynold “Ray” Kuchinka, 76, of Kasson, MN, died on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ray, the son of Ernest and Elsie (Shetka) Kuchinka, was born on January 25, 1945, in Montgomery, MN. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Montgomery Senior High School....

Sep 18, 2021

Martha Myrtle Duckwitz, 99, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield with family by her side.

Martha was born October 24, 1921 in Ionia, near Lodge Grass, Montana. Martha attended school there graduating in May 1939. She attended business college in Billings, Montana for one year and started working for...

Sep 17, 2021

Sharon Marie Kleist, 77, of Kasson, MN passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Sharon was born on January 2, 1944, in Rochester, MN to Theodore and Martha (Monroe) Annis.  She married Dan Kleist in 1981 and together they had two daughters, Kelly and Charla.  Sharon enjoyed playing...

Sep 14, 2021

Lloyd Leland Black Jr. “Butch”, 71, of Kasson, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Lloyd was born on October 6, 1949, in Duluth, MN to Lloyd Leland Sr. and Catherine (Duame) Black.  He graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth, MN in 1968.  He worked at...

Sep 10, 2021

Fern Violet Calhoun, 76, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, in Rochester, MN.

Fern was born February 20, 1945, in Rochester, MN to Elmer and Ruth (Ramer) Folsom. On September 29, 1962, she married Charles Elmer Calhoun Sr. She was an amazing cook, loved Christmas time and traveling. She also enjoyed crocheting in...

Sep 5, 2021

Carl Edward Ziemann, age 81, of Mantorville, MN passed away peacefully at his home in Mantorville on September 5th, 2021 after a 19 month courageous battle with Cancer.

Carl was born on October 30th, 1939, to Harry and Gladys (Weber) Ziemann in Correctionville, Iowa. He attended Byron High School and graduated in 1957. On June 10th, 1961,...

Sep 3, 2021

Marjean “Jean” L. Schmoll, 82, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September 3, 2021, at her home in Kasson.

Jean was born in Wabasha, MN on February 17, 1939 to Leon and Margaret (Ball) Irish. She attended and graduated from Eyota High School. Jean married...

Sep 2, 2021

Shirley Dickie passed away unexpectedly at the age of 83, Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Prairie Meadows in Kasson, MN.  She had resided at Prairie Meadows for the past 3 years.

Shirley was born April 22, 1938, to Albert and Lois (Baker) Faulhaber in Hayfield, MN.  Shirley grew up on the family farm in Rock Dell, MN. ...

Aug 31, 2021

Sandra Kay Rasmussen, 79, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Saint Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN.

Sandra - or Sandy as she was known by friends and family, was born to Palmer and Mildred Hanson, February 7, 1942, in Hayfield, Minnesota.  She graduated from Hayfield High School.  She...

Aug 25, 2021

Jean Barber, age 61, passed away peacefully at her home in Dodge Center, MN on August 25, 2021 from her 3 year battle with cancer.

Jean was born in Mora, MN to Virgil and Lois (Walker) Narveson on November 30 th , 1959. She was raised on a dairy farm and was very involved in 4-H where...