James Allen Rodrick
May 11, 2025
James "Jim" Allen Rodrick, Sr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on May 11, 2025, at the age of 89. Throughout his life, Jim was known for his kind heart, his generosity, and his incredible strength and resilience.
Jim was born at his family's home in Douglas, MN, on January 12, 1936, to Arbie and Helen...
James Edward Woodfork
May 8, 2025
James Edward Woodfork, also known as "Woody" to his friends, was a longtime resident and active community member of the Byron, MN area. He departed on May 8, 2025 after 95 years on this earth. Funeral services will be held on May 31, 2025 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Byron, MN. Details can be found on the Byron...
Wayne D. Courtney
Apr 11, 2025
Wayne "Red" Courtney, 73, of Byron, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 11, 2025.
Born on August 21, 1951, in Decorah, Iowa, to Bernard and Ann Amunrud, Wayne was raised in the Mabel-Canton area, where he graduated in 1969. His journey brought him to Rochester, where he pursued a two-year degree in accounting....
Kimberly Kaye Schellhammer
Apr 10, 2025
In loving memory, we announce the passing of Kimberly Kaye Schellhammer, a cherished figure in the Kasson community, who departed from this world on April 10, 2025, her 59th birthday. Kim was born on Easter Sunday, April 10, 1966, in Rochester, MN, to Ronald and Sandra (Yentsch) Musolf. With her unmistakable spirit and sharp wit, Kim lived her life...
Galvin D. Uhlenhopp
Mar 4, 2025
Galvin D. Uhlenhopp, "Hoppy" 94, of Kasson, MN, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025 at Prairie Meadows in Kasson.
Galvin was born April 1, 1930 in Dumont, IA to Eli and Thelma (Wickman) Uhlenhopp. He graduated in 1948 from Clarksville High School in Clarksville, IA. After high school, Galvin proudly served his country in the U.S....
Mary Jeanne Uhlenhopp
Feb 12, 2025
Mary Jeanne Uhlenhopp, 90, of Kasson, MN, passed away on February 12, 2025, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, MN. Born on February 11, 1935, in Rochester, MN, to John and Jane (Heaney) Almeter, Mary Jeanne lived a full and vibrant life.
Mary Jeanne was a 1952 graduate of Mazeppa High School. On May 2, 1955,...
Grant D. Schimek
Jan 23, 2025
Grant David Schimek
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Grant David Schimek on January 23rd, 2025, at the age of 42.
Grant David Schimek was born on February 8th, 1982, to David and Susan Schimek. Grant grew up with his three brothers and sister in Goodhue, Minnesota, and graduated high...
Teresa “Terry” Watson
Jan 4, 2025
Teresa M. "Terry" Watson- Byron, MN
Teresa Marie Watson, 68, of Byron, MN, died peacefully in her home on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Terry was born June 3, 1956, in Rochester, MN. She married Scott Watson at the Byron United Methodist Church on January 26, 1974. They welcomed two daughters, Tanna and Billie Jean.
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Russell L. Wright
Dec 3, 2024
Russell Leigh Wright, age 83, of Byron, MN, died on Tuesday December 3, 2024 at his home after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. Russ was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1940 to Dale and Nora on the family farm near Sebeka, MN. The oldest of eight children, he learned his love for hard work and farming. He was...
Michael P. Coe
Nov 28, 2024
Michael P. Coe, 72, of Rochester, formerly of Byron, MN, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester.
Michael was born on January 4, 1952, in Rochester, MN, to George and Alvina (Raygor) Coe. He was a 1970 graduate of Byron High School, where he played baseball and developed a love for sports...
Janet “Jan” Kittley
Nov 21, 2024
Janet M. Kittley, 97, of Kasson, formerly of Rochester, MN, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at The Mayo Clinic Methodist Campus.
Janet (Jan) was born on August 23, 1927, in Rochester, NY, to Melville and Helen (Stein) Mackay. After graduating from Clinton High School in Clinton, NY, she attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and...
Joan Arlene Skare
Oct 31, 2024
Joan Skare, age 82, of Byron, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on May 24, 1942, in Odebolt, IA, to Kermit and Doris (Hanson) Johnson, Joan was a vibrant spirit whose love for music and kindness to others touched the lives of many.
A proud...
Anita Louise Nelsen
Oct 21, 2024
Anita Louise Nelsen, age 78, of Byron, MN, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN. She was born on July 18, 1946, in Rochester, MN, to Lawrence and Arlene (Petersen) Larsen.
Anita graduated from Byron High School and dedicated her career to accounting, working for Midwest Fuels until her...
Loren Roger Wheeler
Sep 26, 2024
Loren Roger Wheeler, 80, of rural Byron, passed away peacefully at the Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus on Thursday, September 26, 2024, with family near.
Loren was born in Mitchell County, Iowa, at home on the family farm on January 5, 1944 to Clyde and R. Dolores Wheeler of McIntire, Iowa. Loren proudly served in the US...
Joseph S. Mathias
Aug 24, 2024
Joseph Stanley Mathias, 88, of Byron, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus.
Joe was born December 8, 1935 in Wabasha, MN to Louis and Margaret (Koemel) Mathias. He attended Wabasha schools and then proudly served in the US Army. On October 19, 1963, Joe married Mary Jo Traufler in Chatfield,...
Ruth Odys Brooks
Aug 11, 2024
May 22, 1926 – August 11, 2024
Ruth Odys Brooks passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 11, 2024. She was born on May 22nd, 1926 to Olga and Clarence Jetson and grew up in Spring Grove, MN alongside her siblings.
In 1946, Ruth obtained her Elementary Teaching Certificate from Winona State Teachers College....
Keven Paul Newton
Jul 12, 2024
Keven Paul Newton passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home. Keven was born on June 8th, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Clyde and Glenice Newton. Keven graduated from Faribault high school in 1967. Shortly after graduation he entered the Marine Corp where he served for 2 years with the India Company 37 in Vietnam. There he...
Diana M. Leonhardt
Jul 10, 2024
Diana Mae Leonhardt, 85, of Byron MN was called by her heavenly father and died on July 10, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Diana was born on March 6, 1939 in Winona, MN to Carl and Velma Clardy. She graduated from Winona High School and married James Leonhardt on July 11, 1959. She and...
Lawrence E. King
Jul 6, 2024
Lawrence (Larry) Eugene King passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024, at the age of 86 in Rochester, MN. He was born on March 26, 1938, to Albert and Margaret (Maggie) King of Racine, MN, and was the oldest of 5 children, Albert Dale , Marlys Anderson, Darrol King , and Carol Aswegan .
Larry attended grade...
Patricia May Christenson
Jun 29, 2024
Patricia May Christenson passed away on June 29th, 2024 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN. Patty was born in 1938 to Norman and Leala (Searles) Larsen in Byron, Minnesota, and graduated from Byron High School and Minnesota School of Business.
In her early years, she worked at IBM and served on a rural school board....
