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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Dr. James L. Graham

Dr. James L. Graham

May 30, 2015

Dr. James "Jim" L. Graham, 69, of Rochester, Minnesota, died on 30th May 2015 with his family by his side, due to complications from pneumonia and multiple sclerosis.

Jim was born and raised Alton, Illinois, on April 27, 1946, to Ralph and Margaret Graham. Jim married Patricia in 1967 in Amarillo Texas. He is the father of...

Nina Jean Connolly

Nina Jean Connolly

May 18, 2015

The funeral service for Nina Jean Connolly will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday May 21, 2015 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Pastor Jean Boese officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Funeral Home.

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Steven B. Rolstad

Steven B. Rolstad

May 15, 2015

Steven B. Rolstad, 61, of Rochester passed away on Friday, May 15th, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus with his wife and sister at his side following an 18-month journey with brain cancer.

Steve was born on June 5, 1953, the son of Birgy and Iva Rolstad. He grew up in Rochester, and graduated from...

Cletus J. Small

Cletus J. Small

May 14, 2015

Cletus Small, 94, of Rochester was called by the Lord on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Madonna Towers where he resided. A funeral Mass is scheduled for 11:00AM Tuesday, May 19th in Madonna Towers Chapel officiated by Revs. Donald J. Schmitz and James D. Russell. Visitation will be from 5:00PM to 7:00PM Monday, May 18th in the River Park...

John Edward Steck

John Edward Steck

May 14, 2015

John Edward Steck of Rochester passed away quietly at Seasons Hospice on 05/14/2015, he was 84 years old.

John was born in Rochester MN and lived here his entire life. John is survived by his lovely wife of 60 years, Marietta Steck, and 4 children, son Daniel of Las Vegas,NV, daughter Mary Yarger (Larry) of Excelsior, MN,...

Johnathan Lee Gustafson

Johnathan Lee Gustafson

May 13, 2015

Johnathan Lee Gustafson, age 56 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Season's Hospice Home following a five-year battle with cancer.

John was born on July 29, 1958 in Rochester to Gordon and Estella (Davis) Gustafson. He attended Stewartville Public Schools, and graduated from Mayo High School in Rochester. On May 17, 1986, he married...

Edmund C. Burke, M.D.

Edmund C. Burke, M.D.

May 13, 2015

Edmund 'Ed' Charles Burke, MD of Rochester, Minnesota died peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday, May 13th after a brief admission to Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital. Ed was 95 years old and was over the past years, lovingly cared for at home by wife of 18 years, Clarice.

Ed was born on November 23rd, 1919 in...

Francis Aning

Francis Aning

May 10, 2015

The funeral for Francis O. Aning will be at 10:30am, Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rochester, MN, with Father Tom Loomis officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, June 12, 2015 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one half...

Mary Josephine Kliment

Mary Josephine Kliment

May 8, 2015

Mary Josephine Kliment

The funeral Mass for Mary J. Kliment will be at 1:00pm Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester, with Rev. Mark McNea officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be from 12:00pm to 1:00pm Wednesday at the church.

Mary, 67, of Rochester...

Yvonne Carol Long

Yvonne Carol Long

May 6, 2015

The funeral For Yvonne Carol Long will be at 11:00am on Monday May 11, 2015 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Rev. Robert A. Kandels officiating. A private burial for Yvonne and her husband, Johnny will be in Spring Valley Cemetery. Johnny passed away on December 13, 2014 and was cremated. The visitation will...

Juniata Lynn Bennett

Juniata Lynn Bennett

May 5, 2015

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Mary Adams Martin

Mary Adams Martin

May 4, 2015

Mary Adams Martin, 96, of Rochester, died peacefully the morning of May 4, 2015, at Charter House.

She led an extraordinary life beginning with her birth on Nov. 11, 1918, commemorated around the world as Armistice Day, the official end of World War I. She was given the middle name Peace to mark the occasion. She graduated...

Thomas James Herold

Thomas James Herold

May 4, 2015

Thomas James Herold of Rochester passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home on May 4th, 2015. He had been battling cancer for nearly nine years.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30AM on Friday, May 8, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester with Father Mark McNea officiating. Visitation will...

Glenn G. (Tommy) Thompson

Glenn G. (Tommy) Thompson

May 1, 2015

Glenn G. "Tommy" Thompson Obituary – Rochester

The funeral service for Glenn G. "Tommy" Thompson will be 10:00AM Thursday, May 7th in the River Park Chapel of Macken Funeral Home in Rochester officiated by Rev. David Lieder of Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with military graveside honors provided by...

John C. Walter

John C. Walter

May 1, 2015

John Clement Walter, 77 of Byron, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015 at his home.

John Walter was born January 1, 1938, in Hodgeman County, Kansas, to parents Wilbur and Josephine (Riedl) Walter. He grew up on a wheat and cattle ranch near Jetmore, KS, and graduated from Hodgeman County Community High School in 1956. He was...

Mary Adeline Zamjohn

Mary Adeline Zamjohn

Apr 30, 2015

Mary Adeline Zamjohn

Mary Zamjohn, 101, of Rochester, passed away April 30, 2015 at Diamond Living Care Center, Cannon Falls, MN. Mary Adeline Drescher Ehle Zamjohn was born June 8, 1913 to Edward Drescher and Mary Krieg Drescher in Princeton, MN. She attended elementary school in Preston, MN, then Rochester High School. Upon graduation, she attended Minnesota...

John J. Holland

John J. Holland

Apr 27, 2015

A Graveside Service for John J. Holland will be 11:15AM Friday, May 1, 2015 at Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester, officiated by Rev. Lester Horntvedt. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 92. A one-hour visitation is scheduled beginning at 10:00AM Friday in the River Park Chapel of Macken Funeral Home, followed by a procession to the cemetery....

Dr. Richard D. Wagoner

Dr. Richard D. Wagoner

Apr 26, 2015

Dr. Richard D. Wagoner, age 84 of Rochester passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Madonna Towers Skilled Care Center.

Richard was born on August 26, 1930 in Rochester to Joseph and Mary Wagoner. He grew up in Northfield, MN, and was a graduate of Northfield High School in 1948. In 1952 he graduated from Carleton...

Tamara A. (Tammy) Ganz

Tamara A. (Tammy) Ganz

Apr 26, 2015

The funeral for Tamara A. (Tammy) Ganz will be at 11:00am on Friday May 1, 2015 at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Plainview with Deacon John DeStazio officiating. Burial will be in the Joachim Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday April 30th, 2015 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home in...

William H. Hempy Iii

William H. Hempy Iii

Apr 26, 2015

William "Harry" Harrison Hempy III of Rochester, MN passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2015.

He was born June 4, 1993 in Hastings, MN to Bill and Kathy Hempy.

From an early age he was very creative, curious, intelligent, and active playing: hockey, piano, tennis, biking, skiing/snowboarding, and art classes.

He was an...

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