Bruce Calvert Lushbough
Mar 28, 2026
Bruce Calvert Lushbough, age 92, died on March 28, 2026, at his home at Charter House in Rochester, MN.
Bruce was born on April 30, 1933, in Crawford, Nebraska to Allen and Lillian (Calvert) Lushbough. His family lived in Harrison, Nebraska until he was two years of age when they moved to Sturgis, South...
Robert F. Mckenzie
Mar 10, 2026
Robert Fern McKenzie, 95, of Byron, MN, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home.
Robert (Bob) was born on August 12, 1930, in Austin, MN, to Fern and Amanda (Johnson) McKenzie. He joined the Army in 1951 and was stationed in Labrador, Canada, through 1953. After his discharge, he went to work for Utility...
Suzanne “Sue” M. Pries
Feb 22, 2026
Suzanne M. Pries, age 74, passed away on February 22, 2026 in Rochester.
Sue was born at St. Marys Hospital on June 11, 1951, to Joe and June ( Eggler ) Hain. (Her Mayo Clinic number started out with 1-800, which created some laughter when people would say: "No, not your telephone number".) She...
Mary P. Scripture
Feb 11, 2026
Mary Pearle Scripture (Olson), age 71, longtime resident of Kasson, MN, passed away February 11, 2026 with her daughter by her side at their home following a lengthy illness. Mary was born March 28, 1954 to Donald and Mary Iona (Miner) Olson in Dubuque, Iowa as the third of four children. She graduated from Hayfield High School in 1972,...
Beth A. Kaping
Jan 16, 2026
We lost our favorite mom in the early morning hours of Friday January 16 she was surrounded by her favorite people.
Beth was born December 28, 1950. She was born and raised in New Ulm, Minnesota. Her parents were Henry and Bonnie Kaping. She lost her beloved mom in 1975. Later she gained a...
Stanley K. Triblett Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
Stanley Karl Triblett was born on September 12, 1981 in Chicago Illinois and passed away on January 7, 2026. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and spent the last 15 years of his life in Byron, Minnesota.
Stanley graduated with a degree in computer networking and security technology at Herzing University, WI in 2011.
He...
Kathleen “Kay” M. Lorentz
Dec 24, 2025
Kathleen "Kay" Lorentz
Kay, age 100, died on December 24, 2025, at Fairview Care Center, Dodge Center MN, where she resided for the past 2 months.
She was born Kathleen Margaret Carnel on October 15, 1925, in Hastings, MN to Florian R. Carnel and Cecilia (Heinen) Carnel. She married Francis Louis Lorentz on April 24,...
Jean I. Weitzenkamp
Dec 13, 2025
Jean Weitzenkamp, age 96, of Dodge Center, a beloved mother, grandmother and matriarch, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 13, 2025, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center. Jean was born to Albert & Hazel (Mae) Pettitt on July 28, 1929, in Little Cedar Iowa. Her life was one defined by compassion, devotion, and an unwavering love...
Gary R. Smith
Dec 13, 2025
Gary Robert Smith, 78, of Kasson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born on January 13, 1947, in Red Wing, Minnesota, to Philip and Gladys (Friedrich) Smith. He attended Rochester Public Schools and later finished his education at Winona State University. He married Carol Seever at Christ...
Ginger R. Nelson
Oct 20, 2025
Ginger Rae Nelson (Meyer)
Born: April 3, 1951 – Albert Lea, MN
Passed: October 20, 2025 – Kasson, MN
Ginger Rae Nelson (Meyer) was born on April 3, 1951, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She grew up in Lake Mills, Iowa, and graduated from Lake Mills High School before attending Waldorf University in...
Mary Ellen Huebner
Oct 8, 2025
Mary Ellen Huebner, age 87, of Byron, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on October 8, 2025.
Mary was born on March 1, 1938, in New Hampton, Iowa, to Abraham and Bertha (Hughbanks) Goebel. She graduated from New Hampton High School in 1956 and went on to attend the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She dedicated...
Jared Joseph White
Sep 29, 2025
Jared Joseph White, born November 18, 1988, much loved by family and friends, passed away September 29, 2025, in a tragic accident. He lived fast, worked hard, and never settled for anything less than real. Life for him was meant to be lived wide open, full throttle, with no shortcuts.
He was strong-willed, quick-witted, and could turn...
Susan “Sue” C. Bartel
Sep 25, 2025
Susan "Sue" Christine Bartel, 75, of Dodge Center, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on September 25, 2025. Sue was born on September 24, 1950, to Donald and Marguerite Smith.
Family was the center of Sue's life. She was a loving mother, but even more so cherished her role as...
Sharon Kay Murray
Aug 13, 2025
Sharon Kay Murray
April 21, 1941-August 13, 2025
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.
Sharon was born on April 21, 1941, to Lloyd and Florence Vavrichek of Dodge Center. She attended and graduated from...
Brennen Timothy Decker
Jul 31, 2025
Brennen Timothy Decker, 23, of Kasson, MN, passed away at his home after a courageous struggle with mental health.
Brennen was born on May 22, 2002, in Rochester, MN, to Kristin and Christopher Decker. He moved to Kasson at the age of one, where he later graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School.
Brennen was a kind,...
Lara Ann French
Jul 18, 2025
In loving memory of Lara Ann French who passed away very unexpectedly on July 18, 2025 at the age of 52. She is deeply missed by her Mother, family and friends.
Lara was the only baby born in Rochester MN on October 13, 1972. She was her Mom's best friend from the very beginning. She passed away...
Jessica Anne (Keppy) Mchugh
Jul 18, 2025
Jessica Anne (Keppy) McHugh, age 55, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at Season's Hospice House in Rochester, Minnesota, after courageously battling cancer for many years.
Jessica was born on June 10, 1970, in Scott County, Davenport, Iowa, to Steven and Sharon (Anderson) Keppy, who now reside in Jefferson, Wisconsin. She graduated from...
Susan Lynn Hoenk
Jul 16, 2025
Susan "Sue" Lynn Hoenk, 71 passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025 at her home in Byron, MN, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Sue was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Sue was born February 25, 1954 in Tracy, MN to Lando "Smokey" and Dorothy Willems. Sue grew up in Olivia, MN and after graduating high school,...
Mary A. Gatzke
Jul 5, 2025
Mary Gatzke, 93 of Byron, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on February 17, 1932, to Patrick and Stella Langan (Drummond) in Preston, Minnesota. They later moved to Austin, Minnesota where she graduated from Pacelli High School. She married Milo Gatzke on April 30, 1955,...
Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Berthusen
Jun 27, 2025
Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth Berthusen, 81, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1944, in Jamestown, New York to the late Walter Pryor and Frances Harriett (Peebles) Nickle. On September 11, 1964, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora, Illinois, Sally married Eugene "Gene" Everett Berthusen who survives her and was...
