Obituaries

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...

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...