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Rochester, MN Obituaries
Theresa J. “Terri” Damerel
Mar 17, 2024
Theresa J. "Terri" Damerel – Rochester, MN
Terri Damerel, 80, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home.
Terri was born October 26, 1943, in Moulton, Alabama to Earl and Bea (Corum) Hodson. She married William M. "Bill" Damerel on June 3, 1961. In the summer of 1973, her husband's work with...
Patricia Ann Schoenfelder
Mar 15, 2024
Patricia Ann Schoenfelder, 77 of Rochester passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren, on March 15, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Campus, St. Marys Hospital.
Patricia Ann Gulden was born on September 29, 1946 in New Ulm, MN to Eldor and Eunice (Jensen) Gulden. She graduated from St. Peter High School and went on to...
Ethelyn “Sue” Rolene Brogan
Mar 14, 2024
Ethelyn "Teens" "Sue" Rolene Brogan, age 90, passed away peacefully, hand in hand with Jesus, on her journey to her forever home in Heaven, on March 14, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota from natural causes.
She was born February 19, 1934, in Rochester, MN to Ernest and Hannah "Hattie" (McCaleb) Flury. She was one...
Bryan T. Baker
Mar 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bryan Baker, on March 14, 2024. At 45, he leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and hard work that will forever resonate within our hearts.
Above all, Bryan was a dedicated and devoted father who was very involved in his children's lives. He enjoyed making...
Gwen Marie Johnson-Schoenfelder
Mar 7, 2024
Gwen Marie Johnson-Schoenfelder, 69, a lifelong resident of Rochester recently passed away unexpectedly. Gwen was born to Robert and Kathrine (Schettl) Johnson on Dec 1, 1954. She married Dennis H. Einck in 1975. They later divorced. Gwen married Greg Schoenfelder in 2004. Gwen enjoyed raising her two sons and later provided karaoke entertainment for a number of years in...
Richard (Dick) K. Frisch
Mar 2, 2024
Richard (Dick) K. Frisch – Rochester, MN
Richard (Dick) K Frisch, 91, of Rochester, MN died peacefully surrounded by family on March 2, 2024, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.
Richard was born August 25, 1932, in Sioux Falls, SD to Harry W. and Ivy (Murray) Frisch. He graduated from Brainerd High School in 1950...
Dona M. Brunner
Feb 29, 2024
Dona M. Brunner, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 29, 2024 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN. Dona was born January 27,1930 in Mazeppa, MN to George and Maude Redding. She grew up in Mazeppa along with four brothers and one sister.
After graduating from Mazeppa High School in 1948, she went to...
Dr. Gerald “Gerry” Thomas Gau
Feb 28, 2024
Dr. Gerald "Gerry" Thomas Gau – Rochester, Minnesota died February 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Gerald Gau was born December 21, 1938, in Camrose, Alberta Canada to parents Hilda and Leander Gau. He had two older brothers, Daniel and Frederick, and one younger sister, Marie Theresa.
He is survived by his wife of...
Jerry G. Clausen
Feb 27, 2024
Jerry Gene Clausen, 81, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.
Jerry was born April 24, 1942 in Armstrong, IA to Emil and Doris (Siemers) Clausen. Jerry grew up in Minnesota and was a graduate of John Marshall High School. After graduation, he went on to proudly...
Robert “Bob” Dubke
Feb 26, 2024
Robert E. Dubke, 82, of Rochester, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.
Bob was born April 29, 1941 in Mankato, MN to H.P. and Miriam (Herr) Dubke. He was a graduate of Mankato High School and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics from Mankato State. While at Mankato State, Bob met...
Marian E. Walsh
Feb 26, 2024
Marian Eldora (Kellogg) Walsh was born breech on August 2, 1944 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN, the daughter of Leon and Constance (Crosby) Kellogg. Her uncommon arrival set the tone for the strength and fortitude she carried with her all her life.
She married Joseph Leonard Walsh on February 13, 1965, a union that lasted...
Carl O. Tollefson
Feb 25, 2024
Carl Oscar Tollefson, age 91, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center. Carl was born on September 27, 1932 in Mabel, Minnesota to Palmer and Sylvia (Kjos) Tollefson.
Carl graduated from Mabel High School in 1950. He then attended the Winona Business School graduating in 1951. After graduation,...
Duane “Dewey” R. Nesler
Feb 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share our sad news. Dewey Nesler, our beloved brother, father, husband, Papa, friend, and neighbor, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 24. After a few days of not feeling well, Dewey's big heart just stopped beating. Our family is devastated and can't imagine life without him.
Duane "Dewey" Robert Nesler...
Dorothy M. Bornmann
Feb 24, 2024
Dorothy M. Bornmann, age 95, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away at Madonna Towers on February 24, 2024, surrounded by friends and family.
She was born at the family farm in Roxbury, Wisconsin, on September 15, 1928, and was the 3 rd of five children born to Gilbert and Teresa (Laubmaier) Miller.
Dorothy married Wallace Bornmann...
Gordon “Gordy” Quandt
Feb 22, 2024
Gordon Laurel Quandt Jr., 81, of Rochester, MN died Thursday February 22, 2024 at his home at Shorewood Senior Living. He fought a long, courageous battle with cancer and now rejoices in his victory with the Lord. He went home peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He is now truly touching the face of God.
Gordy, also...
Sister Patricia Beck
Feb 19, 2024
Sister Patricia Beck, 92, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Monday, February 19, 2024. Patricia Beck was born on July 17, 1931, in Dayton, Ohio, to Ralph and Faye (Thomas) Beck. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1955, received the name of Sister Kent, and...
Barbara J. Henoch
Feb 17, 2024
Barb Henoch passed away on February 17, 2024. "Hello, Love," was her way of greeting those dear to her, and now has come our time to say goodbye. She was born Barbara Joyce Formby in the tiny hill station of Mpwapwa near Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa, on January 1, 1930, the first of Rowland and Elsie Formby's two daughters. Barb's...
Kathryn Ann Bondy
Feb 16, 2024
Kathryn Ann Bondy, 90 of Mantorville, MN passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024 at Wildwood Grove Assisted Living in LeRoy, MN.
Kathryn Ann LeSavage was born at home on October 9, 1933 in Morgan Park, MN to James and Evelyn (Danz) LeSavage. She graduated from Cathedral High School in Duluth, MN in 1951. On August 20,...
Dr. Gertrude “Truda” Tyce
Feb 15, 2024
Gertrude Mary "Truda" Tyce died Thursday, February 15, 2024. Gertrude Sidebottom was born in Wark, Northumberland. She was educated at the University of Durham in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England where she was awarded the degrees of B.Sc. and Ph.D. In 1952 she married Dr. Francis A.J. Tyce who subsequently was Superintendent and Medical Director of the former Rochester State Hospital.
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