Obituaries

Aug 23, 2024

Audrey Bryngelson, 81, of Dodge Center passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester, MN.  She was born in Blooming Prairie, MN on July 18, 1943, to Gerald and Borghild (Trom) Underwood.

Audrey attended country school in Blooming Prairie and high school in Dodge Center, where she graduated in 1961.  She married her...

Aug 9, 2024

Ruth Marie McColley, Mom age 78, passed away August 9, 2024, at her home in Dodge Center surrounded by her family. Ruth fought a courageous 10-year battle with breast cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and kindness that touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Ruth was born on April 10, 1946, she...

Aug 8, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Lloyd Henry Jr., 63, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born on May 18, 1961, to Gerald and Mary (Pratt) Henry.  He grew up in Rochester, MN.   On February 13, 1982, he married Linda Walden and together they had four children.  He...

Aug 3, 2024

Claudiu Dorian Pruteanu, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home in Kasson, Minnesota.

Claude was born in 1964, and grew up in Brasov, Romania. He graduated from Andrei Saguna high school in town and attended the University of Transylvania, where he received his master’s degree in mechanical engineering. He married Cecilia, and...

Aug 2, 2024

Thomas Edward Easley, 88, of Hayfield, MN, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Thomas was born on November 30, 1935, to Fredrick and Susanna (Gunnels) Easley. He grew up in Mason City, IA, and his early courage was evident when he enlisted in the U.S. Army at age...

Jul 28, 2024

Raymond John Kath, 84, of West Concord, MN passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in West Concord, MN.

Raymond was born on January 5, 1940, in Owatonna, MN to John and Velva (Redden) Kath.  He operated a repair shop and was a local grave digger for many years.  He also played in various bands around the...

Jul 26, 2024

Jeffrey Lynn Mehnke, 79, died July 26, 2024, at home with family and friends at his side.  Jeff was born September 26, 1944, to Melvin and (Gladys) Moehnke in Austin, MN.  He grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1963. Jeff joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era for two years.  After an Honorable...

Jul 25, 2024

Herbert Carl Daleske, 80, passed away on July 25, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital Campus in Rochester, MN. Herb was born on February 13, 1944, in rural Dexter, MN the son of Fredrick and Elsie (Abeld) Daleske. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and attended Elkton High School.  He was united in marriage to...

Jul 12, 2024

Dennis Lee Karlen, 70, of Byron, MN passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024.  He was born on August 3, 1953, in Zumbrota, Minnesota to Jacob and Dorothy (Schletty) Karlen.  Dennis grew up on a farm between Pine Island and Berne and graduated from Pine Island High School. He also attended ‘Berne Church’ where he noticed a cute...

Jul 5, 2024

Leonard Charles Rollins died July 5, 2024, at Field Crest Care Center. Leonard (81) was born on the family farm in rural Weaver, Minnesota to Leonard Henry Rollins and Louise Alice Rollins (Schleicher) on March 13, 1943.

He grew up helping out on the farm and continued living there until graduating from Wabasha High School and Winona...

Jun 26, 2024

Leroy Albert Lafrenz, 88 passed away on June 26, 2024, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN. Leroy was born on March 28, 1936, in Cedar County, IA, the son of Albert and Margo (Pagels). His parents both immigrated from the Island of Fehmarn, Germany. Leroy was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and was a member...

Jun 20, 2024

Gerald (Jerry) Walter Suhr, 77, died peacefully in his sleep the morning of Thursday, June 20, 2024, during a brief hospice respite stay at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester after a seven-year battle with prostate cancer. Many family and friends were with Jerry to celebrate his 77th birthday on June 1, and visited him often during his final weeks...

Jun 18, 2024

Shirley Dorene Stoelk, daughter of Axel and Elsie (Chinnow) Granquist, was born in Adams, MN, on June 6, 1936. She passed away on June 18, 2024. The Granquist family moved from Adams, MN, to Waltham, MN, when Shirley was seven years old. Throughout her life, Shirley was blessed to live in a community where she was surrounded by her...

Jun 11, 2024

Douglas Ernest Johnson, 82, of Rochester, MN passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Edenbrook of Rochester in Rochester, MN.

Doug was born on March 28, 1942, in Hayfield, MN to Ernest and Mathilda (Holze) Johnson.  He graduated from Hayfield High School and then attended the University of Minnesota.  He served in the US Army in...

Jun 7, 2024

Margaret Claudine Johnson, 98, of Kasson MN, passed away at home on Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born July 16, 1925, to Iver and Magnhild Murbeck in Minneapolis, MN. As a young child she and her parents moved to Northern Minnesota and settled in the small town of Marcell. She graduated as class valedictorian from Deer River High...

Jun 5, 2024

Beverly Elaine (Gray) Livingston, age 94, of Kasson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.

Beverly was born on August 5, 1929, to Fletcher William and Celia Janet (McGhie) Gray in Jordan Township, Fillmore County.  She attended Kasson Public Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating with high honors...

May 30, 2024

Claude “Les” Riker, 84, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Our Home Memory Care in Austin, MN to natural causes.

Les was born on April 25, 1940, in the city of Kalamazoo, MI, to parents Claude and Opal (Bunker) Riker.  Les’ formative years were...

May 30, 2024

Norma Ilene Johnson, 90, of Kasson, MN formerly of Hayfield, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, MN. Norma was surrounded by her loving family.

Norma was born in Hayfield, MN on July 6, 1933. She was the oldest of five children born to Dayton and Hazel (Exe)...

May 27, 2024

Mary Marcella (Van Den Hemel) Schnorenberg passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Oak Terrace Memory Care in North Mankato, MN.

Mary was born on May 25,1933, in Ramona, SD. When she was a child her family moved to Dodge Center, MN and she graduated from Dodge Center Public Schools. While working at IBM in Rochester,...

May 25, 2024

Harold Buck, 97, of Hayfield, MN passed away at Field Crest Care Center on May 25, 2024, with his family by his side.

Harold was born February 3, 1927, delivered by Dr. Baker, in the house he lived in for 97 years. He farmed his entire life until health problems began in late 2023. Harold attended Grade...