Obituaries

Jun 4, 2025

Elaine Ruth Gransee, 87, of Kasson, MN passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

Elaine was born on January 26, 1938, to Ewald and Erna (Steege) Pipho.  She graduated from Lyle high school.  On November 10, 1957, she married Howard Gransee and together they had three sons. She enjoyed...

Jun 1, 2025

Lora Katherine Johnson, 54, of Dodge Center MN passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Lora loved her family and friends deeply. Her willingness to help others was always present regardless of her own circumstances. She loved animals deeply, as they held a special...

Jun 1, 2025

Carol Joan Tjosaas of Kasson, 88, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Fairview Care Center.

Carol was born on September 24, 1936, in Clarkfield, MN to Julius and Clara (Gautefall) Berre. She was confirmed and married by Rev. A.N. Olson at Hazel Run Lutheran Church. On January 9, 1955, her maternal grandmother’s birthday, she married...

May 31, 2025

Gerald "Gerry" Henry Fahning, 93, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN.

Gerry was born on October 30, 1931, in Zumbrota, MN to Henry and Julia (Erickson) Fahning.  He grew up outside of Cleveland, MN, on a farm with his sister and three...

May 27, 2025

Early in the morning on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, surrounded by his children, Stanley Bernard O’Brien was reunited with, the love of his life, Caryl Jean.

Stanley was born on August 7, 1943, to Charles Bernard (Bern) O’Brien and Clara Gertrude (Matheis) O’Brien in Algona, Iowa. He was born and raised on the family farm in Whittemore,...

May 24, 2025

Mark Allen Weatherly, 73, of Kasson, MN passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park, MN. Mark was born on March 29, 1952, in Rochester, MN to Clifford and Joyce (Mastenbrook) Weatherly. He attended and graduated from Mayo High School in 1972. Following graduation, he enlisted and served in the US Navy...

May 23, 2025

Sherrolynne (Sherrie) Mae Robinson passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at her daughters home in Kenyon, MN. She was born January 7, 1941, to Robert and Jessie (Christoffersen) Northway at her parent’s home in Dodge Center, Minnesota. She attended school in several communities and graduated from Kasson Mantorville High School in 1958. Sherrie was a baptized member of...

May 20, 2025

Ronald (Ron) Dean Liudahl, age 88 years old, passed away after a battle with prostate cancer on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, MN.

Ron was born August 21st, 1936, on his family's farm, in Harmony, MN to Clarence and Ruth (Solseth) Liudahl. He went to a one room schoolhouse down the...

May 12, 2025

Sonja Peters-Hartig, age 50, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN.  Sonja was surrounded by her family and showered in love and support from so many other friends and family who were not able to be there.   Sonja lost a lengthy battle of Leukemia.

Sonja,...

May 8, 2025

“Faith Over Fear.” Those were the words Lisa Sherrington lived by—even when life handed her far more than her share of challenges. Her faith was fierce, her humor unforgettable, and her love for her children steadfast.

If you knew Lisa Sherrington, chances are she made you laugh—whether she was dressed as the coronavirus for Halloween, cracking a...

May 7, 2025

Ruth Frances Klocke, 96, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Ruth Frances Klocke, a loving wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother, was born on September 18, 1928, in Roselle, Iowa, to Jacob and Sophia (Roth) Hahn. She grew up surrounded by faith and family, attending...

May 5, 2025

Stacy Hynes, age 53, of San Francisco, California, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2025. Born on March 14, 1972, to William “Bill” and Shirley Worden, Stacy was the eldest of three daughters.

Stacy was a mother-figure to so many. She impacted the hearts and lives of children as a passionate and loving nanny and teacher for...

May 1, 2025

Beatrice Irene Conrad, age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Santa Barbara, CA.

Beatrice Irene Conrad was born January 6, 1933, in Dodge Center, MN to Marvin and Charlotte (Langworthy) Lindahl.  She grew up the only girl between two brothers, Robert (Bob), her older brother and Merwin, her younger brother.  As a toddler Merwin...

Apr 24, 2025

Myrtle Marie Burke, 90, of Austin, MN passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society Comforcare in Austin, MN.

Myrtle was born on March 17, 1935, in Hollandale, MN to Joseph and Zelma (Filley) Wradislavsky. She attended country school and then attended Dodge Center High School. She was united in marriage to Franklin Burke....

Apr 23, 2025

Roger Allen Vrieze, 81, of Mantorville MN passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN. He was born in Owatonna MN on March 3, 1944, to Wilton (Bud) and Doris (Erickson) Vrieze. He attended West Concord High school. Roger married Vivian Carol Baker on December 23, 1966, they had four children and...

Apr 22, 2025

Teri Marie Ibach, 51, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at her home in Kasson, MN. Born February 1, 1974, to Richard Hanson and Pamela Otterbein, she grew up in Whalan, MN, and graduated from Lanesboro Public Schools in 1992.

Teri raised four beautiful daughters: Sophie, Josie, and Ellie, with former spouse Mark Ibach, and Nessie,...

Apr 22, 2025

Barry Frank Dibble, 79, of Kasson, MN, died Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home.

Barry was born March 23, 1946, to Ralph “Bud” and Helen (Smith) Dibble in New York City, NY and spent his childhood in Kasson, MN.  After graduating from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1964, Barry attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN where...

Apr 19, 2025

Carol Ann Slawson-Rupp 79, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April, 19, 2025, at her daughter's home in Rushford, MN.

Carol Ann Westra was born in Wilmar, MN on June 3, 1945, to John and Marjorie Westra.  In 1957, when Carol was twelve her family moved to Rochester, MN where she...

Apr 4, 2025

Janice Louise (Dahling) Scherger, 74 of Dodge Center, MN, passed away at her home Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born in Lake City, Minnesota, October 13, 1950, to Dahlbert and Bernice (Betcher) Dahling.

Janice attended St. John’s Lutheran school through 8th grade and graduated from Lake City High School in 1968. She attended Winona State’s administrative...

Apr 3, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Aubrie Rae Strain, a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend, who left this world far too soon on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Aubrie was born on May 4, 2002, and from the very beginning, she carried within her a quiet grace and radiant light that touched...