Edgar “Ed” Laughton Sr
Jan 8, 2024
Ed Laughton Sr., 85 of Rochester, MN was called home by our Lord on Monday, January 8, 2024.
Ed was born July 4, 1938 to George Laughton Sr. and Ruth Alma Laughton in Crosby, MN. Ed graduated from Crosby Ironton High School in June 1957 and went on to serve in the National Guard. Ed moved to...
Philip J. Laplante
Jan 7, 2024
Philip James LaPlante of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, at Edenbrook of Rochester.
Philip was born July 7, 1953 in Rochester, to Paul and Alice Rose (Hawkins) LaPlante. He grew up in Rochester and attended St Francis Elementary and Lourdes High School and graduated from Rochester Community College in 1974.
Philip loved...
Bruce A. Hoffmann
Jan 4, 2024
Bruce Arthur Hoffmann, 64, a beloved member of the Rochester community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in palliative care at Mayo Clinic, Methodist campus, surrounded by his family. Bruce's journey through life was one filled with resilience, warmth, and a zest for the simple joys that brought him happiness.
Bruce was born on July...
Marcia D. Fritzmeier
Jan 4, 2024
Marcia D. Fritzmeier, age 76, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 4, 2024, after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Marcia was born on February 9, 1947, in Rochester to Everett and Eileen (Brackenbury) Makepeace. She grew up in Rochester and attended RPS and graduated from John Marshall in 1965. After high school...
Linda K. Johnson
Jan 3, 2024
Linda Kathleen Johnson , age 65, of Rochester, MN formerly of Blackberry, MN, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN.
Linda was born October 21, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Howard J. and Margaret M. Johnson. She graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1977....
John “Jay” A. Sather, Jr.
Jan 3, 2024
John "Jay" Sather (April 17, 1960-January 3, 2024), age 63, of Rochester passed away peacefully at St. Marys Hospital surrounded by family and close friends following a brief hospitalization.
Jay was born in Waseca, Minnesota, and moved to Rochester when he was very young. The second of three children, Jay loved all sports and could often be...
Robert “Bob” Dunham
Jan 3, 2024
Robert John "Bob" Dunham, 79, died on Jan. 3, 2024, after a 5-year battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma and Parkinson's disease. He was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on December 5, 1944, to Jack and Irene (Teff) Dunham.
Bob graduated from LaCrosse Aquinas High School in 1962 where he was All-State in football and basketball and named...
John Thomas Leitzen
Jan 2, 2024
John Thomas Leitzen, 80 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, at Season's Hospice Home.
John was born on October 18, 1943 in Rochester to Leonard and Eleanor (Rolstad) Leitzen. He attended Catholic grade school and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1961. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force, serving four...
Janet A. Renaux
Jan 1, 2024
Janet Ann Renaux – Rochester, Minnesota
Janet Ann Renaux, 70 of Rochester, MN, died Monday January 1, 2024, where she resided at Arbor Terrace at Samaritan Bethany.
Janet was born March 27, 1953, in Endicott New York to Ralph and Carol Whittemore. A few short years later, they moved to Rochester so Ralph could start...
Sister Louise Romero, Osf
Dec 29, 2023
Sister Louise Romero, 95, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Friday, December 29, 2023. Mary Louise Romero was born on September 2, 1928, in La Jara, Colorado, to Joseph and Rose (Chavez) Romero. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1948, received the name of Sister...
June A. Kronebusch
Dec 28, 2023
June Anne Kronebusch, 91 of St. Charles, MN, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester.
June Anne Belisle was born on June 11, 1932 in Stillwater, MN to Stephen and Ethel (Offerosky) Belisle. She graduated from Winona Sr. High School in 1950. On May 17, 1952 she married...
James “Andy” Anderson
Dec 28, 2023
James M. Anderson "Andy", 88, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his home, with his family by his side.
Andy was born July 30, 1935 in Rochester, MN to Arnold and Helen (Mrachek) Anderson. He was a 1954 graduate of Rochester High School. After graduating, Andy proudly served his country by enlisting...
Theresa M. Loomis
Dec 27, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa Marie Loomis, 62, of Pine Island, MN. Theresa passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at her home.
Theresa was born October 17, 1961, in Wabasha, MN to Matthew and Ila (Irish) Lyons. Her father passed away very early in her...
Duane “Dewey” Stensrud
Dec 26, 2023
Duane ("Dewey") Anthony Stensrud, age 76, of Onalaska, Wisconsin (formerly Rochester, MN; Stewartville, MN; and originally Hammond, MN), passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023, as he slept. Dewey was born on August 18, 1947, to E. "Lawrence" and Margret Stensrud. Dewey was married to the love of his life, Anita Raymond, from October 31, 1970, until her passing...
Dr. James L. Rae
Dec 24, 2023
Dr. James L. Rae of Rochester, a retired professor Physiology and Biophysics and of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Charter House in Rochester, MN.
He was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on February 25, 1940. He received his B.A. degree from Graceland College and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Michigan State University....
Dr. Laszlo J. Szarka
Dec 24, 2023
Dr. László József Szarka, 88, of Rochester, Minnesota, died peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023 at Benedictine Living Madonna Towers.
László was born into a literary family on September 6, 1935 in Székesfehérvár, Hungary to Dr. Géza Szarka (author and educator) and Ilona Szarka née Woditsch. He attended the acclaimed Pannonhalma Benedictine Abbey Boarding School in...
Gene Albert Eiden
Dec 24, 2023
Gene A. Eiden, age 93, longtime Rochester resident, musician, and former Lourdes High School music educator died Sunday, December 24, 2023, surrounded by family, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus.
Gene Albert Eiden was born July 6, 1930 in Holdingford, Minnesota to Albert and Helen (Mulvey) Eiden. He attended Holdingford and Sauk Center elementary schools and...
Thomas Roth
Dec 24, 2023
Thomas (Tom) Roth
Tom Roth,87, of Rochester MN, joined his beloved Jean ("Wifey/Trixie") on Dec 24, 2023, after a battle with dementia.
Tom was born on December 11, 1936, to Sylvester and Marguerite (Pierce) Roth in La Crosse, WI. He grew up in the La Crescent, MN area with his 5 siblings.
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Shirley Kae Dunn
Dec 23, 2023
Shirley Kae (Franks) Dunn, 72 of Welch, MN, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at home after suffering a heart attack.
Shirley was born September 23, 1951 to Robert Sr. and Dorothy (Baker) Franks in Rochester, MN. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1969.
She has been with her significant other John Fredrickson since...
Corinne M. Melvin
Dec 21, 2023
Corinne Marie (Wenzel) Melvin – Rochester
Corinne Marie Melvin, 90, of Rochester, MN, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Madonna Towers Skilled Nursing Facility, Rochester, MN.
Corinne was born on August 26, 1933, in Wall Lake, IA to George and Clara (Reidmiller) Wenzel. She was the third of four children, Leon, Keith, and Karen. She...
