Obituaries

Jul 27, 2016

Irene Yngsdal, 83, of Hayfield, MN, died Wednesday July 27, 2016, peacefully in her home with her children by her side. Born March 26, 1933 in rural Mower Co, Minnesota, Irene was the daughter of Albert and Aletta Bolstad.

She grew up in Mower County and attended country school. On June 14, 1952 she married Gordon Yngsdal...

Jul 26, 2016

Dana L. Reed died Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 3:15 AM at the Seasons Hospice home near Rochester, MN at the age of 74 due to pancreatic cancer.

Dana Reed was born April 13, 1942 in Mankato, MN to Clarence and Audrey (Lenz) Schultz of Vernon Center, MN.  Dana graduated from Glencoe High School and Minnesota School...

Jul 24, 2016

Edward Paul Johnson, the son of the late Edward and Gertrude Johnson, was born on February 25, 1931 in New York City and departed this life July 24, 2016.

He grew up in New York where he attended private elementary school and Bronx High School of Science. After high school, he enlisted in the military for six...

Jul 20, 2016

William F Carr, 72, formally of Rochester, MN, died unexpectedly on July 20, 2016, at his home in Lakewood Ranch, Fl.

Bill was born August 5, 1943 in New Hampton, Iowa. He received his B.S. Degree and his Masters Degree in Physics, and was employed at IBM Rochester from 1968 – 2006.

He is survived...

Jul 18, 2016

Betsy Caroline Riess, age 90, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Arbor Terrace, where she had lived the past 3 1/2 years.

Betsy was born January 26, 1926 to Edna (Erickson) and Edgar Westby.  She grew up in rural Peterson, MN.  She was baptized and confirmed at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.  She attended grade school...

Jul 16, 2016

Rochester – Richard W. Klingsporn, age 85 of Rochester, died on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at home surrounded by his family.

A celebration of life is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. with a 10:00 a.m. visitation on Saturday, July 23, 2016 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Pastor Dan Mohler officiating.

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Jul 15, 2016

Luke, 37, of Rochester, MN, formerly of San Fernando, La Union, Philippines, passed away peacefully on Friday the 15 th of July at 7:15 in the morning. Luke was born on November 14, 1978 in Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines to Eriberto and Salvacion Dy Quiangco.

He graduated in Saint Louis College, San Fernando, La Union, Philippines with double...

Jul 14, 2016

Lorraine Peterson, 86, died peacefully in her rural Rochester home on July 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Lorraine was born June 1, 1930, to Minnie and Michael Bannon of Rochester.  She graduated from Rochester Senior High in 1948 after which she held various retail positions in the downtown area. On August 18, 1952, she married...

Jul 13, 2016

Edward Joseph Whelan passed away on July 13, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Ed was born on August 18, 1930 to Martin and Mary Whelan in Albert Lea, Minnesota.  He graduated from Albert Lea High School and later graduated from the University of Minnesota, graduating with a degree in Business Administration. Ed served...

Jul 13, 2016

Dorothy Jane Pax Krupp passed away peacefully July 13, 2016, at Cottagewood Senior Communities, Rochester, MN.

Dorothy was born April 27, 1930, to William and Alvera Pax in Celina, Ohio.  She attended St Louis University and became a physical therapist.  Dorothy married Dr. Neal Krupp and had eleven children; they later divorced.  Dorothy went back to school,...

Jul 12, 2016

Dana J. LaFrance, 59, of Rochester, died early Tuesday morning, July 12, 2016 at his home following a heroic battle with cancer.

He was born Dana Joseph LaFrance March 10, 1957 at San Diego, Calif. to Joseph and Mildred (Sampsell) LaFrance. He grew up in Duarte, Calif. and entered the Army following high school. He served a...

Jul 11, 2016

Mary Margaret Swenson, 92 of Rochester passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 11, 2016 at her home. She began a simple country life on July 26, 1923, in Westby, WI, where she learned her many homemaking skills. She married Otis Swenson on February 12, 1943. Living on a dairy farm, they raised seven ambitious children....

Jul 9, 2016

Charles Pearson, formerly of Stewartville, Minnesota, passed away at St Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, July 9, 2016 at the age of 87. Charles was born in Redlands, California, but lived most of his life in southeastern Minnesota.

Charles served his country in the army for two years and was stationed in Korea. After the army,...

Jul 9, 2016

The Celebration of Life for Richard "Rich" Allen Jacobsen will be held Friday, July 15, 2016 from 4pm-8pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester.

Mr. Jacobsen, 57, passed away Saturday July 9, 2016 at Rochester Methodist Hospital after battling cancer. Rich was born April 20, 1959 in Pensacola, Florida to David and...

Jul 9, 2016

The Funeral Service for Kenneth Jech will be at 11:00AM, Friday, July 15, 2016 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Heather Klason, Chaplain for Seasons Hospice, officiating.  Visitation will be 5:00PM – 7:00PM, Thursday, July 14, 2016 in the River Park Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Friday.  Burial will...

Jul 8, 2016

Dennis, 59, of Rochester, MN died unexpectedly Friday, July 8, 2016. Dennis was born on November 25, 1956 in Rochester, MN to parents Loretta (Sellner) and Robert Blazing.

The funeral service for Dennis P. Blazing will be at 2:00pm on Thursday July 14, 2016 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Woody Roland officiating. ...

Jul 5, 2016

Joyann Moore, 93, a Homestead RLC resident, passed away quietly July 5, after a long battle with heart disease. Until moving to Rochester a year ago to be near family, Joyann enjoyed living 27 years in California with husband Jack.

Born the second of three daughters of Hugh and Gertrude Clipson in Glenwood, IA,  Joyann attended high...

Jul 4, 2016

Leonard R. Brumm, 92, of Rochester, formally of Lake City, Minnesota, died Monday, July 4, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus.

Lenny was born May 8, 1924 in Rochester, Minnesota to Max and Ethel Brumm.  He graduated from Rochester High School in 1942 where he was the Drum Major and played baseball and football in...

Jul 1, 2016

Jose Jesus Sanchez Negrete, Jr-Rochester

Jose, 15, of Rochester, MN died in the early morning hours of July 1st, 2016. He was taken from this earth too soon and in a tragic way.  He will be greatly missed by many.

Jose, or known as Jr. to many, was attending Phoenix Academy in Rochester and looked...

Jun 29, 2016

Viola F. Schuchart, 94, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, June 29 th , 2016 at Madonna Towers.  She was born February 11, 1922 in Stacyville, Iowa on the family farm, daughter of Anton J. & Margaret (Hemann) Michels.

She married Wayne A. Schuchart on August 23 rd , 1948 at Sacred Heart Church...