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Harland E. Kasa Sr., age 80, of Cannon Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Harland was born July 24, 1941, to Helge and Catherine (Bradford) Kasa at home in rural Rice County. He attended school in Randolph and then high school in Kenyon graduating in 1959. Harland then went on to a cabinet-making trade school in St. Paul. In 1961, he entered the United States Army and served until receiving his honorable discharge in 1963. He married Nancy Floyd and the couple had three children, Harland Jr., Scott, and Kristofer. At one time, in the late '60s, Harland owned and operated a shoe repair business where the current Willie's Shoe Repair...

Greg G Grose, 74, passed away peacefully at home in Dundas, MN on May 21, 2022, surrounded by family and his faithful dog, Bennie. He was born on July 18, 1947, in Austin, MN the son of Elder "Bud" Grose and Lois (Christenson) Grose. Greg is sadly missed by his entire family, and survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Diane Ibrahim along with his daughter Samantha (Kande) Ngalamulume; son Sharif (Yvonne) Ibrahim; son Adam (Meredith) Ibrahim; daughter Jacqueline (Doug) Nelson and five grandchildren. Caleb and Cameron Ngalamulume, Karim Ibrahim, Vonn Ibrahim, and Josephine Nelson. He was awaiting the arrival of a sixth grandchild in the fall. Greg is also survived by his sister Sue (Mike)...

Wayne Erickson, 77, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the Long Term Care Center of the Northfield Hospital. Wayne Dean Erickson was born on February 15, 1945, in Fargo, ND, to Melvin and Gurty (Spelhaug) Erickson. He grew up in Kindred, ND, on the family farm and graduated from Kindred High School. He attended the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton where he received an associate degree in HVAC. Wayne married the love of his life, Doris Whitehead, on June 22, 1968, at Kindred Lutheran Church. They moved to Farmington shortly after, in 1969, and then built their house in Castle Rock township, where they moved in 1973. Wayne worked for Thielen Plumbing and Heating for a couple...

Lyle Oster, 71, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, May 1, 2022, at Homestead Hospice House in Owatonna. Lyle Edwin Oster was born on October 19, 1950, in Eureka, South Dakota to Edwin and Freida (Himmerich) Oster. He attended Java High School, graduating in 1968, then serving 4 years in the United States Air Force. After the Air Force he attended the Culinary Institute in New York before settling in Northfield, MN. There, Lyle worked in the food service industry, working for Sodexo for over 40 years managing the Carleton College kitchen early in his career then wearing many hats from managing, helping set up kitchens at multiple universities and venues to senior administration...

Paula has gone to be with the Lord Jesus in glory! Born: May 11th, 1951, to Raymond M. Olson and Betty E. Olson Died: April 22nd, 2022, at home with her family. Paula is survived by her husband Gary Schutte; three children: Peter Schutte (Katie), Greta Schutte, and Greg Schutte (Shannon); her seven grandchildren: Aren, Elias, Linnea, Mairi, Rowan, Luke and Ellie; her brother Larry Olson (Claudia); and her nephew Andrew Olson (Danielle.) She was preceded in death by her parents and a niece Hannah Joy Olson. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to be sent to: Whispers of Hope 204 7th Street W. #214 Northfield, MN 55057. Services to be held at Emmaus Baptist Church 712 N....

Janice George, age 93, formerly of Northfield, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Hospice of the Valley in Glendale, AZ. Janice was born September 8, 1928, to Robert and Pearl (Rockfellow) Wilson, in Chicago, IL. The family moved frequently, but Janice's formative years were in White Plains, New York. She attended the Emma Willard School, located in Troy, New York. Following high school, Janice attended The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio and received her bachelor's degree in Mathematics. During that time, she met William George and the couple were united in marriage on October 6, 1951, at the College of Wooster Chapel. The couple lived briefly in North Olmstad and Oberlin,...

Reverend Lauren "Bud" Egdahl, age 94, of Northfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Cottages on Forest-Three Links Care Center. Bud was preceded in death by his wife Mary Tanner Egdahl, his parents, and his brothers John and Roger. He is survived by his three children: Mary Elizabeth Palm of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, James Loken (Elizabeth) of Santa Clarita, California, and Alice Egdahl Harlow (Granville) of Minnetonka, Minnesota; grandchildren Natalie Palm (Jimmy)Davis, Chris (Michelle) Palm, Julia and Siri Loken, Lauren and Gray Harlow; great grandchildren Loren, Ruthie, Britta, Anya Davis and Milo Palm ; his sister-in-law Alice Tanner Govig of Tacoma, WA and many...

Dean Allen Larson, age 90, of Northfield, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Northfield Hospital-Long Term Care. Funeral services will be held at Northfield Evangelical Free Church on Monday, May 23, 2022, beginning at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the church. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. He is survived by his children Terry (Patty) of Richfield, Linda (Mary Easterling) Larson of Northfield, Liane (Harvey) Bloomquist of Moorhead, Tom (Jennifer) of Norfolk, VA, Ron of Northfield, Kevin (Susie) of Blaine, Keith (Cindy) of Richfield; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Robert A. Franek, age 48, of Northfield, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his home. Robert was born on August 30, 1973, to Glenn and Colleen (Kuchinka) Franek in Faribault MN. The family lived on a farm in rural Northfield MN. Growing up, Rob had an interest in working on dirt bikes, go karts, tractors and tinkering with cars. He graduated from Northfield Senior Highschool and later attended Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, where he received his degree in Auto Mechanics. After, he became an ASE Master Auto Certified Technician and went on to mentor many young aspiring mechanics. Rob started his career at Hertz Rental, Tires Plus of Northfield and many places in...

Karen Larson, 65, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Tuesday morning, March 29, 2022, at her home. Karen Lee Sadler was born on August 17, 1956, to Donald and Leonette (Richter) Sadler in Willmar. She grew up in Willmar and graduated from Willmar High School. Karen attended Moorhead State University and eventually earned her master's degree in education. She was a great mom and almost single handedly raised her two kids, even if she was fashionably late some of the time. It was not uncommon to accompany her kids as a chaperone on their school trips. Karen invested herself deeply into her career as a special education teacher and was always an advocate for those who needed a...

Brian McCracken, age 25, of Castle Rock, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, after a brief illness at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Saint Mary's Campus. Brian was born July 31, 1996, to Greg and Holly (Stadler) McCracken, in Northfield. The family made their home in Castle Rock, and he attended high school in Northfield graduating in 2014. After high school, Brian worked various jobs and then began post-secondary studies at Dakota County Technical College where he was learning electrical trade. He began working for Johnson-Reiland Builders & Remodelers in Dundas. Brian was the person that would march to the beat of his own drum. He liked the simple things in life and, although...

Rhonda L. Stanley, age 64, of Northfield, passed away at her home with her family at her side on Monday, March 21, 2022. Rhonda was born January 6, 1958, to Gordon Sr. and Doris (Mrotz) Herrig, in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. She graduated from Columbia Heights High School in 1976, and then attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where she received her two-year degree. When her grandmother suffered a heart attack while wintering in Arizona, Rhonda spent time there helping her grandfather and caring for her grandmother. During what was to be a brief stay in Arizona, Rhonda met Knight Stanley who was serving in the armed forces. Their relationship blossomed and the two were...

Marie Nelson, 104, passed away Saturday evening, March 19, 2022, at the Long Term Care Center in the Northfield Hospital. Marie Arneson was born on March 5, 1918, in rural Elko on the family farm to Arnold and Brita Arneson. She attended Eidswold country school through the eighth grade and helped her parents with her younger siblings for a few years on the farm. Marie loved working with the animals, especially the horses and her dogs. She started working at a restaurant in Northfield around the age of 18 and married Chester Nelson on October 8, 1938. They raised their family in the Webster and Elko area. Marie worked at the pool table factory in Northfield and then a glass manufacturer in...

Robert "Bob" Quam, age 88, of Northfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Three Links Care Center. Bob was born November 25, 1933, to Joseph Sr. and Sigrid "Sarah" (Estrem) Quam, in Cannon Falls. He attended school in Farmington and began working for the local creamery. In 1954, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Germany. In 1956, Bob transferred to the Army Reserve and received his honorable discharge in 1962. During that time, Bob worked on the iron ore ships in Duluth. He then began a long career with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. He was united in marriage to Gloria Belke on June 22, 1963, at Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Robert "Bob" Quam, age 88, of Northfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Three Links Care Center. Bob was born November 25, 1933, to Joseph Sr. and Sigrid "Sarah" (Estrem) Quam, in Cannon Falls. He attended school in Farmington and began working for the local creamery. In 1954, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Germany. In 1956, Bob transferred to the Army Reserve and received his honorable discharge in 1962. During that time, Bob worked on the iron ore ships in Duluth. He then began a long career with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. He was united in marriage to Gloria Belke on June 22, 1963, at Trinity Lutheran Church in...