Robert John “Rj” Smith
Nov 7, 2018
Robert John "RJ" Smith of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on November 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends of cancer at age 90.
Born January 8, 1928 in Rochester, son of Joseph and Hellen (Betz) Smith, RJ was a lifelong resident, graduating from Our Lady of Lourdes High School in 1945. He was proud...
Bruce Edward Miller
Nov 7, 2018
Bruce Edward Miller, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 7 at Charter House of Rochester, Minnesota, where he has lived since 2010.
Pastor Miller was born on October 20, 1924, at Mankato, Minnesota. He was the son of Cecil Edward Miller and Ruth Marie Churchyard Miller. He was married to Thelma Juanita Van Est on August...
Robert John Steinhaus
Nov 6, 2018
Robert John Steinhaus, 85, of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at The Homestead at Rochester.
Robert was born September 16, 1933 in Fairfax, MN to Ferdinand and Lila (Streich) Steinhaus. On November 28, 1964, he married Bette Meine in St. Paul. Bette passed away on November 23, 1983. He married Dorothy Felske on February 4,...
Gerald “Jerry” Jarvis
Nov 6, 2018
Gerald F. "Jerry" Jarvis, age 82, of Rochester, MN died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester.
Gerald was born February 10, 1936 in Mankato, MN. He honorably served our country in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1953-1957. Jerry was united in marriage to Betty Hamann on February 10, 1959 in...
Kenneth H. Larson
Nov 5, 2018
Kenneth Harris Larson, age 91, of Rochester, passed away peacefully November 5, 2018 at Madonna Towers. He was Born on December 12, 1926 in Readstown, WI. He married Betty Jean Tainter on June 23, 1948 in Readstown.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Betty Tainter Larson; his parents, Ralph and Pearl Larson;...
Eugene “Gene” George Rowekamp
Nov 3, 2018
Eugene "Gene" George Rowekamp, 92, of Rochester, passed away peacefully in Bloomington, MN on November 3rd, 2018.
Gene was born on April 12, 1926 to George and Christine (Botzet) Rowekamp in Witoka, MN. He grew up on the family farm, attended Winona county schools and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1944.
Gene was married...
Peace Adepoju
Nov 3, 2018
Peace Ibukun Adepoju, age 8, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at her home in Rochester.
Peace was born September 23, 2010 in Abuja, Nigeria, the daughter of Isaac and Annah (Ofulue) Adepoju. She was born prematurely, and was brought to the Mayo Clinic for medical treatment. Peace was a blessing to her entire family,...
Larry Lee Vestal
Nov 2, 2018
Larry was born on March 31, 1947 in Prairie City, Oregon. He was raised in logging camps and could be put in as many as 11 schools in one year due to the nature of the logging industry.
He fell in love with Patricia Hayes and they were married and blessed with four daughters and later divorced....
Jeanne E. Holmes
Nov 1, 2018
Jeanne Émilie Holmes of Rochester passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Seasons Hospice from complications due to a recent stroke. She left this life with her children by her side and with the dignity that defined her.
She was born on March 1, 1927 in Namur, Belgium where, in addition to attending school, she worked in...
Rebecca “Becca” S. Thalacker
Nov 1, 2018
Rebecca "Becca" S. Thalacker, went to be with the Lord on November 1 very unexpectedly.
Becca was born to Ricky A. Thalacker and LaVerne A. Thalacker (Miller) on April 6, 1981 in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated from Unity High School, Wisconsin in 1999. She moved to the LaCrosse area and met many friends. Becca had a passion...
Doris A. Toddie
Oct 31, 2018
Doris Arlene Toddie, age 87, died peacefully on October 31, 2018 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. She was born on December 2, 1931 in Brooten, Minnesota to Colman and Clara Lorentson.
She graduated from Saint Paul Mechanic Arts High School in the class of 1948. Too young to enter Nursing School at age 17, she attended...
Elizabeth M. Carlson
Oct 31, 2018
Elizabeth (Beth) M. Carlson, age 81, of Rochester MN, entered into the presence of Jesus, her loving Savior on October 31, 2018.
She was a devoted wife, a joyful mother, very beloved grandma, and a loyal sister. She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Jim Carlson; son, Scott (Andrea) Carlson; daughters, Kimberly (Jon) Sorensen, and Heather...
Mick (Harold) M. Macken
Oct 24, 2018
Harold Michael Macken, 78, of Rochester, passed away on October 24, 2018 of natural causes at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Mick was born on January 4, 1940 in Rochester to Harold and Janice (Pinkham) Macken, the oldest of three children. Mick married Carole Fenske in 1961. They were later divorced. In 1995, Mick married Starr Sawyer...
Beverly Ann Hoisington
Oct 24, 2018
Beverly Ann Hoisington, 86, formerly of Rochester, passed away peacefully and gently on October 24, 2018.
She was born to Marion and Henry Moon on November 27, 1931 and raised in Pine Island Minnesota. She attended St. Catherine's College and studied library science and later dietary management. Beverly was a long-time resident of Rochester.
She...
Richard Lee Grimm
Oct 20, 2018
Richard Lee Grimm passed away at his home in Rochester and went to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 20 at the age of 88 with his wife, Verleine of 64.5 years sitting by his side.
Richard was the middle son born to Arthur and Alvina (Schauer) Grimm. He was born at home north of Rochester on...
Ernest Hunter Morris
Oct 19, 2018
Ernest H. Morris, age 80, died October 19, 2018 at his home in Zumbro Falls, Minnesota.
Ernest was the oldest child of Harold and Muriel Morris born in Rochester on August 17, 1938. He grew up helping out in the family farm. He attended the District 52 county school and graduated high school in 1955. He also...
Mary C. “Keda” Arnold
Oct 19, 2018
Keda Arnold, 90, of Rochester, MN, passed peacefully on Friday, October 19, 2018 at her residence at Samaritan Bethany's Arbor Terrace. She was born August 7, 1928, at St. Marys Hospital to Albert J. and Alita (Woods) Tingley.
Keda graduated from Rochester High School in 1946 and attended Rochester Junior College where she earned her Associate's Degree....
Helen Claudia Stevens Gowan
Oct 18, 2018
Helen Claudia Stevens Gowan was born on June 21, 1929 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She died on October 18, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. She grew up in Minneapolis where she had many lifelong friends from high school, and graduated from the University of Minnesota.
After marrying, she and her husband, John S. Gowan, moved to Rochester, Minnesota to...
Leora E. Becker
Oct 18, 2018
Leora E. Becker, age 89, of Rochester peacefully went home to the Lord on October 18, 2018 at The Prairie at Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center. Leora Elizabeth Delaney was born on July 4, 1929 in Chester, MN, the youngest of seven children to James and Ina (Bierbaum) Delaney. She graduated from St. Charles High School in 1947. On...
Vernon Gene Walterman
Oct 18, 2018
Vernon Gene Walterman, age 69 of Rochester, died Thursday, October 18, 2018 at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN.
Vern was born in Spring Valley, MN, the son of Elmer and Evelyn (DeBoer) Walterman. He graduated from Spring Valley High School. He was united in marriage to Nancy Trabert March 16, 1974 in Rochester. He started working...
