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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Steven B. Hulsizer

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Sharon Elaine Eide

Sharon Elaine Eide

Apr 2, 2024

Sharon Elaine Eide, 87, of Rochester, MN peacefully passed away on April 2, 2024 at St. Marys Hospital.

Sharon was born on September 4, 1936 to Everett and Velma (Keilley) Watson. Growing up in Rochester, MN, she had 2 sisters and 1 brother; Shirley, Sandra, and Gary. In Rochester, she also met her husband, Curtis Eide. The...

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Mcpherson

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Mcpherson

Apr 2, 2024

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) McPherson passed peacefully April 2, 2024, in Rochester, MN at the age of 88.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim, and parents Bernard and Kathryn Dunn of Mason City, IA. She is survived by her children Michael (Pat), Patricia, Catherine, Teresa, and Daniel. She was proud of her grandchildren Mark...

Jeanette R. Zirbes

Jeanette R. Zirbes

Mar 30, 2024

Jeanette Rose Zirbes, 92 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.

Jeanette Rose McCauley was born on March 20, 1932 in Caledonia, MN to Edward and Rose (Miller) McCauley. She graduated from Loretto High School in Caledonia in 1949. She then attended Secretarial School at Winona,...

Santina T. Mcmanus

Santina T. Mcmanus

Mar 28, 2024

Santina, "Tina", McManus, 91, passed away on March 28th, 2024, after a long battle with dementia. Although the disease eventually took her mind, it never took her spirit. Those who knew Tina personally would tell you about her wit, humor, kindness, and lighthearted nature–qualities that endured until her final days.

Tina married James Edward McManus, Sr. on...

Jo Ann C. Mccracken

Jo Ann C. Mccracken

Mar 28, 2024

Jo Ann Catherine McCracken, 83, of Rochester, MN died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Madonna Towers.

Jo was born on August 30, 1940 in Jackson, MI to Harold and Eleanor (Bamber) McCracken. Her father was a Michigan State Patrol Officer, and her mother a high school teacher. Her father's position required him to move to several posts...

Jeremy J. Sell

Jeremy J. Sell

Mar 25, 2024

Jeremy John Sell passed away on March 25, 2024 at the age of 67.

Jeremy was born in Cambridge, England on September 3, 1956. He grew up in Cambridge with his parents and sister.  He met the love of his life, Faith Worzala, when she spent a year in England.  He followed her to the United States...

Gebretensae Y. Woldegabriel

Gebretensae Y. Woldegabriel

Mar 23, 2024

Obituary in English

Mr. Gebretensae Woldegabriel was born on January 1 st , 1942, to Yifteralo Woldegabriel and Lemlem Gebrekidan in Damba, Eritrea. He passed away on March 23 rd , 2024, in the comfort of his home at the age of 82.

In his younger years he was a semi-truck driver in...

Mom Sin

Mom Sin

Mar 23, 2024

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Herbert “Herb” Erickson

Herbert “Herb” Erickson

Mar 22, 2024

Herbert Milton Erickson, 96 of Rochester, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at his home at ReaLife Cooperative. Herb was born August 6, 1927 to Herbert and Ann (Mittag) Erickson, in Brainerd, MN.  He graduated from Brainerd High School in 1945 and joined the Army Air Corps.  While in the service, he married his high school sweetheart, Joan L. Albertson...

John J. Jennison, Jr.

John J. Jennison, Jr.

Mar 18, 2024

John "Jack" Jennison, 85, of Rochester, MN passed away at his cabin in Wabasha, MN March 18, 2024.

Jack was born to John & Maggie (Fallon) Jennison February 2, 1939 in Winona, MN. He attended high school at Rochester High School. Jack joined the Navy in 1956 and was later honorably discharged in 1962. Jack married Myrna...

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