Marjorie Elaine Saxton
Aug 16, 2026
Marjorie Elaine Saxton, 83, of Byron, MN passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026, at Grace Methodist Church, 801 5th Ave NW in Kasson, MN with Pastor Jacob Hanson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to her service at the church.
Marjorie's family is composing her...
George Jack Heiserman
Aug 14, 2026
Jack was born October 1, 1927, to George J and Marie (Helmer) Heiserman in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. He passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living Center in Kasson, MN surrounded by his family.
Jack attended Spearfish Lab Elementary School in Spearfish, SD. In 1946, he graduated from Spearfish High School. Jack then enlisted in the...
Jerry Robert Deno
Aug 11, 2026
Jerry Deno, born May 3, 1960, passed away peacefully at his home on August 11, 2026, at the age of 66.
Jerry will be deeply missed by his children, Heidi, Justin, Jed, and Jordon, along with his family and friends.
Per Jerry’s wishes, there will be no service. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved...
Ruth Helen Allen
Aug 7, 2026
Ruth Helen Allen, 89, of West Concord passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Ruth was born on December 12, 1936, in Grand Meadow, MN to George and Myrtle (Rabine) Hoppin. She married Dale Allen, on April 27, 1958, at Dexter United Methodist Church. They moved to Kasson, MN where they raised their four children: Lori, Lynn, Arlie, Leah. Ruth...
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.
Kathleen was born on July 10, 1932, in Albert Lea, MN to Thomas and Mary “Mollie” (Martin) Doyle. She worked as a switchboard telephone operator and then worked for Freeborn-Mower Co-op Light and Power and for Wonder Bread. She...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
