Obituaries

Aug 21, 2021

Karen Ann Moe, 63, of Byron, MN passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at her home.

Karen was born on August 15, 1958, in Albert Lea, MN to Duane and Colleen (Hoffman) Moe.  She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1976 and then went on to graduate from Rochester Community College receiving her associates degree....

Aug 21, 2021

Paul Bernard Christians, 71, of Waltham, MN passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Austin, MN.

Paul was born on August 8, 1950 in Austin, MN to Bernhard and Gladys (Mahnke) Christians.  He graduated from Austin High School in 1968 and went on to attend Austin Vo-Tech school.  He served in the...

Aug 21, 2021

Elmer John Hungate, 84, of Dodge Center, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN.

Elmer was born November 6, 1936, to William Lester and Adah Ruth (Robison) Hungate in Rock Island, IL. He graduated from United Township High School in East Moline, IL, in 1954. Elmer married Mattie...

Aug 21, 2021

MARGARET ELIZABETH (BROWN) HULST

Margaret Elizabeth (Brown) Hulst, of rural Waltham, Minnesota went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Legacy Assisted Living in Brownsdale, MN where she had lived since November of 2019.

Margaret Elizabeth (Brown) Hulst was born September 30, 1931 at home in Hurley, Iowa to Levi...

Aug 4, 2021

Shay Owen Buer, age 11, lost his life in an ATV accident on August 4, 2021.  There will be a visitation for him on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 2-7:00 PM at the Hayfield School, 9 6th Ave SE Hayfield, MN.  A funeral mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 2nd St NE Hayfield, MN,...

Jul 29, 2021

Todd Thompson, 60, of Hayfield, MN peacefully passed away with his kids by his side on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus.  Todd was born on June 15th 1961 in Austin, MN to Arthur and Bernice (Trom) Thompson. Todd graduated from Hayfield High School in 1979.

In 1983, Todd did what he loved...

Jul 28, 2021

Cletis Eugene Myster, age 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minnesota.

Cletis Eugene Myster was born on April 29, 1922 in Hayfield, Minnesota to Wallace and Serene (Evjen) Myster. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Air Force in the Pacific Theater and was...

Jul 26, 2021

Joyce Mildred Gaal, 92, passed away peacefully at Fieldcrest Nursing home on Monday, July 26 in Hayfield, MN. Joyce was born on March 24, 1929, at her home in Le Sueur, MN to Max and Mildred Fritze. She graduated from Le Sueur High School. After graduation she worked at the Green Giant Company in Le Sueur. Joyce met her...

Jul 23, 2021

Roger Elmer Schley, age 81, of Dodge Center, MN passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Roger was born November 12, 1939, in Owatonna, MN to Elmer and Ramah (Grunklee) Schley. He was born and raised on the family farm. He graduated high school in 1957 in Dodge Center and was...

Jul 20, 2021

Richard Arthur Johnson, 87, of Dodge Center, MN died on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, MN.

Richard was born on January 30, 1934, to Sever and Frances (Stebbins) Johnson in Dodge Center, MN, where his father had a trucking company.  Richard graduated thru 8 th grade in Dodge Center, MN.  He...

Jul 10, 2021

Emily Rose Delzer, age 30, of Woodbury, MN, formerly of Mantorville, MN died Saturday, July 10, 2021. Emily was born January 17, 1991, to Paul and Jackie (Posey) Delzer in Rochester, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Kasson, MN. Emily was the oldest of her five siblings. Emily graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School...

Jul 9, 2021

David Matthiesen, 78, of Kasson, MN died on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s campus in Rochester, MN.

David was born in Austin, MN on October 9 th 1942 to Ollene (Granle) and Adonnis Matthiesen, living his childhood days around the Austin area.  He joined the U.S. Army at age 20, serving during the...

Jul 6, 2021

Genelle Sylvia Bergerson, 93, passed away on July 6, 2021, peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Genelle was born on October 2, 1927, in her home on the farm in Freeborn County, the daughter of Winfred and Mary (Chicos) Crumb. She went to grade school in a one room school house in Matawan, MN.  ...

Jul 4, 2021

Kevin Bruce Kracht, 63, of Rochester, MN passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, in Rochester, MN.

Kevin was born on April 28, 1958, in Rochester, MN to Harold and Norma (Kramer) Kracht.  After high school he worked various jobs, attended college, and was able to travel.  He eventually moved back to Rochester and started bartending at...

Jul 4, 2021

Ronald (Ronnie) Wayne Papenfus died of natural causes at his home at the age of 66 on July 4, 2021.  Ronnie was born to Charles and Marjorie (Aulwes) Papenfus on March 12, 1955, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Ronnie lived his childhood in Albert Lea, Austin and Dodge Center, Minnesota and as an adult in Austin, Texas, and Minneapolis.

Jul 3, 2021

Dana Marie Head Hickey, 50, of Melrose, WI, formerly of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

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Jun 25, 2021

LaVon Tully, 88, of Mantorville died June 25, 2021 at Susie’s Place in Hayfield MN under the loving care of Susie, where she was living for the past seven years.

LaVon May Kramer was born December 31, 1932 to Weldon and Carrie (Dutton) Kramer. She grew up in Mantorville, MN and graduated class of  1950. On December...

Jun 22, 2021

Steven Rueben Kirsch, 64, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, of complications following transplant surgery.  During his life, Steve found his greatest joy spending time with family and friends, who enjoyed his quick wit and kind spirit.  He faced life’s many challenges with courage, faith, and strength.

Steve was born July...

Jun 17, 2021

Mathew “Matt” Mark Kleeberger, 66, of Kasson, MN passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Matt was born on May 23, 1955, in Northfield, MN to Maynard and Marion (Hall) Kleeberger.  He graduated from Kasson-Mantorville high school in 1973.  He then went on to receive his heavy equipment...

Jun 13, 2021

Rhonda Renee Howell, 59, of Mantorville, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN.

Rhonda was born on January 3, 1962 in Fort Hood, Texas to Paul and Lois (Lucas) Cole.  She graduated from Loveland high school in 1979.   She...