Obituaries

Feb 10, 2020

EUGENE STANLEY HYLAND

Eugene Stanley Hyland passed away on February 10, 2020, at the age of 77.

Gene was born to Stanley and Elvina (Himle) Hyland in Burbank, California on November 30, 1942.

His family later moved back to Hayfield. In 1960, Gene graduated from Hayfield High School. He was a lifelong member...

Feb 2, 2020

Joseph Paul Schmitz, 66, of Dodge Center, MN passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Dodge Center, MN.

Joe was born in August 1953 in Sleepy Eye, MN to Pete and Rita (Bauman) Schmitz.  He graduated from St. Mary’s School in Sleepy Eye.  He married Pauline Stueber in January of 1974 in...

Jan 27, 2020

Steven Ray Knudson, 52, passed away on January 27, 2020, at his home in Hayfield surrounded by family. Steven was born on November 17, 1967, the son of Gary and Sharon (DeVries) Knudson at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, AZ. The family moved to Burnsville, MN and Steven graduated from Burnsville High School in 1986 and Moorhead State...

Jan 26, 2020

BONITA FRANCES "BONNIE" BUTLER

Bonita Frances (Bonnie) Butler, 84, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on January 26, 2020, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus.

Bonita Frances Knudson was born on February 26, 1935, the daughter of Harvey John and Genevieve Murn Howe Knudson in rural Wasioja, MN. The day of her birth her...

Jan 17, 2020

Betty Jo Duff, age 82, of Kasson, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 10:50 a.m., after a short battle with cancer.  She was born on November 23, 1937 to Earl and Selma (Anderson) Silence near Shenandoah, IA.  She was the fifth of nine siblings.  Betty lived in Kasson, MN for the past 22...

Jan 16, 2020

DONALD (DONNIE) ALFRED THOE

Donald Alfred Thoe, 87, passed away on January 16, 2020, at his home in rural Sargeant, MN.

Donald was born on April 26, 1932, the son of Alfred and Emma (Gulbransen) Thoe in Hayfield, MN.

Donald was united in marriage to JoAnn Peck on December 9, 1960.

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Jan 7, 2020

THE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MARLO T. FLO IS POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020 AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH.  VISITATION WILL BE 1:00~2:00 WITH THE MEMORIAL SERVICE AT 2:00 P.M. ON SUNDAY JANUARY 19, 2020.

MARLO T. FLO

Marlo T. Flo, 89, died January 7, 2020, of Alzheimer’s disease at The Bluffs of Lake...

Dec 28, 2019

Mary A. Wilcox, 76, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2019 at her home. She was born May 2, 1943 in Riceville, IA to Theodore and Pauline Runde and graduated Leroy-Ostrander High School in 1961. Mary worked briefly as a nursing assistant at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN, followed by work at IBM-Rochester, where she met her husband...

Dec 21, 2019

Rosann Lucille Yurcek, age 88, of Kasson, died on Saturday, December 21, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m.  Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1904 Mantorville Ave North in Kasson, MN with Father John Lasuba as celebrant.

Visitation will be at Czaplewski Family...

Dec 19, 2019

ELLEN MAY GILL

Ellen Gill, 92, of Dodge Center, passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 19, 2019, at Fairview Care Center.

Ellen May Mueller was born in LaCrosse, WI, on May 19, 1927, to Paul Erich and Edna (Schaldach) Mueller.  Ellen's parents owned and operated the Family Home Bakery in St....

Dec 8, 2019

Stanley “Stan” Zelinske, of rural Mantorville, loving husband of Eleanor (Olive) Zelinske and father of four sons, passed away at the age of 87 on Sunday, December 8, 2019.

Stan was born on June 27, 1932 in Dodge County, Minnesota to Charles and Elizabeth “Jenny” (Rose) Zelinske.  He was the second youngest of seven children.  On July...

Dec 6, 2019

June Simonson, 86, passed away on December 6, 2019, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN.

June was born on July 10, 1933, the daughter of Cecil and Letha (Waddill) Morehead in Chicago, IL. June grew up in Grayslake, IL. She was united in marriage to Allen Simonson on June 23, 1951 in Grayslake, IL. She worked...

Dec 2, 2019

CAREY “PAPA” LEWIS NITZ

Carey Lewis Nitz “PAPA”, 65, of Stewartville, MN passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 peacefully at home. Former resident of Baroda and Reading, Michigan.

There will be a memorial gathering on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Czaplewski Funeral Home, 501 2 nd Street NW in Hayfield, MN.

Nov 24, 2019

JERALD (JERRY) ALBERT SCHERGER

Jerald (Jerry) A. Scherger, 75, passed away from pancreatic cancer on November 24, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN. He was born on October 28, 1944 to Ann and Albert Scherger. He was raised on the family farm and attended a one room elementary school. He graduated from the...

Nov 17, 2019

LAWRENCE ALLAN WOOD

The memorial service for Lawrence “Larry” Allan Wood will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Evanger Lutheran Church, 33554 - 660th Avenue in rural Sargeant, Minnesota, with the Rev. Dwight DoBell officiating. Inurnment will be in Evanger Lutheran Cemetery in rural Sargeant with Military Honors by the Hayfield American Legion Post #330. ...

Nov 5, 2019

Gerald “Jay” Wayne Laumb Jr., 48, of Kasson, MN passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Rochester, MN. Jay had fought a long hard battle with brain cancer for the last twelve years.

Jay was born on May 6, 1971 to Gerald Sr. and Barbara (Carrier) Laumb in Winona, MN.  He married...

Nov 4, 2019

Delmer Don Kiefer, 63, of Kasson, MN passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday November 4, 2019.

Delmer 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.  After graduating, he worked for McNeilus Steel and later for Midland...

Oct 11, 2019

Laura Anderson, 96, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on October 11, 2019, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.  Visitation will be 6:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Home, 25 South Street in Dodge Center.  Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be Thursday, October 17, 2019 at...

Oct 9, 2019

James Russell Westin, 72, of Hayfield, MN passed away at Susie’s Place on Wednesday morning, October 9, 2019.

James was born on July 1, 1947, in Hayfield the son of Russell and Madeline (Christianson) Westin.

James is survived by his sisters, Kay (Al) Hodge, Kasson, MN; Barbara Johnson, Antioch, IL; Susan Westin, Hayfield, MN; Rhonda...

Oct 7, 2019

Judith Ann Williams, 71, of Waltham passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Judy was born February 27, 1948 in Austin, MN to Clarence and Margaret (Skinner) Johnson. She was a graduate of Pacelli High School in Austin. On October 27, 1966, she married Charles Williams....