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Rochester, MN Obituaries

David Lane Kurtzhals

David Lane Kurtzhals

Apr 8, 2010

David Lane Kurtzhals, 65, of Rochester, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center Hospital in Clinton, Iowa.

He was born on January 25, 1945, to Roy and Mabel (Jones) Kurtzhals in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. David graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1963. That same year, he enlisted in the United States Army...

Margaret Ellen “Marge” Connelly

Margaret Ellen “Marge” Connelly

Apr 8, 2010

Margaret Ellen "Marge" Connelly passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the age of 70, at her residence following a one-year battle with cancer. Margaret Remick was born on October 27, 1939 in Bemidji, MN to Herbert and Angela Remick. Her family moved to LaSalle, IL, where she attended grade school and high school.  In 1957, after graduation,...

Harry L. Kapinos, Sr.

Harry L. Kapinos, Sr.

Apr 5, 2010

The Kapinos family of Rochester sadly announce the passing of Harry Linnae Kapinos, Sr.  Mr Kapinos, 78, died Monday, April 5, at his home following a brief battle with cancer.

Born on April 8, 1931 in Canby, Minnesota, Mr. Kapinos grew up on a farm.  After graduation from Canby High School, Harry entered the Navy on November...

Genevieve Brown

Genevieve Brown

Apr 4, 2010

A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 12, 2010 at Madonna Meadows Chapel at 10:00AM with Sr. Carol Axtmann officiating.  Genevieve Brown passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Madonna Towers, Rochester, Minnesota

Genevieve Hanson was born June 18, 1914 in Seattle Washington.  She came to Minnesota as a small child.  Genevieve graduated from...

Helen Lucille Campion

Helen Lucille Campion

Apr 4, 2010

A funeral mass for Helen Lucille Campion will be at 11:00am Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at Resurrection Catholic Church, Rochester, Minnesota with the Rev. Thomas Loomis officiating.  Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield, Minnesota.

Helen Campion, 84 of rural Eyota, died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN...

Lcpl Curtis Michael Swenson

Lcpl Curtis Michael Swenson

Apr 2, 2010

The funeral service for U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Curtis Michael Swenson will be at 10:00AM on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester with the Rev. Norman Wahl officiating.  LCPL  Swenson died in Afghanistan due to injuries sustained from an IED explosion.

Curtis was born May 11, 1989 in Rochester to Dave and...

Rosalyce May “Kitty” Molacek Hoppa

Rosalyce May “Kitty” Molacek Hoppa

Mar 29, 2010

Rosalyce May "Kitty" Molacek Hoppa, 79 of Rochester, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2010 at her residence following a short illness with leukemia.  A Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 1:00PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Rev. Father John Lasuba officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation...

Maryjo Larrison-Gruhlke

Maryjo Larrison-Gruhlke

Mar 28, 2010

MaryJo Larrison-Gruhlke, 49 of Elgin, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 28, 2010 after a lengthy illness with cancer.

She was born on August 27, 1960 in Rochester, Minnesota to Frederick and JoAnn Gruhlke.

MaryJo is survived by her loving companion of 18 years, Steven Wenthold; children, Tanya (Ryan) Wallace of St. Charles,...

Inez Louise Dassow

Inez Louise Dassow

Mar 26, 2010

The funeral for Inez Louise Dassow was at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 28 at Macken Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing, Minnesota.

Inez Dassow, 90, of Rochester, died Friday (March 26) at the Rochester Health and Rehab East.  She was born November 13, 1919 in Hibbing, Minnesota where she resided until 1986...

Godfrey K. Luck

Godfrey K. Luck

Mar 22, 2010

The funeral for Godfrey K. Luck will be at 11:00AM Monday, March 29th at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Rochester.  Mr. Luck, 77, died early Monday at Maple Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Rochester.  He was born February 9, 1933 in Northampton, England.  He later immigrated with his family to America in 1949 living in Indiana.  In 1950, he...

Hazel W. Emmons

Hazel W. Emmons

Mar 20, 2010

Hazel W. Emmons, born Hazel Margaretta Williams, daughter of James Frederick Williams and Anna Popelka Williams in Chatfield, Minnesota, Fillmore County on December  28, 1909.  Hazel died peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2010 surrounded in love by her children while in her own home.

On September 16, 1946, she married Morton Clarence Emmons in Rochester, Minnesota at...

Donald E. Berg

Donald E. Berg

Mar 18, 2010

The funeral service for Donald E. Berg will be at 11:00AM Monday, March 22 ,at Bethel Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Anjanette Rist officiating.  Burial will be in  Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Berg, 76, of Rochester, died Thursday, March 18, at Seasons Hospice, following a courageous battle with cancer he had for the past 8 years.

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Harold Lagerlund

Harold Lagerlund

Mar 14, 2010

Harold Lagerlund, 95, passed away on March 14, 2010, in Rochester.

Harold was born on May 6, 1914 in Chicago, IL, the son of Gustav Lagerlund and Emily Dipping Lagerlund.  He and his sister Margaret grew up and attended local schools in Elmwood Park, IL and graduated from Austin High School.  He loved classical music and played...

Kenneth P. “Ken” Zubay

Kenneth P. “Ken” Zubay

Mar 14, 2010

A Memorial Mass for Kenneth Peter "Ken" Zubay, veteran, retired IBM employee and state representative, will be held at 10:00AM Thursday, March 18, 2010 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Military rites will be provided at the church by American Legion Post 92.

Mr. Zubay, age 85, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Rochester Methodist Hospital....

Marvin Hemker

Marvin Hemker

Mar 14, 2010

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Helen Bergithe Ann Mcember

Helen Bergithe Ann Mcember

Mar 11, 2010

Helen (Bergithe) Bjornson McEmber passed away March 11, 2010 at the Seasons Hospice home in Rochester.  She was born March 4th, 1930 at the family farm of her parents, Ethel (Scharberg) and Oscar Bjornson.

She attended 8 grades in the one room country school, District 142, of Olmsted County and graduated from Hayfield High School in 1948. ...

Sharon Kathryn Teske

Sharon Kathryn Teske

Mar 11, 2010

Sharon Kathryn Teske, age 60, of Rochester, passed away at her home on March 11, 2010 following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Sharon Kathryn Throndson was born on July 4, 1949 in New Hampton, Iowa to Clarence and Rita Throndson.  Sharon graduated from New Hampton High School in 1967 and went on to get an Interior Decorating...

Dayle Paul Dahlke

Dayle Paul Dahlke

Mar 10, 2010

The Memorial gathering  for Dayle Paul Dahlke will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday (March 15) at Macken Funeral Home.

Mr. Dahlke 72, of Rochester, died Wednesday (March 10) at his home.  He was born November 20, 1937 in Rochester, MN.  Dayle is retired from the Olmsted County Highway Department.  He married Joan M. Loewen on...

Robert C. Seaman

Robert C. Seaman

Mar 8, 2010

Robert C. Seaman, 84, of East Gull Lake, MN, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010, at The Lodge at Summer Oaks in Burnsville surrounded by his beloved family after a courageous 23 month fight with pancreatic cancer.

Robert was born on February 5, 1926, in Rochester, MN, to Paul and Loretta (Blake) Seaman.  He married Donna...

Maureen Drury Utecht

Maureen Drury Utecht

Mar 2, 2010

Maureen Drury Utecht of Rochester passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Sunrise Cottages. Maureen was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI graduated from Messmer High School and later worked at the Wisconsin Phone Company. She married the love of her life, William, in 1941 and moved with him to St. Paul, MN....

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