Obituaries

Aug 2, 2025

William “Bill” Orville Ogilvie, age 73, a longtime resident of Rochester, MN passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at his home after a battle with Pancreatic cancer.

Bill was born on October 29, 1951, in Blue Earth, MN to James and Mavis (Christian) Ogilvie. He attended and graduated from Blue Earth High...

Jul 31, 2025

David Michael Wilcox, 55, of Mantorville, MN, died by suicide at his home on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Dave was born November 16, 1969, in Rochester, MN. He graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School. He attended University of Wisconsin-River Falls and, later, flight school in Dallas, TX, where he got his pilot’s license.

Dave was raised on the...

Jul 26, 2025

Jace Scott Wohlfiel, age 27, of Mantorville MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 26, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his family, his friends, and everyone lucky enough to have known him.

Jace is survived by his loving parents, Leroy and Erika Wohlfiel of Mantorville, MN; his siblings Taryn and Drew (Katie) Wohlfiel; and his...

Jul 23, 2025

Steven “Steve” Rodger Sorenson, lovingly known as “Sorny,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, Steve was the son of Rodger and Vivian Sorenson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Scott. He is survived...

Jul 18, 2025

Joyce Karen Wetzstein, age 81 of Owatonna, formerly of West Concord, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna.

Joyce was daughter of Talbert and Anna Maria (Geier) Waits. She was born in Eugene, OR, on August 2, 1943. She grew up in Kasson with her sister Loretta and graduated from Kasson-Mantorville...

Jul 17, 2025

JoLeen Michelle (Stoddard) Hammon of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 55, surrounded by her many friends and family at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and kindness that touched the hearts of all who knew her. JoLeen “Joey” was born on December...

Jul 15, 2025

David Selmer Gronseth, 61, of St. Louis Park, formerly of Pine Island, MN passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Estates of St. Louis Park, MN.

A private family burial was held in St. Margaret's Catholic Cemetery in Mantorville, MN. To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801...

Jul 14, 2025

Shirley Jean Hinsch, 98, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Shirley was born on June 5, 1927, in Spring Valley, MN to Clarence and Pearl (Madden) Finck.  She graduated in 1946, from Boxholm High School in Burnside, IA.  She married Charles Lloyd Hinsch on April...

Jul 9, 2025

Charles August Stoelk, 92, of Hayfield, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was born on April 30, 1933, in Audubon County, IA, the son of Charles and Augusta (Paape) Stoelk.

The Stoelk family moved from their farm in Iowa to a farm near his grandparents...

Jul 4, 2025

Dennis Troy Peterson, 60, of Duluth, MN, formerly of Kasson, MN, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.

Dennis was born on July 28, 1964, in Owatonna, MN. He grew up in Kasson, MN and attended Kasson-Mantorville High School. Dennis enjoyed spending his spare time taking in nature...

Jul 3, 2025

Loretta Marie Himle, 99, of Kasson, MN, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, July 3, 2025, surrounded by her family at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Loretta was born August 7, 1925, in Vernon Township, MN to Richard and Ethel (Grovdahl) Thoe. Loretta was the oldest of six children. She was baptized and confirmed at West...

Jun 29, 2025

Kay “Katie” Katherine Hanson, 84, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Kay was born on April 22, 1941, in Leader, MN to George and Evelyn (O’Leary) Clark.  She graduated from Claremont High School in 1959, where she was a cheerleader and could still...

Jun 23, 2025

Dolores Theresa (Nelson) Coleman, 92 of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, MN.

Dolores was born on August 31, 1932, in Chicago, IL to Harry and Margret Nelson. She married Walter Coleman on January 20, 1951, in Chicago, IL. They were married for over 73 years....

Jun 18, 2025

Evelyn Margaret Taylor, 97, of Hayfield, MN, formerly of Kasson, MN died on June 18, 2025, at Field Crest Nursing Home in Hayfield, MN. She was born on August 23, 1927, in Belmont County, Ohio. She grew up and lived in southern Minnesota most of her life. She married Floyd Taylor in 1970. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, playing...

Jun 17, 2025

Sheilah Ann Trow, age 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was born October 14,1948, in Auburn, NY to Ernest and Barbara (Woodhall) Beader. She was a 1966, graduate of Rochester John Marshall and went on to attend college at Mankato State University where she met...

Jun 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share that Sharon Ann Johnson made her journey to Heaven on June 14, 2025, after a short stay at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born on May 8, 1942, in Binghamton, NY, to William and Margaret Hill, Sharon moved with her family to Rochester, MN, in 1957. She attended Central High School and was among the first...

Jun 13, 2025

Keith Lowell Gillette, 79, of Brownsdale, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Blooming Prairie, MN.

Keith was born on March 20, 1946, to Robert and Grace (Schnirring) Gillette at the Miller Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  After his birth, his parents moved to Waltham, MN and a few...

Jun 12, 2025

Junior Raymond Jorgenson, 91, of Hayfield, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Junior was born and raised on the family farm outside of Rock Dell, MN on May 20, 1934, to Alvin and Cora (Stevens) Jorgenson.

Growing up he worked the farm and attended Hayfield schools.  He was...

Jun 10, 2025

David Franklin Erickson passed away June 10, 2025 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield MN. David (a New Year’s baby) was born in 1937 on a farm in Westbrook MN to Harvey and Inga (Swenson) Erickson. He was raised a member of the Old Westbrook Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He graduated from Westbrook High...

Jun 9, 2025

Kirsten Elaine Hart, 34, formerly of Mantorville, MN passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Kirsten was born on June 14, 1990, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN to Shane Ranvek and Karlene (Pries) Johnson. Kirsten graduated from Kasson-Mantorville high school, following graduation she continued her education at...