Obituaries
Bryan Richard Madsen, age 58, of Claremont died on March 17, 2023 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center.
He was born on June 28, 1964, in Rochester to Richard and Irmgard (Schieffelbein) Madsen. He grew up in Claremont and graduated from Claremont High School in 1983. He worked for National...
On March 8, 2023, we lost our Mom & Grandma, Virginia Lee (Tilford) Biwer. Mom was known as “Ginny” to most people, however Dad called her “My Jeanie”.
Ginny was Fiercely Independent, Sassy and Strong Willed. She loved her family with all her heart and was a Proud Farm Wife, Homemaker and...
Duane Mussman, 93, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna, MN.
Duane was born on September 15, 1929, in Claremont, MN to Leo and Alice (Meitzner) Mussman. He married MaryLou Banta on September 7, 1950, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Owatonna...
Gerhard Martin Bungum, age 100, died on March 8, 2023.
Gerhard and his twin sister Gladys were born December 18, 1922, on the family farm in Canisteo township, Dodge county, to Bennie and Anna (Larson) Bungum. Gerhard was baptized and confirmed at South Zumbro Lutheran Church, rural Kasson, and...
Jeff Knudsen, 57, of Mesa, AZ formerly of Kasson, MN entered into God’s kingdom on February 11, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1965, to Gary and Judy (Derby) Knudsen in Owatonna.
Jeff was a 1983 graduate of Kasson High School, where he was on the wrestling team. After graduation, Jeff enlisted in...
Robert (Bob) Raddatz, 82, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Kasson-Mantorville, and Lake City, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023, and Mayo Clinic Rochester, Saint Mary's Campus.
Bob was born April 28, 1940, to Victor and Etta (Stussy) Raddatz in Faribault, Minnesota. He grew up in...
Donald J. Lee, 81, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family. Don was born to Ruby and Jerold Lee on January 29th, 1942, in Kasson, MN and was raised in Hayfield, MN with his 5 siblings. Growing up, Don attended country school and worked on his dad’s farm. It was there that he showed...
Michael James Keller, 77, of Dodge Center, passed away on February 18 at his home after battling health complications related to his service in the Vietnam War.
He was born on October 19, 1945 to Dolly and Carl Keller in Owatonna, MN. He had seven siblings: Robert, Lawrence, Dale, Rochelle Root,...
Patricia Louise Schweiger, 83, of Hayfield, MN passed away while surrounded by family on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Fieldcrest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.
Patricia was born on September 22, 1939, in Osage, IA to James and Zelma (Green) Palmer. She started her life in New Haven, IA where faith...
Stuart Kalmer Ellingson, 92, of Kasson, MN passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Son of Sandford and Ella (Starks), his family resided on a farm in the Dexter area. He graduated from Austin High School before joining the Air Force where he served for four...