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...
Della “Grace” Lisi
Jan 27, 2012
Della "Grace" Lisi, of Rochester, died peacefully in her daughter's home Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at the age of 90. She was surrounded by her daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughter.
Grace Kraker was born Oct. 23, 1921, in Gilbert, Minn., to John and Mary Kraker. She was one of 11 brothers and sisters. She graduated from Gilbert High...
Gary M. Sheehan
Jan 25, 2012
Gary Michael Sheehan, 66, of Oronoco passed away January 25, 2012 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester.
Gary was born October 17, 1945 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1963. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1971 and was a commissioned officer with a rank of Captain. Gary...
Regina Dilworth Bales Nicks
Jan 22, 2012
Regina Dilworth Bales Nicks passed away at Samaritan Bethany On 8 th Nursing Home on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at the age of 94.
Regina K. Dilworth was born to Michael and Nora Dilworth on February 20, 1917 in Salem Township, Olmsted County. She was a graduate of St. John's High School in 1933. She attended Rochester...
Patricia Anne Lingen
Jan 22, 2012
A Celebration of Life for Patricia Anne Lingen will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester, with Pastor Charles Ortloff officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 8:00PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one half hour prior to the...
Vivian Carey
Jan 20, 2012
The funeral for Vivian L. Carey will be 11:00AM Thursday, January 26, 2012 in the River Park Chapel building of Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, with the Rev. Linda Helberg officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Carey, age 88 died Friday, January 20, 2012 at...
Owen J. Korsmo
Jan 17, 2012
The funeral Mass for Owen J. Korsmo will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at River Park Chapel of Macken Funeral Home, with the Reverend Paul Nelson officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service, also at River Park Chapel. Burial will at a later date at Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Korsmo...
Evelyn L. Leitz
Jan 17, 2012
Evelyn Lena Leitz, age 96 of Rochester passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon with family by her side.
Evelyn was born on December 13, 1915 in Plainview to Charles and Amanda Streich. The majority of Evelyn's life was growing up in Rochester with her brother Sylvester and sister Goldie.
Evelyn married John Skelly in Rochester and...
