Robert E. Salley
Jan 28, 2019
Robert Salley, 90, of Rochester, passed away Monday, January 28 at The Waters on Mayowood.
Robert was born October 13, 1928 to Clare and Martha (Prigge) Salley. He grew up on the family farm north of Rochester. Robert attended rural schools and graduated from Rochester High School now known as John Marshall High School. He then went...
Wanda Caroline Espeset
Jan 27, 2019
Wanda Espeset, 102, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Rushmore, MN, died Sunday January 27, 2019 at St Marys Hospital in Rochester with complications from pneumonia. Wanda was born June 26, 1916 in Holloway, MN to William and Sada (Pierce) Krohn.
On June 11, 1939 she married Allan Espeset in Fulda, MN. Allan died in June of 1995....
Darlene Marie Caflisch
Jan 25, 2019
Darlene (Lehnherr) Caflisch passed away on January 25th at The Waters of Mayowood where she was a resident in the memory care unit.
She is survived by her husband, George "Shorty"; and nine children, Peter (Donna), John (Lynn), Tim (Annette), Annie Quintano (Ray), Mona (Fred) Hoeft, Carol Quattlebaum, Sara Gaitan (Kent), Russ (Terry) and Phil. She leaves...
Glenn William Lebarron
Jan 24, 2019
Glenn William LeBarron, 58, of Byron, MN, died due to complications from COPD on January 24, 2019 at Mayo Clinic.
He was born on August 28, 1960 in Rochester, MN to Glenn and Kathleen LeBarron. He grew up in Stewartville, MN and attended and graduated from Stewartville public schools. He was married to Denise Knutson in 1984...
Daniel D. Maloney
Jan 24, 2019
Mr. Maloney, 72, of Rochester, MN died Thursday, January 24, 2019 at his residence after a short battle with cancer. Daniel was born October 3, 1946 in Spring Valley, MN to Arthur and Florence (Smith) Maloney.
He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1964 and in 1968 from the University of MN receiving his B.S. degree...
Ronald Charles Kath
Jan 24, 2019
Ronald Charles Kath, 77, of Rochester, died suddenly on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at his home.
Ron was born on July 6, 1941 to William and Mina (Hoppe) Kath. He grew up on the family farm located a few miles west of Stewartville. He attended schools in Stewartville and graduated from Stewartville High School in 1961.
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Carson W. Frutiger
Jan 22, 2019
Carson Wagoner Frutiger, 26, of Rochester, died January 22, 2019 after a seven month battle with fungal pneumonia. Throughout this time, he fought bravely and met every challenge with a graceful assuredness.
Carson was born February 25, 1992 in Fargo, North Dakota, to Bruce and Kathy (Wagoner) Frutiger. He grew up in Rochester and graduated from Century...
Leslie “Ozzie” Crawley
Jan 22, 2019
Leslie Earl Crawley, age 74 of Rochester, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side at his residence on January 22, 2019.
Ozzie was born on March 29, 1944 in Spokane, WA to Darryl and Delores (Holloway) Crawley. At a young age, his family moved to the Rochester area. Following graduation from John Marshall High School...
Eleanor Leona Herold
Jan 21, 2019
Eleanor Leona Herold, age 95, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at her residence.
Eleanor was born February 2, 1923 in Nelson, WI, the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Thoeny) Zirzow. She was united in marriage to Russell Herold in Alma, WI on April 15, 1941. The couple lived and worked in Winona for several...
Dorothy “Dottie” Hultquist
Jan 21, 2019
Dorothy "Dottie" Hultquist passed away January 21, 2019 in Rochester.
Dorothy Amanda Ohland was born October 3, 1925 to Fred and Bertha Ohland in Gibbon, MN She attended the Gibbon Parochial Schools and graduated in 1943. She married Donald Hultquist of Redwood Falls, MN on June 27, 1948. They lived in Redwood Falls, St. Paul and Marshall,...
Jane Marie Smith
Jan 20, 2019
Jane Marie Smith, age 53 of Rochester, MN, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 losing her courageous battle with depression.
She was born January 24, 1965 in Osage, IA to Gerwin and Florence Smith. She was raised and enjoyed her childhood growing up on the family farm near Meyer, IA.
Jane attended St. Ansgar,...
Raymond Francis Zeman
Jan 16, 2019
Raymond Francis Zeman of Rochester, MN died peacefully at Madonna Towers on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Born September 27, 1932 on a farm in Pocahontas, IA to George and Lorena (Ruder) Zeman, Ray moved with his family to Minnesota in 1947 where he farmed until his graduation from Ellendale High School in 1950. After graduating high school,...
Sandra Barbara Butruff
Jan 15, 2019
Sandra (Bickford) "Sandy" Butruff, 75, of Rochester passed away early Tuesday morning, January 15, 2019 at The Commons on Marice Senior Living Community in Eagan, MN.
Sandy was born on February 23, 1943 in Cresco, Iowa to Phyllis and Arthur Bickford. Sandy's dear childhood friend, Theresa Begin introduced her to her beloved Charles "Charlie" Butruff in the...
Mary Ann Sullivan
Jan 15, 2019
Mary Sullivan, age 89, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Elma, IA, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Madonna Towers of Rochester.
Mary was born August 4, 1929 in Elma, IA. A lifelong educator, Mary received her teacher's certificate and started her career in Iowa in 1954. She went on to receive both a B.A. in Education from...
Dr. G. Richard Locke Iii
Jan 10, 2019
Dr. Giles Richard Locke III, 57, died at his home on January 10th, surrounded by his family, from complications of progressive supranuclear palsy.
Rick's life was dedicated to his family and the pursuit of excellence in education and medicine. He led by example and inspired us all to use our gifts to serve others.
Rick...
Elwin John Tanner
Jan 5, 2019
Elwin J. Tanner, 75, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, January 5 while visiting his son and family in Iowa. Elwin was born August 18, 1943 in Queensland, Australia to Doyle and Gladys Tanner. He grew up in Austin, MN with his brother Kenneth, and sisters Linda, Joyce and Pat.
He graduated from John Pershing College in Nebraska...
Monica Mccarty Clark
Jan 4, 2019
Monica McCarty Clark, age 84, of Zumbrota, MN, formerly of Rochester, MN, died Friday, January 4, 2019 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Monica A. was born August 27, 1934 in Springfield, MN, the daughter of Mathias and Theresa (Prokosch) Schumacher. She was united in marriage to Francis McCarty June 21,...
Carrie M. Jestness
Dec 30, 2018
Carrie Jestness, 57, of Pleasant Grove, MN, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her family. Carrie was born March 6, 1961 in Rochester, MN to John and Eileen Bush.
She graduated from Mabel-Canton High School in 1979. In 1982, she married Stacey Richardson of Canton, MN. They divorced in 1989. In 1991,...
Mary Jo Pappas
Dec 29, 2018
Marian Josephine Pappas, longtime Rochester resident, died peacefully on Saturday December 29 at the age of 91.
Mrs. Pappas was born in Rochester on February 19, 1927.
In 1949 she married Charles Pappas, who preceded her in death in February 2018. Mary Jo and Charles would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2019.
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Delores Elaine Johnson
Dec 26, 2018
Delores Elaine Johnson passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home.
Delores was born to Peter and Grace (Reemts) Loger on October 16, 1936 in Ash Creek, MN. She spent her early years on a farm by Ellsworth, MN. She attended country school until 1946 when her parents moved to a farm near Magnolia....
