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Rochester, MN Obituaries
Lois A. Bins
May 21, 2018
Lois A. Bins, age 84, of Rochester, passed away from surgical complications on May 21, 2018 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Lois was born to Leo and Agnes (Rebholz) Michel on March 1, 1934. She attended high school in Manitowoc, WI. Lois married Richard H. Bins on May 20, 1961 in St. Paul, MN. She worked...
Lee Elmer Graham
May 19, 2018
Lee E. Graham, 99, Rochester native, committed supporter of local causes and beloved family patriarch, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday at Madonna Towers Skilled Nursing Facility where he had resided since 2015. He was known to many as a retired assistant chief of the Rochester Police Department.
Lee was born here to Logan and Hattie...
Roger G. Ward
May 17, 2018
Roger Gorden Ward, 67 of Rochester, passed away naturally at St. Marys Hospital on May 17, 2018.
Roger was born on February 27, 1951 in Lake City, MN to Loyd and Myrna (Gruhlke) Ward. At the age of eleven, his family moved to Rochester. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1969. Following high school he enlisted...
Ralph Arthur Russell
May 16, 2018
Ralph Arthur Russell passed away at the Stewartville Care Center surrounded by family on May 16, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was a devoted brother, husband, father, and grandfather. Ralph enjoyed large family gatherings.
Ralph was born on December 3, 1942 in Orange, California to Eugene and Mildred (Korn) Russell. He grew up...
Petty Officer First Class Vincent M. Allsup
May 15, 2018
Mr. Allsup, 34, of Rochester, MN died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his barracks residence, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Vince was born May 22, 1983 in Omaha, NE. He moved to Rochester, MN in January 1995 with his family. Vince graduated from Lourdes High School in 2002 and joined the Navy in June 2002. On March 24, 2011,...
Jeanette Marie Meyer
May 12, 2018
Jeanette Marie Meyer, 87 of Rochester, passed away on May 12, 2018 at Cottagewood Senior Community.
Jeanette Marie Schaeffer was born on March 26, 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska. She married Francis Meyer on October 14, 1950 and moved to Minnesota in the early 1960's with her family.
Jeanette worked at St. Marys Hospital for most...
Stephanie Joy Fernholz
May 9, 2018
Stephanie Joy Fernholz (62) was born March 31, 1956 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Rev. Ernest and Margaret (Eid) Haygeman. The family moved to Garretson, SD then Aberdeen SD and eventually Madison, MN where she met her husband Steve and graduated high school in 1974.
After high school she attended one year at Golden Valley Lutheran...
Satheesh Kumar
May 9, 2018
On Wednesday, May 9 th 2018, our beloved Satheesh passed away unexpectedly.
Our hearts are heavy, as he will be forever missed and held tightly in our memories from this day forward. He is survived by his wife and two children, parents, brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, niece, nephew, aunts, and uncles.
For those of you who...
Donald Lyall Williams
May 9, 2018
Donald Lyall Williams, 95 years, went to his special place in heaven on May 9th. Born in Dexter MN on Christmas day in 1922, Don has been a gift to many people over the years. His motto for living was "If you have done a kind act for someone, you've had a good day". He exemplified integrity, work ethic,...
Beverly Ann Radio
May 6, 2018
Beverly Ann Radio, age 94, passed away on May 6, 2018.
Bev was born in La Salle, Illinois on February 12, 1924. She was born to be a dedicated daughter, sister, wife and mother and devoted her entire life to her family. Her home was always immaculate and welcoming to friends and relatives and the friends of...
Mike “Packy” Packman
May 5, 2018
Michael Thomas Packman, age 60 of Chester, MN passed peacefully on May 5, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus in Rochester.
Mike "Packy" was born on January 1, 1958 in Rochester to Thomas and Katherine (Weise) Packman. He graduated from Mayo High School. He moved to Florida for a time, and upon returning married Mary...
Marjorie W. Steinbauer
May 5, 2018
Marjorie W. Steinbauer, age 78, passed away at her home with her loving family at her side, on May 5, 2018 following a brief illness.
Marjorie Will was born on January 15, 1940 in Winona, MN to Franklin and Bernice Will. In 1961, she married David M. Steinbauer and the couple moved to Rochester to raise their...
John “Jack” Grimstad
May 4, 2018
John "Jack" Grimstad of Stewartville, MN died Friday May 4 , 2018 from natural causes.
Jack was born March 2 , 1934 to John & Hilda (Danielson) Grimstad. Jack quit school in 10 th grade and went into Road Construction which he worked 52 years until he retired from Road Constructors in 2002.
On July...
Richard Cullen Mcwilliams Sr.
May 4, 2018
A Funeral Service will be held in honor of Richard Cullen McWilliams Sr. at 4:00 pm on Monday, May 7 at Carlton Brethren Church in Garwin, Iowa. Visitation will be held one-hour prior. Burial will be in the Dobson Cemetery.
Richard was born January 21, 1923 in South St. Paul, Minnesota to Cullen and Louise McWilliams. He...
Rev. Msgr. Donald P. Schmitz
May 2, 2018
Msgr. Donald Peter Schmitz, 78, died on Wednesday, May 2 at Rochester Methodist Hospital.
He was born May 11, 1939 in Caledonia, MN to Joseph and Julillia Schmitz. He graduated from Loretto High School, Caledonia, MN. He entered — Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona, MN in 1957. He was assigned to study in Rome, then...
Helen Dorothy Pries
May 2, 2018
Helen Pries, 97, of Eyota, MN passed into eternal life on May 2, 2018 at Seasons Hospice Home in Rochester, MN. Helen was born on May 20, 1920 in Millville, MN to Ole and Josephine (Wurst) Olson.
She graduated from Eyota High School in 1937. On April 19, 1942 she married LaVaine C. Pries in Eyota, MN....
Russell Thomas Dunford
Apr 29, 2018
Russell "Russ" Thomas Dunford, 80, of Rochester passed away April 29, 2018 at Samaritan Bethany after a short stay.
Visitation for Russ will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 2 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. A private family service will be held. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens.
...David Wilmer Zimmerman
Apr 27, 2018
Dave Zimmerman, age 75, of Rochester, passed away Friday, April 27th, 2018 at his home.
Dave was born December 9th, 1942 in Rochester, MN. His parents were Wilmer (Bill) Zimmerman, and Marie (Braun) Zimmerman.
He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1960. Shortly after graduation, he started his apprenticeship in plumbing and heating. He worked...
James “Jim” D. O’Brien
Apr 27, 2018
James "Jim" D. O'Brien, 75, of Byron, passed away on Friday April 27, 2018, peacefully at home with family by his side from complications of Alzheimer's Disease.
He was born on June 9, 1942 to Daniel and Dorothy (Ellis) O'Brien in Rochester, MN. He was a 1960 graduate of Lourdes High School. From 1964-1966, he served in...
Eileen A. Dillehay
Apr 25, 2018
Eileen Annette Dillehay, 94, of Rochester, MN died peacefully on April 25, 2018 at Homestead Rehabilitation and Living Center in Rochester, Minnesota.
Eileen was born April 15, 1924 in St. Charles, MN to Fred and Frances (Palmer) Mayhew.
She graduated from Rochester High School and started working at the Mayo Clinic in Medical Records. On...
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