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.

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.

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.

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 Motor and Implement repairing cars and farm machinery. 

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, fishing, remote control cars and extremely loud stereo equipment. He had a gift of being able to fix almost anything.

Nathan John Avery, 46, of Wanamingo, died Friday, March 29, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital as the result of a head injury.
He was born December 2, 1977, in Owatonna,  the son of Mark and Vicky (Hanson) Avery. He grew up in West Concord and attended Triton School.