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Rochester, MN Obituaries

David E. Przestwor

David E. Przestwor

Sep 2, 2016

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Richard Alphonse Mangen

Richard Alphonse Mangen

Sep 2, 2016

Richard A. "Dick" Mangen of Rochester, MN born September 29th, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Alphonse and Alvera (Lenihan) Mangen and passed on September 2, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN after a long and courageous battle with heart disease.

Richard was a veteran of the Korean War where he served as a sergeant in the...

Jason Arlend Vold

Jason Arlend Vold

Aug 31, 2016

Jason Arlend Vold, died suddenly at 47 years of age on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at his home in Rochester.

Jason was born in Winona, MN, on August 8, 1969 to Dwight and Ann (Strandemo) Vold. He attended Mayo High School in Rochester, MN, later earning his GED. He also attended RCTC.

Jason had many...

Polly Lou Zodrow

Polly Lou Zodrow

Aug 31, 2016

The visitation for Polly Lou Zodrow will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 12:00 to 2:00pm in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with a graveside service to follow at Oakwood East Cemetery in Rochester.

Mrs. Zodrow, 61, of Rochester, died with her husband, family and friends by her side Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at...

Nicholas Zachary Borth

Nicholas Zachary Borth

Aug 27, 2016

Nicholas Zachary Borth, 20, of Stewartville (originally from Rochester) lost his life on August 27, 2016 to a canoeing accident.

Nicholas was born July 9, 1996 in Rochester, MN.  He spent most of his days there attending and graduating from John Marshall in 2014.

His passion for life was indescribable. His first passion was wrestling...

Patricia Joan Butters

Patricia Joan Butters

Aug 27, 2016

Patricia Joan Butters, age 84 passed away peacefully on August 27, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys' Campus.

Patricia Joan Palmquist was born on February 27, 1932 in Duluth, MN to Gustaf and Hazel Palmquist. Following graduation from Denfeld High School, Pat attended Northwestern Hospital Nursing School and received her Registered Nurse degree. She remained in...

Maynard G. Westergaard

Maynard G. Westergaard

Aug 25, 2016

Maynard G. Westergaard passed away August 25, 2016 at St. Marys Hospital. He had just celebrated his 89th birthday one week ago.

Maynard George Westergaard was born August 18, 1927 son of John and Ida Westergaard in Iowa. He grew up on a farm with two brothers, James and Eldar.

He graduated and entered the...

Christopher “Chris” Doherty

Christopher “Chris” Doherty

Aug 22, 2016

The Memorial Mass for Christopher "Chris" Doyle Doherty will be at 10:30am on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rochester with Father Tom Loomis officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:00am until 10:30am at Holy Spirit Church prior to the Memorial Mass.

Chris Doherty, age 52, of...

Kevin Daniel Gossman

Kevin Daniel Gossman

Aug 21, 2016

Kevin Daniel Gossman, 77, found peace and eternal rest with our Heavenly Father on August 21, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by his family. He succumbed to COPD.

Kevin was born to Joseph Leo and Ellen Rose (Henry) Gossman on February 15, 1939 in Decorah, Iowa. He was the second son and resided on the family...

John “Jack” Stachowitz

John “Jack” Stachowitz

Aug 20, 2016

The funeral mass for Jack J. Stachowitz will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 25 , 2016 at Pax Christi Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Donald Schmitz officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Jack passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, August 20 at RiverBend Senior Living where he resided since January....

Cynthia L. Reed

Cynthia L. Reed

Aug 18, 2016

Cynthia Lynn (Cramer) Reed, 59, of Rochester, MN lost her battle with cancer Thursday, August 18th, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Cynthia was born in Rochester, MN on May 13th, 1957 to John "Merlin" and Donna (Baier) Cramer.  She grew up in Chatfield and graduated from Chosen Valley High school in 1975. Cindy continued on to...

Kenneth L. Sperry

Kenneth L. Sperry

Aug 18, 2016

The funeral for Kenneth (Ken) L. Sperry will be at 11am Friday, August 26, 2016 at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home, with Pastor Julie Beck officiating.  Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.  Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home and a half hour...

George E. “Cappy” Winslow

George E. “Cappy” Winslow

Aug 18, 2016

Mr. Winslow, 85, of Rochester, died Thursday, August 18, 2016, at his home. George was born on January 9, 1931 in Spring Valley, MN.

On July 19, 1952, he married Ruth A. Steinhorst in Spring Valley, MN. The couple lived in Spring Valley until 1963, then moved to Rochester.

George served in the Army and...

Jerrold D. Breitenfield

Jerrold D. Breitenfield

Aug 16, 2016

The Funeral Service for Jerry Breitenfield will be at 11:00AM Monday, August 22, 2016 at Resurrection Church in Rochester with Rev. Shawn Haremza officiating. Visitation will be held from 4pm to 7pm on Sunday, August 21 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

Mr....

Howard “Howie” Bryce Tottingham “Doctor”

Howard “Howie” Bryce Tottingham “Doctor”

Aug 16, 2016

Howard (Howie) Bryce Tottingham Jr. (Doctor) Of Kasson MN

A visitation for Howard (Howie) Bryce Tottingham Jr. (Doctor) will be from 11-2pm Saturday August 27, 2016 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.

Mr. Tottingham, 56, of Kasson, MN died Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at his home after a battle with cancer.

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Father Donald G. Leary

Father Donald G. Leary

Aug 15, 2016

On August 15, our beloved Father Donald Leary joined the angels to celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in his everlasting home.

Born on November 29, 1926, Father Leary was the third of four boys born to Ethel and George Leary of Caledonia, MN.  Like his brothers, he participated in the great boxing tradition of...

Luella M. “Lou” Lund

Luella M. “Lou” Lund

Aug 13, 2016

Luella M. "Lou" Lund, age 87, died peacefully at her home in Rochester on Saturday, August 13, 2016.

She was born Luella Marie Ost February 16, 1929 at Faribault, MN to Joseph and Alma (Paro) Ost. She grew up on a nearby farm and graduated Bethlehem Academy in Faribault.

She moved to Rochester as a...

Ann E. Carroll

Ann E. Carroll

Aug 13, 2016

Ann Elizabeth Carroll, 83, passed away peacefully at Charter House on Saturday, August 13, 2016.

She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on September 10, 1932 to Mark and Catherine (Kay) Carroll.

A funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30am on Wednesday, August 17 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester.  A rosary will...

Arloene A. Andrist

Arloene A. Andrist

Aug 12, 2016

The funeral for Arloene Andrist will be held Friday, August 19, 2016 at 11:00am in the Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel with the Rev. Beth Perez officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will be at Byron Cemetery.

Mrs. Andrist, 95, formerly of Rochester, died August 12, 2016 at Chosen...

Madlyn L. Erdman

Madlyn L. Erdman

Aug 12, 2016

Madlyn LaVohne Erdman, age 96, of  Rochester, MN died peacefully Friday, August 12 surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 23, 1920, in Alvord, Iowa, Madlyn was the daughter of Leo and Loretta O'Connor.  After graduating from Alvord High School, in 1938, she attended Western Union College where she successfully received her teaching credentials.  After receiving her...

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