Robert James Bzoskie
Nov 13, 2026
Robert "Butch" James Bzoskie, 87, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN.
Butch was born on August 12, 1939, in a barn in Claremont, Minnesota, to Melvin and Eleanor Bzoskie. He graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School and immediately enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Japan. Upon returning home,...
Kerry Kent Koestler
Nov 10, 2026
Kerry Kent Koestler, 88, of North Mankato, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Kerry lived a life guided by faith, family, service, and a love of learning. A devoted husband, father, educator, and financial professional, Kerry touched many lives through his kindness, dedication, and commitment to helping others.
Kerry was born on March 21, 1938, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. His...
Roger Henry Chicos
Nov 9, 2026
Roger Henry Chicos, 88, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.
Roger was born on February 11, 1938, in Owatonna, MN to Peter and Myrtle (Behne) Chicos. He graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1955. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Dunagan on September 14, 1957,...
Marilyn Kay Skov
Nov 3, 2026
Marilyn Kay Skov, 82, of Hayfield, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. She will be remembered for her smile, her laughter, and her love of family and friends.
Marilyn was born Marilyn Kay Tiegen on July 14, 1944, in Kasson, MN, to Glenn and Alice (Erickson) Tiegen. She grew up in Oslo, MN, with...
Helen Marjorie Leqve
Oct 26, 2026
Helen Marjorie Spaid (Rosie) Leqve, 104, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family of Monday, October 26, 2026.
Helen was born on December 25, 1921, in Ogden, Utah. When Helen was six, the family moved to the Palisade area in Northern Minnesota. She graduated high school from Aitkin, MN at the age of 19. She planned on going...
Raymond John Malsom
Oct 25, 2026
Raymond (Ray) John Malsom passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He was 87 years old. Ray was born in Aberdeen, SD to Anton and Rose Malsom, where he attended Central High School and Northern State College. Aberdeen is where he met his wife of 62 years, Rita Olsen.
Ray was a proud veteran of the United...
Daniel Lee Greene
Oct 18, 2026
Daniel Lee Greene, 72 of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and two daughters on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Daniel was born on December 22, 1953, at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester MN to Wallace and Millicent (Payne) Greene. He grew up in Wasioja with his 4 older siblings: Phillip (Diann),Lorna, Steve (Linda) and Ken. He Graduated...
Candy Lynette Redman
Oct 16, 2026
Candy Lynette Redman, age 59, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Owatonna Hospital after a 9 month battle with cancer. Candy was diagnosed with stage 4 Adenocarcinoma on January 28, 2026.
Candy was born on July 1, 1967, to Charles and Brenda (Wheeler) Taylor in Muncie, IN. She married her husband, Jeffery Redman in May of 1988, and...
Jeffrey Frank Eisterhold
Oct 14, 2026
Jeffrey Frank Eisterhold, 59, of Kasson, MN passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN after a courageous 4-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Jeffrey was born on March 1, 1967, in Albert Lea, MN to John and Linda (Zeiner) Eisterhold. He graduated from Albert Lea high school and Austin...
Jacob Andrew Buchl
Oct 8, 2026
Jacob Andrew “Jake” Buchl, 30, of Kasson-Mantorville, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026. He was born in Quincy, Illinois to John and Linda (Witschen) Buchl, Jake was a beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, caregiver, and friend. He cared deeply about others and sought connection through music, conversation, and shared experiences.
A 2014 graduate of Kasson-Mantorville High School, Jake...
Leslie Dale DeRaad Sr.
Oct 8, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Leslie Dale DeRaad, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Born on August 14, 1937, in Geneva Township, Freeborn County, Leslie graced us with his presence for 89 remarkable years, leaving behind a legacy of love,...
Michael Richard Hudson
Oct 1, 2026
Michael Richard Hudson, 72, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Michael was born on June 17, 1954, in Oklahoma City, OK to Richard and Veronica (Sampson) Hudson. During his childhood, Michael’s family crisscrossed the country, moving 9 times, from Andrews Air Force Base, CA, to Binghampton, NY. Settling...
Colleen Carol Rasmussen
Sep 29, 2026
Colleen Carol Rasmussen, 89, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN.
Colleen was born on October 2, 1936, at home in Sleepy Eye, MN to Harold and Gladys (Sprandel) Walden. She was raised in Sleepy Eye and attended St. John’s Lutheran school through 8th...
David Duane Folkert
Sep 28, 2026
David “Dave” Duane Folkert, 60, of Kasson, Minnesota passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, September 28, 2026.
David was born on July 24, 1966, in St. Peter, MN and was later adopted by Vince and Una (Hanson) Folkert in November of that same year.
Dave attended and graduated from Mayo High School, Class of 1985, in Rochester, MN. After Graduation...
Carolyn May McDonald
Sep 22, 2026
Carolyn May McDonald, 93, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.
Carolyn was born on December 15, 1932, at home in Westfield Township, Hayfield, Minnesota, to Arthur William Schmeling and Alvina Bertha (Kording) Schmeling. She came into the world surrounded by the strength of a farming family and throughout her long...
Michael Joseph O'Connor
Sep 16, 2026
Michael Joseph O’Connor, 77, of Brownsdale, Minnesota entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones after his journey with cancer. Michael was born on May 2, 1949, to Raymond and Eileen (Jandro) O’Connor in Austin, MN. He resided in the Brownsdale area his entire life and graduated...
Gene Earl Whittington
Sep 15, 2026
Gene Earl Whittington, age 73, of Hayfield, MN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Mayo Clinic, St. Mary’s Campus, in Rochester, MN.
Gene was born on August 10, 1953, in Rochester, MN, to Earl and Evelyn (Mogen) Whittington. He graduated from Hayfield High School in 1971. On January 6, 1974, he was united in marriage to Debra Braaten...
Kay Francis Meyer
Sep 12, 2026
Kay Francis Meyer, age 92, a longtime resident of Mantorville, MN passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN with her children, Dean and Sue by her side.
Kay Wahlberg was born on November 28, 1933, in Red Wing, MN to Ralph and Jeanne (Miller) Wahlberg. Her childhood years were in Cannon Falls and...
Karen Murn Knudson
Sep 12, 2026
Karen Murn Knudson, 85, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Karen was born on August 11, 1941, in Kasson, MN to Harvey John Knudson and Genevieve Murn (Howe) Knudson.
Karen graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1961. She worked for Federated Insurance of Owatonna for 35 plus years. She...
Joyce Ann Stivers
Sep 10, 2026
Joyce Ann Stivers, 91, of Kasson, MN passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.
Joyce was born on July 30, 1935, in Frankford Township, Mower County, MN, the third child of John and Eleanor (Monette) Renken.
Joyce graduated Dodge Center High School in 1953. She married James Stivers in June of 1956. She...
