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...
Florence M. Lutter
Mar 16, 2011
The funeral mass for Florence M Lutter will be at 11:00 am Saturday March 19, 2011 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, with Rev. James D. Russell officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Blue Earth, MN. Visitation will be two hours before the service at Madonna Towers on Saturday.
Mrs. Lutter 97 of Rochester died at...
Isadore “Izzy” Tlougan
Mar 16, 2011
The funeral for Isadore Paul Tlougan will be on Monday, March 21, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Byron Christ The King Catholic Church, with Pastor Paul Surprenant. Burial will be at the Byron Cemetery in Byron, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. (7:30-8 prayer service) on Sunday, March 20, 2011, at Byron Christ The King...
Richard Eugene “Dick” Nelson
Mar 14, 2011
Richard Eugene Nelson, 80, Rochester, Minnesota passed away at his home on Monday, March 14. He was born September 21, 1930 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Marvin and Grace (Leeson) Nelson. He married Dolores Kriett on October 1, 1955 in Lake City where the couple lived for 49 years before moving to Rochester, Minnesota in October 2004.
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Edmond E. Comartin Jr. Dds
Mar 12, 2011
Edmond E. Comartin, Jr., DDS, died in the comfort of his own home at the age of 88 on Saturday, March 12, 2011.
I was born in Rochester, Saint Marys Hospital, on Sept. 23, 1922. I graduated from Rochester School System in 1940. I attended Rochester Community College, St. Thomas University, and the University of Minnesota Dental...
David Francis Lawler
Mar 12, 2011
David Francis Lawler, age 87, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 at his home in Rochester. David was born on September 11, 1923 in Rochester. He attended grade school in Haverhill Township and graduated from Lourdes High School. In 1943, after graduation, he joined the US Army Air Corps and served with the 398 th Bomb Group. As a...
Evelyn L. Smith
Mar 12, 2011
Evelyn Laraine Smith, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away Saturday March 12, 2011 at Golden Living Center Rochester East with her family by her side.
She was born Evelyn Laraine Glackin in Jackson, MN on May 12, 1924 to James & Phebie (Pew) Glackin. On June 10, 1942 she married Willard W. Smith. The couple farmed in...
Charles T. “Chuck” Barry
Mar 11, 2011
The funeral for Charles T. "Chuck" Barry will be 11:00AM Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester with Pastor Karna Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester with military rites provided by American Legion Post 92. Visitation will be 5:00PM to 7:00PM Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in River Park Chapel at...
