Obituaries

Ellen Lynn Bartlett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Leona Mae Volkert

Leona Mae Volkert

May 20, 2018

LEONA MAE VOLKERT

Leona Mae Volkert, 91, of Kasson, MN, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN.

Leona was born January 15, 1927, in Afton Township Stillwater, MN to Herman and Luella (Pechuman) Heuer. She married Elroy J. Volkert on June 21, 1947...

Francis Sherman Buck

Francis Sherman Buck

May 18, 2018

Francis S. Buck, age 94, of Hayfield, died on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield. A graveside service will be at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield with Military Honors by the Hayfield American Legion Post #330.

He was born on January 7, 1924, in Austin,...

Gordon Douglas Cates

Gordon Douglas Cates

May 13, 2018

GORDON "GORDIE" DOUGLAS CATES

Gordon "Gordie" Cates, 81, of Hayfield, MN passed away on May 13, 2018, at Field Crest Care Center, in Hayfield.

Gordie was born on June 25, 1936, the son of Dean Paul and Dora (Lenz) Cates in Kingston, MN. He graduated from Litchfield High School the class of 1953. He joined...

Victor Charles Marquardt

Victor Charles Marquardt

May 7, 2018

VICTOR CHARLES MARQUARDT

Victor Charles Marquardt, 85, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on May 7, 2018, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

Victor was born July 4, 1932, the son of Charles and Marie (Krueger) Marquardt in Dodge Center, MN. He was baptized, confirmed and married at Grace Lutheran Church. He graduated...

Marie Elizabeth Severson

Marie Elizabeth Severson

May 6, 2018

MARIE ELIZABETH SEVERSON

Marie Elizabeth Severson, 88, passed away on May 6, 2018, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Marie was born on December 29, 1929, the daughter of Oscar and Margaret (Tobar) Amundson in Austin, MN. She graduated from St. Augustine High School in Austin, MN. Marie was united in marriage to Victor...

Lowell Blair Klinepier

Lowell Blair Klinepier

May 3, 2018

LOWELL BLAIR KLINEPIER

Lowell Blair Klinepier,  83, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

Lowell Blair Klinepier was born on July 20, 1934, on the home farm in Mantorville, MN. He graduated from Mantorville High School in 1952. After graduation he went into the Army for four...

Marian Janell Ketchum

Marian Janell Ketchum

May 3, 2018

MARIAN JANELL KETCHUM

Marian Janell Ketchum 78, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018, surrounded by family at her home in Dodge Center, MN.

Marian Bjork was born to Elmer and Ella (Mathison) Bjork in Waltham, MN on November 16, 1939.  After marrying her high school sweetheart, Bill Ketchum on April 9, 1960, they went...

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