Obituaries

Nov 1, 2016

Theresa "Jean" (Fletcher) Ruddy, 70, of Rochester, passed away on Nov. 1, 2016.

Jean was born on May 14, 1946 in Breckenridge, MN.  Upon graduation from Breckenridge HS, she attended North Dakota State College of Science graduating as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Initially using her education to support a career in the medical field, Jean's supportive role...

Oct 31, 2016

Mary Ann (Heintz) Dawson Novotne, 85, died Monday, October 31, 2016 in Rochester. She was born October 9, 1931, at home in Le Sueur, Minnesota to Bernard Heintz and Alvina Heintz.

Mary Ann attended school at St. Joseph's School and Franklin Jr. High School in Minneapolis. She lived in the Southwest United States for several years, returning...

Oct 30, 2016

Teresa Jane (Flynn) Nissen, 79, of Burnsville, formerly of Rochester, died on Sunday, October 30, 2016. She was born in 1937 and raised in Stewartville.

Teresa is survived by her children; Laura Ann (Jon) Hedburg and Joseph "Joe" William Nissen, grandchildren; Jonathan Hedburg, Ryan Hedburg and Joey Nissen, brother, Richard M. Flynn, sister-in-law, Carol Ann Virkus, brother-in-law,...

Oct 29, 2016

The funeral Mass for Kenneth Robert Noser will be at 11:00am on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester.  The Rev. Charles Collins will officiate.  Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church. Relatives and friends are invited to a luncheon immediately following the funeral Mass.

Mr. Noser,...

Oct 29, 2016

Bernard "Bernie" Tlougan, age 97, a retired carpenter, died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Cook and Father Timothy T. Reker at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 10:00AM with interment at Grandview Memorial Gardens and Military Honors provided by American Legion...

Oct 22, 2016

Margaret "Peg" Kenan passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Rochester Methodist Hospital.  Margaret Leo Kenan was born in Havana, Cuba on August 5, 1941 to James "Leo" Kenan and Mary Theresa (McLaughlin) Kenan.  Peg spent the first three years of her life in Havana until her family moved to Pittsburgh, PA during her father's illness and death,...

Oct 22, 2016

John P. "Pat" O'Grady, Cdr. USN (Ret.) of Rochester died October 22, 2016 at Prelude Memory Unit in White Bear Lake, MN where he had resided the past two weeks. Born June 2, 1921, Chicago, IL. Son of the late Thomas F. and Nora Kearns O'Grady. Survived by beloved son and grandsons Kevin Patrick (Beth Samuelson), John Patrick and...

Oct 20, 2016

Nicholas "Nick" Dennis Hamblin, 26 of Byron Minnesota, died October 20, 2016 in an auto accident.

Nick was born August 31, 1990 in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Joseph Aarron and Rosalind (Penn) Hamblin.

Nick graduated from Byron High School in 2009 and attended Saint Cloud State University. Nick joined the United States Army National...

Oct 17, 2016

Bobby Joe Viker, 54, of Rochester, MN passed away on October 17th, 2016, after a long-fought struggle with an illness. With loved ones by his side, he passed away peacefully at Saint Marys' Hospital, Mayo Clinic Campus.

Mr. Viker was born on November 30th, 1961 to Norman and Verda Viker. He was raised in Rock dell, MN...

Oct 16, 2016

Victor Curtis Ramsey, 74, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital – St. Marys Campus on October 16, 2016.

Victor was born February 4, 1942, to Ralph and Myrtle Ramsey and grew up in Preston, MN.  He attended Preston High School until joining the U.S. Navy in 1962, where he spent four years aboard the USS Alstede....

Oct 16, 2016

Joe Cox, 66 of Rochester, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at his home.

Joe was born on August 6, 1950 in Rochester to Charles Thomas Cox and Mary Alice Schoenfelder.  He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1968.  In 1969 Joe entered the U.S. Army, serving most of his service in Hawaii as a surgical...

Oct 12, 2016

Robert Smith Martin died on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Golden Living Center- East Nursing Home in Rochester, MN where he had been residing since 2010. He was 92 years old.

Bob was born August 29, 1924 in Sac City, Iowa to James and Frances (Needham) Martin. His middle name "Smith" was a family name passed down...

Oct 10, 2016

On October 10, 2016, Debra Lu Wagner, 60 years of age, passed away peacefully. She was surrounded by her loving family. The cause of her death was related to her medical diagnosis of ovarian/peritoneal cancer. Debra Lu Wagner was born March 28, 1956 in Rochester, Minnesota. She was the only daughter of Louis and Ila Wagner.

Debra...

Oct 10, 2016

The funeral Mass for Cyril A. Delaney will be at 11:00am, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Rev. Msgr. Thomas Cook officiating on Friday, October 14, 2016.

A visitation will be held the evening of October 13th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, with a rosary vigil service at 7:30pm at Macken Funeral Home, River Park Chapel,...

Oct 8, 2016

Dorothy Irene Askildson, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 8th, 2016. She died at St. Mary's Hospital, surrounded by family.

Dorothy was born on January 13, 1932 in Leith, North Dakota; she later moved to Albert Lea, MN. On May 5th, 1953, she married Marven Askildson. The couple resided in Albert Lea...

Oct 6, 2016

On October 6, 2016, Father Donald Francis Connelly joined his Heavenly Father after passing away at Mayo Clinic Hospice.

Fr. Don was born February 24, 1933 in Rochester, MN to Leo and Mayme Connelly.  He did his college seminary studies at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona.  Fr. Don completed his theology studies at St....

Oct 5, 2016

Knute L. Bungum, age 80 of Rochester passed away on October 5, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Knute was born on July 28, 1936 in rural Dodge County, MN to Bennie R. and Anna B. Bungum. He attended country school and graduated from Kasson High School in 1954. Following high school, he enlisted in...

Oct 4, 2016

On October 4, 2016, Dawn Riley passed from this life.  She departed much as she lived – peacefully and with quiet grace – surrounded by the love of her family.

Dawn was born on September 16, 1921, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. A gifted student and musician, she attended River Falls State Teachers College in River Falls, Wisconsin,...

Oct 3, 2016

Mary K. Week, 68, of Rochester, known to many as an angel on earth, beloved wife, mom, grandma, and dear friend to many, passed peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her family, on Monday October 3 rd .

Mary is survived by her devoted husband and best friend Loren, their adoring sons; Greg(Shelly), Mike(Anne), Tom(Kendra), and...

Oct 2, 2016

Lyle Joseph Yokiel, 72, of Rochester, passed away October 2, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital.

A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, October 9 at 10:00AM at Resurrection Catholic Church, 1600 11 th Avenue SE with the Rev. Peter Schuster officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be...