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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Sister Helen Haag

Sister Helen Haag

Aug 12, 2023

Sister Helen Haag, 91, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Helen Cecelia Haag was born on June 24, 1932, in Waseca, Minnesota, to Charles and Frances (Harguth) Haag. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1951, received the name of...

Sadie (Sarah) Isabel Glynn

Sadie (Sarah) Isabel Glynn

Aug 12, 2023

Sadie (Sarah) Isabel Glynn of Rochester MN died August 12, 2023, at Zumbrota Bridges Assisted Living.

Sadie was born July 23, 1933, in Janesville MN to Thomas and Sybella Lynch. After their divorce Sadie lived with Sybella in Washington until at age 12, she moved back to Janesville to live with her dad and Aunt Rose.

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Jessica “Jody” Bangert

Jessica “Jody” Bangert

Aug 11, 2023

Jessica "Jody" Bangert , 63, of Rochester, MN, received her wings and went to walk with the angels on August 11, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born November 1, 1959 in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Jody meant so much to so many people. When she smiled, she really meant it and if that smile...

Pamela J. Langton

Pamela J. Langton

Aug 10, 2023

Pamela Jane Langton , 50, of Austin, MN, died Thursday, August 10,2023. She was born August 6, 1973 in Rochester, MN to Harold and Gloria Langton.

Pam lived most of her life in Rochester and moved to Austin, MN in November 2022. She attended Rochester public schools and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1994. Pam...

Therese M. Bowron

Therese M. Bowron

Aug 9, 2023

Therese (Tess) Marie Bowron passed away Wednesday evening , August 9th at her home after being surrounded and cared for by her loving family.

She is survived by her brother Pat (Lois) of Rochester, and her sister Joyce Jones of Chatfield. Her parents, John and Kathryn, and 4 brothers, Jack, Jim, Bob and and Mike, and one...

Marian Frances Heins

Marian Frances Heins

Aug 6, 2023

Marian Frances Heins passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Madonna Towers in Rochester surrounded by her children.

She was born on May 7, 1931, in Rochester to Daniel and Clara Fitzpatrick. Marian and her husband Howard were married on April 30, 1949. They farmed successfully and owned Registered Holstein cattle in the Rochester area...

Arthur E. Birdseye

Arthur E. Birdseye

Aug 2, 2023

Arthur, "Art" Birdseye, 84, died peacefully August 2 nd , 2023, from his ongoing battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Art was born on January 16th, 1939, to Roger and Lois Birdseye. He grew up in Aberdeen, South Dakota.  After High School he went on to the University of SD to play football for one year.  On August 23,...

Margaret “Peg” Clark

Margaret “Peg” Clark

Aug 2, 2023

Margaret Kay Clark, "Peg", 62, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Rochester Rehabilitation and Living Center.

Peg was born February 4, 1961 in Red Wing, MN to Joseph and Maxine (Sievertsen) McNamara. She was a graduate of Goodhue High School and eventually went on to obtain her Masters degree in psychology from...

Patricia L. Cotton

Patricia L. Cotton

Jul 31, 2023

Patricia L. Cotton, 81, of Rochester, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home.

Patricia was born January 13, 1942 in Rochester to Thomas and Gertrude (Tjepkes) Harwick. On November 16, 1963, she was united in marriage to John Cotton. Pat worked as a daycare provider and when her children entered school, she became a teacher...

Eric A. Durst

Eric A. Durst

Jul 30, 2023

Eric Alan Durst, age 56, of Rochester passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 at St. Marys Hospital.

Eric was born September 1, 1966 in Minneapolis. He grew up in Stewartville and Rochester, graduating from Mayo High School. Eric worked in the community with supported employment through PossAbilities of Southern Minnesota.

Eric enjoyed life and...

Arlene Audrey Strelow

Arlene Audrey Strelow

Jul 28, 2023

Arlene Audrey Strelow died July 28, 2023 at Seasons Hospice due to complications from cancer.

A public visitation will be held Saturday, August 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Adam Koglin, will begin at 11 a.m. followed by the burial at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester....

Tham Pech

Tham Pech

Jul 27, 2023

Tham Pech, 72, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on July 27, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary's Campus.

Tham was born on February 1, 1951, in Battambang province of Cambodia. He married Bo Lach in 1973 & immigrated to the US in March of 1984. Throughout the years he had 4 children with his then...

Gail M. Keidl

Gail M. Keidl

Jul 27, 2023

Gail Marie (Myers) Keidl, 75, of Rochester, Minnesota, died Thursday July 27, 2023 at Madonna Towers Nursing Facility.

Gail was born August 8, 1947 in Escanaba, Michigan to Walter and Eva (Murray) Myers. She attended St. Mary's School of Nursing and married the love of her life, Steven Keidl on June 14, 1969 at St. Pius X...

Robert L. Wilcox

Robert L. Wilcox

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...

Irene F. Lowry

Irene F. Lowry

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...

Sharon Marie Kueker

Sharon Marie Kueker

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...

Karen L. Snyder

Karen L. Snyder

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...

Mary Frances Kelley May

Mary Frances Kelley May

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...

Lexani Patrick Montez

Lexani Patrick Montez

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...

Nancy Lou Clemens

Nancy Lou Clemens

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...

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