Obituaries
Rochester, MN Obituaries
Harley A. Johnson
Sep 29, 2013
Harley Arden Johnson passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, surrounded by loving wife and family. Harley was born in Arco, MN on September 5th, 1926 to Andrew and Lena Johnson. He grew up on the family farm with 3 sisters. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II where he proudly served as a...
Robert Frank Rieder
Sep 26, 2013
Robert Frank Rieder was born on July 14, 1922 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was the son of John and Susan (Hoffman) Rieder. He attended Cathedral High School, Saint John's University, and St. Cloud State University before proudly enlisting in the military in 1942 to serve his country in Europe during WWII.
He married Kippy Bruning, then...
Bobbie B. Darnell
Sep 26, 2013
A Memorial Service for Bobbie Darnell will be at 2:00PM, Monday, September 30, 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Nelson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A private burial will be at a later date.
Bobbie Burns Darnell, 91, of Rochester, passed away on Thursday,...
Rochelle “Shelly” Raymond
Sep 25, 2013
The funeral services for Rochelle "Shelly" Dawn Raymond will be at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 5th, at the Marion Church of Christ in Marion, MN with the Rev. Rick D. Walston officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday October 4 th , 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home from 5:00pm – 8:00pm and one hour...
Harriet “Kippy” Rieder
Sep 20, 2013
Harriet 'Kippy' Rieder, 86, beloved wife of Robert Rieder and mother of four fortunate sons, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home. She died peacefully in the presence of her family. Kippy was a wonderful spouse, friend and Mom. She was the glue that kept her family close.
Kippy was born Easter Sunday...
Helen Dorothy Guritz
Sep 18, 2013
The funeral service for Helen D. Guritz will be 11:00AM Monday, September 23 rd in River Park Chapel of Macken Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Joel Haak of Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at River Park Chapel.
Miss Guritz, age 94, a life-long Rochester...
Dennis William Fieck
Sep 17, 2013
The funeral for Dennis William Fieck will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 21st, 2013 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, with Reverend Carol Schaffer officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. prior to services at the funeral home.
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Larry Ray Smith
Sep 13, 2013
The funeral service for Larry Smith will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Assembly of God in Rochester, with the Pastor Jim Filbeck officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the church.
Larry Ray Smith "Little Smitty", 66, of Rochester, passed away at Seasons Hospice House on Friday,...
Lorraine M. Klein
Sep 13, 2013
A Celebration of Life Mass will be held for Lorraine M. "Lori" Klein at 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Rev. Mark McNea officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, September 16, 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral...
Lavonne K. Bowman
Sep 9, 2013
LaVonne Katherine Bowman, 91, of Rochester, MN, passed away Monday, September 9 th , 2013 at Golden Living Center East.
LaVonne was born July 5 th 1922, in Mantorville, MN to Anna and Vern Day. She graduated from Central high school in 1940. During World War II, she served in the USO club as a "magazine girl"...
Joanne Kathleen Gosha
Sep 7, 2013
Joanne Kathleen Gosha, 51, passed away peacefully at Season's Hospice, September 7 th , 2013, with her loving husband at her side. She had battled metastatic carcinoma since January, 2013.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 10:00 am at The Church of the Savior in Rochester, with Pastor Bob...
Aaron Phillip Eckblad
Sep 5, 2013
Aaron Phillip Eckblad, age 34 of Rochester, passed away on September 5, 2013 following a motorcycle accident.
Aaron was born on June 17, 1979 in Red Wing, MN to Phillip and Joan Eckblad. He graduated from Red Wing High School in 1997. He then attended Winona State University obtaining a degree in finance. He received a masters...
Dean C. Arnold
Sep 4, 2013
Dean "Bunk" C. Arnold, 70, of Rochester, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at Saint Marys Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born Nov. 12, 1942, in Chatfield, to Everett and Deina Arnold. He was a 1960 graduate of Chatfield High School.
Dean married Patricia Cullen on July 6, 1963, and recently celebrated their 50th wedding...
Katherine Messmer
Aug 29, 2013
Katherine Messmer, 90, of Rochester, died peacefully Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Golden Living East. Katherine was born November 28, 1922 in Mott, North Dakota to Michael and Margaret Klein.
She married Leonard Messmer on May 26, 1947 in Regent, North Dakota in a double wedding with her sister Emma. They farmed in Regent before moving to...
Vinal L. Severeid
Aug 23, 2013
Vinal L. Severeid passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth, after being under the care of Season's Hospice since mid-June.
He was born in Moody County, South Dakota on March 6, 1923 to Wier Martin and Christina Elizabeth (Amdahl) Severeid. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.
...Jeanette C. “Jeane” Boehm
Aug 23, 2013
The Funeral Mass for Jeanette C. "Jeane" Boehm will be 11:00AM Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in River Park Chapel of Macken Funeral Home in Rochester officiated by Rev. Paul Nelson. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Boehm, age 91 of Rochester, died Friday,...
Wyman Jesse Black
Aug 15, 2013
Wyman died peacefully at his home on August 15 th after spending a beautiful day on the deck with many family and friends visiting throughout the day. He had battled Lewy Body Dementia for several years.
Wyman Jesse Black was born July 29, 1930 to Jesse and Appolonia Black in Kellogg, MN. He graduated from Kellogg High...
Genevieve Helen Sursely
Aug 15, 2013
A funeral Mass for Genevieve Sursely will be held at 10:30AM, Monday, August 19, 2013 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with the Rev. Paul Nelson officiating. Visitation will be 2:00PM – 5:00PM, Sunday, August 18, 2013 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass on Monday. Burial will be at...
Glen “Gunner” E. Engle
Aug 15, 2013
Glen "Gunner" Edward Engle – Chatfield
A Celebration of Life service for Glen "Gunner" Engle will be at 11:00am, Monday, August l9, 2013 at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Kumpel officiating. Burial of ashes will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Preston, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at...
Andrew Allen Sean Preap
Aug 12, 2013
Andrew Allen Sean Preap, age 19 of Rochester passed away on August 12, 2013.
Andrew was born on February 28, 1994 in Rochester. Growing up in Rochester, he attended Mayo High School. The love of his life was his daughter Aubrey. He was known as a caring and loyal man who loved his family and friends deeply....
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