Obituaries
John Paul Bjornson of Warroad, Minnesota, passed away of natural causes at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minnesota, on April 13, 2024. He was born April 17, 1956, to Betty Bjornson, at Olmsted Community Hospital. John grew up in Woodbury with his mother and caretaker, Bea Biershenk. As a boy, he...
Robert “Bobby” Eddy Thompson, 77, of West Concord, passed away on April 29, 2024, at his home in West Concord, MN, after a brief illness. He was born to William D. and Margaret Cowles Thompson on November 10, 1946.
Bobby is survived by his brother David, sister Jeannine, brother Steven, and...
Elaine Ruth Untiedt, 80, of Hayfield, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.
Elaine was born January 26, 1944, to John Verbrugge and Edith (Oston) Verbrugge, in Estherville, Iowa. She was raised and spent her youth in Swea City, Iowa, with...
Robert “Bob” John Schaefer, 80, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at his home in Kasson, MN.
Bob was born on December 25, 1943, to Wendelin and Dora (Nettesheim) Schaefer in Waukesha, WI. After graduating from Pewaukee High School in 1961, Bob served our country as...
Mary Ellen Geary, 89, of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester.
Mary was born on October 21, 1934, in Ripley Township, to Ross and Eleanor (Bayer) Wilson. She married Thomas Geary on April 13, 1953, and together they had...
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...