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Kristofer Steven Djupedal

Kristofer Steven Djupedal

Apr 17, 2019

Kristofer "Kris" S. Djupedal – Rochester, MN. Kris Djupedal, 36, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from complications related to asthma.  He was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 25, 1982.

Kris began his education at Deephaven Elementary School followed by TASIS in England and the Anglo American School of Moscow in Russia where he graduated...

Dayton Younger

Dayton Younger

Apr 17, 2019

Dayton Alfred Younger, age 78, of Rochester, MN, died at Rochester Methodist Hospital April 17, 2019.

Dayton was born December 28, 1940 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Elmer and Jessie (Millard) Younger. Dayton was united in marriage to Patricia Trabert June 4, 1977 in Rochester, MN. Dayton drove milk truck for Elmer Rubo of Eyota...

John A. Koop Sr.

John A. Koop Sr.

Apr 15, 2019

John Andrew Koop Sr., 84, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital.

John was born on December 10, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Severin and Helen (Sehl) Koop. He grew up in Richmond, MN. He graduated from St. Thomas Academy High School in 1953. He later graduated from St. Thomas College...

Joan Frances Sudman

Joan Frances Sudman

Apr 14, 2019

Joan Sudman, 88, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Hayfield, Minnesota at Field Crest Care Center. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Owen and leaves behind her daughter, Ruthann and husband Dan Toft; brothers, Bernard Dreiling and  Reuben (Edith) Dreiling.

Born in Victoria, Kansas, Joan was filled with wanderlust that led her to pursue higher...

Nancy Ann Clark

Nancy Ann Clark

Apr 14, 2019

Nancy Ann Clark of Rochester MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by members of her family on April 14, 2019 at the age of 51.  Cancer quickly weakened her body, but it could not conquer her spirit.  She was small, but mighty, with a will to live that was relentless and unbendable.  Nancy followed in the footsteps of...

Karen Anne Riess

Karen Anne Riess

Apr 14, 2019

Ms. Riess, 74, passed away with her family by her side Sunday evening, April 14th, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Ms. Riess was born April 5th, 1945. She was the eldest of six children born to Lawrence and Vera Lyons. Ms. Riess graduated from Plainview High School, MN in 1963. Following graduation, she moved...

Andrew “Drew” P. Lippay

Andrew “Drew” P. Lippay

Apr 13, 2019

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Kathleen “Kitty” Harders

Kathleen “Kitty” Harders

Apr 11, 2019

Kitty Harders, 91, of Rochester died Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Madonna Towers.

Kitty was born on December 21, 1927 in Rock Dell Township to Elmer and Tilla (Thompson) Rime. She grew up in the Stewartville area and graduated from Stewartville High School in 1945. She moved to Rochester after graduation. She married Marvin "Bud" Harders on...

Stan S. Kuramoto

Stan S. Kuramoto

Apr 10, 2019

Stan S. Kuramoto, 59, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, April 10th at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester after a short, courageous battle with kidney cancer.

Stan was born April 26, 1959 in Chicago, IL to Tamotsu and Rosie Kuramoto. He graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign with a degree in computer science. He went on...

Irene Anna Fisher

Irene Anna Fisher

Apr 8, 2019

Irene Fisher, 95, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Schroeder, MN, died Monday, April 8, 2019.

Irene was born June 9, 1923 in Duluth, MN to Amund and Lava (Carlson) Hovland. She graduated from Grand Marais High School in 1939 then followed her passion and attended beauty school in Duluth, MN. On October 11, 1941, she married Darrell...

Robert Eugene Adamson

Robert Eugene Adamson

Apr 6, 2019

Mr. Adamson, 81, of Stewartville, MN, formerly of Rochester, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 6, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital.  Bob was born February 17, 1938 in Rochester, MN to Paul and Mildred Adamson.

He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1956.  Bob had worked various jobs all throughout his high school years and started at Northwestern Bell...

Debra Lynn Peterson

Debra Lynn Peterson

Apr 3, 2019

Debra Peterson, 61, a long-time resident of Rochester passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

Deb came to Rochester in the early 90's for an opportunity to get an education and begin another chapter in her life, that of a single mom and provider.  Although it was not easy juggling school, part-time jobs...

Evelyn “Evie” Anne Cierzan

Evelyn “Evie” Anne Cierzan

Apr 1, 2019

Evelyn Cierzan, 96, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, April 1, 2019 at Madonna Towers Skilled Nursing Facility after a brief illness.

Evie was born November 6, 1922 to William and Eva (Baier) Lawler on the family farm in Haverhill Township on Irish Ridge. She was the fourth of six children. She graduated from St. John's (now Lourdes)...

Richard Christopherson

Richard Christopherson

Mar 31, 2019

Richard Earl "Chris" Christopherson, age 87, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, March 31, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Richard was born August 4, 1931, in Regent, ND, the son of Kenneth and Clara (Harth) Christopherson. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1950. He honorably served in the US Army Medical Corps. He was stationed...

Matthew Joseph Klaus

Matthew Joseph Klaus

Mar 30, 2019

Matthew Joseph Klaus, 32, of Rochester, passed away on March 30, 2019 following a long battle with addiction.

Matthew was born on June 8, 1986 in Middletown, NY to John and Denise (Brown) Klaus. He attended Rochester schools, graduating from Century High School in 2004. Following high school, he obtained his Associates Degree in Finance from RCTC....

Rev. Raymond Logan

Rev. Raymond Logan

Mar 28, 2019

Rev. Raymond Logan, 94, of Rochester, died Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home.

Raymond was born January 23, 1925 in Cumberland, WI to Ray and Zoa (Hutchison) Logan.

On September 1, 1946, he married Lorraine E. Duckson in Wells, MN and together they raised seven children. The Logans were doing well on a Southern...

John Patrick Feehan

John Patrick Feehan

Mar 27, 2019

John P. Feehan, 91, of Elgin, MN, finished his journey here on earth on Wednesday, March 27 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, MN surrounded by his family.

John was born on June 15, 1927 to John and Frances (Tierney) Feehan. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1945. He married Margie Hamilton on Feb 15, 1955. They...

John Philip Plansky

John Philip Plansky

Mar 26, 2019

John Philip Plansky, 64, of Rochester, died on March 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.

John was born in Omro, WI on October 5, 1954 to Kathryn and Roy Plansky. He attended Omro High School. In 1977, John graduated from UW-Stout, Menomonie, WI with a degree in Industrial...

Georgia “Jo” Rose Witte

Georgia “Jo” Rose Witte

Mar 24, 2019

Georgia passed peacefully Sunday March 24, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.

Georgia was born September 30, 1931 in Simpson, MN to Marie (Bingham) and Martin Weber. She attended Pleasant Grove country school and graduated from Stewartville High School in Stewartville, MN. On January 29, 1952 she married Gerald Witte at St. Bridget...

Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Williams

Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Williams

Mar 22, 2019

Elizabeth Jane Williams, 80, of Rochester, passed away on March 22, 2019.

Betty was born on December 31, 1938 in Rochester to Ambrose and Bertha (Kendell) Blake.

She graduated from St. Louis Park, MN High School in 1956. On August 22, 1964, she married Merlin L. Williams at North Prairie Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, MN....

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