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Obituaries or death notices have become an invaluable tool in family history research. The type and amount of information they contain varies widely depending on the date, the newspaper, and the subject of the obituary. In general, earlier obituaries contain less data.
The Dodge County Historical Society has an extensive collection of Obituaries and death notices. From 1869 to present. The database currently numbers 19,000+ with more being added frequently. Thelma Givan, Dodge County Historical Society member is responsibe for the Obituary Project.
To obtain a copy of an obituary or death notice (be aware that some records are only death notices)
Mail
, as found on the index
- Last name, Maiden Name, First Name, Birth Date, Death Date, Cemetery & Page
- A self-addressed, stamped envelope to–
- Thelma Givan
- Dodge County Obituary Project
- 608 7 ½ St Circle NW
- Kasson, Minnesota 55944.
- Include your
- e-mail address
- and/or phone number in case there is a question regarding your order.
- Leave 3-5 weeks to receive your obituaries.
- Each obituary Cost is $5.00 per obituatry so include a check for the total amount made out to "Dodge County Historical Society." If you have any questions, please contact Thelma at thelmagivan@kmtel.com
It is always possible for a researcher to visit the Dodge County Historical Society located in Mantorville Minnesota, in person. Copies of the obituaries on site are only $.25 each since you do the look-ups!
If more in-depth assistance or research is needed, contact Dodge County Historical Society to at 507-635-5508 or dchs@kmtel.com
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