Gordon “Pete” Gentling
Feb 22, 2012
Gordon Peter Gentling, age 81, passed away on February 22, 2012 at his home in Rochester.
Pete was born on July 22, 1930 to Gregory and Agnes Gentling in Rochester. He attended Pillsbury Military Academy and soon thereafter, joined the United States Navy. On January 3, 1953 he married Annie Elizabeth McNeal in Stewartville. Pete and Annie...
Ella Ruffalo
Feb 20, 2012
Ella (Sartori) Ruffalo passed away at the age of 101 in Chatfield Chosen Valley Care Center on February 20, 2012.
Ella was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 12, 1910. She graduated from High School in 1927. On September 1, 1930 she married Louis Ruffalo. They then moved to Aurora, Illinois and presided there until 1952, when...
James W. “Jim” Barry
Feb 20, 2012
The funeral Mass for James "Jim" W. Barry will be at 10:30a.m. Friday February 24, 2012 at Church of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester with Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home Thursday evening and from 10:00a.m. to 10:30a.m. at the church...
Mary Ann Feeley
Feb 18, 2012
Mary Ann Feeley of Rochester died peacefully and happily surrounded by family and friends at Seasons Hospice on February 18, 2012. A native of Austin, MN, Mary is survived by her brother Joseph Feeley of Austin; she was the daughter of deceased Marie and Charles Feeley, and sister of deceased Lawrence.
A former Sister of Saint Benedict...
Eugenia “Jean” M. Pehler
Feb 17, 2012
The funeral Mass for Eugenia "Jean" M. Pehler will be 11:00 a.m. Friday February 24, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester, with the Rev. Mark McNea officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church on Friday.
Mrs. Pehler passed away...
Herschel Ray Hoxworth
Feb 15, 2012
Herschel Ray Hoxworth, 74, passed away from natural causes on February 15, 2012 at Golden Living East, in Rochester MN.
Herschel was born to Ray and Erma (Diettreich) Hoxworth on October 2, 1937, in Nodaway County, MO. He spent his early years in Bedford, IA, Taylor County. He graduated high school in Sheridan MO, in 1955.
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John Vern Clark
Feb 15, 2012
John V. Clark, 92, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2012 at Seasons Hospice surrounded by his family. The family would like to thank Seasons Hospice in assisting with John's final days.
He was born in Winona County on July 10, 1919, to Marie (Fix) and Vern Clark. He graduated from St. Charles High School...
Albert “Al” Harry Hovda
Feb 14, 2012
The funeral service for Albert Harry Hovda will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 17, 2012 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul E. Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester with military rights provided by the American Legion Post 92. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...
Gene Overkamp
Feb 13, 2012
The funeral Mass for Gene F. Overkamp will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 at St. Francis Catholic Church, with the Rev. Mark McNea officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in River Park Chapel at Macken Funera l Home on Friday, February 17, 2012 and...
Jack W. Donahue
Feb 12, 2012
The Memorial Mass for Jack W. Donahue will be at 10:30amWednesday, February 15, at St. Francis Catholic Church with the Rev. Mark C. McNea officiating. Burial of ashes will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Mr. Donahue, 94, of...
Virginia M. Lagerlund
Feb 10, 2012
Virginia Marie Lagerlund, 95, passed away on February 10, 2012, in Rochester.
Virginia was born on August 10, 1916 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Daniel John Wanamaker and Mabel Maloney Wanamaker. She and her older brother Daniel and younger brothers Robert (Bob) and Laurence (Larry) grew up and attended local schools in Chicago, IL. She graduated...
Angeline R. Wiltgen
Feb 9, 2012
The funeral Mass for Angeline Ruth Wiltgen will be at 10:30am Monday February 13, 2012 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with Rev Paul Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Sunday at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at...
Douglas D. Helder
Feb 8, 2012
Douglas D. Helder 86 of Rochester passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family at his home on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Doug fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 17, 1925 in Cottonwood County to Daniel and Minnie (Hylarides) Helder.
Doug's high school education in Windom, Minnesota was interrupted by WWII....
Jarl H. Nelson
Feb 7, 2012
Jarl H. Nelson—-Rochester
Jarl Nelson, 74, of Rochester, was called to heaven Tuesday, February 7 th , 2012, at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.
Jarl was born August 19 th , 1937 to Helen Helgeson and John Nelson in Kalmar Township. He attended Byron High School. Jarl married...
Robert “Bob” Phiefer
Feb 7, 2012
The Memorial Service for Robert "Bob" Phiefer will be at 11:00AM, Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Christ Lutheran Church (Marion Road SE) with the Rev. Scott Schilbe officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Robert Sanford Phiefer, 74, of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 with his...
Roger L. Buxton
Feb 6, 2012
Roger Buxton, 78, of Rochester, passed away Monday February 6 th , 2012 at his home.
Roger was born on April 18, 1933 to (Thomas) Richard and Leta (Mason) Buxton in Lake View, Iowa. He spent most of his adult life as a highway supervisor for MnDOT. He retired in 1992.
On October 4 th...
Luella Persons
Feb 5, 2012
Mrs. Luella Persons, 81, of Rochester died Sunday, Feb 5 th , 2012 at after battling Alzheimer's disease for many years.
Luella Jane Wagner was born November 27, 1930 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Frank and Clara (Kienlen) Wagner. She grew up on a farm near Fairfax, Minnesota, and attended St. Andrews grade school, and Fairfax High...
Julie Marie Eaton
Feb 5, 2012
Julie Marie (Van Kirk) Eaton, 55, of Rochester, died Sunday, February 5, 2012 from an accidental fall in her home.
A visitation/gathering for Julie will be held Thursday, February 9, 2012 from4:30-7:30pm in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th Street SE, Rochester. There will be no public funeral service.
"Jules", a loving...
Annabelle Philis Campion
Feb 3, 2012
Annabelle Philis Campion, age 81, of Rochester, passed away on February 3, 2012 at her home in Rochester, surrounded by her children.
Annabelle Meurer was born on August 31, 1930 in Mankato, Minnesota to Stanley and Matilda "Tillie" Meurer. Annabelle attended St. Peter High School, and graduated from the St. Mary's School of Nursing. She worked at...
Carol Dawn Bostrom
Jan 31, 2012
The funeral for Carol Dawn Bostrom will be at 11:00 AM Saturday February 4, 2012 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, with Rev. Lester Horntvedt officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Visitation will be held at River Park Chapel one hour before the service.
Miss Bostrom 77, of Rochester, died Tuesday...
