Nancy “Nan” Douglas
Apr 19, 2011
Nancy "Nan" Douglas
Nancy "Nan" Georgetta Classon Douglas was born October 11, 1937, to Eric and Pauline (Hendrickson) Classon in Berwyn, Illinois. After a long and valiant struggle with ALS, Nan joined the choir of angels on Tuesday, April 19, 2011.
Nan spent her childhood on the farm in Kendall County, Illinois. She graduated from...
Raymond G. Strebbing
Apr 18, 2011
Raymond G. Strebbing passed away quietly with his children in attendance on April 18, 2011. Raymond is fondly remembered by his two daughters, Sherri of Green Bay, Karen of Green Bay and his two sons, James of Rochester and David of Austin, Texas along with many friends and acquaintances that were lucky enough to be the recipients of his...
Eugene “Gene” Jack
Apr 18, 2011
Eugene "Gene" Cyril Jack, 83, passed peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2011 at his home with his family at his side.
Mr. Jack was born in River Falls, Wisconsin on January 17, 1928 to John and Nora (Fitzgerald) Jack. He married Mary Ann Caflisch on June 20, 1949 at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Simpson, Minnesota.
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Magdalene (Arndt) Steahl
Apr 17, 2011
Magdalene (Arndt) Steahl, 91, formerly of Red Wing, died Sunday, April 17, 2011.
Magdalene married Joseph Steahl in 1936 making their home in Red Wing. She completed LPN training in 1954 and practiced nursing in Red Wing and later in Rochester. Her husband, Joseph, passed in 1987.
Mary Joe (Gary) Anderson, Michael (Laurie) Steahl ,...
Judith Ann “Judy” Struif
Apr 14, 2011
Judith Ann "Judy" Struif, age 64, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at her home on April 14, 2011. Judith Ann Miller was born on July 26, 1946 in Rochester to Hugh and Mary Miller.
Judy grew up in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School. On February 20, 1965 she married Ronald "Ron" Struif in...
William “Buck” Toomey
Apr 12, 2011
William "Buck" Toomey, 88, died peacefully Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in Rochester with his family at his side. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 1995 and lived at Sunrise Cottages since 2003.
Buck was born March 21, 1923 in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1941 and worked many years as a Conductor/Brakeman...
Grace B. Griffin
Apr 11, 2011
A funeral Mass celebrating the life of Grace Griffin will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the Madonna Towers Chapel officiated by Rev. James Russell. Friends may call one hour before the service. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Griffin, age 90 passed away Monday, April 11, 2011 at Madonna Towers in Rochester.
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Larry A. Hughes
Apr 10, 2011
On March 16, 1951, Sonny and Leotta Hughes gave birth to Larry; He joined four wonderful sisters, Darlene, Margie, Janice, and Sharon along with two unforgettable brothers, Duane and Ronnie.
Larry's earliest memories involved him checking the covers at night for the boogeyman and riding his pony.
He was honored to be an altar boy...
Joyce Marie Baumler
Apr 7, 2011
The funeral Mass for Joyce Baumler will be 10:00AM Monday, April 11, 2011 at Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. Shawn Haremza officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Baumler, 68 died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital from respiratory failure.
Joyce Marie Carolan was born on...
Earl W. Witt
Apr 5, 2011
Earl "Doc" William Witt, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2011 at his home surrounded by family and friends. After a near two-year battle with cancer, Earl has taken his fishing journey to "higher limits".
Earl was born on September 4, 1938 in Rochester where he resided throughout his entire life. After graduating from Rochester...
Pearl E. Braun
Apr 5, 2011
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Pearl Esther Braun
June 23, 1923 to April 5, 2011
Pearl Braun passed away in her Rochester home, surrounded by family, during early afternoon of April 5, 2011. Pearl Braun, 87, was born in Elba, MN to Ottilia (Page) Boettcher and Reinhold Boettcher. She later married Aloysious J. "Bud" Braun...
Paul James Gibbons
Apr 3, 2011
The memorial service for Paul James Gibbons will be 11:00 a.m. Friday April 8, 2011, at River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, with Rev. Harry Jewison officiating. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at River Park Chapel on Friday.
Mr. Gibbons, 82 of Rochester, formerly of Fairbanks, Alaska, died April 3, 2011 at...
Lavon B. Thacher
Apr 1, 2011
LaVon Bernadine Thacher, 93, of Rochester, MN died Friday evening April 1, 2011 at the Samaritan Bethany on Eighth Street in Rochester. She was born on May 28, 1917 to Herman and Amanda (Walter) Miller.
LaVon Graduated from Cresco, Iowa High School in 1934 and attended the University of Northern Iowa for one year. She was a...
Edna A. Farmer
Mar 27, 2011
The funeral service for Edna Anna Farmer will be 11:00 a.m. Friday April 1, 2011 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester, with Rev. James Heining officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and...
Lorraine Manahan Ryan
Mar 26, 2011
The funeral Mass for Lorraine Manahan Ryan will be at 2:30pm Wednesday March 30, 2011 at Church of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester with Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon officiating. Burial will be at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery in Niles, Illinois at a later date. Visitation will be from 4:00pm – 8:00pm Tuesday at Macken Funeral Home and...
Deloris F. Herdina
Mar 26, 2011
The Funeral Mass for Deloris F. Herdina will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester, with Rev. Timothy T. Reker officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church on Wednesday.
Mrs. Herdina, 87, formerly...
Paul Dennis Bushee
Mar 25, 2011
Paul Dennis Bushee, age 57 of Rochester passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester following a courageous battle with cancer.
Paul was born on August 5, 1953 in Grand Forks, ND to Arnold and Barbara Bushee. He graduated from Erskine High School in 1971. He married Susan Gaalswyk in Erskine, MN...
Loel H. Erickson
Mar 24, 2011
A funeral Mass for Loel H. Erickson will be 10:30AM Monday, March 28th at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. Paul Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Erickson, age 69, died Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Seasons Hospice surrounded by his family.
He was born Loel Henry Erickson July 16,...
John Joseph Laivell
Mar 22, 2011
John Joseph Laivell, age 86, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Rochester.
John was born on August 31, 1924 in Chatfield, MN to Frank and Lillie Laivell. He attended Chatfield Public Schools, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1943. After graduation he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and...
Lori Ann Hanna
Mar 16, 2011
The funeral service for Lori Ann Hanna will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2011 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn., with the Rev. James Heining officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the new River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home...
