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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Elizabeth L. (Libby) Kane Quirin

Elizabeth L. (Libby) Kane Quirin

Oct 8, 2011

The Funeral Mass for Elizabeth L. (Libby) Kane Quirin will be at 2:00PM Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. John Lasuba officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Elizabeth L. (Libby) Kane Quirin was born to Irish immigrant parents Michael Francis and Catherine Mary Kane in Rochester,...

Charles B. Treadwell

Charles B. Treadwell

Oct 8, 2011

The Funeral Service for Charles Burton Treadwell will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with pastors Becky Jo Thilges and Jane Day officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, and one...

Robert Daniel Madden

Robert Daniel Madden

Oct 7, 2011

Robert Daniel "Bob"Madden, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away on October 7, 2011 at Golden Living Center West where he had been a resident since January 2008.  Bob was born at St. Mary's Hospital on October 15, 1924 to Leo D and Frances (Glover) Madden.

He graduated from Rochester High School in 1942 and attended Dunwoody Institute...

Leonard A. Messmer

Leonard A. Messmer

Oct 6, 2011

Leonard A. Messmer, 84, of Rochester died on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Golden Living West. Leonard was born on April 28, 1927 in Mott North Dakota to John and Helen Messmer. After finishing high school, he enlisted in the US Army Air Force where he served as a Sergeant during WWII. He married Katherine Klein on May 26,...

Bud Saterdalen

Bud Saterdalen

Oct 6, 2011

The funeral for Bud Saterdalen will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 10 th , 2011 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, with the Rev. Vern Christopherson officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 9 th , in the River...

Noreen Adell (Mccarthy) Skogen

Noreen Adell (Mccarthy) Skogen

Oct 3, 2011

Noreen Adell Skogen, 77 of Rochester, joined her loving husband with the Lord on Monday, October 3, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Noreen Adell McCarthy was born November 7, 1933 in Rochester to Justin and Lillian (Doole) McCarthy. Noreen attended St. John's Grade School, and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1951. She married...

Michael Lambrecht Dilworth

Michael Lambrecht Dilworth

Oct 2, 2011

Michael Lambrecht Dilworth, a retired electrician, died Sunday, October 2, 2011, at his home.

The funeral for Mr. Dilworth will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 8, 2011, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, with the Rev. Harry Jewison officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.  Visitation will be held...

Natalie “Nat” Rogers

Natalie “Nat” Rogers

Oct 1, 2011

The funeral service for Natalie "Nat" Rogers will be at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 6, 2011 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery East.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in the River Park Chapel at Macken...

Mary L. Robsahm

Mary L. Robsahm

Sep 26, 2011

Mary Louise Robsahm January 15, 1927 – September 26, 2011

In the home she cherished, Mary joined her beloved husband Milton in God's great garden on September 26, 2011.  Mary was held in the loving embrace of her daughter Meg Robsahm and Son in Law Tony Vannelli (Monroe, WA).  A celebration of her life will be held...

Loretta C. Kneeskern

Loretta C. Kneeskern

Sep 26, 2011

At 91.7 years of age, Loretta joined her family and friends in Heaven on Monday, September 26, 2011.

Loretta was born on February 5, 1920 to John W. and Anna M. (Knox) Gossman. She is survived by five daughters: Ann (Joseph) Fitzpatrick, Kathleen (Todd) Gibbons, Mary (Joseph) Kernan, Joan (Bryan Rossi) Kneeskern, Carol (William Brown) Kneeskern, 14...

Elaine M. Thompson

Elaine M. Thompson

Sep 26, 2011

The funeral Mass for Elaine M. Thompson will be 11:00AM Thursday, September 29, 2011 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester officiated by Rev. Donald P. Schmitz. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Mrs. Thompson, age 75, of Rochester died Monday, September 26, 2011 following a brief illness.

She was born Elaine...

Donald J. Kaster

Donald J. Kaster

Sep 25, 2011

Donald Joseph Kaster, 90, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, Sep. 25, 2011. He was born on May 25, 1921, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph and Kathryn (Gehl) Kaster. He married Ruth Elizabeth (Betty) Walls in Wilmington, Delaware on Feb. 8, 1945. Don served his country in the US Army Air Corp during World...

June A. Trabert

June A. Trabert

Sep 21, 2011

The funeral for June A. Trabert will be 10:30AM Friday, September 23, 2011 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester with the Rev. James Heining officiating. Entombment will be in Grandview Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum.

Mrs. Trabert, age 88, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth.

She was born June Arlene Gruchow December...

Charles E. Stiles

Charles E. Stiles

Sep 19, 2011

The Funeral Service for Charles E. Stiles will be held at 10:30am, Thursday, September 22, 2011, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Wuehler officiating. Burial will be in High Forest Cemetery, High Forest, Minnesota.

Charles Elliott Stiles, 92, formerly of Rochester, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the...

Merlin “Mike” Spading

Merlin “Mike” Spading

Sep 18, 2011

Merlin "Mike" Spading, age 79 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Merlin Harold Spading was born on November 24, 1931 in Douglas, MN to Harold and Mabel Spading. Mike graduated from Pine Island High School in 1950. Following high school, he was drafted into the US Marine Corps and served...

Margaret I. “Peggy” Briese

Margaret I. “Peggy” Briese

Sep 13, 2011

The Funeral Mass for Margaret I. "Peggy" Briese will be 10:30AM Saturday, September 17, 2011 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. Charlie Collins officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Mrs. Briese, age 88, died Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Norris Square Senior Living Center in Cottage Grove.

She was...

Lester Lyle Jobe

Lester Lyle Jobe

Sep 7, 2011

Lester Lyle Jobe, age 84 of Rochester was welcomed into paradise with Jesus on September 7, 2011. He passed away peacefully at home due to complications from diabetes.

Lester was born on July 6, 1927 near Otsico (Waseca County) to Arno and Clara Jobe.  He served in the Navy during WWII when he was just 17 years...

Elaine Josephine Vessey

Elaine Josephine Vessey

Sep 6, 2011

The Memorial Mass for Elaine Vessey will be at 10:30AM, Monday, September 12, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with the Rev. Mark McNea officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Elaine Josephine Vessey passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 6, 2011.   She was born March 4, 1921, in Elma, Iowa. She was the last of...

Rachel Marie Bidwell

Rachel Marie Bidwell

Sep 4, 2011

The funeral Mass for Rachel M. Bidwell will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2011 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with the Rev. Paul E. Nelson officiating.  Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 8 th in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home...

Della C. Donovan

Della C. Donovan

Sep 4, 2011

The funeral mass for Della C. Donovan will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2011 at The Church of St. John the Evangelist.  Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Waukon, Iowa at a later date.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2011 in the River Park Chapel at...

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