Category Archives: Obituaries

William “Dirk” Dehn, 69, of Kasson died at his home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. The full obituary will follow as available.

Gordon “Gordy” William Nordine, 59, of Stewartville passed away at his home on April 9, 2024.  Gordy was born on September 26, 1964 in Warroad, MN to J. W. (Bill) and Mildred (Eklund) Nordine.  He was the youngest of six children. Gordy … Continue reading →

Bradley John Kemper, 32, of Stewartville, MN passed away unexpectedly at his workplace on April 1, 2024.  Bradley was born April 13,1991 in Rochester, MN to Stephen Kemper and Lorraine (Emholtz) Kemper. Brad grew up in Mantorville, MN and attended Kasson-Mantorville … Continue reading →

Gloria Grace Alberts of Mantorville, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Saint Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota.  Gloria was born April 12, 1927 to Irvin and Delilah (Vanderhyde) Martig. She grew up as an only child … Continue reading →

John Earl Ramer, 79, passed away at his home in Dodge Center, MN on February 23, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. John was born March 14, 1944 in Rochester, MN.  On May 20, 1961 he married Diana J. Nord.   … Continue reading →

Larry Eugene Kirkland passed away suddenly on February 10th, 2024 at the age of 78, at his home in Rochester. He was born on October 5th, 1945 in rural Kasson, MN to Amos (Pete) Kirkland and Marion Hemingway. He attended school … Continue reading →

Kenneth W. McDonald, 94, of Rochester died January 20, 2024 in Rochester. Kenneth was born on October 17, 1929 in rural Byron, MN. There will be an interment at the Grandview Memorial Gardens Columbarium, Rochester, MN in the Spring.

James Edward Morrow, 84, of Kasson died on Tuesday, January 23, 2024; one day before his 85th birthday at Prairie Meadow Sr. Living in Kasson. James was born on January 24, 1939 in Dexter, MN to Aurville and Sarah Morrow.  He grew … Continue reading →

Joyce E. Sauter, 95, of Dodge Center died on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, MN where she had been a resident since November, 2023. Joyce was born on September 5, 1928 in Kalmer … Continue reading →

Janis Elizabeth Smith, 93, of Kasson passed away January 14, 2024 at Prairie Meadows Sr. Living Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. Janis was born on May 20, 1930 in Mantorville Township to William and Helen Hauschildt.  She grew … Continue reading →