Obituaries
Wilbur "Will" George Oudekirk
Aug 20, 2018
WILBUR "WILL" GEORGE OUDEKIRK
Wilbur "Will" George Oudekirk, 77, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on August 20, 2018, at Season's Hospice House in Rochester, MN.
Will was born on February 26, 1941, the son of Eldred and Frieda (Risius) Oudekirk in Austin, Minnesota. He grew up in rural Brownsdale, MN on the family farm...
Rachel Alma Severance
Aug 7, 2018
Rachel A. Severance, 94, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2018. Â She was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on May 25, 1924, to Reverend Stanley and Olive (Rogers)Â Williams. In 1942, she graduated from Balaton (MN) High School, then attended South Dakota State University in Brookings. Â She married her high school sweetheart, Lewis Severance, prior to his deployment as a B-17...
Shirley Verlene Catron
Jul 29, 2018
SHIRLEY VERLENE (EVJEN) CATRON
Shirley Verlene Catron, 83, passed away on July 29, 2018, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN where she had resided for the past three years.
Shirley Evjen was born on June 15th, 1935, in Vernon Township, MN and graduated from Hayfield High School in 1953. She married Norman Meyer...
Dehna Ann Sorensen
Jul 25, 2018
DEHNA ANN SORENSEN
Dehna Ann Sorensen, 58, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully while sleeping in her home on July 25, 2018.
Dehna was born on June 15, 1960, the daughter of Art and LaDonna (Richards) Sorensen in Austin, MN. Dehna graduated from Hayfield High School in 1978, and attended two years...
Arvid Robert Johnson
Jul 16, 2018
Arvid Robert Johnson, 86, of Rochester, MN and formerly of Hayfield passed away peacefully on Monday, July 16, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family. Arvid was born in Hayfield, MN on April 20, 1932. He was the third of three children born to Alfred and Geneva (Spiten) Johnson. Arvid married Norma Lee on August 30,...
Dianne Joette Burton
Jul 15, 2018
DIANNE JOETTE BURTON
Dianne Joette Burton, 72, of Kasson, MN passed away at Cottage Wood in Rochester, MN on July 15, 2018.
Dianne was born on June 19, 1946, the daughter of Joseph and Marjorie (Ewing) Goodsell in Rapid City, SD. She graduated from Rapid City High School, then attended St. John's MacManara School of...
Joyce Marie Mcgranahan
Jul 7, 2018
Joyce (Joy) Marie McGranahan was born on 1/3/54 and died on July 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother Rose Wylier, son Shawn Wilson, and son David Allen Wilson. Joy was a beautiful and passionate woman who lived an eventful and colorful life. She was proud of her 7 children who lived into...
Ellen Lynn Bartlett
Jul 6, 2018
Ellen Lynn Bartlett, 51, passed away on July 7, 2018, at her home in Hayfield, MN.
Ellen was born on January 10, 1967, in Austin, MN the daughter of Keith and Shirley (Worden) Bartlett, Sr.
She graduated from Hayfield High School in 1985. She was employed at Shopko in Austin and Winona for many years,...
Svitlana Tamara Kowal
Jul 4, 2018
SVITLANA TAMARA KOWAL
Svitlana Tamara Kowal, nee Melnyk, 61, of Hayfield, MN passed away at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield on July 4, 2018.
Svitlana was born on June 23, 1957, the daughter of the late Anatolij and Raissa (Hraur) Melnyk in Philadelphia, PA.
Svitlana is survived by her mother, Raissa; sisters,...
Colby Michael Head
Jul 1, 2018
Colby Michael Head of Holcombe, Wisconsin and Kasson Minnesota passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Luther Campus in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. His death was sudden and unexpected.
Colby was born May 26, 1975 in Rochester, Minnesota, to Michael H. and Linda (Stumbo) Head. He attended Schools in Tacoma,...
Alicia Ann Louks
Jun 30, 2018
ALICIA ANN LOUKS
Alicia Ann Louks, 29, of Kasson, passed away June 30, 2018 at her home.
Alicia was born April 12, 1989 in Rochester, MN to Rodney and Natalie (Myer) Louks. She was a 2007 graduate of Kasson-Mantorville High School. Alicia went on to Nova Academy and became a cosmetologist. Alicia was working at...
Lorraine Phyliss Munson
Jun 28, 2018
LORRAINE PHYLISS MUNSON Lorraine Phyliss (Friese) Munson passed away on June 28th, 2018 at Field Crest Nursing Home in Hayfield, MN. Lorraine was born June 5th, 1924 to Albert and Genevieve (Ottum) Friese of Wanamingo, MN. She married Arlin Munson on March 6th, 1946 and moved to Hayfield, MN. Lorraine worked for the Bank of Wanamingo, MN after graduation...
Sterling Allen Ness
Jun 19, 2018
STERLING ALLEN NESS
Sterling Allen Ness, 76, of rural Kasson, MN passed away on June 19th, 2018.  Sterling was born on May 2nd, 1942, son of Stanley and Alice (Boyum) Ness in Rochester. He attended the local country school close to the home farm and graduated from Kasson Mantorville High School in 1959-1960. He...
George Maurice Lally
Jun 8, 2018
GEORGE MAURICE LALLY
George Maurice Lally, 96, of Kasson passed away June 8, 2018 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center .
George was born on January 9, 1922, in Mazeppa, MN to Maurice and Cora (Baker) Lally. He attended high school in Mantorville, graduating in 1939. On July 18, 1942, he married Mavis Smith...
Marlyss Jeanne Thompson
Jun 5, 2018
MARLYSS JEANNE THOMPSON
Marlyss Jeanne Thompson, 89, of Hayfield, MN passed away on June 5, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary's Campus.
Marlyss Jeanne was born on July 10, 1928, the daughter of Claude Ray and Sarah Etta (Babcock) Uptagrafft in rural West Concord, MN.
She attended school for 10 years in...
Arthur Lowell Tvedt
Jun 1, 2018
ARTHUR LOWELL TVEDT
Arthur Lowell Tvedt, 88, of Kasson, MN and formerly of Bryon, MN, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus in Rochester, MN.
Lowell was born on May 30, 1930, the son of Clarence and Lydia (Williams) Tvedt on the family farm in Canisteo Township,...
Dianna Alice Fleshman
May 31, 2018
DIANNA (DORNINK) FLESHMAN
On May 25, 2018, Dianna Fleshman was in a severe car accident and passed away surrounded by her family on May 31, 2018.
She was born June 24, 1995, the fifth of twelve children. She loved gardening, cooking, children, and being with her family.
Her dream was to be a...
Harlan Symoure Johnson
May 31, 2018
HARLAN SYMOURE JOHNSON
Harlan Symoure Johnson, 91, of Hayfield, MN passed away on May 31, 2018, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.
Harlan was born on February 13, 1927, the son of Lancey and Cora (Hanson) Johnson in Steele County. He attended schools near Owatonna, receiving his GED diploma. Harlan was drafted into the...
Anita Mae Madery
May 27, 2018
ANITA MAE (GARNESS) MADERY
Anita Mae (Garness) Madery, 81, passed away peacefully at Mayo Hospice in Rochester, MN, on May 27, 2018, after a lengthy illness at home, where her family cared for her.
Anita was born in Ashland Township, rural Dodge County, on July 13, 1936, the daughter of...
Darlene Clara Chesley
May 21, 2018
DARLENE CLARA CHESLEY
Darlene Clara Chesley, 69, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on May 21, 2018, at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, MN.
Darlene was born on August 29, 1948, the daughter of Martin and Clara (Flint) Lentz in Emmetsburg, IA.
She graduated from Mountain Lake High School in 1967.
Darlene...
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