Obituaries
Ardis Jean Grovdahl, 79, of Kasson, MN passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, April 19, 2024, while a patient at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Ardis was born on August 6, 1944, in Kasson to Burton Sr. and Melvina (Jorgenson) Fjerstad. Ardis was raised and lived...
David Edward Gottschalk was born May 20, 1936, in Rochester, MN. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1954. He was a member of the National Guard Reserves for 5 years. David married Rose Anna O’Byrne in Rochester on June 4, 1954. David passed away April 5, 2024.
David was a reputable...
On March 2nd, 1934, a baby girl, Karen Elizabeth was born in Granite Falls to Martha and Oscar Anderson. Karen died at home surrounded by family on April 4th, 2024, and will be remembered for her sharp mind, sense of humor, and love of beauty.
After completion of her education at Granite Falls High...
Merwin Lindahl, 84, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on April 6, 2024 at the Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center. Merwin was born in Dodge Center on August 1, 1939 to Marvin and Charlotte (Langworthy) Lindahl. He grew up in Dodge Center. When he was old enough he worked with his Dad in S & L...
Bradley John Kemper was born April 13, 1991 in Rochester, MN to Stephen Kemper and Lorraine (Emholtz) Kemper. Brad grew up in Mantorville and attended Kasson-Mantorville and Faith Christian school in Rochester. Brad passed away unexpectedly at work on April 1st, 2024. Brad enjoyed riding his Harley...
Nathan John Avery, 46, of Wanamingo, died Friday, March 29, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital as the result of a head injury.
He was born December 2, 1977, in Owatonna, the son of Mark and Vicky (Hanson) Avery. He grew up in West Concord and attended Triton School.
At a young age, he began working with...
Eugene “Gene” Calvin Strain, 82, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023 at home under the loving care of his wife and daughters with the help of Palliative Care Homebound and the CIM team at Mayo Clinic and Season’s Hospice both of Rochester, after a long illness.
Gene was born on...
Craig Vincent Flo, age 70, son of Marlo and Mary Ann Flo died on March 21, 2024, in Blue Earth, Minnesota. He was born June 19, 1953, in the US Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California. Craig was baptized on August 30, 1953, at First Lutheran Church in Vista, California.
Craig...
Warren Richard Fay, age 94, of Byron, MN, a life-long farmer, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. Warren Richard Fay was born August 22, 1929 in Waterman, IL to Wells and Jessie (Dean) Fay. He attended Brookside country school and graduated from Waterman High...
Larry Raymond Burtis, 82, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.
Larry was born on March 27, 1941, in Fort Dodge, IA to Cecil and Mary Jane (Rohn) Burtis. He attended school in Algona, IA. He married Carole Smith on November 24, 1961, at...