Obituaries

Feb 10, 2021

Dwayne “Dewey” Dean Carmack, 53, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his home.

Dewey loved life and truly tried to make the best of it. His greatest joy was his children and grandchildren, but his son, Wyatt was his reason for living. He also enjoyed grilling, fishing and anything competitive. He’s...

Feb 8, 2021

Darrel Dan Kiefer, 64, of Rochester, MN passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday February 8, 2021.

Darrel was born on February 13, 1956 to Loren and Marion (O’Brien) Kiefer in Owatonna, MN.  He graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1974.  While attending high school, Darrel began his passion for painting and...

Feb 7, 2021

Luke Gordon Nash, 56, of Mantorville, MN passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Saint Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN.

Luke was born May 5, 1964 in Red Wing to Luke M. Nash and Muriel (Haas, Nash) Weber.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Evangelist Lutheran Church in Red Wing, MN. He...

Feb 7, 2021

James Michael Randall of Claremont, MN passed away in peace at Fairview Care Center on Sunday, February 7, 2021.  He was 77 years old.  Preceded in death by his wife, Dorinda.  Survived by 3 children, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

Jim will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving...

Feb 5, 2021

Linda Mae Skjeie, 73, of Kasson, MN passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on April 28, 1947 in Austin, MN to Tilman and Clara (Teigen) Braaten.  She graduated from Austin High School.  On August 24, 1968 she married Richard “Dick” Skjeie in Austin, MN.  Together they...

Feb 1, 2021

Boyd William Demmer, 94, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021 at Prairie Senior Cottages in New Richland, MN surrounded by family.

Boyd was born on a farm near Hartland, MN on October 21, 1926, the son of William and Lillian (Preiss) Demmer, who raised him on the farm milking cows and growing corn and soybeans.  He...

Jan 24, 2021

Carl Roger

Born on July 12, 1934

Passed away on January 24, 2021

Survived by his wife, Sally; survived by children, Rob and Kasey, Mark and Mary, Steve and Tina, Julie and Tim;

10 grandchildren, Daniel and Jacie, Mitch, Matt and Kelsey, Mikaela and Nick, Michael, Bryan, Jake, Sara, Nick and...

Jan 23, 2021

DeLores (Senjem) Fredrickson, age 98, of Hayfield, MN, went home to be with the Lord, January 23, 2021.

DeLores was born on August 4, 1922, to August and Susie (Spiten) Senjem. She graduated from Hayfield High School and attended the Minnesota School of Business. She married Arvid Fredrickson on December 15, 1945, after he proudly completed his...

Jan 21, 2021

Eunice Eloise Sackett, 99, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Eunice was born on February 4, 1921 in Dodge County, MN to Edward and Beatrice (Beldon) Sackett.  She worked at Triton Public Schools in the library.  She loved all the Triton students and...

Jan 20, 2021

Macy Jo Holtan, 16, of Hayfield, MN passed away on January 20, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Macy was born on December 11, 2004, the daughter of Justin and Nichole Holtan in Rochester, MN. Macy was a sophomore at Hayfield High School. She had just started work at Chick-fil-A in Rochester....

Jan 19, 2021

Claude Dale Stafford, 89, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Dodge Center, MN surrounded by his loving family.

Claude was born on January 10, 1932 in Miton Township, MN to Markie and Isabelle (Bartholomew) Stafford.  He served in the Army during the Korean War Conflict on the...

Jan 18, 2021

James E. Meyer, age 83, of Rochester, MN died Monday, January 18, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

James “Jim” Edward Meyer was born June 25, 1937 in Mower County, Minnesota, the son of Arnold and Eleanora (Wuertz) Meyer. He was a graduate of Austin High School in 1955 and Austin...

Jan 10, 2021

Loretta Marie Brandli, age 87, of West Concord, MN, formerly of Kasson, MN passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Chicos Board and Lodge in West Concord, MN where she resided for the last 10 years.

Loretta was born on November 24, 1933 in Faribault, MN to Henry and Matilda (Schwartz) O’Malley. She graduated from Mantorville...

Jan 10, 2021

Kathy Lynn Nitz, “GRAM” 66, of Stewartville, MN passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.

Kathy was born on March 15, 1954, in North Baltimore, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Leona (Bower) Smith. She graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in Mount Cory, Ohio in 1972. She attended Methodist Theological Seminary of...

Jan 7, 2021

Roger L. Hanson, age 83, of Dodge Center, MN passed away January 7th, 2021 in Rochester, MN at St. Mary's Hospital. Roger was born March 14, 1937 in Austin, MN to Lester and Elaine (Stanton) Hanson. He graduated from Hayfield High School and then enrolled in trade school in Austin. While in High School, he joined the Navy National Guard...

Dec 21, 2020

Anders “Andy” Bartel Ness, 92, of Kasson, MN died on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

Andy was born on October 14, 1928 in rural Olmsted County to Norman and Alice (Osmundsen) Ness.  He was baptized and confirmed at South Zumbro Lutheran Church.  He graduated from Kasson High School in 1946. ...

Dec 21, 2020

Mavis Harriet Olsen, 98, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN. Mavis was born on December 27, 1921 to Carl and Alpha (Kringlie) Heskin in Portland, ND.  She was married to Sigurd Olsen and together they had three children.  Mavis enjoyed oil painting and doing crafts.  She will be...

Dec 16, 2020

Celebration of Joan’s life will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church in Hayfield, MN. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 am with the funeral service beginning at 11:00.  Burial will be at Hayfield Cemetery with lunch following at the church.

Joan Joyce Opseth, 85, passed away on December 16, 2020,...

Dec 15, 2020

In the early morning of December 15th, 2020, Kathryn Anne Greene Therneau, of Owatonna, MN, passed away at the age of 67 years at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Kathryn was born to Clare and Ardith (Bond) Greene on August 12th, 1953. She grew up with her four siblings in Dodge Center, MN, as a member of the...

Dec 15, 2020

Nayana Gabriella Camp, 21, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Nayana was born on July 22, 1999 in Hyderabad, India.  Her parents are Chuck and Renate (Bylovas) Camp.

Nayana is survived by her parents, Chuck and Renate Camp of Dodge Center,...