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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Dale L. Fagerlind

Dale L. Fagerlind

Aug 8, 2018

Our loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Rochester, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at the age of 88.

Dale Leroy Fagerlind was born on Dec. 3, 1929, to Melvin and Jennie Fagerlind in Iowa City, Iowa.

He graduated from Waterloo (Iowa) East...

James “Jim” Overkamp

James “Jim” Overkamp

Aug 6, 2018

James "Jim" Overkamp, 88, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Weatherstone Senior Living Home.

Jim was born in Grand Meadow, MN to Edward and Jana Overkamp on August 3, 1930. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1948.

He married his high school sweetheart. Jeanette Kocer, on June 2, 1951. They...

Kathryn “Kate” Wills

Kathryn “Kate” Wills

Aug 4, 2018

Kathryn "Kate" Kilen Wills, 76, of Rochester, died Saturday, August 4 at Seasons Hospice following a long illness.

Kate was born on April 30, 1942, in Windom, MN. In 1964, she graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD where she studied English Literature and Theatre. It was at Augie where she met her future husband and...

Dorothy Eleanor Rownd

Dorothy Eleanor Rownd

Aug 1, 2018

Mrs. Rownd, 97, of Rochester, MN, died peacefully Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Madonna Towers in Rochester.  Dorothy was born June 14, 1921 in Owatonna, MN to Louis and Anna Rishavy.

She married James E. Rownd on August 13, 1960 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Owatonna, and moved to Rochester.  Her husband died in 1997.  Dorothy...

Dennis John Semerad

Dennis John Semerad

Jul 28, 2018

Dennis J. Semerad, 77, of Rochester, MN passed away on July 29, 2018 at The Waters on Mayowood.

Dennis was born on October 5, 1940, in Elma, IA to Ludvik and Anna (Kuhn) Semerad. He was raised in Elma, IA and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Elma. Dennis received his Bachelor of Science & M.B.A....

Richard “Dick” David Mahon

Richard “Dick” David Mahon

Jul 27, 2018

Richard "Dick" David Mahon, 81, of Rochester passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at Season's Hospice House in Rochester surrounded by his loving family.

Dick was born December 17, 1936 in Rochester to John and Frances (Wilke) Mahon. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1954. He married Marlene Bemmert on March 2, 1955 at St. Francis...

Christina Yugu Mustafa

Christina Yugu Mustafa

Jul 26, 2018

Christina Yugu Mustafa, 75, died Thursday, July 26th at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota where she was diagnosed with myeloma leukemia. She was surrounded by all her children, grandchildren, friends and members of the Sudanese community.

Christina was born on January 1, 1943 in a small village called Nyolok in Kit 1, South Sudan. She was...

Erland J. Boelter

Erland J. Boelter

Jul 25, 2018

The funeral Mass of Erland J. Boelter will be at 11:00 am on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Pax Christi Catholic Church with Rev. Thé Hoang officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday, July 29 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass at the...

Richard Joseph Sonsalla

Richard Joseph Sonsalla

Jul 25, 2018

On July 25, 2018, Richard Joseph Sonsalla, 82, of Byron, Minnesota, boarded the train to heaven surrounded by his loving family.  He was born at Winona General Hospital on October 17, 1935, to Michael and Merle (Beardsley) Sonsalla.  He graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1953 and attended the University of Minnesota.  He served with the 25 th...

Minerva V. Milde

Minerva V. Milde

Jul 24, 2018

Minerva V. Milde, 98 of Rochester, Minnesota died on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. Minerva was born August 28, 1919 in Fillmore County to Willie and Elvira (Uden) Grindland. She married George Milde on May 9, 1944 in San Leandro, California.

She was a homemaker all her life and lived life to...

Clarence Raymond Schwieters

Clarence Raymond Schwieters

Jul 20, 2018

Clarence "Clix" Schwieters, 82, of Rochester passed away peacefully at his home after battling metastatic colon cancer for the last 12 years.  At the time of his passing, Clix was surrounded by his family, friends and dedicated partner, Georgette.

Clix was born to Claude and Elizabeth Schwieters in New Munich, Minnesota on September 5, 1935.  He graduated...

Joseph “Joe” Lutwitzi

Joseph “Joe” Lutwitzi

Jul 18, 2018

Joseph Ralph Lutwitzi, 73, passed away peacefully following a lengthy illness on July 18, 2018, at Fairview Care Center, in Dodge Center, MN, where he resided for many years.

Joe was born February 27, 1945, in Ironwood, Michigan. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda L. Grabrick, on April...

Jeffrey Jon Warner

Jeffrey Jon Warner

Jul 15, 2018

Jeffery Jon Warner, age 49, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, July 15th after health complications due to his battle with alcohol. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing. Jeff was born on October 28, 1968 in Rochester, Minnesota.

Jeff's most constant source of joy was music. Jeff was happiest when playing...

Marie Carolyn Nepper

Marie Carolyn Nepper

Jul 15, 2018

Marie Carolyn Nepper, 74, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018 from heart failure.

Marie was born August 25, 1943 to Cleon and Carolyn (Davidshofer) Frisch. She graduated from Rollingstone Holy Trinity High School, Rollingstone, MN in 1961. In 1964, she married John Nepper. They were later divorced.

An active gardener, her yard and her garden...

Evelyn Josephine Curtin

Evelyn Josephine Curtin

Jul 12, 2018

Evelyn Josephine Olson was born April 25, 1922 to Ole and Josephine Olson in Millville, Mn. Evelyn went to be with her lord on July 12, 2018. Evelyn was the second of four daughters. The family moved to Eyota, in 1930, when she was six years old. She attended the school at Eyota and graduated in 1941. There were...

Susan Marie Mcconnell

Susan Marie Mcconnell

Jul 6, 2018

Susan Marie (Tribbensee) McConnell,  74, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly from surgery complications on Friday, July 6, 2018.

Susan was born December 28, 1943 in Waseca, MN to Edwin and Delores (Miller) Tribbensee.

After spending her first 10 years in Zumbrota she moved to Rochester.  Susan graduated from John Marshall High School in 1961.

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Eleanore Katherine Cox

Eleanore Katherine Cox

Jul 5, 2018

Eleanore (Ellie) Katherine Cox, 91 of Rochester died peacefully at Madonna Towers, Thursday, July 5, 2018.

Ellie wan born July 31, 1926 in Wilson, MN to Michael and Katherine Schloegel. She was the oldest of five children. Ellie graduated from Winona High School in 1944. After High School, Ellie worked for Northwestern Bell as a phone operator....

Francis “Mike” Carroll

Francis “Mike” Carroll

Jul 2, 2018

Mike Carroll passed away peacefully with his beloved wife Kathy by his side early in the morning on July 2, 2018.

Francis Michael Carroll was born December 10, 1951 in Rochester, MN to Howard and Freda Carroll.  Mike had one brother, Howard (Theresa) Carroll and four sisters, Diane (Jerry) Herber, Elaine (Chuck) Grassle, Pat (Tom) Rogness, and...

Lloyd Bertel Carlson

Lloyd Bertel Carlson

Jun 30, 2018

Lloyd Bertel Carlson, of Byron, passed away at St. Marys Hospital on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Lloyd was born May 16, 1942 to Carl and Stella (Lee) Carlson in Byron. He attended Byron High School and graduated in 1960. He joined the US Navy and proudly served his country during the Vietnam era from 1964-1966; spending his...

Ingeborg “Inge” C. Emslander M.D.

Ingeborg “Inge” C. Emslander M.D.

Jun 30, 2018

Ingeborg (Inge) Claire Emslander, peacefully passed away at home in Rochester, MN surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Ingeborg was born on July 4, 1924 in Rommerskirchen, Germany and christened Clara Maria Ingeborg Nesseler, the 5 th daughter of ten children born to Winand and Agnes Nesseler. After moving to the US, she changed...

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