Wesley “Wes” Everett Mills
Mar 2, 2025
Wesley "Wes" Everett Mills – Rochester
Wes Mills, 73, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 02, 2025, at Seasons Hospice after a brave battle with cancer.
Wes, A.K.A. "Geek", was born January 3, 1952, in Rochester, MN to Arlene (Mills) Peterson. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1970....
Sean H. Millard
Mar 1, 2025
Sean H. Millard, 35 of Rochester, passed away on March 1, 2025.
Sean was born on May 26, 1989 in Rochester to Gregory and Cheryl (Irish) Millard. He graduated from Mayo High School in 2007. He attended schooling at Estherville, IA for Wind Turbine Technology. He also attended Rochester Community and Technical College. Most recently, he lived...
Richard “Dick” Kalmes
Mar 1, 2025
Richard (Dick) Peter Kalmes, age 82, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. He was surrounded by his loving family at St. Mary's Hospital, Mayo Health Systems.
Richard was born on February 3, 1943, to Arnold and Delphine (Rivers) Kalmes in Rollingstone, MN. He graduated...
Joseph E. Holets
Mar 1, 2025
Joseph E. Holets, age 87, of Rochester passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, at the home of his daughter, Laurie, and son-in-law, Bob Frey, in Savage, MN. He had been living with them in home hospice care since April 2024 after a long battle with kidney disease.
He was born in Chatfield, MN, in 1937 to...
Marcia E. Brogan
Feb 27, 2025
Marcia Elizabeth (Vang) Brogan – Rochester
Marcia Elizabeth (Vang) Brogan, 83, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, at Cottagewood Senior Communities in memory care where she had been a resident for the past two years.
She was born to Hillman and Genevieve Vang of Rochester, MN on January 15, 1942, in Rochester, MN. She...
Norma Jean Ball
Feb 27, 2025
Norma Jean Ball, age 86, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 27, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Norma's family was always at the heart of her life, and she leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her loved ones. Born on September 30, 1938, in Estelline, South Dakota,...
Austin R. Tygart
Feb 26, 2025
Austin Ray Tygart – Rochester, MN
Ray Tygart, 75, of Rochester, MN, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26 th , 2025, peacefully at home with his wife and son by his side.
Ray was born November 20 th , 1949 to George Raymond and Ruby Wanda (Clark) Tygart in Shawnee Mission, KS. He graduated from Shawnee...
Steven C. Vonwald
Feb 26, 2025
Steven C VonWald, 74 of Eyota, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep February 26, 2025. Steve was born January 13,1951 to Charles and Bette VonWald. He graduated from Dover- Eyota High School in 1969. In 1978 he married Lori Gronvold with whom he had 4 beautiful daughters, they were later divorced.
Steve not only farmed with...
James R. “Jack” Dempsey
Feb 25, 2025
James R. "Jack" Dempsey, age 87, of Rochester, MN (formerly of Marshall, MN), passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025.
Jack was born on January 9, 1938, in Adrian, Michigan, to Ralph and Ruth (Libs) Dempsey. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit in 1960. The following year, Jack joined the...
Viola Hazel Cloutier
Feb 23, 2025
Viola (Vi) H. Cloutier passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Stewartville Care Center one day before her 96 th birthday. She will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her spirit and strength will live on in her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.
She was born Viola H. Rongley...
Vivien O Johnson
Feb 23, 2025
Vivien Inez Oden-Johnson was the daughter of the late Henry Hoyt Oden and Margaret Burr Oden was born May 17, 1936, in Beaufort, NC and departed this life February 23, 2025 in Charlotte North Carolina at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.
She grew up in Beaufort, NC where she attended Queen Street Elementary and High school. While...
Deborah A. Frey
Feb 22, 2025
Deborah Ann Frey, born in Rochester, MN, on March 20th, 1962, passed away at her home in Dodge Center, MN, on February 22nd, 2025, at the age of 62. Her kindness and caring nature will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Deborah was born to Edward and Gloria Hanenberger and was a 1980 graduate of...
Ivo Lukenda
Feb 21, 2025
Ivo Lukenda – Rochester
Ivo Lukenda, 84 of Rochester, passed away following a short illness on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus.
Ivo was born on December 28, 1940 in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Prior to coming to the United States, he lived in Croatia and Germany before making...
James Jay Garber
Feb 20, 2025
James Jay Garber, 89, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his beloved wife and family.
Jim was born on March 8, 1935, in Mankato, MN, to Daniel and Gertrude (Hilgers) Garber. He graduated from Loyola High School in 1953 and went on to pursue pre-medical studies at...
Dr. Keith Kramlinger
Feb 19, 2025
Keith Gregory Kramlinger, M.D., age 69, died in the arms of his loved ones on February 19th, 2025. Loving husband and father.
Keith was born in St. Paul, MN to parents Gregory and Helen (Gormley) Kramlinger.
He attended St. Thomas Academy, the University of St. Thomas, and Mayo Medical School. After completing his residency in...
Gretchen M. Meredith
Feb 19, 2025
Gretchen Marie Meredith, 74, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Gretchen was born July 2, 1950, in Springfield, Minnesota to Clem and Audrey (Pulkrabek) Lehrer. As the second born of eleven children, Gretchen grew up valuing the importance of family. As a child, her family often spent time in the...
Dorette “Dotty” Leimer
Feb 17, 2025
Dorette (Dotty) Leimer
Dotty, 72 of Rochester, MN died Monday Feb 17, 2025, at Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Campus. She was born May 04,1952 in Fairmont, MN and attended Truman High School where she met the love of her life, Doug Leimer.
They were married on October 3, 1970. She earned her Bachelor of Science...
Rita Barbara Lilly
Feb 15, 2025
With heavy hearts, the Mader family announces the passing of our beloved mother, and grandmother, Rita Lilly. Her endless love, kindness, and gentle spirit touched all who knew her.
Rita, 95, was born on December 2, 1929, in Albany, MN, and passed away on February 15, 2025, in Rochester, MN.
On October 8, 1988, Rita married, Irvin...
Sister Judine Klein
Feb 13, 2025
Sister Judine Klein, 96, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Marie Delphine Klein was born on August 29, 1928, in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, to Joseph and Mary (Mossong) Klein. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1947, received the...
