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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Dale S. Seltun

Dale S. Seltun

Sep 2, 2014

Dale Sherman Seltun, age 74 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, from cardiac complications.

Dale was born on December 2, 1939 in Frost, Minnesota to Severt and Stella Seltun. He was baptized on January 28, 1940 at Bricelyn Lutheran Church. He was confirmed at Winnebago Lutheran Church and was a...

Lillian Marie Sneve

Lillian Marie Sneve

Sep 1, 2014

Lillian Sneve, age 94 of Rochester, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at Golden Living Center East in Rochester.

Lillian was born December 8, 1919 in Rose Creek, Minnesota to Edward and Anne (Dunleavy) Schnorenberg.  She graduated from Rose Creek High School June 2, 1938.  On February 13, 1943 she married Rudolph Sneve in Rose Creek, MN...

Elsie Fries

Elsie Fries

Aug 31, 2014

Elsie Fries, 86, of Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Marys hospital, Rochester MN, August 31, 2014 after a long 4 year battle with cancer.

Born August 8, 1928 in Belmont, MI, where she lived on the family farm until retirement at 84, she is survived by her husband Earl of 61 years; sister...

Carolyn F. Breckle

Carolyn F. Breckle

Aug 30, 2014

The funeral Mass for Carolyn F. Breckle, will be Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 11:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester, with the Rev. Mark McNea officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Carolyn Breckle, 77, a lifelong resident of Rochester, died...

Richard B. Murry

Richard B. Murry

Aug 29, 2014

Richard Murry, 56 years old, passed away Friday 8/29/14 in his family's arms.  He had succumbed to cancer.

Richard has been a resident of Rochester MN since 2000.  He was born in Memphis TN and moved to Helena Arkansas as a teenager.  Richard graduated from Morehead State University in Morehead Kentucky.  He worked as a computer drafter....

Rollie Anderson

Rollie Anderson

Aug 27, 2014

Rolland Mayo Anderson (84) passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice on August 27, 2014 surrounded by his wife Lenora of 62 years, his sons Damann and Jeffrey, and daughter Jill.  Memorial services will be held at the Macken Funeral Home's River Park Chapel in Rochester on Saturday, September 13 with Pastor Robert Kandels officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00AM...

Lucille E. Weland

Lucille E. Weland

Aug 27, 2014

Lucille Weland, age 94, passed away on August 27, 2014 at The Golden Living Center East after a brief illness.

Lucille Elizabeth Fisher was born on February 1, 1920 in Spillville, Iowa, daughter of Anton and Anna Fisher. She graduated from Decorah High School, and upon graduating from Hamilton Business School in Mason City began employment in...

Brice Dale Bundy

Brice Dale Bundy

Aug 23, 2014

A Celebration of Life for Brice Dale Bundy will be at 3:00pm on Saturday August 30, 2014 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Pastor Lester Horntvedt officiating.  A visitation will be from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Brice Dale Bundy, age 23, passed away August 23rd in a boating accident.

He was...

Arlene E. Gillespie

Arlene E. Gillespie

Aug 19, 2014

Arlene Gillespie, 83, passed away at her home, Tuesday, August 19, 2014.

Arlene was born in Rochester on March 27, 1931, to Clarence and Elizabeth Hoffman.

On August 26, 1950, she was united in marriage to Ronald Gillespie.

As a young woman, Arlene worked as a medical secretary at Mayo Clinic.  In 1961,...

Wayne Phillip Iverson

Wayne Phillip Iverson

Aug 16, 2014

The memorial service for Wayne Phillip Iverson will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday August 21, 2014, at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, with Rev. Shelley Cunningham officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Mr. Iverson,...

Ione Beverly Badger Colburn

Ione Beverly Badger Colburn

Aug 10, 2014

The Graveside Memorial Service for Ione Beverly Badger Colburn will be at 11:00AM on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.

Ione Beverly Badger Colburn, age 85, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Ione was born on July 27, 1929 in Rochester, MN. She was one...

Geraldine M. Mross

Geraldine M. Mross

Aug 8, 2014

The funeral Mass for Geraldine M. "Gerri" Mross will be at 11:00AM  Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church  in Rochester with Rev. Timothy T. Reker officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00AM Wednesday prior to the service.  Burial will be at  Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.

Mrs. Mross, 86, of Rochester, died on August...

Gilberte “Gilou” Shriver

Gilberte “Gilou” Shriver

Aug 5, 2014

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Vera M. Mallan

Vera M. Mallan

Aug 5, 2014

Vera Mae Mallan died on Tuesday August 5, 2014, she was 86 years old.  She was born September 8, 1927 in Danvers MN. She fought a courageous battle with breast cancer for many years and passed peacefully.

Survivors include her two sons  Wayne (Jean) Mallan and Mike (Nancy) Mallan both from Rochester, and her daughter Patricia (David)...

Dores Myra Sparrow

Dores Myra Sparrow

Aug 2, 2014

Dores Myra Sparrow of Rochester, Minnesota died peacefully at her home on August 2, 2014, surrounded by her family.

Dores was born March 23, 1916 in Simpson, Minnesota to Charles and Elzada Lowrie. She grew up in rural Pleasant Grove, Minnesota, married Stewart Sparrow on November 27,1935 in Rochester, and the couple farmed in Marion Township. Dores...

Cynthia B. Landwehr

Cynthia B. Landwehr

Jul 31, 2014

Cynthia (Cindy) Landwehr, age 80, passed away July 31 st at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

Cynthia Bernadette Navratil was born in Silver Lake, MN on July 30, 1934 to John and Mary (Schultz) Navratil.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Silver Lake.   Cindy grew up with three sisters and seven brothers....

Deborah J. Sehl

Deborah J. Sehl

Jul 26, 2014

Deborah Jeanne Sehl, beloved daughter of Gertrude B. Sehl and the late Francis Sehl, born December 11, 1952, passed away peacefully at her home in Rochester on July 26, 2014 after a lengthy illness.

Deb graduated from Lourdes High School in Rochester, and Fontbonne College in St. Louis, MO.

Deb was a high school teacher...

Irene Dorothy Thoreson

Irene Dorothy Thoreson

Jul 24, 2014

The memorial service for Irene D. Thoreson will be at 11:00AM, Saturday, July 26, 2014 at People of Hope Church in Rochester with Pastor Dan Doering officiating.  A time of gathering will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday.  As Irene gave in life, she's giving in death by donating her body to Mayo Anatomical Bequest...

John Paul Dovin

John Paul Dovin

Jul 20, 2014

John Paul Dovin of Kirksville, Missouri joined his Heavenly Father on July 20, 2014.  John passed from this earth while at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Preceding him in death are his father, John J. Dovin; brother, Julio Dovin, sisters Irma and Nel Nicole Dovin, niece Holly Lucas, and great-nephew Damian Michael Schulte.

Survivors...

Dorothy Helen Mcdowell

Dorothy Helen Mcdowell

Jul 18, 2014

Dorothy Helen McDowell, age 92 of Spring Valley, MN passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at Spring Valley Care Center. Dorothy was born August 7, 1921 at Chester, MN to Mae and John Hoyer.  She attended country school through the 8th grade.  She was employed at Holland's Cafeteria at Rochester and later at St. Marys Hospital in the Dietary...

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