Obituaries

Dec 19, 2025

Bryan Richard Schnirring

December 26, 1959 – December 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Larry Chester

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Chester, age 75, of Kasson, MN, who peacefully left us at his home on November 26, 2025. Born on December 30, 1949, in Worthington, MN, to Lloyd Chester and Ruby (Tollefson) Chester, Larry grew up in the Windom area, where he attended school and began building...

Nov 24, 2025

In loving memory of Douglas Allen Wenzel, age 76, who passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Douglas, “Doug”, a God-fearing man who loved the Lord and his family, was born August 23, 1949, in Mason City, Iowa, son of Allen and Roselle (Tinkey) Wenzel. He married Linda Bremer on December 27, 1980, at Brooklyn Center...

Nov 21, 2025

Donna Marie Meyer, born July 31, 1963, in Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on November 21, 2025, in Rochester at St. Marys Hospital.

She was the beloved daughter of Raymond Meyer and Rosetta Lee Meyer. Donna has two siblings, Dean Meyer and Vicky Meyer, along with many aunts, uncles, extended family members, and friends. She was the devoted mother of three children:...

Nov 19, 2025

George David Bolles, 83, of Byron, MN passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

George was born on May 19, 1942, in Rochester, MN to David and Edith (Sparrow) Bolles. He attended grade school at Engen Country School one half mile from where he was living now. From 9th grade thru his senior year,...

Nov 18, 2025

Raymond Richard Kyllo, 91, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Raymond was born along with his twin brother, Ralph, at the family farm on March 10, 1934, in rural Hayfield, MN to Richard and Thea (Bungum) Kyllo. He was baptized and confirmed at Evanger Lutheran Church in Sargeant, MN,...

Nov 14, 2025

Ralph Thomas Kyllo, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 14, 2025, at St Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, MN from a stroke. He is survived by his wife, Wilma of 71 years; three daughters, Kathy (Randy) Demmer, Lisa (Douglas) Gerhart, Sarah (Jed) Becher; two sons, Daniel (Jennifer) Kyllo and Richard (Rachel) Kyllo; and twin brother, Raymond...

Nov 10, 2025

Jean Margaret Hanson, 85, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Jean was born on September 11, 1940, in Mason City, Iowa, to Roy and Katie Johnson, along with her identical twin sister, Joan. Their older brother, Dick, was at home to welcome the twins’ arrival. 

In 1955, the family moved...

Nov 4, 2025

Ruth Ann Shadow, 91, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her home.

Ruth was born on August 4, 1934, in Plainview, MN to Henry and Ruth (Haack) Balzum. She attended school in Wykoff, Rochester, and Dodge Center, Minnesota. Following school, she worked at Federated Insurance and Traficante Accordion School in Owatonna. She later worked in...

Oct 28, 2025

Doris Bertha May Allen, 92, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home in Rochester, MN.

Doris was born February 21, 1933, at home in New Haven Township, Minnesota to George and Lucy (Jackson) Curtis. After high school she went into Nursing. Doris loved caring for others as...

Oct 25, 2025

Margaret Ann Kelly, 84, of Stewartville, MN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Shorewood Senior Living in Rochester.

Margaret was born March 30, 1941, to John Verbrugge and Edith (Oston) Verbrugge, in Estherville, Iowa. She was raised and spent her youth in Swea City, Iowa. She was the oldest sibling to sister, Elaine, and brother, John. Margaret graduated...

Oct 18, 2025

Committed Christian, devoted husband, and caring father, grandfather, and uncle, Douglas “Doug” Alvin Payne, 75, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at Timberdale Trace Memory Care Facility in Owatonna, MN.

Doug was born March 18, 1950, in Owatonna, MN to Donald and Deane (Rood) Payne of Dodge Center and then Claremont, MN...

Oct 14, 2025

David Plank Helberg was born on March 28, 1937, the only son of Maynard and Doris (Plank) Helberg in Mankato, MN. Dave began his journey to his eternal life in Heaven on October 14, 2025 at the age of 88. Dave had a kind and gentle soul, was a friend to all, and will be dearly missed.

Dave graduated from Mankato...

Oct 14, 2025

Mary Lou Marquette, 88, lifelong resident of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Mary Lou was born on November 5, 1936, in Berne, MN to Arthur and Regena (Knutson) Emholtz.  She graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1954.  She then went onto work...

Oct 11, 2025

Faye was called home to Heaven on Saturday, October 11, 2025. She passed away at her home under hospice care with family present.

Faye was born on July 3, 1931, to Robert and Amelia (Funke) Buttolph in McIntire, IA. She graduated from Riceville High School in 1949. She married Herbert Rud on January 27, 1951, in Riceville, IA. Herb passed away...

Oct 9, 2025

Janice Isabella Olson, 79, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Lakeshore Inn Nursing Home in Waseca, MN.

Janice was born on September 2, 1946, in Winona, MN to Jolly and Marie (Hintz) Munson.  She attended and graduated from Winona High School and went onto Winona State College earning her teaching...