Obituaries
Rochester, MN Obituaries
Robert “Bob” Grabko
Feb 13, 2017
Robert "Bob" Grabko, 87, of Rochester, passed away at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester on Monday, February 13, 2017.
Bob was born on June 1, 1929 in Rochester to John and Gertrude (Adams) Grabko. He married the love of his life, Marcella Stecker, on December 29, 1956. They were partners in life for 60 years.
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Lynn Marie Tompkins
Feb 13, 2017
The visitation for Lynn Marie Tompkins will be from 11:00AM to 3:00PM Saturday, February 18, 2017 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.
Lynn Tompkins, 59, of Kasson, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
Lynn was born December 4, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Dorothy "Jean"...
Ann Marie Vacko
Feb 11, 2017
Ann Marie Vacko, age 74, of Kasson, passed away on February 11, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital.
Ann was born on August 8, 1942, the daughter of Joseph and Bessie (Cepelak) Vacko in Owatonna. She graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1960. Ann loved to travel. In her early career, she had an opportunity to open...
Lisa Mae Erickson
Feb 11, 2017
Lisa Mae (Hoyer) Erickson, age 56, passed from this life on February 11, 2017. She was guided along the rainbow bridge by her furry companions, greeted at heaven's door by her dad and was welcomed to the loving arms of her Savior. A joyful reunion is taking place at the rainbow bridge with Sebastian, Brutus, Caleb, Toby, Tatiana, Tinkerbell....
Susan Marie Schuett
Feb 10, 2017
Susan Schuett passed away in the comfort of her home February 10, 2017 after losing her long and courageous battle to Pancreatic Cancer.
Susan Marie Fieck was born December 6, 1956 in Rochester, MN to Jack and Dorothy Fieck, number four of five. She grew up in southeast Rochester, graduated from Mayo High School in 1975, and...
Louis L. Wagner
Feb 8, 2017
On Wednesday February 08, 2017, Louis Leroy Wagner, age 87, passed away at his home.
Louis was born December 30, 1929 in Hollendale, MN to Louis and Sophia Wagner. He graduated from Ellendale High School in 1950. Louis enlisted in the Army after high school and served in the 11 th Airborne Division from 1951 to 1953....
Emogene “Dusty” Lula Brown
Feb 7, 2017
Emogene L. 'Dusty' Brown, 89, of Rochester died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Samaritan Bethany Home on 8 th following a brief illness.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 10th at 11AM in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Pastor Dave Berg officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior...
Harold O. Priebe
Feb 6, 2017
Harold Priebe, 88, of Rochester, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center.
Harold was born June 25, 1928 in Chatfield, MN to Albert and Mary (Oldenberg) Priebe. He grew up there and attended country school. He farmed on the family farm before moving to Rochester in his late-twenties. He served as the...
Margaret Mary Thompson
Jan 31, 2017
Margaret Thompson, age 96, of Rochester, died peacefully Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at St Mary's Hospital.
Margaret Mary Thibault was born January 21, 1921 to Henry and Catherine (Bultman) Thibault in Faribault, MN and grew up and graduated from high school there. She moved to Austin, MN and met and married Tommy Thompson on February 27, 1943. ...
Adam John Ellingson
Jan 31, 2017
Adam John Ellingson, 20, died unexpectedly due to gastroenteritis complicated by respiratory arrest on January 31, 2017 in Mankato, Minnesota.
Adam was born October 29, 1996 to David and Stacy Ellingson as the youngest of three children and graduated from Lourdes High School in 2015. He grew up with an undeniable competitive spirit, taking to sports at...
Earl Paul Wampach
Jan 31, 2017
The Funeral Mass for Earl Wampach will be 11:00AM, Friday, February 3, 2017 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester with Rev. Peter Schuster officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood East Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held at 10:00AM at the church.
Mr. Wampach, 82, of Rochester died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Golden Living Center East...
Joyce Marie Wieseler
Jan 28, 2017
Joyce M. (Brown) Wieseler, 76, died on January 28th, 2017 in Rochester, MN after a 3 week battle with pancreatic cancer.
Joyce Marie Bacon was born on May 30th, 1940 in Fountain, MN to Clayton and Doris (Winslow) Bacon. Her family moved to Rochester, MN when she was 13 years old. Joyce graduated from Rochester High School...
Thomas “Mike” Armstead
Jan 24, 2017
Thomas Michael Armstead, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2017. Mike was born in Springfield, IL to Thomas L. Armstead and Janet F. Armstead on October 26, 1960. He grew up in Springfield with three older sisters and one younger brother. He graduated from Griffin High School in 1978 and Marquette University in 1982...
Mark H. Mathis
Jan 24, 2017
The Funeral for Mark H. Mathis will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 1:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Mathis, 60, of Rochester, MN, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at his residence following a battle with cancer....
Charles Joseph Canfield
Jan 24, 2017
The funeral service for Charles Canfield will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester with Pastor Norman Wahl officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00PM to 8:00PM on Friday, January 27 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. ...
Dr. George Michael Gura Jr.
Jan 21, 2017
Every now and then, a person comes into the world who leaves an irreplaceable mark on people from all across the globe. It is impossible to quantify the massive impact Dr. George M. Gura Jr. had on the world, his family, his friends, and his patients, but we will always remember and honor his kindness, his compassion, and his...
Edward James Wilson
Jan 19, 2017
The memorial service for Edward James Wilson will be at 2:00PM on Sunday, January 22, 2017 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Anjanette Bandel officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Wilson, 72, long-time resident...
Darwin D. Looft
Jan 17, 2017
The funeral for Darwin Looft will be at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 28 , 2017 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel Farm officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service, 11:00am-1:00pm.
Darwin Looft, 79 of Rochester, died Tuesday, January 17 th at his residence with his wife and daughter...
Marion “Mary” Limbeck
Jan 16, 2017
Marion "Mary" Limbeck, age 90, of Rochester, passed away on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 at Cottagewood Senior Living in Rochester.
Mary Warwaryick was born on Sept. 11, 1926, to William and Marie (Semec) Warwaryick in Szumiacz, Ukraine. She emigrated to Canada with her parents as a toddler. On March 28, 1946, she married Norris Limbeck, whom she...
Nancy L. Besaw
Jan 13, 2017
The funeral for Nancy Lee Besaw will be at 2:00pm on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Heather Klason officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home.
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