Obituaries

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...

Apr 3, 2025

Aubrieana “ Aubrie” Rae Strain, 22, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 3, 2025.

Aubrie was born on May 4, 2002, arriving late per usual in Rochester Minnesota.

Aubrie was a vibrant, creative soul gifted with the ability to draw, paint, and see the world in her own way. She had a beautiful singing voice. Aubrie...

Mar 30, 2025

Beverly Jean Day, 82, of Waltham, MN passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Beverly was born on August 8, 1942, in Stewartville, MN to Arthur and Mildred (Kaldenberg) Noble.  She married Daniel Day on March 1, 1963, and together they had five children....

Mar 30, 2025

Dean Lowell Dahle, 82, of Hayfield, MN was called home to his lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Dean was born to Stanley Dean and Dorothy (Lewis) Dahle on October 24, 1942, in Hayfield, MN during a raging snowstorm.  He graduated from Hayfield High School in 1961.  Dean married Christine Shaw on...

Mar 29, 2025

Helen Elizabeth Chapman, 91, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Helen was born on March 24, 1934, in Waltham, MN to Paul and Ruth (Beck) Tucker.  She married Richard Chapman and together they had two children, Julie and Bruce.  She worked for the Austin School System...

Mar 24, 2025

Lowell Levi Anderson, age 96, of Waltham, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday morning, March 24, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Lowell was born on April 7, 1928, on the family farm near Waltham, MN, during a snowstorm. His Uncle Lester braved the storm, traveling by horse and wagon to bring...

Mar 15, 2025

Andrew Lee Jech of Stewartville, MN passed away on March 15, 2025. Andrew was born on October 21, 1987, to Teresa Roland and Craig Jech in Rochester, MN. Andrew grew up in the Kasson-Mantorville area.

Andrew graduated in 2006, from Kasson-Mantorville High School. He started working in the drywall business when he was 16 years old. His...

Mar 5, 2025

Vicky Lin Jensen, 66, of Hayfield, MN, passed away peacefully Tuesday night, March 4, 2025, at her home after a four-month courageous battle with cancer.

Vicky was born September 14, 1958, to Russell and Doris (Johnson) Jensen. She was the second of five children.

Vicky spent many years in the service industry, where she was...

Feb 28, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” Frank Lechnir, 65, of Kasson, MN passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, from complications of pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Jeff was born on September 29, 1959, in Austin, MN, the son of Ernest Lechnir and Darlene Erickson. He was the third of four children in the family.

On March 19,...

Feb 24, 2025

Donna Mae Dohrmann, 84, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, after a yearlong battle of brain cancer. She was born April 18, 1940, in Dodge County, MN, to Wilton (Bud) and Doris (Erickson) Vrieze. She attended West Concord High School and after graduation, she went to beauty school in Austin, MN.  On...