Byron Funeral Home

Thomas Patrick Murphy left this world on July 6, 2023, at the age of 89. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. Tom enjoyed his time overseas during the service and could fix just about anything. He worked at Montgomery Wards for 33 years until he was 60 years old. At 60, he started his own business, Tom's Repair Service. During his last few years at the nursing home, he enjoyed working on puzzles and became a whiz on his iPhone. Tom is survived by his four children and their spouses: Craig (Julie) Murphy, Kurt (Rita) Murphy, Shawn (Paula) Murphy and Jen (Aaron) Meyer. Tom is also survived by five grandchildren: Ryan Murphy, Devin Murphy, Josh Murphy, Jake...

William L. "Bill" Murray, 88, of Byron was accepted into the Lord's house on Friday June 30, 2023, at Eisenberg Hospital in Rochester surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on November 11, 1934, in Mondovi, WI, to Andrew J. and Dora M. (Shorter) Murray. He moved with his family to Claremont, MN where he attended country school for six years and Claremont High School where he graduated with the class of 1952. Bill was active in sports, farming his family homestead and loved to ride his motorcycle. Following his schooling he joined the U.S. Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1961. Bill met his soon to be wife, Sharon K. Murray at a county fair. They became engaged and...

Cheryl Marie Lovig (Lembcke), age 64, of Pine City, MN passed away peacefully at 7:11pm on Friday, December 16th from pancreatic cancer. Cheryl was born in Morris, MN on June 27th, 1958. Cheryl married her high school sweetheart Jim Lovig on October 13th, 1979 and was happily married for more than 43 years. Cheryl worked as a Registered Nurse for 32 years at hospitals in Willmar and Rochester, MN. The majority in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit working with infants, her passion and specialty. Cheryl also had many more hobbies including a love of plants, music, animals, evening pontoon rides, and spending time with her 'lake friends'. Among Cheryl's favorite things to do was to be with...

Betty Ann Brandli, age 86 of Kasson went to heaven on October 4, 2022. She was born on February 20th, 1936 in Mexico, Missouri; daughter of Clarence and Agnes Weber. Betty graduated in 1954 from Owatonna High. She married David Splittstoesser and they had 5 children: Douglas, David, Denise, Debra and Darin. They later divorced and she married Jerry Bluhm and later divorced. In 1999 Betty married John Brandli. Betty worked as a teller at Security Bank & Trust in Owatonna. She then moved to Minneapolis and worked at Home Federal Savings & Loan. Next, the move was to Kasson where she went to RCTC and received her certification as a Nurses Aid. She worked at Rochester Methodist...

Betty Ann Brandli, age 86 of Kasson went to heaven on October 4, 2022. She was born on February 20th, 1936 in Mexico, Missouri; daughter of Clarence and Agnes Weber. Betty graduated in 1954 from Owatonna High. She married David Splittstoesser and they had 5 children: Douglas, David, Denise, Debra and Darin. They later divorced and she married Jerry Bluhm and later divorced. In 1999 Betty married John Brandli. Betty worked as a teller at Security Bank & Trust in Owatonna. She then moved to Minneapolis and worked at Home Federal Savings & Loan. Next, the move was to Kasson where she went to RCTC and received her certification as a Nurses Aid. She worked at Rochester Methodist...

Dr. Gregory Lee Angstman was born March 8, 1956 in Princeton, Minnesota and grew up on the family dairy farm with his loving parents, Vicki and Roger Angstman and three younger brothers. Under God's grace and love Greg, age 66 died on July 31, 2022. After graduating from Princeton High School in 1974, Greg attended the United States Military Academy at West Point for 2 years, then the University of Minnesota Duluth, graduating in 1978. Greg married his high school sweetheart, Julianne Lingle on June 24, 1978. The couple moved to Rochester, Minnesota, where Greg graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1982 as a Medical Doctor then completed a Family Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic in...

Dr. Gregory Lee Angstman was born March 8, 1956 in Princeton, Minnesota and grew up on the family dairy farm with his loving parents, Vicki and Roger Angstman and three younger brothers. Under God's grace and love Greg, age 66 died on July 31, 2022. After graduating from Princeton High School in 1974, Greg attended the United States Military Academy at West Point for 2 years, then the University of Minnesota Duluth, graduating in 1978. Greg married his high school sweetheart, Julianne Lingle on June 24, 1978. The couple moved to Rochester, Minnesota, where Greg graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1982 as a Medical Doctor then completed a Family Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic in...

On this day, May 9, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. SSGT-Ret Robert Archie Lewis answered his last call to duty at Pine Haven Care Facility in Pine Island, Mn. Robert (Bob) was born in Stevens Point, WI on January 5, 1937, to his parents Ruth Janet (Holman) and Archie Bernard Lewis. While working for the Railroad Company they moved to various places and states. Daughter Janet Ruth was born to them in Chicago, Il., and they then moved back to Watertown, SD. There Bob and Janet grew and attended the Watertown school system. In his senior year Bob joined the National Guard Unit in Watertown and in 1956 he entered the US Marine Corps, attending Boot Camp in Camp Pendleton, CA. While on leave in SD...

Lanis Karel passed away May 2, 2020 at Madonna Towers, Rochester. He was born May 31, 1923 in Leroy, North Dakota, to parents Frank and Stella (Gorman) Karel. He attended country school through the eighth grade and helped his father and brothers on the family farm. Lanis married Annabelle Jane Smith on May 18, 1943. They stayed on the family farm near Leroy during the early years of their marriage and then in 1948 moved to Oklee, MN, where they purchased their own farm. They farmed there for the next 46 years where Lanis served on several boards including Red Lake Electric Co-op, Federal Land Bank, and Soil Conservation board. In 1994 they retired and moved to Detroit Lakes, MN. In...

Eugene "Bud" Victor Frey, 81 of Byron passed away to his eternal home on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at The Waters on Mayowood of Rochester after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Bud was born on August 19, 1938 in Blooming Prairie, MN to Victor and Edna (Thorager) Frey. He attended country grade school and attended high school at Blooming Prairie, MN and Waseca, MN. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served four years, mostly in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1964. On September 27, 1969 he married Susie Simmons and the couple later divorced. To this union two daughters were born. On April 30, 1977, he married Doris Ann (Hove) Meeker in Chatfield, MN. Bud's entire working...

Eugene "Bud" Victor Frey, 81 of Byron passed away to his eternal home on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at The Waters on Mayowood of Rochester after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Bud was born on August 19, 1938 in Blooming Prairie, MN to Victor and Edna (Thorager) Frey. He attended country grade school and attended high school at Blooming Prairie, MN and Waseca, MN. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served four years, mostly in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1964. On September 27, 1969 he married Susie Simmons and the couple later divorced. To this union two daughters were born. On April 30, 1977, he married Doris Ann (Hove) Meeker in Chatfield, MN. Bud's entire working...

Arlene O. Feine, 86 of Rochester, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at her Madonna Summit home in Byron surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born on June 18, 1933 in Rushford, MN to Obert and Alfhild (Hanson) Evenson. She attended Rushford High School through ninth grade. On July 7, 1962, Arlene married Adolph Junior Feine at St. Martins Lutheran Church in Winona, MN. The couple moved to Rochester in 1962. Arlene began working at St. Marys Hospital in the bakery where she worked for 29 years. In 1968, Arlene and Junior welcomed their daughter Jackie. After retirement Arlene enjoyed baking and spending time with her grandchildren. Arlene and Junior enjoyed taking many...

Arlene O. Feine, 86 of Rochester, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at her Madonna Summit home in Byron surrounded by her loving family. Arlene was born on June 18, 1933 in Rushford, MN to Obert and Alfhild (Hanson) Evenson. She attended Rushford High School through ninth grade. On July 7, 1962, Arlene married Adolph Junior Feine at St. Martins Lutheran Church in Winona, MN. The couple moved to Rochester in 1962. Arlene began working at St. Marys Hospital in the bakery where she worked for 29 years. In 1968, Arlene and Junior welcomed their daughter Jackie. After retirement Arlene enjoyed baking and spending time with her grandchildren. Arlene and Junior enjoyed taking many...

Warren Lloyd Pepper 69, of Byron, MN died Monday, April 6 after a courageous battle with cancer at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. Warren, known as "Pepper" to all his family and friends was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on November 18, 1950 to Melvin and Lorna (Sievert) Pepper. He graduated from Schaumburg High School in Illinois and attended Northwestern College and later RCTC. He met the girl of his dreams and after dating 6 weeks he and Donna were engaged. On June 3, 1972 he married the love of his life, Donna J. Duncan. They would be celebrating 48 years of marriage in June. Their love was one for the story books.Most of their married lives they made their home in Kasson...

Sandra Marie Schaffner Sawyer passed away peacefully on March 1, 2017, in Rochester, MN, where she was surrounded and loved by friends and family. Sandy was born June 2, 1942 to Clarence Louis and Helen Maria (Weiken) Schaffner. She spent her childhood in St Paul, MN. Sandy met her husband, Ed, on a blind date. They were married August 10, 1963, and were married nearly 54 years. Sandy graduated from Macalester College in St Paul with a degree in social work. She used her skills and education when working at Ah-Gwah-Ching nursing home in Walker, MN for more than 16 years, where she served as director of social work. While Sandy enjoyed multiple jobs outside of her home, she was first...

David Erick Kranz, 76 of Byron passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at St. Marys' Hospital in Rochester. David was born on March 31, 1943 in rural Harmony to Walter and Hilda (Rausch) Kranz. He graduated from Mayo High School. He worked many years for Road Constructors. He married Sandra "Sandy" Makowski in 1972 and together they raised three children. David loved wood working and lending a helping hand to others. He is survived by his wife Sandy of Byron, his son Gary of Byron, his daughter Becky (Ron) Tolzmann of Byron, two granddaughters Kelly and Kris. He is preceded in death by his son Glen, two sisters and his parents. The memorial service for David will be held at...

Deloris M. Lott, 85, of Byron passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Deloris was born on December 23, 1934 to Arthur and Mildred (Pribonich) Backlund in Keewatin, MN where she grew up and attended school. In 1952 Deloris married Roland Lott, also from Keewatin. They moved to Babbitt in 1955 where she was a homemaker and they happily raised their four children; Debbie, Terrie, Roland and Randy there. In 1992 they made their home in Hibbing until moving to Byron in 2008 to be closer to family. Deloris was an active walker for many years, walking five miles per day. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, baking and visiting with her neighbors. She...