Angela Westphal
Nov 3, 2014
Angela died at home on November 3, 2014 in Rochester, MN. Angela was born on December 13, 1964 in Rochester, MN to Martin and Barbara Dunleavy. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1982. Angela married Jeffrey Westphal on May 23, 1993 and they have lived in Rochester since then.
Survivors include her loving husband Jeff; her...
Norman Steve Reopelle
Nov 3, 2014
The Mass of Christian Burial for Norman Steve Reopelle will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday November 8, 2014 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. Kevin Connolly officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Mr. Reopelle, 78, of...
Grace R. Thompson
Nov 3, 2014
Grace R. Thompson, 86, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at Olmsted Community Hospital.
Grace was born September 2, 1928, in Rochester to Bennett and Mae Whynaucht. On June 1, 1947 she married Eugene Edward Thompson. They had four children, Sandy, Janice, Jeff and Lori.
Grace worked at the Kahler Hotel Coffee shop,...
David M. Mulvihill
Nov 3, 2014
David Matthew Mulvihill, 91, of Rochester, died Monday November 3, 2014 at Saint Marys Hospital.
David was born at Saint Marys Hospital on September 18, 1923. David was the second of 11 children born to Cecil and Myrtle (Tvedt) Mulvihill. David married Margaret Anne Twohey on October 9, 1948. David and Margaret enjoyed square dancing, walking at...
Robert Roy Tracy
Nov 2, 2014
Robert Roy Tracy of Rochester, age 72, passed away at his home on November 2, 2014.
Bob was born on June 2, 1942 in Waterloo, IA to Horace and Jeannette Tracy. He attended Waterloo Public Schools, graduating from West High School in 1960. He then attended the University of Northern Iowa, where he received a Bachelor's Degree...
Elizabeth “Bette” Joy Bailey
Nov 2, 2014
A memorial mass for Elizabeth Joy "Bette" Bailey will be held at 1p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at St. Francis Catholic Church, with the Rev. Mark McNea officiating. A private family burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona, Minnesota. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Bette passed away...
Frank E. Oswald
Nov 2, 2014
Frank Edward Oswald, 72, of Byron died Sunday Nov 2, 2014 surrounded by family in his home.
Frank was born August 22, 1942 in Dubuque, IA to Pete and Charlotte Oswald. He married Twyla McCarthy on March 3, 1962 in Peosta, IA.
He worked at John Deere in Dubuque. He was also a sales person...
Craig Arthur Ramaker
Nov 1, 2014
Craig Arthur Ramaker, age 61, died peacefully on November 1, 2014.
Craig was born on August 18 th , 1953 to Duane and Harriette (Johnson) Ramaker. Craig's family resided in Cherry Grove and later moved to the Waterloo area.
Craig was an avid athlete and excelled in every sport he played. As Quarterback for his...
Barbara Ann Postier
Nov 1, 2014
Barbara Ann Postier, age 76 of Rochester passed away on November 1, 2014 at Madonna Towers Skilled Care.
Barbara Ann Stewart was born on April 13, 1938 in Oronoco, MN to Herbert and Ella (Lading) Stewart. She graduated from Pine Island High School, and on January 3, 1959, she married David R. Postier. The couple resided in...
Gerald “Jerry” Brandl
Oct 30, 2014
The funeral Mass for Gerald "Jerry" Brandl will be 2:00PM Saturday, November 1, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester with Rev. Mark McNea officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be on Friday, October 31, 2014 from 5:00-7:00PM in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, and one prior...
Helen Marie Sell
Oct 29, 2014
Helen Marie (Haggerty) Sell, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 29, 2014. Born in Rochester, MN to Alice (Hall) and Allen Haggerty on March 10, 1927, she graduated from Lourdes High School, Saint Mary's School of Nursing, and later earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota. Helen worked several years as a Registered Nurse...
Irene C. Flicker
Oct 29, 2014
A memorial Mass for Irene Catherine Flicker will be at 11:00am on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Resurrection Catholic Church with Rev. Shawn Haremza officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.
Irene Catherine Flicker, age 84 of...
Richard E. Lewis
Oct 28, 2014
Richard E. Lewis, 87, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.
Richard was born on June 11, 1927, in Bloomingdale, Wisconsin. He resided in Lake City, Minnesota.
Richard served in the Navy during World War II, in the Pacific, and in the Paratroopers 11 th Airborne Division during the Korean War. He...
Irene M. O’Neil
Oct 28, 2014
Irene Mae (Bannon) O'Neil, 86, died peacefully at Seasons Hospice the morning of October 28, 2014, from the ravages of senile dementia.
Irene was born in Rochester, MN to Michael and Minnie (Nelson) Bannon on November 9, 1927. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1945. Irene and Ed (Michael Edward) O'Neil were married May 19, 1947. ...
Arlene A. Pearson
Oct 28, 2014
Arlene A. Pearson passed away October 28, 2014 from Alzheimer's at the age of 81.
She was born September 25, 1933 to proud Swiss parents, John and Hannah Schuetz, in rural Dodge County. She graduated from Kasson High School. After graduating, she worked at Rochester Credit Bureau. She married Richard Pearson on November 8, 1953, and lived...
Frances L. Krueger
Oct 27, 2014
Frances Lorraine Krueger, 95 of Marion, passed away peacefully surrounded by members of her family on October 27, 2014.
Frances Lorraine Bierman was born on November 6, 1918 in Brooten, MN to Claus and Gertrude Bierman. She liked to say her birth contributed to the signing of the peace treaty on November 11 which ended World War...
Donald D. Vikse
Oct 25, 2014
The memorial service for Donald Dean Vikse will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 1st at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home in Rochester (1105 12 th Street SE) with Pastor Anjanette Bandel officiating. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Don was...
Clarence M. “Knute” Brown
Oct 25, 2014
Clarence M. "Knute" Brown, age 83 of Rochester left this world behind on October 25, 2014 hopefully to dwell in the house of the Lord.
He was born on April 11, 1931 to Clarence David Brown and Meta Violet Wright at home in Oronoco, where he grew up and lived until he enlisted in the United States...
Paul Joseph Brown
Oct 21, 2014
Paul Joseph Brown, 51 of Byron, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Rochester on March 8, 1963 to Kenneth and Joan Brown.
He is survived by his parents and siblings Jackie (Mike) Smutka, Charlie (Patti) Brown, Brandon Brown, Jill (Ron) Carlson and Jean Boyum. He is...
Cecil Keith Dietz
Oct 21, 2014
St. Charles — Cecil Keith Dietz
Cecil Keith Dietz, 89, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Golden Living Nursing Home in St. Charles.
Cecil was born and raised, on his father's farm, in Cogswell, ND. He married Marjorie (Schoville) in 1947 and bought his Uncle Sid Savey's farm. In 1956 he sold the farm and...
