Katherine “Kat” Rose Finne, 84, of West Concord, died on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at W.A.L.T Home in Rochester.
Kat was born November 26, 1941, in Owatonna, the daughter of Raymond and Myrtle (Phelps) Dengler. She graduated from West Concord High School in 1959.
She met Lynn Finne cruising the streets of “Finne-ville” in West Concord, and the two were married on April 18, 1964, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in West Concord.

Ed passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
He served in the United States Navy for 13 years and in the Navy Reserves for two years. He was very proud to have served his country. He also worked at Walmart South for 27 years as a manager and later in the liquor store. He always had an amazing happy attitude that reflected onto co-workers and his customers.
He was loved by everyone.

James “Jim” Frederick Hawkins Jr, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Lake City Care Center in Lake City, Minnesota, after a short illness.

Kathryn Marie Ross, 72, of Rochester, MN, died on April 26, 2026 at her home in Rochester.
Kay was born October 26, 1953, in Belmond, lowa, to Mr. Raymond and Ethel (Jenkins) Ross. She graduated from Byron High School in 1971. She achieved her B.A. in Marketing from Winona State University in 1978. During her career, she achieved many sales awards.

Verna M. Johnson, age 85, of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., formerly of Byron, passed away on April 21. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 9. Roberts Funeral and Cremation are assisting with arrangements. Full obituary at www.robertsfuneralandcremation.com.