Obituaries

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...

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...