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...
Kathryn “Katie” Godsill
Feb 13, 2025
Katie Godsill, loving and generous wife, mother, and friend, passed on to be with the Lord on February 13, 2025.
Kathryn Ann Metz was born April 14, 1938 in Cheyenne, WY to Rose and William Metz.
Katie began her professional career by earning a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from St. Mary's College in Leavenworth, Kansas....
Gerald P. Baier
Feb 13, 2025
Gerald P. Baier, 85, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1940, in Rochester, Minnesota, to Paul and Hazel (Busher) Baier.
Gerald was a devoted family man who cherished time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his children: Sue Lehman, Scott...
Nancy Louann Anderson
Feb 11, 2025
Nancy Louann Anderson (Brandt), 87, of Rochester, MN, died peacefully on February 11, 2025 at Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center-SNF.
Nancy was born March 10, 1937 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester to Louie and Aletta Brandt. She grew up on a farm near Rock Dell, MN. In September 1949, the family sold the farm and moved...
Eda “Julie” Hanson
Feb 10, 2025
Eda "Julie" Hanson of Rochester, peacefully passed away on February 10, 2025 at the age of 100. She was born December 26, 1924 in Hurley, WI., the youngest child of James and Dominica Giuliano. She attended Hurley High School, was a cheerleader for all the high school sports and class valedictorian.
Julie graduated in 1942 and promptly...
Sigurd John Anderson
Feb 8, 2025
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sigurd J. Anderson at his home at The Waters in Rochester on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elsiemae, son Marlyn, son Kevin (Linda), 3 grandchildren, son Steven (Melissa), 2 step grandchildren, and 3 step great grandchildren.
Sigurd was born on...
Jodi Michelle Yates
Feb 7, 2025
Jodi Michelle Yates (Miner) of Rochester, Minnesota, was born on January 15th, 1965, and was called home to heaven on February 7th. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous six-month battle with brain cancer.
Jodi was born at St. Mary's Hospital to Jim and Jean Miner. She grew up in Rochester...
Harold N. Helleck
Feb 5, 2025
Harold Norman Helleck, 89, went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by his daughters and holding his wife Susan's hand, on February 5 th , 2025.
Harold was born on October 25, 1935, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, to Theodore and Jane Helleck. He was the youngest of 5 children: Thelma, Josephine, Art, and Rocky, all deceased....
