Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes & Crematory

11/05/2025

Ruth Ann Shadow

Ruth Ann Shadow, 91, of Dodge Center, MN passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at her home.

Ruth was born on August 4, 1934, in Plainview, MN to Henry and Ruth (Haack) Balzum. She attended school in Wykoff, Rochester, and Dodge Center, Minnesota. Following school, she worked at Federated Insurance and Traficante Accordion School in Owatonna. She later worked in Kasson at her husband's accounting office, Bishop & Wachholz, as their bookkeeper until her retirement in 2002.

Ruth married Robert “Bob” Lewis Shadow on December 8, 1956, at Grace Lutheran Church in Dodge Center, MN. After retiring, Ruth and Bob enjoyed camping, going to the NASCAR races, and taking random road trips. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, wonderful neighbors and friends. Her biggest passion was playing the accordion. She taught at Traficante Accordion School and also played the accordion with The Silver Kings for 31 years.

Ruth is survived by her three daughters, Brenda (Bryce) Frederick of Zumbrota, MN, Odelia Christenson of Plainview, MN, Ramona Shadow of Dodge Center, MN; son, David Shadow of Dodge Center, MN; sister-in-law, Muriel Ann Balzum of Dodge Center, MN; niece, Amy (Dan) Peterson of Dodge Center, MN; extended family members, Ismael "Pete" Hernandez and the Joey Hoffman family; thirteen grandchildren, Jason Shadow, Ginny and Renae Shadow, Justin (Heather) and Niles (Angela) Frederick, Robert and Aaron (Cassandra Walker) Johnson, Sabrina Lehman, Benjamin (Elizabeth) Crary, KatieJo Rud, Anthony (Lindsey) Peck, Jennifer Wytaske, Dustin Grabinger; thirty-three Great Grandchildren and four Great-Great Grandchildren.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob; a son, Grant; and her brother, Jon Balzum.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, 308 2nd St NW in Dodge Center, MN with Pastor Kristen Schlauderaff officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to her service at the church. Inurnment will be in Wildwood Cemetery in Wasioja, MN.

To share a special memory or condolence please visit http://www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com. Czaplewski Funeral Homes, 25 South Street SW, Dodge Center, MN 55927 (507)374-2155. Blessed be her memory.

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10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from our crew to yours! Wishing you a night full of yummy treats! What is your go-to Halloween candy?🍬🍭🎃

10/29/2025

Doris Bertha May Allen

Doris Bertha May Allen, 92, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home in Rochester, MN.

Doris was born February 21, 1933, at home in New Haven Township, Minnesota to George and Lucy (Jackson) Curtis. After high school she went into Nursing. Doris loved caring for others as was evidenced by her 60+ years of Nursing, until her retirement in 2020 at the age of 87. In 1950, she married Duane Derby, they were later divorced. She married Lyle Albert Allen on January 5, 1967, in Aberdeen, S.D. They were married until his death on October 11, 2000.

Doris is survived by her four children, Christina Armstrong of Minnesota, Roger (Deb) Derby of Minnesota, Maynard (Jody) Derby of Florida, Dan (Dorothea) Allen of Minnesota; six step children, Bruce (Jeannine) Allen, Linda Connelly, Lyle Donald (Debbie) Allen, John (Carol) Allen, Kathy Bertelson, Roger (Pauline) Allen all of Minnesota, and one brother Glenn (Chick) Curtis of Arkansas, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A private service for immediate family will be held. To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801 7th St SE Kasson, MN 55944 (507)634-6510. Blessed be her memory.

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10/28/2025

Faye Rud

Faye was called home to Heaven on Saturday, October 11, 2025. She passed away at her home under hospice care with family present.

Faye was born on July 3, 1931, to Robert and Amelia (Funke) Buttolph in McIntire, IA. She graduated from Riceville High School in 1949. She married Herbert Rud on January 27, 1951, in Riceville, IA. Herb passed away in 1962. To that union they had three sons, Mike, Jeff, and Brian.

Faye worked at the World Hospital in Rochester, MN and the Olmsted Clinic in Rochester. She lived in Rochester, Kasson, and Byron, MN, Seattle, WA, Devils Lake, ND, Kissimmee, and St. Cloud, FL. She moved to Kissimmee, FL in February 1986. She worked as a medical assistant with Pleasant Hill Elementary School System. Also, the Nickelodeon hotel in Kissimmee.

She enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling in MN. Visiting relatives in Iowa and great Sunday meals. She was a great bowler. Enjoyed bowling on her league and making friends. Was a red cross volunteer and did classes at the Civilian Police Academy. Which made her very proud. Whoever got more “Junk”/order out of catalogs than Faye. Her home was decorated with ceramic teddy bears all over the house and signs also. She was an avid collector and loved them.

Faye enjoyed all of you that came to visit and stay with her. She enjoyed all those meals weather she made them or you did. She had many stories to share over the years.

Grateful for having shared her life are her sons. Jeff (Audrey) Rud of Sioux Falls, SD, Brian (Olga) Rud of St. Cloud, FL; 6 grandchildren, Jennifer (Alex) Dugan of Rochester, MN, Ali (Aaron) Lueck of Big Bend, WI; Sean Rud of Sioux Falls, SD; Aaron Rud of Sioux Falls, SD, Michael Rud of St. Cloud, FL; and Michelle Rud of St. Cloud, FL; sister-in-law, Jill Rud of Allen, TX; numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends; her great-grandchildren, who brought her much joy and happiness; Marrisa, Audrey, Miles, and Evey Dugan of Rochester, MN, Hudson Lueck of Big Bend, WI, Jacob, Blakely, Lena, and Faye Rud of Sioux Falls, SD, and Reese Rud of Sioux Falls, SD; her bonus grandchildren, Wade and Gina Kouril (Dawson, Jackson, and Claudia) of Higginsville, MO; Eric and Sadie Kouril (Ella, Saxon, Ezra, and Sicelia) of Sioux Falls, SD, Adam and Cheryl Kouril (Wyatt, Aidan, and Audreana) of Sioux Falls, SD, Aron and Stacy Kouril (Kennedy, Carter, and Kobey) of Brandon, SD, Darrin Ortega (Shyanne, Savanna, Dakota, and Larkin) of St. Cloud, FL, Tonya and Daryl Boykin (Brianna (Geremy) Galarza) of St. Cloud, FL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Rud; parents; son, Michael Rud; daughter-in-law, Janet Rud; her only brother, Harold Buttolph and his wife, Patricia; nephews, Dale Rud, Gary Rud, Donnie Rud, Greg Rud, and Nick Rud.

A special thank you to Dr. Michael Link for his services, Meals on Wheels, and a BIG thank you to Vitas Healthcare Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2025, at East St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 6200 County Rd 3 SW in Byron, MN with Pastor Paul Thompson officiating. A luncheon will follow her service at the church. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Maple Grove Cemetery in Kasson, MN.

To share a special memory or condolence please, visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801 7th St SE, Kasson, Minnesota, 507-634-6510. Blessed be her memory.

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10/23/2025

David Plank Helberg

David Plank Helberg was born on March 28, 1937, the only son of Maynard and Doris (Plank) Helberg in Mankato, MN. Dave began his journey to his eternal life in Heaven on October 14, 2025 at the age of 88. Dave had a kind and gentle soul, was a friend to all, and will be dearly missed.

Dave graduated from Mankato High School, where as a Scarlett he excelled in cross country, basketball, and track. Dave went on to graduate from Minnesota State University Mankato (then known as Mankato Teachers College), and continued taking courses after graduation to eventually earn a Master’s Degree in Education.

While in college, Dave met the love of his life, Mary, and they were united in marriage in 1961. Dave and Mary settled in Hayfield, MN, where they started their teaching careers and raised their kids – Jon, Jane, Paul, and Peter. Dave had a great love of teaching, and shared his knowledge with his students teaching History, Government, and Speech at Hayfield High School. He was also the “Voice of the Vikings” at all of the Hayfield Vikings football games until his retirement in 1994. Dave coached several sports throughout his career at Hayfield HS including golf, track, and basketball. He continued coaching golf and teaching Drivers Ed well into his retirement years.

Dave had an active interest in government, and was elected to the City Council and was the Mayor of Hayfield for many years. It was apparent that he liked the job more than his kids did though, as he occasionally got calls about loose dogs running around town, or snow getting plowed into people’s driveway. It was always, hey you (whichever kid was closest), hop in the car – we need to catch a dog, or hey you, grab the shovel, we’ve got some snow in a driveway to clear. He was a dedicated and respected leader, and was repeatedly re-elected, much to the chagrin of his children.

In addition to his family, golf was Dave’s primary passion in life, and he tried to play almost every day in the summer – 3 of the best things about being a teacher – “June, July, and August”. He was twice a club champion, first at Zumbro Valley Golf Course in Kasson, MN, and then at The Oaks Golf Club in Hayfield. Included in his golf accomplishments were 7 Holes-in-One, and shooting his age or better many times – he always said “It gets easier the older you get”.

Dave and Mary spent much of their free time at the family lake home on Church Pine Lake in western Wisconsin. Summers were spent on the lake lounging on the “party barge”/pontoon, sometimes just floating and reading, or having Happy Hour on a sunset cruise. Dave even water skied into his 60’s, and was still able to drop a ski to slalom up until he said “that could be the last time”. They were well known for their regular walks around the lake that could often last hours as they visited with their friends and neighbors. Winters were spent snowmobiling, ice skating, and cross-country skiing on the lake and surrounding area. There was also the Cabin Cup Golf Tourney, a semi-annual family event with the winner awarded the coveted “Red Jacket” and getting their name etched on the Cabin Cup. G’pa Dave was proud to wear the Red Jacket and drink from the Cabin Cup, and was equally proud of all those he coached who were able to don the Red Jacket and drink from the cup instead of him.

In their retirement, Dave and Mary enjoyed traveling the world, and had many memorable trips throughout the years with their friends and family. Dave & Mary eventually found their happy place in Pelican Sound in Estero, Florida, where they enjoyed a very active life-style and could play golf every day – all winter long. Dave enjoyed teaching so much that once he discovered Pickleball, he introduced and taught the game to hundreds of new players in Pelican Sound. He was affectionately known as “Pickleball Dave” or sometimes just “The Pickleball Guy” – whom everyone always remembered for teaching them the game, even when they far surpassed his skills as he continued to play into his 80’s. Dave also loved to dance, and enjoyed all of the music nights at Pelican Sound, where he was especially energetic dancing with Mary whenever he heard his favorite song “Sweet Caroline”.

Dave is survived by his loving wife Mary, his children Jon (Terese), Jane (Charles) Jondal, Paul (Coleen), and Pete (Colleen Pruyn), his grandchildren Alex (Sarah) Helberg, Nick (Nhung Do) Helberg, Katie (Greg) Keating, Grace Jondal, Abby (Andrew) Moran, and Blake Helberg, his in-laws Julie (Brian) Bonucci, Dick Knotz, Debbie Knotz, Andrea Knotz, and Patricia (Knotz) Pound. He was preceded in death by his parents Maynard & Doris Helberg, his father-in-law and mother in-law Richard & Rita Knotz, and brothers-in-law Mike Knotz, Paul Knotz, and Mark Knotz.

A funeral Mass for Dave will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 2nd St NE in Hayfield, MN, with Father William Becker officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of his service at the church on Friday. Luncheon will immediately follow his funeral mass at the church. A Celebration of Life for Dave with his Pelican Sound friends/family will be held at a later date. If you wish to honor Dave’s memory, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association or your favorite charity.

To share a special memory or condolence please, visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 501 2nd Street NW, Hayfield, Minnesota, 507-477-2259. Blessed be his memory.

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10/22/2025

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09/07/2025

We had a great time participating in the Marigold Days Parade today!

07/04/2025

05/08/2025

For over 100 years the Dibble Family has been a staple in our community. We are honored that the Dibble Family entrusts us to care for their families in future need.
If you have any questions during this transition, please give us a call at 507-634-6510.
Sincerely, Paul, Ben, and Kaitlyn

04/28/2025

Don't forget to call us at 507-634-6510 to register for our free advance planning seminar next week!

Please join us for a free advance planning seminar at our Kasson funeral home on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. During this informative session, you will learn about the many funeral planning options and how these decisions can help your loved ones at a time of loss. Please call Kaitlyn at 507-634-6510 to make a reservation as there is limited seating.

04/15/2025

Please join us for a free advance planning seminar at our Kasson funeral home on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. During this informative session, you will learn about the many funeral planning options and how these decisions can help your loved ones at a time of loss. Please call Kaitlyn at 507-634-6510 to make a reservation as there is limited seating.