Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Oct 15, 2018

Thomas C. Tiedeman, 73, passed away at his home in Stewartville, on October 15, 2018.Tom was born March 12, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. His parents were Lester and Catherine "Kay" (Brookner) Tiedeman.Tom was a very proud Air Force Veteran who loved his family, God and country.

He is survived by his two children, David (Angie) Tiedeman and...

Oct 10, 2018

Kurt Steven Kreinbring, age 53 of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.

Kurt was born at the Wiesbaden, Germany Air Base on July 18, 1965 to Eugene "Gene" and Patricia "Pat" (Ryan) Kreinbring. In 1969, they made Rochester their permanent home. In his youth, Kurt attended Rochester Central Lutheran School and...

Oct 9, 2018

Louis Herbert Reiter, 89, of Elgin, MN passed away October 9, 2018.

Louis was born April 2, 1929 in Potsdam, MN to Louis and Emma (Siem) Reiter. Louis spent his entire life farming in the Elgin area. On November 25, 1952, he married Rosemary T. Dunagan at St. John's Church in Rochester.

Louis was actively...

Oct 9, 2018

AnnaBelle Anderson, 98, of Rochester, MN died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Seasons Hospice House.

AnnaBelle Loeser, daughter of Michael and Katherine Loeser, was born July 28, 1920 on her family farm in Marion Township. She had two sisters, Winifred and Mary, and one brother, Francis.

AnnaBelle graduated from Rochester High School. She married J....

Oct 9, 2018

LaVern "Tinker"Flury, 72, of Rochester, MN, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at home.

He was born October 14, 1945 in Marion Township, MN to Ernest and Hattie (McCaleb) Flury.

Tinker graduated from John Marshall High School in 1963. He joined the Navy in 1963, serving in Vietnam War until 1966. Upon returning from Vietnam, he...

Oct 8, 2018

Orvis Joseph Dahl born in Chatfield, MN, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018.

Orvis was the son of Elvin and Anorah (Kolstad) Dahl born October 6, 1937. He was baptized and confirmed at Pilot Mound Lutheran Church. He went to Thorson Country School from September 1943 to May 1951 and graduated from Chatfield High School in June...

Oct 8, 2018

Donald Brossoit went to his Heavenly Father on Monday October 8, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Don was born on June 16, 1928 in Stephen, MN and grew up in Thief River Falls, MN. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Marines Corps. Following his military service, Don worked for Johnson Drake Engineering. One of...