Obituaries

Kathleen Therese Claassen

Kathleen Therese Claassen

Aug 2, 2026

Kathleen Therese Claassen, 94, of Kasson, MN passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1904 Mantorville Ave N in Kasson, MN with Father John Lasuba officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August...

Terrance "Terry" Donald Meyers

Terrance "Terry" Donald Meyers

Aug 2, 2026

Terrance “Terry” Donald Meyers, 83, of Mantorville, Minnesota, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

Terry was born on April 28, 1943, in Hibbing, Minnesota, to Donald and Patricia Meyers. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1961 and went on to earn his Pharmacy degree from North Dakota State University in 1966.

Following graduation,...

Wendell Lloyd Multhaup

Wendell Lloyd Multhaup

Jul 31, 2026

Wendell Lloyd Multhaup, age 94, of Hayfield, MN, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN. Wendell was born on June 11, 1932, in Winona, MN, to Henry Multhaup and Alma (Meyer) Multhaup. He graduated from Winona High School in 1950. He then graduated from Winona State University in 1954, with a degree in...

Betty Ann Staffon

Betty Ann Staffon

Jul 20, 2026

Betty Ann Staffon (Wiuff), 88, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

Betty was born in Morristown, MN on May 20, 1938. She grew up in and graduated from West Concord and was Salutatorian of her class.

Betty was employed as...

Carie Marie Rud

Carie Marie Rud

Jul 17, 2026

Carie Marie Rud, 87, of Byron, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Byron, MN from Alzheimer’s disease.

Carie was born on January 27, 1939, in Rock Dell Township to George Sr. and Mildred (Lien) Evjen. She graduated from Byron High School in 1957. After graduation she worked at Waters...

Sterling "Lars" Larson

Sterling "Lars" Larson

Jul 15, 2026

Sterling “Lars” Larson, 89, of Kasson, MN passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his home.

Sterling was born on December 9, 1936, in Canisteo Township, MN to Edward and Caroline (Severson) Larson. Sterling was a lifelong resident of Kasson, MN, graduating from Kasson-Mantorville high school. Following his graduation, he served in the U.S. Army National Guard, for which he...

Charles David Freeman

Charles David Freeman

Jul 12, 2026

At the age of 73, Charles (Charly) passed away at home surrounded by family. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him deeply. Charly was born on August 4, 1952, to Ottilie and Ellis Freeman at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Charly married Katherine Maslowski of Red Wing, MN in 1974. Together, they enjoyed traveling and making memories....

Judy Ann Barth

Judy Ann Barth

Jul 8, 2026

Judy Ann Barth, 79, of Byron, MN passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family. Judy was born on February 11, 1947, in Olmsted County, MN to Raymond and Alice (Vangness) Warehime. She attended country school and later graduated from Pine Island High School in 1965. She married...

Donald Merlyn Opseth

Donald Merlyn Opseth

Jul 7, 2026

Donald “Don” Merlyn Opseth, 94, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at St. Mark’s Assisted Living in Austin, MN.

Don was born on December 6, 1931, in Madison, MN. He was the third of five children born to Hans and Alma (Quale) Opseth. At the age of eight, Don and his family moved off the family farm to Montevideo Minnesota....

Dale Robert Loken

Dale Robert Loken

Jul 4, 2026

Dale Robert Loken, age 86, passed away on Saturday July 4, 2026, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, MN.

Dale was born on June 2, 1940, to Ole and Nina (Moe) Loken in Waseca County. Dale started his education with a one room schoolhouse in rural Lemond township on County Road 7, then transferred to New Richland High School to...

John Edward Goetz

John Edward Goetz

Jun 26, 2026

John “J.R.” Goetz, 60, of Waltham, Minnesota passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1965, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Marilyn (Fronek) and Donald Goetz. He grew up living in Lima Center, WI with his two sisters, Julie and Michelle. At 15 years old, John met his soulmate and the love...

Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Bjornson

Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Bjornson

Jun 22, 2026

Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Bjornson, 93, of Rochester, MN passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN.

Betty was born on July 21, 1932, in Olmsted County, MN to Oscar and Ethel (Scharberg) Bjornson. She attended district #142 country school and graduated from Hayfield High School in 1950. She had one son, John Bjornson whom she loved...

Denice Ann Baier

Denice Ann Baier

Jun 20, 2026

Denice "Nicci" Ann Baier, 68, of Claremont, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Owatonna, MN.

Denice was born November 29, 1957, in Rochester, MN. Denice attended Owatonna High School, Class of 1976, later receiving her GED. Denice married Mark Hendrickson in 1975, and later divorced. They had three children, Chris, Jessica and Shannon. Denice married John Baier...

Donald Ross Jones

Donald Ross Jones

Jun 20, 2026

Donald Ross Jones, 107, of Stillwater, MN formerly of Kasson, MN passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Stillwater, MN.

Don was born in Ripley Township in Dodge County on November, 22, 1918, to Walter and Anna Jones. He finished 8th grade and then worked as a hired hand at local farms. Don joined the Army...

Laurie Jo Belden

Laurie Jo Belden

Jun 19, 2026

Laurie Jo Belden, age 68, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Austin, MN surround by family.

Laurie Hanson was born on July 15, 1957, in Austin, MN to Roger and Jean (Johnson) Hanson. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1975. She was united in marriage to James “Jim” Belden in...

Brian Duane Busch

Brian Duane Busch

Jun 18, 2026

Brian Duane Busch, 73, of Claremont, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Brian was born in Blue Earth, MN on November 21, 1952, to Aldon and Beverly (Severtson) Busch. His family moved several times as his father farmed in Rake, Iowa, Elkton, MN, and Ledyard, Iowa. In 1966, the family moved to Claremont when...

Sandra Jean Bolles

Sandra Jean Bolles

Jun 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts we announce that Sandra Jean (Thompson) Bolles, age 80 of Byron, MN, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 8, 2026. She always put her faith in God’s will and trusted in her Savior to take her home. That faith sustained her throughout her life.

Sandra was born on August 19, 1945, in Lake City, FL to...

Donald Wayne Meyer

Donald Wayne Meyer

Jun 5, 2026

Donald Wayne Meyer, 89, of Mantorville, MN passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

Donald was born on October 19, 1936, in Jordan Township, MN to Elmer and Caroline (Finley) Meyer. He graduated from Chatfield high school. He married Kay Frances Wahlberg on May 16, 1970.

Donald worked at IBM in Rochester, MN until...

Erika Eggert

Erika Eggert

Jun 5, 2026

It is with sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Erika Eggert who left this world peacefully at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN at the age of 96 years on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Erika Griese was born on May 29, 1930, to Erich and Maria Griese in Wankendorf, Germany. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran...

Marian Frances Kiefer

Marian Frances Kiefer

Jun 5, 2026

Marian Frances Kiefer, 93, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.

Marian was born on September 15, 1932, in Kasson, MN to William and Mildred (Lienau) O’Brien. On September 8, 1951, she was united in marriage to Loren John Kiefer at the Dodge Center United Methodist Church. She worked...

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