Obituaries

Jan 13, 2010

Kathy Gunderson, age 56 of Rochester, died Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Methodist Hospital after a courageous one-year battle with breast cancer.

Kathy Margotta was born July 26, 1953 to Richard and Theresa Margotta at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Kathy attended St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School, and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1971. After...

Jan 12, 2010

A memorial mass for Theresa "Tree" R. Wilkus will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at Madonna Towers Chapel, with the Rev. James D. Russell officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Mrs. Wilkus, age 87 of Rochester, passed away on Jan. 12, 2010, at Madonna Towers Nursing Care Center, following a lengthy illness.

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Jan 11, 2010

Brandon Douglas Stonionis, age 23, of Rochester, MN, died in Tinley Park, IL January 11, 2010.

Born November 8, 1986, Brandon was, from day one, an important part of many people's lives. This young man, living only a short time, had a presence that will always be remembered.

He was special in a way that...

Jan 10, 2010

Nancy A. Ryan – Rochester, MN

Nancy Anne Ryan died January 10, 2010 at Golden Living Whitewater.  She was born on November 21, 1958 to James Ryan and Beverly Haugen in Rochester, MN.  Nancy was a lifelong resident of Rochester and lived at the REM Home on 55th Street.  She retired from ABC in the fall of...

Jan 9, 2010

Lonnie G. Neal – Rochester, MN

Lonnie George Neal died on January 9, 2010 in Rochester, MN. Lonnie was born on February 29, 1928 to Noah and Gertrude Stromile Neal in Lookeba, OK.  In 1952 he moved to Milwaukee, WI. He was a resident there until 1972, when he moved to Indiana.  He has also resided in...

Jan 4, 2010

Gary P. Southwick – Rochester, MN

Gary Paul Southwick, age 73, died Monday, January 4th at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home following a long battle with congestive heart failure.  Gary was born July 4th, 1936, in Rochester, MN to Elwyn (Al) and Hazel (Christensen) Southwick.  He attended Rochester schools and in 1953 enlisted in the Army serving as...

Jan 2, 2010

The funeral service for Helen E. Vale, age 87, of Rochester will be at 1:00pm Tuesday January 5, 2010 at Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Nancy Wheeler Handlon officiating.  Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery.  She passed away on January 2, 2010 at St. Marys Hospital of Natural Causes.

Helen was born to Amil and Emma...

Dec 28, 2009

Charlotte "Char" Goetting

Charlotte "Char" Goetting passed away on Monday, December 28, 2009 at Golden Living East Nursing Home in Rochester.

Charlotte Catherine Goetting was born in Rochester, Minnesota on November 5, 1916 to George Goetting and Anna McAdams Goetting. Char  graduated from Rochester High School in 1936 and attended St. Benedict College in St....

Dec 27, 2009

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Dec 27, 2009

Edward L. Tarara age 91, passed away on December 27, 2009 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth in Rochester. Edward was born on September 23, 1918 in St. Paul, MN. At a young age, his family moved to Rochester. After high school, he enrolled in the school of Chiropody, in Chicago, IL. Soon after, he served his country in...

Dec 24, 2009

Charlotte O. Ganrude, 88, of Rochester was born August 12, 1921, in Kenyon, MN to Sigurd and Tilda (Neseth) Lund.  Charlotte died on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at Samaritan Bethany Heights.

Charlotte attended school in Kenyon and moved to Rochester in 1944.  She married Leo Ganrude on November 12, 1946 in Kenyon.  He passed away on February...

Dec 23, 2009

The funeral service for Alton S. "Al" Berg will be at 1:00pm Monday December 28, 2009 at Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Heining officiating.  Burial will be at the Zumbrota Cemetery.

Mr. Berg, 88, of Rochester passed away Wednesday December 23, 2009 at Samaritan Bethany Heights of natural causes.

Al was born to...

Dec 23, 2009

Maurice James Majerus, 70, of Rochester, formely of Winona, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009, with his family at his side at Methodist Hospital.  Jim worked at Crenlo from 1962 till retirement in 1982.  He served in the Air Force from 1959 to 1962.  During his retirement years he enjoyed being with his family.  Maurice married Patricia Mullane on...

Dec 22, 2009

Esther H. Blanchard died December 22, 2009 at Augustana Nursing Home in Hastings, MN.  She was born on August 23, 1920 in Livona, ND, and was the youngest of 6 siblings.  Esther moved to Akely, MN in 1936, where she graduated from high school in 1938.  She worked in Minneapolis, where she met and married John A. Johnson in...

Dec 21, 2009

Beverly A. Gunderson Aske – Rochester, MN

Beverly A. Gunderson Aske, age 78, died December 21, 2009 of natural causes at Golden Living Center East in Rochester.

Beverly was born on April 19, 1931 in Oronoco.  She has been a life long resident of the Rochester and Wabasha area.  On June 29, 1946 Beverly married...

Dec 19, 2009

Rose Marie Ronnenberg, age 79, died December 19, 2009 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Rose was born on May 23, 1930 in Winona, MN and she grew up in Galesville, WI.  On February 20, 1950, Rose Tarras married Adrian "Ronny" Ronnenberg in Caledonia, MN.  Rose has been a Byron resident for over 50 years.  She was...

Dec 18, 2009

Michael F. Flynn, 56, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at his home on Friday, December 18, following a brief illness.

Mike was born to Robert & Marlene Flynn on September 15, 1953 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He grew up in Rochester,  graduated from Mayo High School, and attended Rochester Community College.  He was the...

Dec 18, 2009

Bernice Wildenborg, age 85 of Rochester, passed away on December 18, 2009 at Samaritan Bethany Heights Nursing Home. Bernice was born July 17, 1924 to Henry and Emma Wildenborg in Rochester.  She attended Rochester Public High School, graduating in 1942.  She worked for the US Government in Chicago, in the Bond Division. She later retired, and returned to Rochester...

Dec 17, 2009

A Memorial Mass for Eugene F. Szuberski will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2009 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. Timothy Reker officiating.  Friends may call at the church one hour before the service.  Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 92 at the church.  Burial will be in Calvary...

Dec 13, 2009

Glennis L. Beach, age 76, died December 13, 2009, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by her family.  The funeral service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Thursday, December 17 at 1:00PM with the Rev. James Heining officiating.  Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Beach was born in Lewiston, MN, on Febuary...