Obituaries

Sep 22, 2019

Hilda Lorraine Howard, 74, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on September 22, 2019, at Squaw Lake, Itasca, MN.

Hilda was born on October 4, 1944, the daughter of Rudolph and Leona (Kober) Dietrich in Owatonna, MN. Hilda was united in marriage to Donald Trahan on January 31, 1967, and they were later divorced. In June 1978,...

Sep 20, 2019

GENE HARLAND FRANKE

Gene Harland Franke, 81, passed away on September 20, 2019, at his home in Hayfield, MN.

Gene Franke was born on March 10, 1938, the son of Glen and Genevieve (Frandle) Franke in Blue Earth, MN.

Gene married his best friend, Barbara Osmundson on November 23, 1957 in Delavan MN....

Sep 19, 2019

David “Dave” Dickie died peacefully at the age of 84 Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Prairie Meadows (Rose Court) in Kasson, MN.  Under hospice care provided by St. Croix Hospice.  Dave had fought Parkinson’s disease for the past 8 years.

Services will be held Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the Dodge Center, MN Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 410...

Sep 18, 2019

DARRELL ALLEN PATER

Darrell Allen Pater, 71, passed away at his home in Waltham, MN on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.

Darrell Pater was born on May 17, 1948, in Austin, MN the son of Albert and Violet Pater of Waltham, MN. He was united in marriage to Patty Powell and they were later divorced.

Sep 13, 2019

Jerry Dean Ingvaldson, 81, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on September 13, 2019, at Timberdale Trace in Owatonna, MN.

Jerry was born at home on the family farm in Newry Township, Freeborn County, MN on April 12, 1938, fourth in a family of six siblings. His older sister was Marian and then there was Lawrence.   Sister...

Aug 18, 2019

Peter “Pete” Otto Peterson, 74, of Mantorville, passed away surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer on Sunday, August 18, 2019.

Pete was born on September 4, 1944 to Otto and Novia (Larson) Peterson in Fairmont, MN.  He graduated from Trimont High School in 1962 and then attended Gustavus Adolphus College, earning a B.S....

Aug 15, 2019

Forrest LuVerne Kispert, 82 of Dodge Center passed away on August 15 th 2019 at Seasons Hospice after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on August 1, 1937 the son of Ervin and Ruth (Hildebrandt) Kispert in Holden Township, in Goodhue County, MN. He was baptized and confirmed in the United Methodist Church in Nerstrand,...

Aug 10, 2019

Allan Joseph Hames, 85, of Kasson, MN passed away at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield surrounded by his family on Saturday August 10, 2019.  Allan was born on September 16, 1933 to Joseph and Dora (Sueverkruepp) Hames in Altamont, SD.

Allan attended West Concord Schools and later obtained his G.E.D.  He later served in the US...

Aug 5, 2019

BETTY JANE ANDERSON

Betty Jane Anderson, 54, passed away on August 5, 2019, at her home in rural Waltham, MN.

Betty was born on October 19, 1964, the daughter of Harold and Patricia (Atkinson) Boldon in Muncie, IN. She graduated from Austin High School in 1982 and attended classes at Austin Community College. She was...

Aug 4, 2019

DAVID HUGO HAMMERMEISTER

David Hugo Hammermeister, 72, of Brownsdale, MN passed away on August 4, 2019, at Adams Health Care Center in Adams, MN.

David Hugo Hammermeister was born on April 25, 1947, the son of Arnold and Arlene (Schwartz) Hammermeister in Austin, MN. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1966 and attended Austin...

Jul 27, 2019

Arletta M. Bungum, 88, of Sargeant, MN passed away at her home on July 27, 2019.

Arletta was born July 23, 1931 in Sargeant, MN to Theodore and Marvel (Stayner) Knutson. On February 14, 1948, Arletta married Victor Bungum and they had nine children together. Arletta began her career outside the home by working for Semcac in...

Jul 26, 2019

RONALD C. PETIT

Ronald C. Petit, 77, formerly of Rochester, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2019, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. He had struggled with many health issues in recent years.

A celebration of Ron’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Czaplewski Family...

Jul 26, 2019

DONALD ALLEN JENSEN

Donald Allen Jensen “Oak” of Dodge Center passed away on Friday, July 26th 2019, at the age of 85, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Donnie was born on April 24, 1934 in Oslo, MN to Edwin and Cora (Mohn) Jensen. He enjoyed his years operating equipment and mechanic work....

Jul 13, 2019

Leonard John Buelt, 95, of Kasson, MN and formerly of Waltham, MN passed away on July 13, 2019, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson.

Leonard John Buelt, youngest of nine children of Herman and Elizabeth (Behrens) Buelt of Halbur, Iowa, was born on the family farm on April 14, 1924. He attended St. Augustine’s grade school...

Jul 12, 2019

Rita Kathryn Carroll, 75, of Dodge Center, MN, passed away on Friday July 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.  Rita was born on November 27, 1943 in Saint Paul, MN to Frank and Caroline (Miller) Schwinghammer.  On May 7, 1966 she married John Carroll in Lake Almo, MN, together they had one son.

Rita...

Jun 26, 2019

Eldon George Peterson, 85, passed away on June 26, 2019, at his home in Hayfield.

Eldon George Peterson was born on September 5, 1933 the son of Roy A. and Frouwiena “Winnie” (Hoeve) Peterson in Albert Lea, MN. He graduated from Albert Lea High School and served in the United States Army from 1954-1956. Eldon was united...

Jun 17, 2019

CLINTON DURRELL PETERSON

Clinton Durrell Peterson, 96, passed away at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield on June 17, 2019.

Clinton was born on September 21, 1922, the son of Carl and Helga (Oyen) Peterson in Waltham, MN. He served in the United States Army from 1942-1945 and was united in marriage to...

Jun 16, 2019

Bernard William Skalicky, 84, passed away on June 16, 2019, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN.  Burial will be at a later date.

Blessed be his memory.

Jun 11, 2019

Sally Pettitt, 68, of North St. Paul, MN, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Sally was born on May 21, 1951, the daughter of Lorenz and Luella (Johnson) Schieck. She graduated from Austin High School in 1969 and then attended Rochester Community and Technical College.

Jun 9, 2019

Georgena May Linbo, 70, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN.

Georgena was born on September 10, 1948, the daughter of George and Irene (DesCombaz) Norman in Austin, MN. She graduated from Austin High School in 1966, and went to Cosmetology School in Austin. She was united...