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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Charlotte E. Schaub

Charlotte E. Schaub

May 18, 2011

The funeral for Charlotte E. "Char" Schaub will be at 2:00pm Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester with Pastor Terry Rasmussen and Pastor Brian Smith co- officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the River Park Chapel.  Burial will be at 1:00pm, Friday...

Milton Christor Robsahm

Milton Christor Robsahm

May 14, 2011

Milton Christor Robsahm

The Memorial services for Milton will be held at 2 pm Thursday May 19, 2011 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.   A reception will immediately follow services.

Milton Christer Robsahm was born on August 12, 1926 to Leona and Earl Robsahm in Wessington, South Dakota.  A long time native...

Donald E. Connolly

Donald E. Connolly

May 13, 2011

Donald E Connolly, 93, died May 13, 2011, at the Shorewood Senior  Campus assisted living facility in Rochester.

Don was born June 3, 1917, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, the son of  Edward and Ida (Stuve) Connolly. The family soon after moved to  Rochester, where Don was a lifelong resident. He married Nina  Cranston on September 15, 1940,...

Joanne M. Freese

Joanne M. Freese

May 13, 2011

The funeral service for Joanne M. Freese will be at 12:00 PM Monday May 16, 2011 at Bethel  Lutheran Church in Rochester, with Rev Anjanette Rist officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am. to 12:00 pm. Monday May 16, 2011 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester.

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Kimberly Susan Nordby

Kimberly Susan Nordby

May 12, 2011

The funeral mass for Kimberly Susan Nordby will be at 11:00a.m. Monday, May 16, 2011 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Rev. Donald J. Schmitz officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00a.m. on Monday, May 16, 2011 at the church.

Mrs. Nordby, 45, of Byron died...

Florence C. Schmidt

Florence C. Schmidt

May 11, 2011

Florence Caroline Schmidt, age 93, of Rochester died May 11, 2011. She was born June 10, 1917 in Minneapolis, MN to Christian T. and Frances Dressel Schmidt. Florence was the oldest of four siblings: Bernice Wikoff, Doris (Oliver) King and Christian Schmidt who preceded her in death. Also preceded in death by dear friend, Nellie Blee.  Survived by brother-in-law  ...

Florence C. Schmidt

Florence C. Schmidt

May 11, 2011

Florence Caroline Schmidt, age 93, of Rochester died May 11, 2011. She was born June 10, 1917 in Minneapolis, MN to Christian T. and Frances Dressel Schmidt. Florence was the oldest of four siblings: Bernice Wikoff, Doris (Oliver) King and Christian Schmidt who preceded her in death. Also preceded in death by dear friend, Nellie Blee.  Survived by brother-in-law  ...

Angeline “Angie” E. Lica

Angeline “Angie” E. Lica

May 3, 2011

The funeral service for Angeline E. "Angie" Lica will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, May 6, 2011 at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester officiated by Pastor Jason Bryan-Wegner.  Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church.

Angeline E. Lica passed away on Tuesday, May...

Dennis John Silvernail

Dennis John Silvernail

Apr 28, 2011

The God of the sea has called home Dennis J Silvernail on Thursday, April 28 th , 2011. Denny lost his fight with an extremely rare virus that destroys the brain…PML, contracted after the double lung transplant he received a year ago. Even when he was reduced to only facial movements his rolling eyes could still convey his unfailing...

James Roy Carlson

James Roy Carlson

Apr 24, 2011

James Roy Carlson, 60, of Rochester, passed away peacefully in his home on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011, after a 13-month battle with brain cancer.

Visitation will take place in Brackenridge Hall of Calvary Episcopal Church on Wednesday, April 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.  A Memorial Service will take place at Calvary Episcopal Church on Thursday, April 28, at...

Merle M. Hanson

Merle M. Hanson

Apr 24, 2011

Merle M. Hanson

The funeral for Merle M. Hanson will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Autumn Ridge Church in the Timothy Chapel in Rochester, with C. John Steer, Senior Pastor officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the...

Dr. James Roy Mcpherson

Dr. James Roy Mcpherson

Apr 23, 2011

Dr. James Roy McPherson – Rochester

Dr. James R. McPherson, age 80, of Rochester died Saturday, April 23, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00AM Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon officiating.

Born in Winnipeg, Canada, February...

Randall “Randy” Podein

Randall “Randy” Podein

Apr 22, 2011

Randall  "Randy" Scott Podein, 50, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 22, 2011 surrounded by his family and close friends, after a 2 ½  year battle with colon cancer.

Randy was born in Rochester, MN on September 13, 1960 to John "Jack" Podein and Marlys (Nelson) Podein.  He grew up in Rochester...

Nancy “Nan” Douglas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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