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Phyllis Ann Purvis, 83, Kasson

Phyllis Ann Purvis, 83, longtime resident of Kasson, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN.

Larry Melvin Quaale, 82, Hayfield

Larry Melvin Quaale, 82, of Hayfield, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Timberdale Trace surrounded by family.

Richard Verlyn 'Dick' Hyland, 95, Hayfield

Richard Verlyn “Dick” Hyland, 95, of Hayfield, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at Fieldcrest Care Center. His life was a rich tapestry of music, craftsmanship, family, and quiet adventure—a life lived with purpose, humor, and heart.

Sharon Kay Murray, 84, Dodge Center

Sharon Kay Murray, 84, of Dodge Center passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 13, 2025, after several years battling with cancer.

Debra Jean (Ketchum) Nicklay, 73, Owatonna

Debra Jean (Ketchum) Nicklay, 73, of Owatonna, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna. Debra was born on March 14, 1952, in Owatonna to Gordon and Nova (Kiefer) Ketchum. She was united in marriage on August 6, 1976, to Timothy Nicklay. Together they had five children, Rebecca, Eric, Nathan, Brandon, and Valerie.

Allan 'Al' Keith Ruport, 88, Kasson

Allan "Al" Keith Ruport, 88, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at home, where his family lovingly cared for him in his final days.

David Michael Wilcox, 55, Mantorville

David Michael Wilcox, 55, of Mantorville, MN, died by suicide at his home on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Dave was born November 16, 1969, in Rochester. He graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School. He attended University of Wisconsin-River Falls and, later, flight school in Dallas, TX, where he got his pilot’s license.

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