Obituaries

Sep 22, 2017

Beverly A. Baker, 85 of Rochester and former waitress of Michaels Restaurant died Friday morning, September 22, 2017 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus from complications leading to kidney failure.

Beverly was born on April 9, 1932 in Rochester to Archie and Frances Nelson.  On June 4, 1955 she married Elwin "Sonny" Baker.  The couple moved...

Sep 6, 2017

Denise M. Frydenlund (Heitman) – Byron

The funeral for Denise M. Frydenlund will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 11, 2017 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester with Pastor Dave Berg officiating.  Burial will be at Byron Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday September 10, 2017 at the Byron...

Aug 28, 2017

Leah Terese Ferdinandt-Mandery died early Monday morning, August 28th, of cancer.  A faithful Catholic and loving wife to her husband, Richard Mandery, Leah was deeply committed to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, daily mass, and her family.  She had an excellent sense of humor, an acute eye for color coordination, and a love for her grandchildren's activities. ...

Aug 1, 2017

Jim Caulfield, 95, of Byron, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 1, 2017 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester.

The funeral service for Jim Caulfield will be at 11:00am, Saturday August 5, 2017 at Byron United Methodist Church with Reverend Beth Perez officiating.  Visitation will be 4pm-7pm Friday, August 4, at Byron Funeral Home, 1620 Voll...

Jul 21, 2017

A memorial service for Nancy Kuhlmann will be at United Methodist Church, Byron, MN at 2 pm Wednesday July 26, 2017, with Pastor Elizabeth Macaulay officiating.  There will be a visitation at the Byron Funeral Home Tuesday July 25 from 5 to 7 pm, and an hour before the memorial service.  Interment will be at the Byron Cemetery.  Mrs....

Jun 26, 2017

The funeral for Kathy Popp will be at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 30th at Christ the King Catholic Church in Byron, MN with a lunch to follow. Officiant will be Rev. Paul Surprenant.  Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Albert Lea after lunch.  Visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Thursday, June 29th at Byron Funeral...

Jun 13, 2017

Brian Pickett passed Tuesday June 13, 2017 at the age of 60. Brian was born on February 16, 1957 in Rochester MN to his parents Robert and Reva Pickett.

Brian loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved collecting pictures and figurines of raccoons. He also loved outdoor entertainment such as parades, Valleyfair...

May 22, 2017

Edward Aaron Sawyer died peacefully on Monday May 22, 2017 in Rochester, MN.

Ed was born on June 28, 1941 in Downsville, Wisconsin to Enos Dewey and Delta Lavia Sawyer.  He spent his childhood in St. Paul, MN where his family had relocated for income opportunities during World War II.

He was proud of his...

Mar 10, 2017

Eileen Caulfield, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 10, 2017, at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Eileen Caulfield will be at 11:00, March 16, 2017 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Byron with Father Paul Suprenant officiating.  Visitation will be 4pm-7pm with rosary at 7pm, March 15 at...

Feb 23, 2017

Rich Brown passed away on February 23, 2017 at Cottagewood Senior Community after a courageous battle with Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) a rare form of Alzheimer's disease.

Rich was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Tony and Martha (Weichert) Brown on August 22 nd , 1940. He graduated from Aquinas High School in 1958. He joined the Army...

Feb 11, 2017

Ann Marie Vacko, age 74, of Kasson, passed away on February 11, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital.

Ann was born on August 8, 1942, the daughter of Joseph and Bessie (Cepelak) Vacko in Owatonna.  She graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1960.  Ann loved to travel.  In her early career, she had an opportunity to open...

Feb 10, 2017

Dr. Lloyd Maxon, 89, beloved Daddy, Grandpa, brother, uncle and pioneer Air Force educator, passed away February 10, 2017 in Wichita Falls, Texas.  Lloyd's Funeral Mass will be held 11:00am at Christ the King Catholic Church in Byron, Minnesota on Friday, February 17 th under the direction of Byron Funeral Home.  The visitation will be from 9:30am until the...

Jan 30, 2017

William Victor Glassmaker Sr., age 87, of Byron passed peacefully at his home on Monday January 30, 2017 surrounded by family.

William was born on March 23, 1929 to Lorraine (Nordine) and Leonard Glassmaker.  He was raised by his grandparents Christian and Anna Glassmaker on the farmstead in Byron.  He attended primary school in a one-room schoolhouse...

Jan 28, 2017

Kenneth D. Kuisle, age 32, died on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in a car accident in Tampa, FL. He was born in Rochester, MN to Donald and Pamela (Pytleski) Kuisle and was the oldest of five children.

Kenny grew up in Byron, MN. He loved to camp, build, fix, help and relax. He also loved his family,...

Jan 27, 2017

Terry H. Howard, 49 of Byron passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus on Friday, January 27, 2017 following a snowmobile accident.

Terry was born on November 24, 1967 in Owatonna, MN to Harvey and Carol Howard. He graduated from Claremont High School in 1986. Following graduation, he attended Rochester Vocational and Technical College for...

Jan 15, 2017

The funeral Mass for Chris Healy will be at 11:30am on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Kasson with Father Paul Surprenant officiating.  The visitation will begin at 10:00am at the church.  Burial will be in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Kenyon.

Chris died January 15, 2017, peacefully at home after a...