Robert “Bob” Allison
May 5, 2024
Robert J. "Bob" Allison – St. Paul
Robert John Allison, 65, of Saint Paul, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN. Bob is preceded in death by his parents Charles F. Allison III and Gayle Marie Allison (nee Evans).
Bob was born December 11, 1958, in Evanston,...
Corey D. Hennessey
May 3, 2024
Corey David Hennessey lost his two-month battle with cancer on May 3, 2024 surrounded by his family.
Corey was born December 8, 1956 to John F. and Julia F. (Busch) Hennessey of Rochester, MN. He graduated from Rochester John Marshall High School in 1975. He met the love of his life, Debra Johnson, on a blind date...
Michael Anthony Scovill
May 2, 2024
Michael A Scovill, 77, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on May 2, 2024, surrounded by family.
He was born to parents Donald and Beverly Scovill, on December 20, 1946, in Springfield Minnesota. Michael graduated from Walnut Grove High School and received a degree in Political Science from Saint Cloud State University. He joined the Army on...
Margaret A. Wampach
May 2, 2024
Margaret Ann Wampach, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, passed away on May 2, 2024 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys Hospital.
Margaret was born on January 8, 1941, in Spring Valley, MN, Margaret was the daughter of Freddie and Alma (Broadwater) Kappers. She attended Spring Valley schools and began her career at Leroy Produce, where she honed her...
Joanne M. Drews
Apr 28, 2024
Joanne Mary (Zirbel) Drews passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Joanne was born April 11, 1929 to Marion and Charles Zirbel in Milwaukee, WI.
While attending Washington High School in Milwaukee, Joanne met "the love of her life," John Drews. Married in 1949, their first home was in Madison, WI, and in...
Margaret A. Fusselman
Apr 27, 2024
Margaret (Maxon) Fusselman went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2024. She was 101 years old. She was born August 6, 1922, to Lawrence and Rose Maxon in rural Pine Island. She grew up on the farm and went to country school. In 1939 she married Clarence Lueck in Zumbrota. They lived on a farm near Pine...
Douglas R. Hanson
Apr 24, 2024
Douglas Robert Hanson, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Rochester, MN on April 24, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on November 26, 1950 to Robert and Ramona Hanson of Adams, MN, his precociousness as a young child was the subject of family lore. During Doug's adolescence, the family moved to Chatfield,...
Harold L. Carlson
Apr 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold LeRoy Carlson. Harold (Harry, Big Harold, Pops) passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born in Ceylon, Minnesota, to Ethel and Clarence Carlson on January 24th, 1936, in the midst of a blizzard. While in labor with...
Thomas H. “Tom” Westby
Apr 24, 2024
Tom Westby, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away in his home on April 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Born in La Crosse, WI, Tom grew up in Houston, MN, where he spent his formative years building an award-winning hot rod. In 1980, fate intervened when he...
Janet Elizabeth Swanson
Apr 22, 2024
Janet Swanson, age, 69, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully at Pine Haven Community on April 22, 2024.
Janet was born August 10, 1954 to Kenneth and Irenaea (Dandalet) Wedding in Austin, MN. She graduated from Pacelli High School in 1972 and later moved to Rochester and received her Administrative Degree from RCTC.
Janet enjoyed...
Steven B. Hulsizer
Apr 22, 2024
Steven Hulsizer, 69, of Rochester, MN passed away on April 22, 2024 at Grand Meadow Senior Living Center.
He was born on December 3, 1954, in Victoria, Texas, to John and Jennifer (Ball) Hulsizer. Steven graduated from Mayo High School. He developed a strong work ethic early on, which he carried with him throughout his life. He...
Leroy (Lee) John Forstie
Apr 21, 2024
LeRoy (Lee) J. Forstie Rochester
A memorial service will be held for Lee at 11:00a.m., Friday, June 7, 2024 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Minnesota State Veteran Cemetery Preston, Minnesota. Lee had a good life; he was 87...
Michael B. O’Sullivan, M.D.
Apr 20, 2024
Michael B. O'Sullivan, M.D., age 88, passed away peacefully at Charter House in Rochester, MN, on April 20, 2024. The sixth of seven children, he was born to Nora (née Ahern) and Mícheál Ó'Súilleabháin on August 20, 1935, in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland. His upbringing in Listowel instilled a lifelong love of learning, a strong work ethic, a competitive...
Michael “Mike” D. Gunderson
Apr 19, 2024
Mike Gunderson, age 74, passed away on Friday, April 19th, 2024, at Rochester West Health Services surrounded by family.
He was born December 12, 1949, to Clarence and Beverly (Postier) Gunderson in Rochester, MN. He attended St. John's grade school, Lourdes High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia College and Master of Arts Degree...
Lynn Ann Fessler
Apr 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Lynn Ann Fessler. Born on July 6, 1962, she passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Lynn is the mother of Travis (Michelle) Mason, Taylor and Jordan Nolte; daughter of Rosemary Fessler; and cherished sister Laurie Peterson and...
Kip A. Meredith
Apr 15, 2024
Kip Allen Meredith, 73, of Rochester, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Kip was born November 8, 1950, in Rochester to Harold and Bonnie (Michelson) Meredith. He was a graduate of John Marshall High School. After graduation he joined the US Army, serving in Vietnam. Kip was honorably discharged in November...
Bessie L. Rucker
Apr 12, 2024
Bessie "Bess" L. Rucker – Rochester
Bessie "Bess" Louise Rucker, age 85, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother of Rochester, MN transitioned peacefully joining her husband and family members in heaven on April 12, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Campus, St. Marys Campus surrounded by her family.
Bessie Marsh was born on September 30, 1938 in...
Russell J. Rendernick
Apr 10, 2024
Russell Rendernick, age 56, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, at his home.
Russ was born July 20, 1967 in Rochester, MN to Robert "Bob" and Carol (Drake) Rendernick.
Russ was a graduate of John Marshall High School. He furthered his education at RCTC, earning a degree that propelled him into a career as...
Justin E. Lewis
Apr 8, 2024
Justin Evan Lewis- Rochester
Justin Evan Lewis, 34, of Plainview Minnesota, passed away on Apil 8, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester Minnesota.
Justin was born on June 16, 1989, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Justin, known by many as Jay, graduated from Kasson- Mantorville High School in...
Aileen Conley Dufour
Apr 5, 2024
Aileen Conley Dufour, 95 years young, peacefully slipped away from the loving arms of her family into the arms of her Lord. Her faith was of paramount importance to her; her family and friends take comfort in knowing that she now resides in her ever-lasting home where her faith has become sight. She departed from this life on Friday,...
