Obituaries

Vic Dvorak, 93, Hayfield

Vic Dvorak, 93, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of his family and the memories of a life well-lived. Born in Wilber, Nebraska on January 1, 1932, to Victor A. Dvorak and Helen (Bartos) Dvorak, Vic’s life was marked early on by a spirit of service and...

Ethel P. Klepel, 85, Brownton

Ethel P. Klepel, age 85, of Brownton, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, North Dakota, with family at her side. Funeral Service was held Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton with interment in the church...

Velda Elaine Musolf, 86, Mantorville

Velda Elaine Musolf, 86, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN. Velda was born on May 14, 1938, in Sargeant, MN, to Ferdman and Aletta (Lee) Johnson. She grew up on a farm by Sargeant and attended Hayfield Schools. She married Gerald Musolf Sr. and together...

Arlan Scharberg, 90, Hayfield

“Well, Jeanne girl and William, looks like I didn’t quite make it to 100—but I sure gave it a good run. My first goal was to live to 90, and that one, I nailed. If you’re reading this, it means my time here is done—but don’t worry, I made sure to plant plenty of good memories along the way. Life,...

Erin Brose, 46, Dodge Center

Erin Irene Brose was called home to Jesus, receiving her third birthday into her faith on January 12, 2025 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, due to injuries sustained in an accident while she stopped to help other accident victims to safety. Erin was 46 years and 14 days old. Erin Irene (...

Barbara Jane Mogen, 78, Faribault

Barbara Jane Mogen, 78, of Faribault, MN passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home. She was born January 13, 1947 in Rochester to George and Alice (Houseman) Bonser. Barb grew up in Dodge Center and graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1965. After school she married Ronald M....

Mary Lou Mussman, 94, Dodge Center

Mary Lou (Banta) Mussman, 94, of Dodge Center, MN was called home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2025 at Birchwood Cottages in Owatonna. Mary Lou was born on November 8, 1930 in Owatonna to Joe Banta and Mary (Leffler) Banta. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1948 and married Duane...

Mark Stevens, 65, Kasson

Mark Andrew Stevens, 65, of Kasson, MN died peacefully at his home Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born September 16, 1959, in Rochester to Luverne and Ruth (Bungum) Stevens. Mark graduated from John Marshall High School in 1977. After high school, in 1985, Mark dedicated his time to start his...

Charles "Charlie" Edward Finley, 73, Pine Island

Charles “Charlie” Edward Finley, Sr. 73, of Pine Island, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 12, 1952, in Kasson to Richard and Ella (Dohrmann) Finley. He graduated from Kasson High School in 1970, and then served in the US Air Force...

Marcyne Leth, 86, Kasson

Marcyne E. Leth (2/27/1938 - 1/21/2025), beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, animal lover and Child of God passed away peacefully in her home on January 21, 2025. Marcyne spent her life in loving service to others. She was always available to help the elderly in their times of need; often...