Obituaries

Dec 29, 2015

Tracy Allen Macken, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus following a medical emergency.

Trace was born on February 27, 1964 in Rochester to Stephen and Jennifer (Winters) Macken. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1982. He began working for Mayo Clinic Rochester at the age of...

Dec 28, 2015

Linda Marie Strain, 66, of Rochester, died Monday, December 28, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born September 13, 1949 to Harold and Norma Kracht.

She graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School and from there went into nursing at St. Marys School of Nursing in Rochester.  She worked as a nurse...

Dec 28, 2015

Willis "Bill" Berndt, age 84, passed away on December 28, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus.

Willis Maynard Berndt was born on October 2, 1931 in Rochester to John and Fern Berndt. He attended Rochester High School and married Shirley Krier at St. John's Catholic Church on June 29, 1953. Bill was a self employed...

Dec 27, 2015

Robert William Hust, 55 of Stewartville, passed away on December 27, 2015 at Rochester Methodist Hospital following an illness with Leukemia.

Bob was born on March 12, 1960 in Rochester to John and Anne Hust. He graduated from John Marshall High School and attended RCTC. In May of 1984 he married Debra Ann Joyce. Bob retired from...

Dec 26, 2015

Dolores Elizabeth "Betty" Anderson took her last breaths in Rochester, MN on December 26th, 2015 (probably because she would think it rude to ruin Christmas). She loved lilies and irises, made the best oatmeal raisin and sugar cookies, and took every opportunity to hug puppies and babies. She was famous for her sparkling clean house (so spic and span...

Dec 26, 2015

Jacquelyn Carol Rahn Feind, 72, of Rochester, passed away with family at her bedside on Saturday, December 26, 2015 , at Season's Hospice after a long courageous battle with lung cancer.  Jackie was born April 20, 1943 in Lanesboro, MN to Eldor E. and Ardis C. Rahn (Johnson).  She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1961, and married Paul...

Dec 25, 2015

Adeliza Malibago Borja, of Rochester, MN passed away early Friday, December 25, at St. Marys Hospital.

She was originally from Manila Philippines, the daughter of Felicisimo and Teodora Malibago.  A graduate from the University of the Philippines, majoring in Political Science.  She was secretary to the commissioner of the Philippine Department of Labor under Blas Ople.  She...

Dec 24, 2015

A Funeral Mass for Alice Rose Hawkins LaPlant will be 11:00AM, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Rochester, MN officiated by Reverend Mark McNea. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield, MN.

Alice Rose LaPlant died in her own...

Dec 19, 2015

Nancy Lois Lewis, 66 of Rochester passed away on December 19, 2015 in her home. She was born March 15, 1949 in Owatonna, MN to George William Ellis and Margaret Eunice (Evenson) Ellis. After graduation, Nancy moved to Rochester and was hired by the telephone company. On November 12, 1969, she married Rodney Lee Lewis of Rochester. After retiring...

Dec 18, 2015

Leroy D. Kaehler, 63, beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and nephew passed away peacefully at his home in Kasson, Minnesota, on Friday, December 18, 2015. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, Dec 22, 2015 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Kasson. Family visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in...

Dec 17, 2015

Robert "Bob" McDougald died peacefully December 17, 2015. He was born June 10, 1950, in San Francisco to William and Evelyn McDougald.

He will most be remembered by his love of family, animals, nature and his 80-acre hobby farm in Osakis. One of his big dreams was realized when he finally could get chickens after he retired....

Dec 16, 2015

Galen G. Eckert – Rochester

Galen G. Eckert, 76, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA and Janesville, WI, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at his residence surrounded by family. Galen was born May 1, 1939 in Janesville, WI to Charles and Esther (Johnson) Eckert.

The funeral for Galen G. Eckert will be 11:00 am...

Dec 14, 2015

Dorothy Avis Bartelt, 74, passed away Monday December 14, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN.

Dottie was born June 13, 1941 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Richard and Avis (Martin) Kazimour.  She graduated high school from Regis High School, Cedar Rapids and AIB in Des Moines, IA.  She was a secretary for Gamble Robinson in Minneapolis,...

Dec 13, 2015

Adele Ann (Vivien) Larson was born on December 23, 1923 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She graduated from Holy Angels Academy in 1940 and attended Business College for a year.  She met Ernest Larson at a USO dance in Fort Polk, LA.  They married June 29, 1946 in New Orleans.  Ernie was a farmer and Adele immediately became a farmer's...

Dec 11, 2015

William "Bill" Charles Arnold died peacefully Friday December 11 th at his daughter Sue's home in Shell Lake Wisconsin. He was born March 13 th , 1928 to Lawrence and Lucille Arnold. Bill will be remembered for his loving and accepting heart.  He faced many challenges in his 87 years and met them all with a positive attitude and...

Dec 8, 2015

David Ray Heller, 56, of Stewartville, MN, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2015 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

David was born in Littitz, PA to Eugene and Ruth (Krall) Heller on November 26, 1959. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Judi Heller, four children, Keith (Gina) Hawk,...

Dec 5, 2015

Dick Sherman, 81, went home Saturday, December 5th, 2015.

Dick was born July 2nd, 1934 to Roy and Ruth (Loebig) Sherman in Wesley, IA.  He grew up in Austin, MN and graduated from Pacelli Catholic High School where he and all his brothers loved to play football.  After high school he briefly attended St. Johns University, worked...

Dec 3, 2015

Theresa Rose Margotta, 86 died on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Madonna Towers, after a valiant 8-year fight with Multiple Myeloma. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends, and many supporters carried her through her journey.

Theresa Rose Freese was born on June 21, 1929 in Kellogg,...

Nov 30, 2015

Brian Scott Mueske, 51 of Rochester passed away suddenly on November 30, 2015 following a motor vehicle accident. Brian graduated from St. Charles High School in 1981. On September 4, 1993 he married Debra Kingsley. Their son Nic was the joy of Brian's life.

Brian worked for KBS in Plainview and had enjoyed the construction business since...

Nov 26, 2015

Richard "Dick" Dean Zrucky – Byron

Richard "Dick" Dean Zrucky, 81, of Byron Mn. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 26th, 2015 at Golden Living West in Rochester, Mn. He had lost his battle from recurrence of colon cancer.

Richard Zrucky was born Nov. 14th, 1934 in Austin, Mn. He graduated from Austin...