Ardyce Elaine Haukom
Feb 9, 2026
Ardyce “Ardie” Elaine (Kruger) Haukom, 98, of Austin, MN passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at her son’s home, with loved ones by her side.A celebration of life will be held on a future date. Ardyce's family is composing her obituary and it will be available soon.
Jeffery Lynn Swanson
Feb 3, 2026
Jeffery Lynn Swanson, 68, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at his home in Albert Lea, MN, with his wife, Susan, by his side.
Jeff was born on November 17, 1957, to Norm and Pearl (Mattoon) Swanson in Britt, IA. He accepted Jesus into his life at the age of 14, graduated from Hayfield High School in 1976, and excelled...
Colleen Annette Brunner
Jan 31, 2026
Colleen Annette Brunner, 90, of Kasson, MN passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, MN.
Colleen was born on May 31, 1935, on their family farm in Baldwin, WI to Arnold and Hazel (Simmelink) Lokker. She attended grade school at Sunnyside and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1953. She worked as a para...
Truman Philip Sogge
Jan 29, 2026
Truman Philip Sogge, of Pine Island, MN (formerly of Kasson, MN), was called to his eternal home in Heaven on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
He was born on December 4, 1931, in Kandiyohi County, MN, he was known for his love for the Lord, love for his church, incredible musical talent, true friendship, quick wit, mischievous wink, kindness to everyone, and...
Denny Lee Head
Jan 27, 2026
Denny Lee Head (Papa), 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 27, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
Denny was born on January 23, 1945, to Howard and Josephine (Cady) Head in Rochester, MN. He attended Kasson-Mantorville Schools where he excelled in football and wrestling, and met his high school sweetheart, Donna (Fjerstad) Head. They were...
James Wallace Belden
Jan 27, 2026
James Wallace Belden, age 70, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Mayo Clinic St Mary’s campus in Rochester, MN. James was born on October 4, 1955, in Rochester, MN to Donald and Julia (Koenig) Belden. He graduated from Dodge Center high school. He was a hard-working man who worked various labor jobs and was...
Timothy Martin O'Marro
Jan 21, 2026
Timothy Martin O'Marro, 60, of West Concord, MN passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Timothy was born on May 14, 1965, in Rochester, MN to Eugene and Mary (Doyle) O’Marro. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1985 and then went on to Community College. He worked as a Deputy Sheriff for...
Janel Marie Torgerson
Jan 20, 2026
Janel Marie Torgerson, mom, grandma, and grandma great, age 84, of Kasson, MN passed early Tuesday morning of January 20, 2026, in her home.
Janel was born on May 3, 1941, in Peterson, Minnesota to Alice (Moran) and Harry Adolph Solberg. She grew up in the Peterson, Rushford, and Bratsburg areas. After graduating high school in 1959, she moved to Rochester...
Bradley Steven Becker
Jan 16, 2026
Bradley “Brad” Steven Becker, 62, of Hayfield, MN passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home.
A celebration of life will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Oaks Golf Club, 73671 170th Ave in Hayfield, MN. Brad's family is composing his obituary and it will be available soon.
Hazel June Schlichting
Jan 12, 2026
Hazel June Schlichting, 102, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.
Hazel was born on June 25, 1923, in Waltham, MN to William and Selma (Wollenburg) Garbisch. She went to Waltham school and moved to Brownsdale, MN where she attended district #39 school in Brownsdale, MN. She graduated from Austin...
Marilyn Rose Lermon
Jan 11, 2026
Marilyn Rose Lermon, 81, of Mantorville, MN passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at her home.
Marilyn was born on February 24, 1944, in Stacyville, IA, to Leo and Stella (Heimerman) Smith. She graduated from Stacyville Visitation high school and then went on to LPN school at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. She married Robert Lermon on November 27,...
Lyle Verne Hoaglund
Jan 10, 2026
Lyle Verne Hoaglund, 85, of Mantorville, MN passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.
Lyle was born to Helen “Ocie” (Greenfield) and Joseph Hoaglund, the 7th of 10 children, on August 5th, 1940, in Red Wing, MN. Lyle’s two favorite sisters, Bette and Amy are the two remaining siblings.
He attended Montgomery High...
Allan Ludwig Bodenstab
Jan 8, 2026
Allan ‘Al’ Ludwig Bodenstab, age 83, of Dodge Center, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Al was born on May 25, 1942, in Duluth, MN to the late Ludwig and Jane (DeLong) Bodenstab.
Al graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1960, where he was in the German Club and Thespian Club....
Kathy Jo Weisinger
Jan 3, 2026
Kathy Jo Weisinger, 62, of Kasson, MN passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at her home.
Kathy was born on May 23, 1963, to Carolyn Larson and Russell Wachter. She married Joe Weisinger on May 17, 2003.
Kathy was a loving wife, sister, daughter, and friend to many. She was a very kind and caring person with...
Edwin Arthur Distad
Dec 21, 2025
Edwin Arthur Distad Jr., 76, of rural Byron, MN passed away at his home on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Edwin was born on in Dodge County, MN to Edwin and Irene (Madson) Distad on August 16, 1949. The family moved to rural Byron, MN. He started elementary school in Byron and graduated from Byron high school in 1967. He was confirmed...
Bryan Richard Schnirring
Dec 19, 2025
Bryan Richard Schnirring, 65, of Kasson, Minnesota, passed away on December 19, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 26, 1959, in Austin, Minnesota to Walter and Constance (Thoe) Schnirring.
Bryan graduated from Hayfield High School in 1978, and later earned his degree from Rochester Community and Technical College. On September 21, 1985, he married Rox Ann Ringeisen, in...
James Fred Cleppe
Dec 15, 2025
James Fred Cleppe, 79, of Brownsdale, MN passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Austin, MN.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 19, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 2nd St NE in Hayfield, MN with Father William Becker officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to his mass at the church. Inurnment will...
Philip John Schuster
Dec 9, 2025
Philip John Schuster, 85, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Austin, MN.
Philip was born on May 25, 1940, in La Crosse, WI to Hilton and Marjorie (Peterson) Schuster. He graduated from Dodge Center high school and is in the athletic Hall of Fame. He played...
Robert Owen Boyum
Nov 29, 2025
Robert Owen Boyum, 94, of Kasson, MN passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, MN.
Robert was born on April 28, 1931, to Selmer and Julia (Kyllo) Boyum in Rural Hayfield, MN. He was a lifelong member of South Zumbro Lutheran Church in rural Kasson, MN.
Robert was drafted into the U.S. Army, departing on...
Bonnie Jean Lien
Nov 28, 2025
Bonnie Jean Lien, 84, of Lawrence, KS, formerly of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, KS.
Bonnie was born in Mantorville, MN on March 7, 1941, the daughter of Kenneth and Helen Ruport. She graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1959. After high school, Bonnie began her career of 35 years...
