Duane “Dewey” Lee
Dec 27, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Duane (Dewey) Levi Lee on December 27, 2024. Duane was born in Lanesboro, MN on September 14, 1942, where he grew up. He graduated from Lanesboro High School and loved playing baseball with his two brothers Allen and Vernon, and their friends. He served in the United States...
Katherine Lee Palmer
Dec 26, 2024
Katherine "Cathy" Lee (Olsen) Palmer, 83, of Rochester, MN, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus.
Katherine Lee Olsen was born along with twin sister Karen Marie on December 23, 1941. She was raised in Albert Lea by Harold and Lillian (Horning) Olsen. After marrying Erwin Palmer, the couple moved to Rochester...
Kathryn “Kathy” Haen
Dec 25, 2024
Kathryn "Kathy" Joan Haen (née Asche Ammerman) was born on September 15, 1935, to George and Tena (Asche) Ammerman on the family farm. At the age of three, Kathy contracted polio, which affected her legs. With the unwavering support of her older brother, Don, he pulled her to and from country school in a wagon, until she regained her...
Meredeth H. Howard
Dec 24, 2024
Meredeth Helen Howard, of Rochester, MN passed away Tuesday December 24, 2024.
Meredeth was born November 7, 1975, in Red Wing, MN to Charles Howard and Aileen (Dettmer)Hyke. Meredeth grew up and lived the rest of her life in Rochester, MN. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1994.
Meredeth worked in several fields, most...
Annella “Nelle” Doyle
Dec 24, 2024
Annella "Nelle" M. Doyle, passed away on December 24, 2024. She is survived by her children, Joseph E. (Maryanne) Doyle and Jane Sagen, and their families.
Thomas William Hain
Dec 24, 2024
Thomas William Hain, age 62, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 24, 2024, at his home.
Tom was born on April 26, 1962, to Robert & Neva Hain in Rochester.
With an adventurous spirit and love for life, he made a name for himself during his time at Mayo High...
Catherine Ann Streiff
Dec 21, 2024
Catherine Ann Streiff, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, MN. She was born January 18th, 1933. Cathy grew up on her family farm near Oronoco. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1950 and attended Rochester Community College, where she met John Streiff. They were married in 1952 at St Bernard's...
James T. Hulsebus
Dec 21, 2024
James Thomas Hulsebus April 7, 1953 – December 21, 2024
James Thomas Hulsebus, 71, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, MN.
Jim was born on April 7, 1953, in Harlan, IA, to John and Virginia (Philson) Hulsebus. He grew up in Harlan,...
Marilynn “Tootie” Brown
Dec 21, 2024
MARILYNN "TOOTIE" BROWN
Born July 22, 1934 – Died December 21, 2024, at age 90 years and 6 months.
Marilynn "Tootie" Brown died peacefully at Season's Hospice on December 21, 2024. She was surrounded by loving family and a serene, peaceful environment.
Marilynn was born on July 22, 1934, at St. Marys Hospital...
Dominic A. Stensrud
Dec 20, 2024
Dominic Anthony Stensrud – Rochester
Dominic Anthony Stensrud, 34, of Rochester, MN died Friday, December 20, 2024.
Dominic was born on January 7, 1990, in Rochester, MN to Ross Stensrud and Sandy McCullough, (Stensrud). He graduated in 2008 from Century High School in Rochester, MN. He lived most of his life in Rochester, MN.
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William E. “Billy” Connelly
Dec 19, 2024
William E. (Billy) Connelly passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at St. Marys Hospital. He was born on September 16, 1942, in Rochester, MN to Paul and Myrle Connelly and was one of nine children raised on the farm.
He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1960 and went on to join the Army National Guard...
Sylvester “Rex” Kellner
Dec 19, 2024
Sylvester "Rex" Kellner, age 87 of Rochester died Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, MN.
Sylvester "Rex" James Kellner was born October 24, 1937 in Wesley, IA to Mathias and Mary (Foertsch) Kellner. He lived and attended school in Wesley, IA until 1948 when his family moved to the Stewartville, MN area. He served...
Stachia “Stacy” Veloske
Dec 19, 2024
Stachia ("Stacy") L. Veloske
Stacy Lane Veloske 65, passed away on Thursday December 19, 2024, after a yearlong battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Stacy was born June 28, 1959, to Bob and Elaine (Miles) Keehn in Rochester, MN.
Stacy graduated from Mayo High School in 1977 and went to work for her dad for a few...
Sister Jutta Gleichauf
Dec 17, 2024
Sister Jutta Gleichauf, 97, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
Sister Jutta was born Hilda Genevieve Gleichauf on October 11, 1927, in Ironton, Ohio, to Carl and Hilda (Mantz) Gleichauf. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1951, received the...
Jane Anne Campion-Fitch
Dec 17, 2024
Jane Anne Campion Fitch – Rochester
Jane Campion Fitch, 54, of Rochester, MN, passed away Tuesday, December 17th, 2024.
Jane was born November 26, 1970, in Rochester, MN to F.Ross and Peggy Campion. She attended Chatfield High School and graduated in 1989. She was a stylist for several years after completing Cosmetology school, and later...
Delores Elaine Helland
Dec 16, 2024
Delores Elaine Helland, 84, of Rochester, MN, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024.
Delores was born on July 3, 1940, in Genoa, MN to Raymond and Kathryn Patchin (Harms). She married Edwin Helland on July 16, 1960, at the First Methodist Church in Rochester, MN. They were married for 60 years until Ed's passing in 2020.
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Donald W. Neubauer
Dec 16, 2024
Donald William Neubauer – Rochester
Donald William Neubauer, 81, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Monday December 16, 2024 at home.
Donald was born September 25, 1943 in Grand Meadow, Minnesota to Herbert and Ethel (Simonson) Neubauer. In 1961 he graduated from Rochester High School where he was a recognized baseball and hockey athlete.
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Edward F. Fujan
Dec 15, 2024
The morning of December 15, 2024, Edward Francis Fujan passed away peacefully at the Pillars of Lakeville in Lakeville, MN at the age of 91. Ed was born in Walnut Grove MN to Frank and Marie Fujan on November 26, 1933, the middle child of six siblings.
He graduated from Walnut Grove public school, where he was...
Leif “Curly” Bollesen
Dec 15, 2024
Leif "Curly" Utoft Bollesen finalized his smile in this earthly world on December 15, 2024. The five ladies in his life are heartbroken, yet grateful, for his 92 years loving on us. People say that the Danes enjoy simple pleasures and meaningful connections – that's our guy.
Curly was born to Jens and Karen Bollesen in the...
