Obituaries

Jun 11, 2021

Robert Virgil Rud, 90, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN., just three weeks and three days after his beloved wife Lois of 65 years. Bob was born in rural Stewartville, MN on September 4, 1930, the son of Charles and Mabel (Larson) Rud. He graduated from Stewartville High School in...

Jun 8, 2021

Donna Mae Rohwer, 88, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN.

Donna was born on August 30, 1932, in Harrison County, IA to James and Eunice (Girton) Mickey.  Donna attended schools at Aitkin, Grand Meadow, and District “39” in Dodge County.  She graduated in 1950...

Jun 3, 2021

Jeanette Thelma Dahle, 95, passed away on June 3, 2021, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.  Jeanette was born on April 15, 1926, the daughter of Sigurd and Mary (Saterdalen) Mathison in Hayfield, MN.

Jeanette made lefse for almost everyone and was known as the lefse queen of Hayfield.  She even sent lefse to Hawaii. ...

May 29, 2021

John Carl Schieck was taken to his heavenly home from natural causes, May 29, 2021, at the age of 67.  John was born August 16, 1953, to Edwin and Janice (Barnick) Schieck of Waltham, MN.  He grew up on their family farm with his five siblings.

John was baptized, confirmed, and a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran...

May 25, 2021

Blaine Ezra Delzer, 57, of Mantorville, MN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Blaine was born on September 8, 1963, in Rochester, MN to David and Marlys (Langworthy) Delzer.  In 1982 he graduated from Dodge Center High School and then received a degree from UW River...

May 25, 2021

Patricia Clarice (Johnson) Petit, 74, of Davenport, IA, formerly of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 after complications due to Alzheimer’s.

A native of Hayfield, MN, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Marie (Hartle) Johnson. After graduating from Hayfield High School, she furthered her education at Mankato State University.  Pat...

May 23, 2021

Kenneth Odell Parker, 68, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Ken was born on January 31, 1953 in Winnsboro, LA to James “JN” and Opal “Maureen” (Walker) Parker.   They moved to Sulphur, LA when Ken was young.  He attended and graduated high school in Sulphur.   He served in the...

May 17, 2021

Lois Ann Rud, 84, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2021 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, MN with her husband of 65 years by her side. Lois was born in rural Byron, MN on July 11, 1936, the daughter of Lee and Bessie (Smith) House. She attended Central High School in Rochester, MN.

Lois married Robert V....

May 16, 2021

Harry Charles Marquardt, 92, of Hayfield, MN, formerly of Dodge Center, MN, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Harry was born on May 3, 1929 in Dodge County, MN to William and Alma (Burzlaff) Marquardt.  He attended country schools in Dodge County.   He farmed all of his life in...

May 3, 2021

Leonard Jorgenson, 95, of Kasson, MN peacefully left this earth Monday evening, May 3, 2021 and entered victoriously into his Heavenly Father’s care. Leonard was born on June 29, 1925 in Mantorville Township, MN to Harry and Blanche (Olive) Jorgenson.

Leonard completed country school through the 8th grade and worked on the family farm until being drafted...

Apr 30, 2021

James Eugene Johnson, 62, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully at his home in Dodge Center on April 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. James was born December 21, 1958 in International Falls. He spent 25 years as an over the road truck driver. On August 9, 2004 he married Kimberly Thompson in Owatonna, MN. James enjoyed grilling,...

Apr 28, 2021

Adeline Elisabeth Schmoll, 83, of Owatonna, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN.

Adeline was born on March 11, 1938 in Owatonna, MN to Ernest and Elizabeth (Utecht) Schmoll.   She was the youngest of 11 children and the last survivor of her siblings.   She enjoyed drinking coffee and visiting. ...

Apr 27, 2021

Marilynn Elaine Holtan, 95, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on April 27, 2021, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Marilynn was born the daughter of John and Anna (Brewer) Hogle in Dodge County, MN on June 27, 1925.  She attended Mantorville Schools. Marilynn was united in marriage to Harold Holtan on September 5, 1945,...

Apr 27, 2021

MARGARET "Marge" MASCHING

Margaret “Marge” Masching, 96, passed away on April 27, 2021, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Margaret was born on July 17, 1924, to John and Anna (Scharfenkamp) Engelen in Carroll, Iowa.

Margaret was united in marriage to Paul Masching on January 30, 1945.  They lived on a...

Apr 24, 2021

On Saturday April 24 th our beloved Jaelyn Sue, surrounded by her loved ones, gained her angel wings and went to heaven.  Jaelyn was such an amazing human being.  She was a smart, talented, and beautiful young woman.  She was so generous with her love and showed compassion to all the people she encountered throughout her life.  She would...

Apr 23, 2021

Robert “Tex” Gene Madsen, 80, of Kasson, MN passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s campus in Rochester, MN.

Tex was born on October 21, 1940 in Claremont, MN to Louie and Clara Myrtle (Howard) Madsen.  He attended Claremont schools. He worked as a truck driver for many years.   On September 22,...

Apr 22, 2021

Ruth I. Bierbaum, 96, of Mantorville, MN, formerly of Apple Valley, MN passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Ruth was born on May 8, 1924 in Elgin, MN to Henry and Mary (Dunn) Schroeder.  She married John Bierbaum on June 5, 1943.  They were married for 65...

Apr 22, 2021

Muriel H. Weber, 77, of Mantorville, MN passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Muriel was born November 14, 1943 to Hazel (Mickow) and Gordon Haas in Lake City, MN.  She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961 and then attended North West Institute of Medical Technique...

Apr 20, 2021

Catherine M. Behounek passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Susie’s Place in Hayfield.

Catherine, the daughter of Casper Erpelding and Mary Besch Erpelding Arend, was born November 23, 1919, in Whittemore, IA.  She was educated at St. Joseph’s Parochial School in St. Joe, IA.  Catherine and Paul Behounek were to be married on November 12,...

Apr 17, 2021

Beverly Jean Stucky, 79, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her home.

Beverly was born on March 29, 1942 in Tracy, MN to Harold and Ebba (Jessen) Timgren.  She attended Milroy and Redwood Falls school.  She worked in general service information desk and coat check at Mayo...