Dirk Dehn, aged 69, lost a hard fought battle with cancer on April 24, 2024. He grew up just south of Byron, MN and married Geri Ramthun on November 17, 1973. They resided in Kasson, MN where they raised 2 children. He worked as an electrician for almost 40 years.
Larry Eugene Kirkland passed away suddenly on February 10th, 2024 at the age of 78, at his home in Rochester. He was born on October 5th, 1945 in rural Kasson, MN to Amos (Pete) Kirkland and Marion Hemingway. He attended school in West Concord until 1960 when his parents moved to Hayfield where he graduated from high school in 1963. He served in the U.S. Army from June 1963 until June 1966 where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. Larry remained an ardent supporter of veterans throughout his life, even serving as Sergeant-at-Arms for several years at his local American Legion (Post 119) in Byron.
Dave Spurbeck was born in Mantorville, MN on May 7, 1938, and died in Kasson, MN on June 23, 2023. In high school, he excelled in sports and was the captain of the football team, baseball team and basketball team. He was senior class president, homecoming king and lead in the school play. After high school, he joined the US Air Force and was stationed in France for two years. Following his discharge, he returned to Minnesota where he was employed at IBM. In 1961, he married Carol Ronningen, and their marriage lasted over sixty years. After first living in Rochester, they moved to Byron where they raised their family and lived for almost sixty years. He retired from IBM in 1993 after a long and distinguished career.
Milton (Milt) Albert Kuball, 78, of Dodge Center, MN, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 23, 2022. Milt passed away peacefully at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester with family by his side. Milt was born on October 9th, 1943 in Morristown, MN to Martin and Agnes (Guerke) Kuball.