Obituaries

Jan 24, 2024

Patrick John Leuth, 77, of Rochester, MN passed away at his home from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm on January 24, 2024. Pat was born on June 12, 1946 in Red Wing, MN to Paul and Agnes (Condon) Leuth. Pat grew up in Mazeppa/Zumbrota and later moved to Rochester where he attended John Marshall High School. Pat served in...

Jan 22, 2024

Curtis (Curt) Allen Bergeson, 79, of Rochester, MN, died Monday January 22, 2024 at St. Marys Hospital.

Curt was born July 19, 1944 in Spring Valley, MN to Selmar and Frankie (Jahns) Bergeson. Curt moved around quite a bit and travelled a lot until settling down in Rochester, MN in the mid-nineties.

Curt loved taking...

Jan 21, 2024

Mary Ann Boelman, 90, of Rochester, Minnesota, died peacefully in the presence of her family on January 21, 2024, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's. She died at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Keith Roeder, who provided her with the most wonderful home and care for two and a half years at the end of...

Jan 20, 2024

Christine Marie Parisi – beloved friend, sister, mother, and wife – born July 10, 1948, died January 20, 2024, in Rochester, MN, surrounded by those she loved.

Chris, or "Christy" as she was known by many of her family and friends, was born in Herkimer, NY and grew up on a farm. She attended Allegheny College and...

Jan 19, 2024

Susan Louise Cochran, born September 6, 1948, in Fort Wayne, Indiana died peacefully January 19, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Betty Cochran and her brother, Ray.

Her memory lives on in her siblings: Kathy (Ron) Gaines, Mary (Jim) Ferrell, Lori Knapp, Martha (Mark) McDonough, Ruthanne (Terry) Vruno, Anne (Scott)...

Jan 18, 2024

Corrine Sandberg, 93, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away January 18, 2024. She was born April 13, 1930, to Paul and Margaret (Kennedy) Reinhart and raised on her parents' farm in Pine Island. Corrine began her education at Reinhart Country School and graduated from Pine Island High School in 1946. Corrine moved to Rochester to continue her education. She began...

Jan 18, 2024

Rosalie Edith Canfield took her last breath after having the rosary prayed over her with her sister and brother-in-law at her side, on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Season's Hospice House in Rochester.

On October 5, 1931, she was born in Cleveland, OH to Sicilian immigrant parents Basil and Fortunada Pintaudi. Their family moved to Rochester when...

Jan 17, 2024

Charles W. Speltz, 91, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus.

Charles was born March 30, 1932 in Mt. Vernon Township, in Winona County to Raymond and Jeannette (Kohner) Speltz. He was a graduate of Lewiston High School and went on to proudly serve his country with...

Jan 16, 2024

Marilyn Piotrowski – Rochester

Alvis Marilyn Piotrowski, 87 of Rochester passed away on January 16, 2024 at Madonna Towers.

Alvis Marilyn Oliver was born on September 20, 1936 in Dallas, TX, to Alvis and Mary (Ewing) Oliver. She married Gerald "Jerry" Piotrowski in 1955 in Fort Worth, TX. The couple moved to Rochester in 1961....

Jan 15, 2024

Clara Mae Bonin, longtime Rochester resident, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2024 at Beautiful Minds Assisted Living in Chandler, AZ at the age of 99.

Clara Mae Huber was born on October 1, 1924 in Farley, IA to George and Molly (Hill) Huber, on the family farm. She married Arthur Bonin of Minneapolis, MN on May...

Jan 15, 2024

Elmer Paul Rubow, 90 of Rochester, MN, passed away on January 15, 2024 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Elmer was born on August 21, 1933 in Rochester, to Paul and Amelia (Buske) Rubow. In 1955, he married Phyllis (Reed) Rubow and made their home in the Chester area for 68 years. He was a loving husband and a...

Jan 15, 2024

Louis John Vangalis passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the age of 102.

Lou was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on May 18, 1921, to his Greek immigrant parents; John Vangalis and Jennie (Booras) Vangalis. He was the second-born in his family and had seven siblings. Growing up, Lou worked in his parent's cafes, bars...

Jan 14, 2024

Charles Glarner – Kasson, MN

Charles E. (Chuck) Glarner, 94, of Kasson, MN, died Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus.

Charles was born April 14, 1929, in Mantorville, MN to Virgil and Aletha (Steele) Glarner. He went to rural school in Milton Township for elementary education and graduated from Mantorville High...

Jan 13, 2024

Janice Peters, 81, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, January 13, 2024, at her home in Rochester.

Janice was born May 28, 1942, in Rochester, MN to Myron and Lydia Distad. On October 21, 1962, she married Charles J. Peters at Gloria Day Church. The couple lived in Rochester until 2008, when they moved to Waterville, MN, where...

Jan 12, 2024

Marjorie Jean Jobe, 91, of Rochester, MN, died Friday, January 12, 2024, at Aviva Riverbend Memory Care Facility.

Marjorie was born on October 31, 1932, in Owatonna, MN to Clinton and Irene (Kenyon) Riddle. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1950. On October 15, 1950, she married Lester L. Jobe in Owatonna, MN. The couple lived...

Jan 12, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Freetly passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024 in Rochester, MN. He had received last rites from Fr. Loomis and was surrounded by loved ones.

Gerald Francis Freetly was born July 22,1933 in Fulda, Minnesota to the late Glen and Anne Freetly.  After graduating high school in1950 he went on to serve in the Navy. ...

Jan 11, 2024

Bernard L. "Bernie" Drier, 94, of Rochester, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Madonna Towers surrounded by his loving wife.

Bernard was born May 5, 1929, in Durand, WI to Lambert and Margaret (Bundy) Drier. He attended and graduated from Winona Senior High School and then faithfully served his country in the United States Navy from...

Jan 10, 2024

Wayne Henry Bastian, 99, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024 at his home.

Wayne was born on November 28, 1924 in York Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota to Otto and Annie (Prinsen) Bastian. He grew up in rural Greenleafton, MN. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served his country during WW2. On August 29, 1948...

Jan 10, 2024

Janet I. Herrick Everts, 90, of Rochester, died on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Madonna Meadows surrounded by her loving daughters.

Janet was born January 7, 1934 in Rochester, MN to Ray and Loretta (Dickmann) Herrick. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1952. Janet married Phillip J. Everts in 1953 and they later divorced. Janet had...

Jan 9, 2024

Sandra Marie (Sandi) Schommer – Minneapolis

Sandra Marie Schommer, 33, of Minneapolis, MN, after a year long, very hard, battle with leukemia, died Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, at her childhood home in Rochester MN, surrounded by her loved ones.

Sandi was born January 19, 1990, in Rochester, MN to Peter and Martha (Strabala) Schommer. She...