Obituaries

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,...

Dec 14, 2020

Barbara Lee Pike, 83, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN.

Barbara was born on November 22, 1937 in Red Wing, MN to Stanley and Marion (Lee) Knutson.  She married Robert Pike on December 15, 1955.  They were one day away...

Dec 13, 2020

BERNICE JEANETTE GIESLER

Bernice Jeanette Giesler, 101, passed away on December 13, 2020, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Bernice was born on April 15, 1919, the daughter of Helmer and Clara (Moe) Hauglum in Dodge County, MN. She was united in marriage to Floyd Giesler on July 11, 1945 at West St. Olaf...

Dec 10, 2020

Eleanor Fay Larick, 100, passed away on December 10, 2020, in Hayfield, MN at Field Crest Care Center.

Eleanor was born August 16, 1920, the daughter of Ellis and Lizzie (Carter) Markham who migrated from England and settled in Alexander, IA. She loved helping her dad outside on the farm and in doing so, she loved the...

Dec 6, 2020

Merece K.E. Langworthy, 91, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, MN.

Merece was born on October 20, 1929 in Kasson, MN to Joel and Grace (Lane) Engelstad.  After graduation from Saint Olaf College, she married Erwin L. Langworthy; she and Erwin raised their family in Dodge Center Minnesota....

Dec 4, 2020

EVELYN ELAINE BAUMAN

Evelyn (Evie) Elaine Bauman, 89, of Hayfield, MN passed away peacefully at Susies’ Place in Hayfield, MN on December 4, 2020.

Evelyn was born on June 21, 1931. She was the daughter of George and Ethel Distad of Hayfield, MN. Evelyn graduated from Hayfield High School and was united in marriage to...

Dec 4, 2020

John (Jack) Laurence Young 67, went to heaven while in Hospice Care in North Carolina, December 4, 2020.  John was born on December 3, 1953, the son of F. Lloyd Young and Vonda Jacobsen at West Point, NY.

He graduated from Hayfield High School in 1972 and joined the Navy.  He served 4 years.  He then married...

Dec 2, 2020

James Duane Olson, 80, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2020 in Hayfield.

James was born on September 9, 1940, the son of Roy and Emma (Ripka) Olson in Owatonna, MN and attended Country Schools. Jim was united in marriage to Carol Eull on March 2, 1958 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kasson. He was formerly...

Nov 30, 2020

Carole Marie Larson, 80, of Kasson, MN passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Carole was born on September 13, 1940 in Faribault, MN to Carl and Wilehmina (Westphal) Quimby.  She married Lawrence Larson on December 18, 1959 in Mantorville, MN.   Together they had one son, Scott Larson....

Nov 26, 2020

Joan Betty Naylor, 87, of Kasson, MN, formerly of Claremont, MN, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Farmington, MN from Oral Cancer.

Joan was born on April 13, 1933 in Elysian, MN to Joseph and Laura (Worrel) Warner.  She grew up in Claremont, MN.   She was united in marriage to Earl...

Nov 20, 2020

MARILYN MARIE ERICKSON

Marilyn Marie Erickson, 84, of Hayfield, MN passed away on November 20, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Marilyn was born on July 21, 1936, the daughter of Richard and Ruth (Johnson) Rongstad in Murray County, Dovray, MN.

She graduated from Westbrook High School and...

Nov 6, 2020

Gary Larson, 82, Hayfield, Minn., died Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.

Gary was born on April 9, 1938 in Olmsted County, MN.  He was raised by his parents, Luther and Opal (Spiten) Larson, on their family farm, along with his siblings Kenneth, Roger, and LouAnn.  He attended District 91, a one room schoolhouse, through 1952, after which he...

Nov 5, 2020

Dalon George Witt, 89, of Dodge Center MN passed away on November 5, 2020 at St. Mary’s hospital in Rochester, MN.

Dalon was born December 1, 1930 to George and Inez (Arendts) Witt in Dodge County.

He married Harriet Dingler on September 24, 1950.

He is survived by one brother, Ivan Witt of...

Nov 4, 2020

Karen Frances Anderson, 75, of Brownsdale, MN passed away on November 4, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Austin, MN campus.  There will be a private family graveside service.

Blessed be her memory.

Nov 3, 2020

William “Bill” L. Reese, age 82, of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Prairie North Memory Care, Grand Arbor in Alexandria under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice.

A private family service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev....

Oct 28, 2020

Patricia Kay Olevson, 70, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Pat was born on May 14, 1950 in Skyberg, MN to Kenneth and June (Keller) Vangness.  She graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1968.  Then married her high...

Oct 22, 2020

Alvin Elmer Gross, 83, of Kasson, MN, formerly of Dodge Center, MN, died on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, MN.

Alvin was born on June 19, 1937, the son of John and Alice (Harmon) Gross in Algona, IA.  He graduated from Hayfield High School in 1956.  He was united in marriage...

Oct 21, 2020

Mavis Marie Weaver, 90, of Kasson, MN passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN.

Mavis was born on June 12, 1930 to Melvin and Opal (Espey) Lien in Vernon Township in Dodge County, MN. She married Ernest Weaver on November 2, 1947.  They lived on a farm north of...