Obituaries

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...

Jun 25, 2016

Fr. Paul E Nelson, 81, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at his home on June 25, 2016.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, June 30 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Most Reverand Bishop John Quinn officiating. Fr. Charlie Collins will be co-officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday from...

Jun 25, 2016

Dr. John Douglas Heruth – Rochester

The funeral for John D. Heruth will be at 11:00am Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester, MN with Pastor Dave Berg officiating.  Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.  Visitation will be at the church from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2016...

Jun 19, 2016

The funeral for Marie T. Plemling will be at 10:30 Friday June 24, 2016 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with Rev Paul Nelson officiating.   Visitation will be held from 5:00- 8:00Pm Thursday June 23 in the River Park chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church.  Burial will be at...

Jun 14, 2016

The memorial service for Scott Lynn Chambers will be at 4:00pm on Saturday June 18th, 2016 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Luke Nelson officiating.  The visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Chambers, 62, of Rochester passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday.

Scott was...

Jun 13, 2016

Bryce J. Clement, age 23 of Rochester died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 13, 2016.

Bryce was born on April 26, 1993 to Linda (Clement) Bray. He lived in the Preston area until age 13, when he moved to Lake City. He graduated from Lake City High School in 2011. He then moved to Rochester....

Jun 12, 2016

The memorial service for Dr. Don Knapp will be at 11:00 am Saturday June 18, 2016, in the  River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Anjanette Bandel officiating.  Visitation one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Dr. Knapp, 80, of Benton, Illinois, died Sunday June 12, 2016, at Season Hospice Home in Rochester....

Jun 11, 2016

Isabelle (Jan) Gorr, 90, passed peacefully on June 11 from congestive heart failure.

She was born September 28, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to Stela Biel and Walter Janus.  She married Gordon Fredrick Gorr on April 30, 1955.

She became a medical secretary in her early adult life, and sang in a big band in her...

Jun 11, 2016

Dr. Robert E. Hyatt, 91, died at his home on Saturday, June 11, 2016, surrounded by loved ones.  The cause of death was complications due to Alzheimer's and vascular dementia.

Dr. Hyatt was born June 2, 1925, in Trenton, NJ, to Leslie and Myrtle Hyatt.  He was the youngest of three boys.

Dr. Hyatt attended...