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Rochester, MN Obituaries

David Wittenberg

David Wittenberg

Oct 9, 2024

David Gideon Wittenberg, 75 of Rochester, went to his heavenly father on October 9, 2024 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.  He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, three brothers-in-law and baby Wittenberg.  He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 56 years Kris, his daughter Lisa (Brett) Porthan of Ely MN, son...

James A. Joslin

James A. Joslin

Oct 8, 2024

James A. Joslin, age 64 of Rochester, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

James Andrew Joslin was born January 23rd, 1960, in Lake City, Minnesota to James T. and Therese M. (Klennert) Joslin. In 1997, James began working at Crenlo in Rochester, where he worked for...

Dustin W. Zahn

Dustin W. Zahn

Oct 8, 2024

Dustin Wayne Zahn Rochester, Minnesota

Dustin was born in Shakopee, Minnesota to Kerri and Trevor Zahn. He had one older  and younger sister: Sammy and Jamie. Dusty's life was good, but it was hard. He had autism, and the world was not made for him. He struggled and his family advocated for his success...

Lorraine Emily Kraling

Lorraine Emily Kraling

Oct 6, 2024

Lorraine Emily Kraling was born on March 2, 1931, and passed away on October 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Lorraine Emily Dahl was born to George and Thora (Engerud) Dahl in Beaver Township, Fillmore County, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Bloomfield Lutheran Church. Lorraine graduated from Spring Valley High School.  She was united...

Kay Elaine Cox

Kay Elaine Cox

Oct 5, 2024

Kay Elaine Cox, 81, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at The Mayo Clinic, Methodist campus.

Kay was born October 3, 1943 in Rochester to Raymond and Joyce (Yennie) Daniels. After graduating from high school, Kay was united in marriage to Michael Cox on October 1, in which they just celebrated their big 60...

Ross A. Stensrud

Ross A. Stensrud

Oct 3, 2024

Ross Anthony Stensrud – Rochester, MN

Ross Anthony Stensrud, 61, or Rochester, MN, died Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Ross was born November 11, 1962, in Austin, MN to Dewey and Anita Stensrud. He graduated from Rochester John Marshall High School in 1981. He married Sandy Sullivan at Marion Church of Christ, Rochester, MN. The couple...

Karston K. Brotherson

Karston K. Brotherson

Sep 30, 2024

Karston Keith Brotherson, age 34, passed away tragically on September 30, 2024. He was born to Chantel Rae Brotherson on August 28, 1990, in Des Moines, Iowa. He married Emily Brotherson (West) on September 16, 2017. Through that union, Roewyn was adopted by Emily, and Cole and Mya were created.

Karston was a man of many passions...

Gerald Edward “Jerry” Barry

Gerald Edward “Jerry” Barry

Sep 30, 2024

Gerald Edward (Jerry) Barry was born on July 10,1948 in Winona MN to Mathew and Lois (Christopherson) Barry. He joined his sisters Sandi and Kaye in the Barry family. The family first lived in Winona and then Rushford, they returned to Winona in time for Jerry to begin his education at Jefferson Elementary School in Winona. In 1957 the...

Patricia Frances (Melvin) Hall

Patricia Frances (Melvin) Hall

Sep 29, 2024

Patricia Frances (Melvin) Hall passed away peacefully to her eternal rest in the early morning of Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Rochester Methodist Hospital.

She was born to Frank and Patricia Melvin of Plainview, MN, on December 10, 1934, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Wabasha. In 1953, she married Aloysius Vernon (Vern) Hall at St. Joachim Catholic...

Rita Ann Cunningham

Rita Ann Cunningham

Sep 28, 2024

Rita Ann Cunningham passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024. A devout and lifelong Catholic, she took comfort in knowing she would remain in the arms of her Lord for all time to come.

Rita was born to Arthur R. and Leona A. (Desbiens) Cunningham on August 6, 1937. She remained in Rochester her entire life,...

Leo P. Wagner

Leo P. Wagner

Sep 27, 2024

Leo Peter Wagner, 97 of Rochester passed away peacefully on Friday September 27, 2024, in his sleep in the home that he and his wife Alice designed for their final years.

Leo was born February 1, 1927, to George and Carrie (Trentz) Wagner in Dubuque, IA, the fifth of 10 children. He attended Holy Ghost Grade School,...

Marlys M. Bartholomew

Marlys M. Bartholomew

Sep 26, 2024

Marlys M. Bartholomew

Marlys Marie Bartholomew, 82, of Rochester, MN peacefully went to heaven on Thursday, September 26, 2024, to reunite with her beloved husband for the rest of eternity.  Marlys was born September 13 th , 1942, in Blooming Prairie, MN, to Magnus and Marie Nelson.  On April 2 nd , 1962, she married Charles Batholomew....

Diann Marie Yerigan

Diann Marie Yerigan

Sep 25, 2024

Diann Marie Yerigan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on September 25, 2024, at Benedictine Living Community in Owatonna, MN.  She was 87 years old.

Born on December 23, 1936, in Madison, SD, Diann was the daughter of William and Ida (Hein) McCool.   She grew up knowing the joys and struggles of farm life...

Matthias Eduard “Ed” Sehl Ii

Matthias Eduard “Ed” Sehl Ii

Sep 25, 2024

Matthias Eduard "Ed" Sehl – Rochester

Matthias Eduard "Ed" Sehl II, age 78 of Rochester, passed away at his home on Wednesday evening, September 25, 2024.

Ed was born on January 17, 1946, at St. Marys Hospital Rochester to Francis and Beatrice (Keily) Sehl. He was the oldest of 15 children. He graduated from Lourdes...

Raign Bowe Morse

Raign Bowe Morse

Sep 22, 2024

Reign Bowe Morse – Rochester MN

Raign Bowe Morse passed away September 22 nd , 2024 at Mayo Clinic St. Marys.

Brandon and Shanny (parents) had a normal pregnancy until 28 weeks when their angel with diagnosed with fetal hydrops. Which is a very rare disease that causes large amounts of fluid in the baby's...

Ljiljana Numanovic

Ljiljana Numanovic

Sep 18, 2024

Ljiljana "Lily" Numanovic Bevanda – Rochester

Ljiljana Numanovic, 58, of Rochester, MN, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2024 at Edenbrook of Rochester. Ljiljana was born July 15, 1966 in Zenica, Bosnia i Herzegovina to Stanislav and Janja Bevanda. She received an associate's degree in Economics during her time in Bosnia. She arrived as a refugee to Rochester in...

Dorothy E. Ostrom

Dorothy E. Ostrom

Sep 17, 2024

Dorothy Ellen (Hier) Ostrom surprised the world with her presence on September 28, 1936, born in Springfield MN just minutes after her twin brother, Dennis. She left us the morning of September 17, 2024, barely shy of her 88th birthday. Dorothy loved her family, her church, and her community. And the Minnesota Twins.

Dorothy grew up in...

Jane Marie (Blomstrand) Scanlon

Jane Marie (Blomstrand) Scanlon

Sep 17, 2024

Jane Marie (Blomstrand) Scanlon died at Charter House on September 17, 2024.

Born September 6, 1927, to Edwin and Anna (Grafstrom) Blomstrand, she grew up in Chicago and after high school joined the Cadet Nurse Corps.  She fell in love with an intern at Michael Reese Hospital, Paul William Scanlon, from Fulton NY. They married on February...

Gerald A. Kiewatt

Gerald A. Kiewatt

Sep 17, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Arthur Kiewatt, age 85, of Spring Valley, MN, formerly of Rochester, MN, passed away on September 17, 2024, at Spring Valley Care Center.

Born on November 16, 1938, in Saint Peter, MN, to Arthur and Dorothy (Austin) Kiewatt, Jerry lived a life full of adventure, service, and love. After graduating from Austin High School, Jerry...

William M. Brolsma

William M. Brolsma

Sep 15, 2024

William Michael Brolsma

Born May 9, 1953, son of Lloyd and Florine (Hendriks) Brolsma, passed away September 15 th , 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester Minnesota. Bill grew up in Sherburn, MN and attended elementary school and graduated from Sherburn High School, Class of 1971. He served in the USAF from 1971-1975. After serving in the...

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