Obituaries

George Alan Halverson

George Alan Halverson

Sep 28, 2024

George Alan Halverson, 69, of Byron, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. He was born on September 25, 1955, in Estherville, Iowa to Parker and Virginia (George) Halverson. He graduated from Fairmont High School in 1974. He attended Mankato State University, earning his bachelor's degree in 1978. George and Vicky (Schneier)...

Larry Rowland Sparks

Larry Rowland Sparks

Sep 24, 2024

Larry Rowland Sparks, 81, peacefully passed away on September 24, 2024, at his home in rural Sargeant, MN. He was born on February 14,1943 on the Sparks Homestead in Sargeant Township, Mower County.  He was a Valentine gift to Arthur and Emma (Berge) Sparks that cool February day. He was the third child of their five children.

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Reverend Dale Loren Phelps

Reverend Dale Loren Phelps

Sep 24, 2024

Reverend Dale Loren Phelps, 86, of Kasson, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Kasson, MN.

Dale was born on July 27, 1938, to Frederick and Dorothy (French) Phelps.  He was born in his paternal Grandparents home, William and Katherine Phelps, northwest of Dodge Center, MN.  He had the privilege of growing up in a...

Janet Louise Christenson

Janet Louise Christenson

Sep 21, 2024

Janet Louise Christenson, 90, of Rochester, MN formerly of Hayfield, MN passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Shorewood Memory Care in Rochester, MN.

Janet was born on October 15, 1933, in Austin, MN to Floyd and Emma (Jicha) Mildenstein. She graduated from Lyle High School. She married Robert LaVern Christenson on March 12, 1955, in...

Dawn Diane Zeller

Dawn Diane Zeller

Sep 21, 2024

Dawn Diane Zeller, age 80, of Kasson, MN peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Dawn was born on June 1, 1944, at Mounds Park Hospital St. Paul, MN to Melvin and Lorriane (Gillmaster) Hoveland.  She graduated from St. Paul Central Class of 1962 and...

Joan Barbara Springsted

Joan Barbara Springsted

Sep 17, 2024

Joan Barbara Springsted, 84, of Kasson, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.

Joan's family will be holding a private service.  Inurnment will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN at a later date.

To share a special memory or condolence please visit, www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com...

Evonne Marie Godbout

Evonne Marie Godbout

Sep 9, 2024

Evonne Marie Godbout, 66, of Brownsdale, MN passed away due to a sudden illness at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus on September 9, 2024.

Evonne was born on July 29, 1958, the daughter of Richard and Barbara (Bray) Kime in Austin, MN.  Evonne graduated from Carlton High School in Carlton MN in 1976.  She was united...

John Foster Klickman

John Foster Klickman

Sep 2, 2024

John Foster Klickman, 93, of Kasson, MN passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

John was born on August 8, 1931, in Wasioja, MN to John and Leona (Foster) Klickman.  He married Juanita Wilson on July 27, 1957, in Portsmouth, VA.  Together they had six children.

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Merton Keith Unnasch

Merton Keith Unnasch

Sep 2, 2024

Merton Keith Unnasch, 86, of Mantorville, MN passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Merton was born on June 17, 1938, in La Crosse, WI to Merton and Avis (Feller) Unnasch.  He worked as a farm hand until he joined the United States Army on November 28, 1959.  ...

Jean "Jeannie" Elaine Vangness

Jean "Jeannie" Elaine Vangness

Sep 2, 2024

Jean Elaine Vangness, affectionately known as Jeannie, 77, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital Monday, September 2, 2024, while holding her son’s hand.

Jeannie was born on November 12, 1946, in Owatonna, MN to Kenneth and June Vangness. She graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1964, and was a hardworking and vibrant presence throughout her life....

Larry Leonard Thompson

Larry Leonard Thompson

Sep 2, 2024

Larry Leonard Thompson, 79, passed away September 2, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester St. Mary’s Campus.

Larry was born on June 14, 1945, the son Leonard and Pearl (Gaile) Thompson of rural, MN.  Larry attended Luther College and served in the Marine Corps from April 1966-January 1968 as a member of the United States Marine Corps...

Donald Louis Subbert

Donald Louis Subbert

Aug 26, 2024

Donald Louis Subbert, 93, of Dodge Center, MN, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

He was born in Carroll, Iowa to Louis August Subbert and Alice Louise Subbert (Schumacher) on January 8, 1931.  He grew up helping his parents on the farm.  On August 11, 1954, he married...

Suzette Maureen Thurneau

Suzette Maureen Thurneau

Aug 26, 2024

Suzette Maureen Thurneau, 78, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, in Hayfield, MN.

Suzette was born on June 11, 1946, in Austin, MN to Willard and Delia (Falch) Apold.  She married Duane Thurneau and together they had two children.

Suzette is survived by her children, Vanessa (Jeff) Reinke of Brownsdale, MN...

Carol Ann Hames

Carol Ann Hames

Aug 24, 2024

Carol Ann Hames, 88, of Kasson, MN passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Carol was born on July 22, 1936, in Nicollet County, MN to Carl and Edna (Rydeen) Ross.   In 1946, Carol and her family moved from Nicollet County to rural Claremont, MN.  She graduated from Claremont...

Audrey Helen Bryngelson

Audrey Helen Bryngelson

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...

Ruth Marie Mccolley

Ruth Marie Mccolley

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...

Gerald Lloyd Henry Jr.

Gerald Lloyd Henry Jr.

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...

Claudiu Dorian Pruteanu

Claudiu Dorian Pruteanu

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...

Thomas Edward Easley

Thomas Edward Easley

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...

Raymond John Kath

Raymond John Kath

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...

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