Cynthia Peterson
Mar 6, 2017
Cynthia Peterson of Wanamingo, MN, formerly of Rochester, MN
Cyndy "CJ" Peterson was 62 when she died of natural causes on Sunday, Mar 5, 2017. Cyndy was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Doris and her brother, Larry. She is survived by her sons, Aaron and Michael Thompson; her best friend, Cindy Senjem; her sisters,...
Donald H. Anderson
Feb 27, 2017
Donald Herbert Anderson, age 91, passed away in his home on February 27, 2017. Don was well known to be a kind, generous, and loving man, who loved to share stories of his great life adventures, and unique experiences. He adored his wife of 67 years, his four children, his ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Don was always known...
Charles Henry Peters
Feb 26, 2017
The funeral for Charles Henry Peters will be at 11:00am, Saturday, March 4, 2017 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Horntvedt officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 9:00am to 10:00am for the family and 10:00am to 11:00am for friends of the family.
Mr. Peters,...
Wayne V. Viner
Feb 26, 2017
Wayne V. Viner, 88, formerly of LaCrosse, WI, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.
He was born to Ellsworth and Amy (Strahl) Viner in La Crosse, WI. Wayne was the second oldest of ten children. He graduated from Central High School in LaCrosse, WI.
In 1948, Wayne joined...
Ilse Koerner
Feb 22, 2017
The memorial service for Ilse Koerner will be at 11:00AM, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Ilse Koerner, 67, of Rochester, died on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester...
Blue (Sherry) Neal
Feb 22, 2017
Blue (Sherry) Neal, age 60, of Rochester MN, died suddenly at home on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 of a massive pulmonary blood clot.
Blue was born in Rawlings, WY and grew up in Grand Forks, ND. She was preceded in death by her father, Don Neal, and sister, Donna Neal. She is survived by her mother, Olga...
Leonard L. Kach
Feb 20, 2017
Leonard Leland Kach, age 86 of Rochester, died of heart failure on February 20, 2017 at the Stewartville Care Center.
Leonard was born July 19, 1930 to Phillip and Esther (Hayes) Kach at Cresco, Iowa. He attended schools in Howard and Fillmore Counties. In his younger years, he grew up farming with horses and helping local neighbors...
Tamara Lynn Thatcher
Feb 19, 2017
Tami Lynn Thatcher was born in Norman, Oklahoma on May 12th, 1958, to Richard and Eleanor Thatcher. As the first born and older sister to Brad and Elise, she found herself the leader and boss.
Tami passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017, in Denver, Colorado, from a respiratory infection (ARDS). Her family was by her side.
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Merlin J. Harper
Feb 18, 2017
Merlin Jay Harper, 66, died Saturday, February 18, 2017, at his home following a long fight with cancer.
Merlin is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy; his daughters, Cindy (Nick) Hageman, and Julie (Jeff) Weaver; his mother Eileen Harper; brother Ronald (Carol) Harper; his granddaughters Tia Hageman, Shae Hageman, and Quinn Weaver; special family friends...
Marie Diane Holets
Feb 18, 2017
The funeral for Marie D. "Tina" Holets will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017, at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph Fogal officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.
Marie had a long struggle living with Parkinson's disease. ...
Lucille “Lucy” Ann Noble
Feb 15, 2017
The memorial service for Lucille "Lucy" Ann Noble will be at 10:00 am Monday, February 20 th at Christ Lutheran Church in Rochester with the Reverend Scott R. Schilbe officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 19th in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home from 4:00pm-7:00pm and one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at...
Marilyn Jean Mellin Reynolds
Feb 15, 2017
"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue." — Proverbs 31:26.
Marilyn spent her life uplifting those in her own family, and those around her, through her words of wisdom and gracious acts of kindness. She always had a smile and gentle counsel to those who needed encouragement.
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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...
