Category Archives: Obituaries

Clement Joseph Besch, 92, passed away on December 8, 2023.  He was born February 17, 1931 in Whittemore, IA to William and Isabel Besch. Clem graduated from Presentation Academy in Whittemore, IA.  He then served in the US Army in Italy during … Continue reading →

Doris Jean Pietrzak went to be with the Lord on October 8, 2023.  She was 82 years old.  She was born on November 12, 1940 to Clarence and Margaret (Lueck) Fusselman in Olmsted County, MN.  Doris married Duane James Pietrzak on November 28, … Continue reading →

Colleen Beverly Ness, age 94, passed away with her family by her side at the Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN on Monday, September 11, 2023. Colleen was born November 18, 1928 to Kenneth and Junis (Senjem) Dahle.  She grew … Continue reading →

Milo Ellsworth Bjergum, 90, of Kasson passed away peacefully in his home on July 22, 2023.  He was surrounded by his family and his best friend and beloved dog, Sammi. Milo was born October 28, 1932 to Minnie (Drievold) Bjergum and … Continue reading →

Melissa Sue Bolles, 53, of Rochester, MN passed away very unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 10:30 am at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Methodist Campus. Missy, as most called her, was born December 7, 1969 at St. Mary’s Hospital in … Continue reading →

Dave Spurbeck was born in Mantorville, MN on May 7, 1938, and died in Kasson, MN on June 23, 2023.  In high school, he excelled in sports and was the captain of the football team, baseball team and basketball team.  He was … Continue reading →

The graveside service for Vivian P. Beaver of Kasson will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, June 14 at West St. Olaf Cemetery, 70640 – 260th Ave, Hayfield, MN.

Patricia Ann “Patsy” Yusten, 95, of Zumbrota passed away June 8 at Pine Haven Care Center, Pine Island. “Patsy” was born in Clear Lake Township, Stanhope, Iowa, on July 25, 1927, to Theodore and Zoe Quam. She attended country school … Continue reading →

Gertrude E. Wilson passed away May 16, 2023 in Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester-St. Mary’s Campus. She was surrounded by her loved ones.  Gertrude was born March 4, 1933 to William and Clara McKay in Goodhue County, MN.  She grew up in the … Continue reading →

Donald L. Johnson, 92, of Kasson, passed away Sunday, April 9 at Homestead Hospice Home in Owatonna. Don was born November 20, 1930, in Owatonna, MN to Lloyd and Elsie (Pfeifer) Johnson.  He grew up on a farm near Ellendale, MN. … Continue reading →