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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Brooke Finch
Feb 15, 2024
Brooke Finch passed away at 2:51 AM on February 15, 2024. A beautiful soul was lost on earth but gained in heaven. She was surrounded by her family in her home, exactly as she wanted it. She had so much passion for life and animals. Brooke also had a deep love for her family. She was incredibly supportive and...
Sister Francine Balster
Feb 15, 2024
Sister Francine Balster, 98, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, MN, died at Assisi Heights on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Sister Francine was born Dorothy Evelyn Balster on June 27, 1925, in Wilmont, Minnesota, to Frank and Anna (Lenz) Balster. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1945, received the name of...
Charles “Bud” Schneiter
Feb 15, 2024
Charles "Bud" Schneiter, 77 of Kasson passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at his home in Kasson.
Bud Schneiter was born on December 4, 1946 in Rochester, MN to Jane (Houck) and Carl Schneiter. He grew up in Rochester and attended Hawthorne/Downtown Central Schools. He married Mary Gemelke on December 30, 1967 at Christ Lutheran...
Robert Christopherson
Feb 14, 2024
Robert G. Christopherson of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at home with his wife Margaret by his side. Robert died February 14, 2024. Robert was born May 11, 1930 in Goodhue, MN to Kenneth and Clara (Harth) Christopherson. Robert grew up in Rochester, MN. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1948 where he played basketball and baseball. He...
Mary J. Drilling
Feb 10, 2024
Mary "Pep" Drilling, 79, peacefully passed away, on February 10, 2024, embraced in her home, surrounded by her family.
Mary was born on February 17, 1944, in Northfield, MN. She was the youngest of five children, born to Edmund and Amelia (Robinson) Drilling. She was raised in the Stanton area, and graduated from Randolph High School in...
Ramona “Mona” Kleist
Feb 10, 2024
Ramona "Mona" Lou Johnson was born to this earthly world on October 5, 1928. She was born to eternal life at the age of 95 on February 10, 2024.
Mona was born in Anoka, MN to Harry and Olive (Rognrud) Johnson. Following her graduation from Edison High School in 1946, she worked at General Mills for five...
Michael “Mike” Wolfe
Feb 9, 2024
Michael (Mike) Allen Wolfe, 66, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully in his home on February 9, 2024, after a two year courageous journey with pancreatic cancer.
Michael was born on October 3, 1957, to Arnold and JoAnn (Staloch) Wolfe in Mankato, MN. At the age of 9 the family moved from St. Peter, MN to Fairmont,...
