Obituaries

Jul 26, 2023

ROBERT (BOB) LOWELL WILCOX age 78 of Rochester passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Wed. July 26, 2023.

Bob was born Dec. 25,1944 in Faribault, MN to Ernest and Esther Wilcox. On Jan. 29, 1966, he married Toni Odell in Stewartville, MN. They raised 4 children together. They were divorced in...

Jul 26, 2023

Irene Francis Lowry (Fitz)

Irene Francis Lowry, 87, or Rochester, MN died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at The Homestead of Rochester.

Irene was born June 20, 1936, in Sisseton, South Dakota, to Lloyd and Margaret (Zimmerman) Fitz. On August 20, 1954, she married Kenneth W. Lowry in Pierre, South Dakota. The couple lived in New...

Jul 26, 2023

Sharon Marie Kueker – Rochester

Sharon Kueker, 83, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Seasons Hospice House.

Sharon was born April 29, 1940, in Rochester, MN to Esther and George Peters. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1958. On March 27, 1960, Sharon married Clinton G. Kueker at Bethel Lutheran Church...

Jul 24, 2023

Karen Lee Snyder, 81, of Rochester, died Monday, July 24, 2023 at home.

Karen was born June 20, 1942, in Fairmont, MN to Charles and Eunice (Feigum) Gunsten.  She graduated from Fairmont High School in 1960 and attended Macalester College in St. Paul.  On December 29, 1962, she married Larry R. Snyder, and the couple lived in...

Jul 23, 2023

Mary Frances Kelley May, 99, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 23, 2023.  She had been a resident at Madonna Towers since 2005, most recently in the Gauthier Memory Care Unit.

Mary Frances Kelley and her twin brother Jimmy were born on September 26, 1923, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin to Joseph and...

Jul 20, 2023

Lexani P. Montez- Rochester

Lexani Patrick Montez, 14, of Rochester, MN passed away in his sleep on Thursday morning at his home.

Lexani was born March 13, 2009, in Rochester, MN to Dianera Montez and Patrick Perez. He was still going to school and was very excited to get to school this autumn at Century...

Jul 20, 2023

Nancy Lou Clemens, 81, of Rochester, MN joined the lord on July 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Nancy was born on May 8, 1942, in New Haven Township, MN to Clarence and Lucille Drazan.  She graduated from Pine Island High School in 1959. Nancy met Caryl Clemens while attending high...

Jul 18, 2023

A Celebration of Life Mass will be held for Gideon Klein at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, August 4th, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Rev. James Berning officiating.  One hour prior to the service a wake will be held at the church.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...

Jul 18, 2023

John H. Kauphusman, 83, of Rochester, MN, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at his home.

John was born on December 18, 1939 in Winona, MN to Roman and Gertrude (Martin) Kauphusman. He was the 10 th of 12 children. He graduated from Cotter High School and St. Mary's University in Winona, MN. On June 18, 1962, he...

Jul 17, 2023

After 93 years of living life on his own terms, Philip Burnett, of rural Rochester, died on Monday, July 17 th , 2023, at St Marys Hospital after a very sudden decline.   He had struggled with various health issues on and off for many years but always recovered well, so his death came as a surprise to all.

Jul 14, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Anthony Furr , 92, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday July 14, 2023.

Thomas was born June 11, 1931 in Pipestone, MN the son of C. Everett Furr and Loretta Marie (Carrigan) Furr.

In 1949, at the age of 18 he tragically lost his...

Jul 11, 2023

Brenna Lynn Amos, 33, of Stewartville, passed away suddenly on July 11, 2023 as a result of an automobile accident.

Brenna was born July 12, 1989 in Rochester, Minnesota to Donald and Marla (Carpenter) Battey. She was a 2007 graduate of Century High School.  During middle school and high school, Brenna participated in the National Competition Cheerleading...

Jul 11, 2023

Geraldine Cecilia Sturgis passed away peacefully on July 11th, 2023, at her home surrounded by her husband and family.

Geraldine Kanz Sturgis, daughter of Bernard and Lucille (Kohner) Kanz was born on June 21, 1929, in Winona, MN. She grew up in the Lewiston area. Geraldine met Darrell Sturgis in September 1947 at a dance in Lewiston....

Jul 10, 2023

Kurt Clifford Thompson, 77, passed away Monday July 10, 2023 at his home in Rochester, MN.

Kurt was born May 23, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Clifford and Marion (Syreen) Thompson. He graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1964, and achieved a Bachelors of Science in Engineering from the University of Minnesota. Kurt proudly served in the...

Jul 10, 2023

Raleigh Peter ("Obe") Obenchain, 94, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away July 10, 2023 at Olmsted Medical Center Hospital.

Raleigh was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on March 10, 1929 to John Henry Obenchain Jr. and Emma Hegenbart.

In 1932, Raleigh and his three siblings were surrendered to the Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and...

Jul 9, 2023

Timothy (Tim) Morgan passed away on July 9, 2023, in Rochester, Minnesota. He was born on May 28, 1961 and grew up on a farm near Lime Springs, Iowa. Tim was a caring and devoted spouse to his wife, Beverly (Bev) Morgan, whom he married in 1984.

Tim was a proud father to Miranda Morgan Lilla and...

Jul 8, 2023

Lance Mark Pfrimmer

Lance Mark Pfrimmer, 19, of Rochester MN, died Saturday July 8th, 2023, in a drowning accident in Wisconsin.

Lance was born August 7, 2003, in Rochester MN, to Dale and Megan (Delatore) Pfrimmer. Lance was a graduate of Mayo High School and recently finished his sophomore year at University of Wisconsin, Stout....

Jul 7, 2023

Hai Trung Ha, 47, of Rochester, MN passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus.

Hai was born on July 27, 1975 in Saigon, Vietnam. He was the fourth child and youngest son to Ha Trung Loc and Ngo Thi Bay. In 1987, he arrived in the United States when he...

Jul 7, 2023

Joseph Leonard Walsh was born on February 13,1934 in Fillmore Township, the son of Richard and Elsie Walsh. He married Marian Walsh (Kellogg) on his birthday in 1965, a union that lasted 58 years. Together, Joe and Marian had five children, Timothy (Pam), Kellie, Jody (Toby), James (Nichole), and Joseph (Brooke).

He was surrounded by the love...

Jul 6, 2023

Robert Joseph Steines, 89, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023 at Cottagewood Senior Communities.

Robert was born on July 23, 1933, in Stratford, WI to John and Frances (Harter) Steines. He graduated from high school in Adams, MN and later joined the U.S. Army. Most of his time in the service was spent...