Obituaries

Apr 27, 2022

Dorothy Ione Moen, 88, of Byron passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.

Dorothy Johnson was born on November 10, 1933 in Salem Corners, MN to Carl and Opal Johnson. On September 6, 1953 she married Ivan Moen at South Zumbro Lutheran Church near Rock Dell and they were blessed...

Apr 22, 2022

Ricky Lee Sweet, 57, of Byron, MN passed away from natural causes on Friday, April 22, 2022.

Rick was born on December 21, 1964, in Rochester, MN to Myron and Joy Sweet. He attended Hayfield High School and graduated from Mayo in 1983. He continued his education in welding at Anoka Technical College.

Rick pursued...

Mar 20, 2022

Yee Na Kheeree, 82, of Rochester, MN, joined his heavenly father on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Saint Marys Hospital while surrounded by his family.

Yee was born July 1, 1939 in the Nahan mountain village of Myanmar to Por Voi and Mae Voi Na Kheeree. Yee and Dokkham fell in love and began their beautiful life...

Feb 28, 2022

Christopher Westphal, 46, of Kasson, MN, died Monday, February 28, 2022, wrapped in the love and comfort of his family at home.

Chris took the world by storm on September 13, 1975, born to Eugene and Janice (Eblen) Westphal. He was the super-baby of his family, his siblings all being teenagers or older when he arrived, and...

Feb 22, 2022

A memorial service for Lyle Sophus Kuhlmann will be held at Byron United Methodist Church on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 11 AM with lunch to follow.  Reverend Rachael Hanson will officiate.  Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.  Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery in the spring.

Mr. Kuhlmann, 87, passed...

Jan 1, 2022

Ronald Lloyd Burnes, 87, of Kasson passed away at his home on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Ron had been battling Parkinsons disease for the last 14 years but died mostly of natural causes on New Year's Day.

Ron was born September 2, 1934 to Evelyn (Roeder) and John (Jack) Walter Burnes in Indianapolis, Ind. Some of this...

Dec 1, 2021

Robert "Bob" Tweite, 96 of Byron, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2021, with his loving family by his side.

Robert was born March 18, 1925, in Byron, Minnesota at the family farm to Marvin Sr. and Marjorie (Houston) Tweite.  On October 7, 1926, he was baptized at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Kasson, Minnesota.  On June...

Nov 24, 2021

Kathleen Marie Cardinal, 57, of Hampton, MN, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at United Hospital.

Kathy was born March 2, 1964 in Rochester, MN to Leo and Marge (Wilson) Connelly. She graduated from Byron High School in 1982, Winona State University in 1986 and received her Masters in Literacy and Learning from Hamline University in 2000. On...

Nov 19, 2021

Piper Grace Stockard, 31 days, passed peacefully in the arms of her mother on November 19 th , 2021 after battling respiratory complications due to Down syndrome. Piper Grace was born on Tuesday October 19 th , 2021, at 4:54 p.m. to parents Aaron and Jenna (Edgar) Stockard at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. She weighed 6 pound 4.5...

Nov 5, 2021

Mark Fretty, 66, of Byron, MN died Friday November 5, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital. Mark was born April 4, 1955 in Grand Meadow, MN to Verle and Beverly (Myhre) Fretty. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1973 as an accomplished athlete, Homecoming King, and cherished friend of many,  In 1974, he married Becky Stejskal, also of Grand...

Oct 28, 2021

Dennis George McNeilus, 85, of Dodge Center, MN passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Spring Hill, Florida.

Dennis was born July 3, 1936 to Linden Ellis and Iola Dell (Ames) McNeilus in La Crosse, WI. His childhood was spent in Clarion, IA and Nelson, WI. Known as Denny in his teen years he attended Maplewood Academy...

Oct 17, 2021

Stanley "Joe" Brooks came into this world on April 18, 1960 and left us on October 17, 2021. He was the fourth of five Brooks boys born to Russell and Ruth. Joe was born and raised in Byron and lived there until 2017, where he developed his own circle of friends, a talent he maintained and exercised his entire...

Sep 15, 2021

Gary Ray Schaefer, 68, of Byron, MN passed away at home on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born at the Craig Air Force Base in Selma, Alabama on December 30, 1952, to Ray and Eloise Schaefer.  He graduated from Bonesteel High School in South Dakota in 1971 and went on to...

Aug 26, 2021

Mark J. Donovan, 67, of Byron passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mark was born on March 9, 1954 in Rochester to Darlene (Dahl) and Robert Donovan.  He grew up in rural Rochester and attended Rochester Catholic Schools. He graduated from Byron High School in 1972, then went on...

Aug 20, 2021

Debra Jean (Ramthun) Ramsey, 69, of Sun City, AZ, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, AZ due to complications following surgery. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and wife. Debra was born April 2, 1952, the oldest of 3 daughters, to Charles and Carol (Clark) Ramthun in Rochester, MN....

Jun 28, 2021

Glen Michael Sikel, 68, of Rochester MN, died Monday, June 28th, 2021 at his home.

Glen was born February 11th, 1953 in Owatonna, MN to Charles and Georgine (Johnson) Sikel. He was married to Dawn Sikel for 35 years and they raised their three children in Owatonna.

Glen was an avid trapper for many years....

Jun 13, 2021

Virginia Ellen Stalsberg passed away peacefully on June 13th 2021 at Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center, in Plainview MN.

Virginia was born December 25th 1942 to Albert and Vera Spaulding. She was united in marriage to Paul D. Stalsberg on August 30th 1958 & together they had two daughters. Virginia worked for Montgomery Wards for 19 years where...

Jun 12, 2021

Helen Ruth Meyers, of Byron, died at age 93 in her home on Saturday, June 12, attended by family and friends. A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at the Byron United Methodist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor Butch Lewellin will be presiding, at the invitation...

May 18, 2021

Connie Bird, 90, of Byron, MN passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Madonna Summit in Byron, MN.

Connie was born on November 26, 1930, in Kenyon, Goodhue Co, MN to Alfred Johannes and Margaret Schei.  She met Richard Bird at the Pla Mor Ballroom where they enjoyed dancing.  She knew when she first met him...

May 6, 2021

Janice Audrey (Rice) Lorch, 78, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. She was born in Albert Lea, MN on April 22, 1943 to Harry & Ann (Terpstra) Rice and was raised in Hollandale. Janice attended Hollandale Grade School and Albert Lea High School where she graduated in 1961. She then attended...