Area Obituaries
Mike William Messner
Mike William Messner, age 99, of Gaylord passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 23, 2025. Memorial Service was held Monday, June 30, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at the Apostolic Christian Church in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery at a later date. Military Honors by the Manthey-Asmus American Legion Post #433 in…
Read MoreLaVonne Carol Kyrklund Olsen
LaVonne Carol Kyrklund Olsen, of New Sweden Township in Nicollet County, peacefully began her everlasting life in her 87th year on June 21, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday July 12, 2025, at Norseland Lutheran Church. Visitation is 4:00-6:00 p.m. Friday, July 11th at St. Peter…
Read MoreArthur Byro
Arthur Jr. Byro, 93, passed away on June 21, 2025, at Palm City Nursing Center, Florida. Arthur Jr. Byro was born on October 17, 1931, in DeKalb, IA. He was the son of Arthur Sr. and Merle Byro. He attended Malta High School, graduate of 1950. He served in the Army in the Korean War.…
Read MoreJorge R. Vasquez
Jorge R. Vasquez, age 58, of Winthrop, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Hillcrest Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, Minnesota. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment at the Glencoe Catholic Cemetery. Gathering of Family & Friends was…
Read MoreGloria Darlene McGonigle
Gloria Darlene McGonigle leaves a legacy of love, kindness and compassion. She died May 7, 2025 at the age of 84. Gloria was beloved by her family, friends and caregivers at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Her infectious smile, humor and generosity touched many. During the past several years, perhaps you were among the many people…
Read MoreKenneth W. “Boots” Messner
Kenneth W. “Boots” Messner, age 91, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson. Memorial Service was held Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment in Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Clergy Officiating: Apostolic Christian Ministers. Congregational Hymns: Urn Bearers:…
Read MoreDennis Leo Mattison
Dennis Mattison, age 87, of Lamberton passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2025, at Valley View Manor in Lamberton. Funeral service was held Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Highwater Lutheran Church in rural Lamberton with interment following the Highwater Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Sturm Funeral Home in…
Read MoreKenneth “Boots” Messner
Kenneth “Boots” Messner, age 91, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Hutchinson. Gathering of Family and Friends will be held…
Read MoreWalter Ahrens
Walter Ahrens, age 96, of Winthrop passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 2:00 P.M. at the Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Clergy Officiating: Chaplin Helmar…
Read MoreJerry Lee Schwarzrock
Jerry Lee Schwarzrock, age 72, of Gibbon passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gibbon with Pastor Steven Bauer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m.-7:00…
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