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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James “Jim” A. Hanson
Sep 13, 2024
James Arthur Hanson
James (Jim) Arthur Hanson, 87, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, at Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus. Born on February 21, 1937, in Lanesboro, MN, to James Arthur Hanson Sr. and Crystella Amy Johnson, Jim grew up with a strong sense of community and family. He graduated from...
Dawn Bidwell
Sep 11, 2024
Dawn Gayle Bidwell
Dawn Gayle Bidwell, 73, of Rochester, formally of Byron, died Wednesday September 11, 2024.
Dawn was born January 14, 1951, in Endicott NY to Oscar and Doris (Jones) Bidwell. The family moved to Byron, MN in 1957. She graduated from Byron High School in 1969 and attended St Mary's Nursing college, earning...
Lisa Stevens
Sep 10, 2024
Lisa Ann Stevens, a devoted professional, passionate advocate, and beloved community member, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Born on October 2, 1963, in Rochester, Minnesota, Lisa was the cherished daughter of Randy and Kathy (Tenley) Stevens.
Lisa's educational journey began at Rochester Community College, where she earned her...
Maxine R. Kalmes
Sep 10, 2024
Maxine Ruth Kalmes, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at St. Marys Hospital. Maxine Rupprecht was born on February 19, 1929, in Utica, MN. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1947 and went on to earn an RN degree from the Kahler School of Nursing. On August 4, 1950, she married Curtis Kalmes at St....
David Moehnke
Sep 9, 2024
David Charles Moehnke died at the age of 81, on September 9, 2024. He was born on October 4, 1942, at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. He graduated from John Marshall in 1960. After graduating, Dave and two buddies from the class of 1960, headed to Yellowstone National Park to work for the summer. He then enlisted in...
Donald Tichelaar
Sep 9, 2024
Donald "Don" Tichelaar
Donald "Don" Tichelaar, 92, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024, at The Waters on Mayowood.
Don was born on June 24, 1932, in Martin, Michigan to Cornelia and Donald Tickler. He grew up in South Holland, Chicago, and attended Chicago Vocational High School. Don served in the Korean...
Jackie M. Conrad
Sep 6, 2024
Jacqueline Margaret Conrad, 81, of Rochester, MN passed peacefully at her home at Meadow Lakes Senior Living on Friday morning, September 6 th , 2024.
Jackie was born in Little Chute, WI on November 3 rd , 1942, to Paul and Ethel Hietpas. She attended St. John Nepomucene Catholic School and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She began...
