Obituaries

Charles James Brown

Feb 12, 2019

Charles James (Jim) Brown, 77, Kasson, Minnesota, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota from kidney failure and heart attack.

Charlie was born August 22, 1941 in Rolla, North Dakota to Charles and Rita (Schaefer) Brown. He graduated from Rolla High School in 1959. He enrolled in St. John’s University in Collegeville,...

Eldora "Dori" May Jensen

Feb 10, 2019

Eldora “Dori” May Jensen, 91, passed away February 10, 2019 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

Dori was born September 20, 1927 in Dodge County, the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Crawford) Meeks. She was united in marriage to Oscar Jensen, October 2, 1945 in Kasson, MN. Dori lived most of her life in Dodge...

Maryjane Ogren

Feb 9, 2019

MaryJane Ogren,  passed away February 9th. She is survived by her children Troy, Eric (Tessa) and Sara (Ed) Will. Grandchildren, Keith, Derek, Emma, Henry, Sam and Vicki. Sister Margaret.   Preceded in death by loving husband Ronald.

Service will be March 2nd at 9:00am at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Celebration of...

Shirley Mae Buchan

Feb 6, 2019

Shirley Mae Buchan, 83 passed away on February 6, 2019, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.  No services planed at this time.  There will be a spring burial.

Audrey Mae Locashio

Feb 5, 2019

Audrey Mae Locashio, 89, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Audrey was born November 24, 1929, in Jetmore, KS, to Cecil Dale and Bertha Mae (Vratil) Randel. She was a graduate of Dodge City High School and went on to receive her bachelor degree in...

George Edmund Draves

Feb 3, 2019

GEORGE EDMUND DRAVES

George Edmund Draves, 89, passed away on February 3 rd , 2019, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

George Edmund Draves was born April 15, 1929, in Westfield Township, Dodge County, MN. He was the youngest child of George F. and Ellen (Nellie Fitzgerald) Draves. He attended Dodge County Schools...

Jacqueline Joyce Tendick

Feb 1, 2019

Jacqueline Joyce Tendick, 86, of Hayfield, MN passed away at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Jacqueline was born on August 5, 1932, the daughter of John and Julia (Bjorge) Sund in Westby, WI.

After graduating as valedictorian from Viroqua High School, Jackie attended the Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester, MN where she earned...

Jayne Beth Hoffmann

Jan 31, 2019

Jayne Beth Hoffmann, 64, passed away on January 31, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Jayne was born in Knox, Indiana, the daughter of Robby L. and Barbara (Bennett) Gilliland on March 2 nd 1954. The family moved to Dodge Center in 1960. She graduated from Dodge Center High School, Cottey College...

Mary Ellen Xavier

Jan 28, 2019

Mary Xavier, of rural Ellendale, MN died January 28, 2019, at home under the care of her family and Hospice of Albert Lea, five months after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Mary was born April 28, 1952, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Archibald Emmanuel Sokolik Jr. and Katherine Rebecca (Fauver) Sokolik. She and Joel Xavier were married...

Margaret Kathyrn Streightiff

Jan 26, 2019

Margaret Kathryn (Hickey) Streightiff, 82, of Austin, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Field Crest Nursing Home in Hayfield, MN.

Margaret was born on a farm Dec. 3, 1936, in Mason City, Iowa, to Sylvester and Kathryn (Cahalan) Hickey. She received her education by attending country schools, Adams Catholic School in Adams, MN., and graduated high...

Ella Hope Woslager

Jan 26, 2019

ELLA HOPE WOSLAGER

Ella Hope was born on September 11, 2008 in Bulgaria. On Monday, April 1, 2013 Ella blessed the family of Ann and Mike Woslager with her spirit and determination.  Ella attended Hayfield Elementary school her Preschool and Kindergarten years and was then graced with the ability to go to the Rochester Center for Autism....

Mary Alice Jensen

Jan 25, 2019

Alice Jensen (81) of rural Sargeant passed away peacefully on January 25, 2019 at Prairie Meadows in Kasson, MN after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

(Mary) Alice Hatten was born on June 20, 1937 in Carroll, IA, to Arnold and Walburga (Rahe) Hatten. They later moved to the Brownsdale/Austin, MN area. She graduated from Pacelli...

Robert Lowell Thompson

Jan 20, 2019

ROBERT LOWELL THOMPSON

Robert Lowell Thompson, 90, of Hayfield, MN passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus on January 20, 2019.

Robert was born on September 24, 1928 the son of Lowell and Goldie (Bjork) Thompson in Fonda, IA. He graduated from Pomroy Iowa High School in 1946. Robert was united in marriage...

Marcialou Ann Chicos

Jan 20, 2019

MARCIALOU ANN CHICOS

Marcialou Ann Chicos, 86, of Claremont, died Sunday, January 20, 2019, at the Owatonna Hospital in Owatonna, MN.

Marcia was born on November 20, 1932, in Arcadia, IA the daughter of Henry and Colette (Schroeder) Petersohn.  She married Lowell Twaddle on July 7, 1956. He later died in 1970. She then married...

Peter Henry Rieken

Jan 19, 2019

PETER HENRY RIEKEN

Peter Henry Rieken, 100, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2019, at Bethany Samaritan Heritage Rehab in Rochester, MN.

Peter was born on August 27, 1918 to George and Hendreka Rieken in Butler County near Parkersburg, Iowa. His parents passed away early in life. Peter then made his home with his Uncle...

Margo Kelsey Roberts

Jan 18, 2019

MARGO KELSEY ROBERTS

Margo Roberts, age 69, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was born July 2nd, 1949 in Wichita, KS to J.F. and Marilyn and was the oldest of three children. Margo grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas and...

Gary Gene Grant

Jan 18, 2019

Gary Gene Grant, 54, of Dodge Center, passed away on January 18, 2019, at his home.

Gary was born December 8 th ,...

Elaine Marilyn Taylor

Jan 9, 2019

ELAINE MARILYN TAYLOR

Elaine Marilyn Taylor, 83, of Dexter, died Wednesday January 9th, at Crest View Villa, where she had lived since September 2017.

Elaine Marilyn Kirchner was born May 31st, 1935 in Mower County, MN to Elmer and Thelma (Haarstad) Kirchner. She graduated from Austin High School and was united in marriage to Dale...

Bryce Jared Samuelson

Jan 9, 2019

Bryce Jared Samuelson, age 36, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at his home in Rochester, MN. He was born March 28, 1982 in Rochester to David and Wanda (Olson) Samuelson and was the youngest of three children. Bryce grew up on the family’s farm in rural Hayfield. He was employed at Walmart South in Rochester as a...