Obituaries

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...

Nov 24, 2015

Francis G. Meyer, 87 of Rochester, passed away November 24, 2015 at Cottagewood Senior Center.

Fran was born January 14, 1928 in Wymore, Nebraska where he farmed with his family. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1957. He married Jeanette Schaeffer on October 14, 1950 and moved to Minnesota in the early 1960's...

Nov 23, 2015

Wanda Rose Obenchain, 88, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away Monday, November 23, 2015.

Wanda was born in Warren Township, Minnesota on October 25, 1927 to Alfred and Erna (Foell) Ronnenberg. She graduated from Winona High School in 1946. Wanda attended Winona State and the University of Arizona and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Winona State...

Nov 23, 2015

The funeral Mass for JoAnn M Hoiseth will be at 10 AM Saturday, November 28, 2015 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with the Rev. Paul Nelson officiating.  Burial will be in Chatfield Catholic Cemetery.  Visitation will be at one hour prior to the Mass.

JoAnn Hoiseth, 80, Rochester, MN formerly of Chatfield,...

Nov 22, 2015

Ryan Randall Feehan, age 23, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Rochester on November 22, 2015.

Ryan was born on August 29, 1992 in Rochester to Randy and Barbara (Judd) Feehan. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 2010. He attended RCTC for two years, and was working at Menards Rochester North at the time...

Nov 20, 2015

Tessa Mae (Ingebritson) Martin, age 35 of Rochester passed away very peacefully at her home on November 20, 2015 with her family by her side.

Tessa Mae was born on December 13, 1979 in Rochester to David and Ava Ingebritson. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 2000. She worked at Burr Oak School and John...

Nov 18, 2015

Brian Richard Wilson, age 68, from Rochester passed away on Wednesday, November 18 th from malignant melanoma. Brian died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Brian was born September 30th, 1947 in Rochester, MN to Curtis A. Wilson and Irene M. Wilson. Brian grew up in Rochester and graduated from Lourdes High School in...

Nov 17, 2015

Thomas R Keller passed away Tuesday November 17, 2015 due to complications of a heart attack.

Tom was born Sept. 25, 1952 in Fairmont, MN.  His family moved to Rochester in 1956 where Tom attended school until 1968.  He graduated from Plainview High School in 1971.

Trained as a golfer by his father at an...

Nov 15, 2015

The funeral Mass for Juanita May Larek will be at 10:30am on Monday November 23, 2015 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Nelson officiating.  Burial will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.  A visitation will be from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday afternoon and one hour prior to the service...