Caron Louise Gilbert
May 26, 2019
Caron Louise Gilbert, 79, formally of Wabasha, Minnesota, died on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Seasons Hospice House, in Rochester, Minnesota.
Caron was born on July 26, 1939 in Rochester, Minnesota to Ralph A. and Luverna L. (Woelpert) Fischer. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1957. Caron married Robert R. Gilbert on October 11, 1957...
Ralph William Kuisle
May 23, 2019
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Arleen Marie Moulton
May 22, 2019
Arleen Marie Moulton (Weis), age 91, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2019 at Chosen Valley Nursing Home in Chatfield, Minnesota.
Arleen was born November 21, 1927 in Rochester, Minnesota. She married the love of her life, Truman D. Moulton on September 25, 1948. They were married 67 years.
Arleen and Truman had four children...
Arnold “Arnie” Alfred Hertle
May 19, 2019
Arnie Hertle, 84, of Rochester, MN died morning of Sunday May 19, 2019 at his residence. Arnie was born on June 7, 1934 in Austin, MN to Ruth G.Hubbard and Alfred "Ted" Hertle.
Arnie went to school through the 8th grade, but then needed to work on their family's farm through his high school years. He later...
Edward “Jed” Harris
May 14, 2019
Edward Ridgway Harris, 90, of Rochester, Minnesota died peacefully Tuesday, May, 14th at Mayo Clinic Charter House in Rochester, from complications of Multiple Myeloma.
Jed, as he was known by friends and family, was born on November 10th, 1928 in Rochester, New York where he was also raised. He spent many of his childhood summers at Canandaigua...
Catherine Marie Spencer
May 11, 2019
Catherine Marie (Powers) Spencer, age 96, passed away Saturday, May 11, at Trinity Care Center in Farmington, surrounded by love and family.
Katie lived her entire life in Rochester. She was born on December 19, 1922 to Joseph Powers and Matie (Rasmussen) Powers, the first of two children. They lived in a little house on 3rd Avenue...
Dr. Henry J. Poterucha
May 10, 2019
Surrounded by his family, Dr. Henry James Poterucha, age 93, died Friday, May 10, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Charter House in Rochester, MN.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. Anthony Church in Effingham, Illinois. Visitation/Rosary will be from 4 to 8 PM Friday, May 17, 2019 at St....
Elva V. Roney
May 10, 2019
Elva Roney, 94, of Rochester, MN, died on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Samaritan Bethany Care Center.
Elva was born April 8, 1925 to Herman "Hank" and Hannah (Jorgenson) Wangsness on the family farm in Springfield Township near Calmar, IA.
She graduated from Calmar High School in 1942. She then went to Luther College...
Vernon F. Smith
May 9, 2019
Vernon Fredrick Smith, age 86, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.
Vernon was born February 10, 1933 in Rochester, to Valentine and Ella (Ranfranz) Smith. He graduated 10th grade in 1949, and then enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17. He served for 3...
Mao Sao
May 8, 2019
Mao Sao, 57, of Rochester, died on May 8, 2019 at his residence.
Mao was born January 4, 1962 in Battambang, Cambodia to Savin and Sareoun (Ham) Sao. As a young man, he attended school in Cambodia and at the age of 20, he emigrated to the United States to Rochester. Mao graduated from Mayo High School....
Patricia Esta Cousins
May 6, 2019
Patricia Esta Cousins, age 83, of Rochester, MN died Monday, May 6, 2019 at her home.
Patricia was born November 1, 1935 in Wesley, IA, the daughter of Clayton and Esta (Wieland) Angle. Pat was united in marriage to Keith Esley Cousins October 9, 1954 in Mankato, MN, and to this union two children were born. She...
Rita Mae Lukes
May 6, 2019
Rita Lukes, 76, of Rochester, MN, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at her home of natural causes.
Rita Mae Swestka was born on May 17, 1942 to John and Marcella Swestka in Cresco, Iowa. She graduated from Rudolphinum High School, Protivin, Iowa. Rita was a retired bookkeeper. Since retirement, Rita was active in the Rochester Eagles...
Gerald Alfred Schellhammer
May 5, 2019
Gerald "Shakey" Schellhammer, 76, of Rochester, MN passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his residence.
Jerry was born February 15, 1943 to Alfred and Thelma (Smith) Schellhammer in Dover, MN. He graduated from St. Charles High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States Air Force. He...
Robert A. “Bob” Gasner
May 5, 2019
Robert A. "Bob" Gasner, 84, of Prior Lake MN, formerly of Rochester, died Sunday, May 5, 2019 from natural causes.
Bob was born November 6, 1934 in Owatonna, MN to Merlin and Evelyn (Gray) Gasner. He graduated from Owatonna High School in 1952 and attended St. Mary's College, graduated from the Academy of Accountancy in Minneapolis, served...
Barbara N. Dunderi
May 4, 2019
Barbara Dunderi, 90, of Rochester, died May 4, 2019 at Pine Island Care Center.
Barb was born in Rochester, MN on March 19, 1929 to Paul B. Finley and Dorothea (Jensen) Finley. She married Clifford Hewitt and they were later divorced. She then married Robert Dunderi. She lived most of her life in the Rochester and Pine...
Alice I. Coggins
May 3, 2019
Alice Irene (Roth) Coggins, 82, of Rochester, MN took the hand of the Lord and flew on Angel's wings to her heavenly home on May 3, 2019. Alice joins her beloved husband Jack, but takes with her pieces from the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Alice was born December 13, 1936 at St Marys...
Doris Celia Deyoung
Apr 29, 2019
Doris Celia DeYoung, 97, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019.
Doris was born on December 18, 1921 in Clontarf, MN to Eugene and Elva (Bolinger) Chevalier. She was the fourth of eight children and grew up on the family farm. She graduated from Benson High School in 1940 and farmed in the...
William “Bill” Geisser
Apr 28, 2019
William Harold Geisser, 72, formerly of Rochester, passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice House on Sunday, April 28, 2019 with his family by his side.
Bill was born on February 28, 1947 in Reedsburg, WI to Hans and Marjorie (Champlin) Geisser. He graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School. On July 3, 1982, he married Elaine Fehlauer in...
Paul Arnold Zimprich
Apr 26, 2019
Paul Zimprich, 74, of Rochester, MN, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019.
Paul was born November 28, 1944 to Bernard and Dorothy (Hebl) Zimprich in Austin, MN.
Paul worked at the Mayo Clinic the majority of his working career. He started in general X-Ray, then CT Scanning, MRI (NMRI), and last he taught at the...
Mildred “Millie” Therese Dee
Apr 26, 2019
Mildred Therese Dee, 82, of Rochester, died Friday, April 26, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home.
Millie was born on January 17, 1937 to Gregory and Evabell (Davidshofer) Kramer. She was the third of seven children and grew up on their family farm. Millie graduated from St. Charles High School in 1954. She earned her...
