David Michael Rossman
Oct 3, 2012
David Michael Rossman, age 65 and 3/4, of Rochester died October 3, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He lived courageously for fifteen months with a brain tumor. We will all miss his impish, dry sense of Irish humor and the twinkle in his blue eyes.
He was born October 8, 1946 in Rochester, Minnesota to...
E. Lorraine “Judy” Delaney
Sep 28, 2012
A funeral Mass for E. Lorraine "Judy" Delaney, will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Madonna Towers Chapel in Rochester, MN, with Father Jim Russell officiating. Friends may visit one hour before the service at the Chapel.
Lorraine "Judy", 91, of Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Madonna Towers September 28, 2012....
Jana Murphy Schoenfelder Edwards
Sep 24, 2012
Jana Murphy Schoenfelder Edwards, 62, of Rochester, Minnesota formerly of Austin, MN, passed away on Sept. 24 th 2012 at Bethany Samaritan Home surrounded by her family. She had been battling Lou Gehrig's disease for 7 months.
Jana was born December 27 th , 1949 in Austin, MN to Marion and Rachel (Hanson) Murphy. She graduated from...
Raymond S. Wood
Sep 21, 2012
Raymond "Ray" S. Wood, age 86 of Rochester passed away peacefully at his home on September 21, 2012 where he resided with his daughter Teresa Wood in Rochester, MN.
Raymond was born on June 17, 1926 in LaCrosse, WI to Raymond L. and Charlotte Wood. He grew up in LaPorte, Indiana. Ray worked as a truck driver...
Catherine Van Der Peet
Sep 13, 2012
The memorial Mass for Catherine van der Peet will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at St Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. Charlie Collins officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Mrs. van der Peet , 82 of Rochester, died Thursday September 13, 2012...
Carolyn (Cary) Ida Traff Hameister Matheny
Sep 12, 2012
Carolyn (Cary) Ida Traff Hameister Matheny passed away early this morning, September 12 th , 2012 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester, at the age of 68 as a result of Advanced Dementia. Carolyn Ida Traff was born November 28 th , 1943 to Alvin and Geraldine Traff in Rochester, MN. She attended Rochester school. She was married to Donald...
Daniel G. Pesch, M.D.
Sep 10, 2012
On September 10, 2012, Daniel "Dan" Gerard Pesch, M.D., age 55, died at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN surrounded by his loving family.
Dan was born on September 26, 1956, in Iowa City, Iowa to Joseph and Mary (Moquin) Pesch. He grew up in Rochester, MN and graduated from Lourdes High School, class of 1974. He...
Dawn Marie Evans
Sep 10, 2012
Dawn Marie Evans, age 51 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2012 at her residence, due to complications from a brain aneurism.
Dawn was born on July 4, 1961 in Austin, MN to Nancy (Clark) and Richard Evans. She graduated from Sioux City East High School in 1979, and went on to the University of...
Robert B. Lawler
Sep 7, 2012
Robert Baier Lawler, 94, of Rochester, died Friday, September 7, 2012 at his home at Meadow Lakes Senior Living where he had resided for 12 years. He had been cared for by his loving family and Seasons Hospice for the past four months.
A Memorial Mass will be at 10:30AM, Wednesday, September 12, at St. Francis of...
Dawn Morstad
Sep 5, 2012
Dawn Morstad, 90, of Rochester passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at Golden Living East.
Born September 14, 1921, in Lisbon, North Dakota, as the sun shone in the windows, parents Rasmus and Carrie Fredrickson said, "Her name will be Dawn, only Dawn." Dawn had 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by 3 older sisters: Esther...
John H. Stopyro
Sep 2, 2012
The memorial Mass for John H. Stopyro will be held at 10:30am on Friday September 7, 2012 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Rev. Paul Nelson officiating. The visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, September 6 th at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home.
Mr. Stopyro, 87, of Rochester died Sunday, September...
Jerrold J. Fogarty
Aug 30, 2012
Jerrold Joseph Fogarty, 76, formerly of Dover, Minnesota died unexpectedly Thursday, August 30, 2012 at his home in Laverne, Oklahoma.
Jerry was born June 15, 1936 in Rochester, Minnesota to William and Agnes (Joyce) Fogarty. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1954. He served in the Minnesota National Guard and then worked for IBM. He farmed...
Geraldine M. Griebenow
Aug 29, 2012
The funeral for Geraldine M. "Gerry" Griebenow will be 11:00AM Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester officiated by Rev. Adam Koglin. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville.
Mrs. Griebenow, age 77 died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at...
Yvonne L. Rach
Aug 29, 2012
Yvonne L. Rach – Rochester
The funeral for Yvonne L. Rach will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2012 at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home in Rochester. Pastor Wahl of Bethel Lutheran Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00a.m. at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home (one hour prior...
Kenneth Lee Zinser
Aug 28, 2012
Kenneth L. Zinser, 87, of Rochester, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester.
Ken was born May 5, 1925 in Renwick, Iowa, the son of Iva and Floyd Zinser. He attended the University of Minnesota in the Navy V12 program, graduating with degrees in aeronautical and industrial engineering. He received a commission as Ensign...
Fred Decker
Aug 28, 2012
The funeral service for Fred Decker will be at 11:00am Thursday, August 30, 2012 at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with Pastor Bernie Boldt officiating. Burial will in Grandview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Decker, 96, of Rochester, long time employee of Kruse Lumber and Rochester Civic Center died...
Mary Lou Kasner
Aug 27, 2012
Mrs. Kasner, 85, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, August 27, 2012, surrounded by the loving presence of her family.
Mary Lou Beeman was born January 24, 1927, in Wabasha, MN. She married Edward Kasner on June 26, 1954, in Red Wing, MN, and lived in Rochester for the past 58 years. She attended the Minneapolis Business College...
Anna Adelaide Riley Persson
Aug 27, 2012
Anna Adelaide Riley Persson, 94, died Monday, August 27, 2012 at Madonna Meadows Assisted in Rochester.
Anna was born September 25, 1917, in Erin Prairie, WI, the youngest daughter of Thomas and Ann (Kelly) Riley. Anna graduated from St. Joseph's Academy High School in St. Paul, MN. Following high school, Anna worked as a nursing assistant at...
Betty Lou Milkanin
Aug 25, 2012
The funeral Mass for Betty Lou Milkanin will be 11:00am Friday August 31 st at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph B. Fogal officiating. Friends may visit one hour prior to the Mass on Friday. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens cemetery.
Mrs. Milkanin, 82 of Rochester died Saturday August 25...
James J. Dalsbo
Aug 24, 2012
The funeral service for James J. Dalsbo will be 11:00am Wednesday at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. James D. Russell officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.
Mr. Dalsbo, 74, of Rochester, died Friday, August 24, 2012 at Seasons Hospice.
Jim was born September 23, 1937 in Rochester...
