Obituaries

Erin Brose, 46, Dodge Center

Erin Irene Brose was called home to Jesus, receiving her third birthday into her faith on January 12, 2025 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, due to injuries sustained in an accident while she stopped to help other accident victims to safety. Erin was 46 years and 14 days old. Erin Irene (...

Barbara Jane Mogen, 78, Faribault

Barbara Jane Mogen, 78, of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home. She was born January 13, 1947 in Rochester to George and Alice (Houseman) Bonser. Barb grew up in Dodge Center and graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1965. After school she married Ronald M....

Mary Lou Mussman, 94, Dodge Center

Mary Lou (Banta) Mussman, 94, of Dodge Center, MN was called home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2025 at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna. Mary Lou was born on November 8, 1930 in Owatonna to Joe Banta and Mary (Leffler) Banta. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1948 and married Duane...

Mark Stevens, 65, Kasson

Mark Andrew Stevens, 65, of Kasson, MN died peacefully at his home Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born September 16, 1959, in Rochester to Luverne and Ruth (Bungum) Stevens. Mark graduated from John Marshall High School in 1977. After high school, in 1985, Mark dedicated his time to start his...

Charles "Charlie" Edward Finley, 73, Pine Island

Charles “Charlie” Edward Finley, Sr. 73, of Pine Island, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 12, 1952, in Kasson to Richard and Ella (Dohrmann) Finley. He graduated from Kasson High School in 1970, and then served in the US Air Force...

Marcyne Leth, 86, Kasson

Marcyne E. Leth (2/27/1938 - 1/21/2025), beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, animal lover and Child of God passed away peacefully in her home on January 21, 2025. Marcyne spent her life in loving service to others. She was always available to help the elderly in their times of need; often...

Kevin Forrest Kispert, 63, Dodge Center

Kevin Forrest Kispert, 63, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Dodge Center. Kevin was born on August 22, 1961, in Faribault to Forrest and Lois (Lyman) Kispert. Kevin enjoyed life and was a wonderful man. He worked at McNeilus Steel, Inc. for 25 years. He will be...

Donald Byron Lillesve, 72, Sarasota, FL

Donald Byron Lillesve died Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 at his home in Sarasota Florida. He was 72 years of age. Don was born Sept 7th, 1952 in Polk County, Minnesota, the son of Harry and Violet (Johnson) Lillesve. He was a graduate of High School in New Richland. Throughout his career, Don worked...

Arleen A Holey, 93, Kasson

Arleen A. Holey, age 93, passed away peacefully, on December 13th, 2024. Born June 9, 1931, in Red Wing, to William and Clara (Muhlman) Huebner, Arleen lived a life defined by faith, family, and service to others. Arleen was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Hay Creek and...

John Grande, 83, Buckeye, AZ

John Grande, age 83, formerly of Byron, MN passed away on September 19, 2024, in Buckeye, Arizona, from complications due to Parkinsons Disease. John Gordon Grande was born on March 15, 1941, to Carl and Marion (Bostrom) Grande. He was the oldest of six children. John grew up in Byron and graduated...