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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Joseph Welp

Robert “Bob” Joseph Welp

Nov 17, 2023

Robert Joseph Welp passed away on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 after a valiant fight against ongoing medical complications.

Bob was born on Nov. 19, 1952 in Eldora, IA to Phillip Welp and Elizabeth (Betty) Studer. He grew up alongside his 2 brothers Tom (Mary J) and Dave (Kate), and his 2 sisters Patty (Mike) and Shirley (Jack)....

Barnette “Bonnie” Hammel

Barnette “Bonnie” Hammel

Nov 16, 2023

On November 16, 2023, Bonnie Hammel died at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN.  She was 83 years old.

Barnette "Bonnie" Bernadette Hammel was born June 6, 1940 in Taunton, MN, to John and Rosa Maria (Delores Eischens) Kloos.  She was the sixth of seven children.  Bonnie graduated from Minneota High School in 1958.  Shortly after...

Lawrence L. Davis

Lawrence L. Davis

Nov 15, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" (Junior) Davis – Rochester

Lawrence Louis Davis , 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 15, 2023. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born on March 13, 1936, in Farmington, MN, Larry was the third of six children born to Lawrence and Rose (Tutewohl) Davis. In...

Ellen K. Seim

Ellen K. Seim

Nov 15, 2023

Ellen K. Seim, 89, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Madonna Towers.

Ellen was born May 29, 1934 in Minneiska, MN to Ronnell and Angeline (Schleck) Marten. She was a 1953 graduate of Winona High School. Ellen met David Seim while he was serving in the U.S. Navy and on June 1,...

Laverne Zabel

Laverne Zabel

Nov 14, 2023

LaVerne Marie Zabel, 91, of Rochester, MN passed away on November 14, 2023 at Pine Haven Care Center.

LaVerne was born February 19, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Emily (Stermer) Gorski. After graduating from high school in Chicago, LaVerne met and married Robert Zabel. After living in Florida for a few years, LaVerne and Bob...

Teegan James Charles Wenzel

Teegan James Charles Wenzel

Nov 14, 2023

In Loving Memory of Teegan James Charles Wenzel

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Teegan. He departed this earthly life on November 14, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. He was 21 years old.

Teegan was born on June 21,...

Leone M. Trygstad

Leone M. Trygstad

Nov 13, 2023

Leone Mary Trygstad, age 95, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, surrounded by family at Saint Mary's Hospital from injuries related to a recent fall.  Leone was born on February 18, 1928, in Goodhue County on a farm west of Pine Island to Hilda Ashler (Lehnherr) and Herold Ashler.  She lived in the Roscoe-Berne area...

Lyla (Rasmusson) Hagemeister

Lyla (Rasmusson) Hagemeister

Nov 12, 2023

Lyla Mae Hagemeister of Rochester, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023, at Madonna Towers at the age of 78. While cancer took her quickly, she was at peace, and spoke of being grateful for a full life, filled with a loving family and great memories.

Lyla was born on November 25, 1944, to Lee and Della...

Daniel L. Burt-Vasquez (Dz)

Daniel L. Burt-Vasquez (Dz)

Nov 11, 2023

Daniel Lee Burt-Vasquez, 22, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his home.

Daniel was born May 21, 2001, in Rochester, MN to Amanda Burt. He attended school at ALC in Rochester.

Daniel will be missed by so many. He was known for his kind heart, his want to always help someone, his...

Lisa A. Cumber

Lisa A. Cumber

Nov 8, 2023

Lisa Ann Cumber, 62, of Rochester, MN, died at home on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, of natural causes.

Lisa was born on December 22, 1960, in Austin, MN to Floyd and Mary Jane (Tindal) Lenoch.  She graduated from Pacelli High School in 1978.  Following her graduation from high school Lisa enlisted in the Navy.  While serving in...

Joleen A. Fujan

Joleen A. Fujan

Nov 8, 2023

In the early morning hours of November 8, 2023, Joleen Ann Fujan passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN at the age of 86. Joleen was born in East Grand Forks MN to Raymond and Rose Dudgeon on August 23, 1937, the middle child of eight siblings.

She spent most of her younger years in...

Bruce Gross

Bruce Gross

Nov 6, 2023

Bruce Richard Gross- Dodge Center, MN. "Mr. Gross/ Coach Gross"

Bruce R. Gross, 67, of Dodge Center, MN, died on Monday Nov 6th, 2023 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN.

Bruce was born May 16, 1956, in Sisseton, SD, to Richard Gross and LaDonna Wallace (Gerber).  He graduated from Sisseton, SD in 1974.

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Harriet A. Douglas

Harriet A. Douglas

Nov 6, 2023

Harriet Ann (Reimann) Douglas, 80, of Rochester MN died Monday November 6 th , 2023, at Seasons Hospice House after a courageous sixteen-month battle with Pancreatic cancer.

Harriet was born on August 19, 1943, in Lanesboro, MN, to Jacob and Minerva (Johnson) Reimann. She attended Lanesboro schools. On November 12, 1960, she married Paul Douglas. The couple...

Crystal B. Day

Crystal B. Day

Nov 5, 2023

Crystal B. Day was born on January 23, 1928, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN to John and Beaulah Miller. She was the youngest of seven children – two brothers, John and Paul, and four sisters, Georgia Mae, Frances, Fern, and Florence (Midge). She was raised in Rochester and attended Hawthorne and Rochester High School.

On...

Annette L. Lewis

Annette L. Lewis

Nov 2, 2023

Annette Louise Lewis, 87, of Rochester, MN passed away Thursday November 2, 2023, at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Hospital surrounded by her family.

Annette was born in Lewiston, MN to Leo and Elma (Voss) Schott on September 22, 1946. She grew up on the family farm and later graduated from Lewiston High School in 1953. She worked...

Janet (Jan) K. Jones

Janet (Jan) K. Jones

Nov 2, 2023

Janet (Jan) Jones passed away November 2, 2023. Jan was born July 17, 1945, in Austin, MN to Russell and Eleanor McAllister. She graduated from Pacelli High School and Ausin Technical School of Nursing. Jan then moved to Rochester and joined the staff of Rochester Methodist Hospital. Over the years she held various medical positions. The last twenty years,...

James P. Grant

James P. Grant

Oct 27, 2023

James Grant, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away at age 66 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

James was born July 25, 1957, in Lanesboro, MN, to Orlean and Clarice (Peterson) Grant. James was a 1975 graduate from Preston, MN. He then moved to Rochester, MN, where he started his career as an autobody...

David G. Sickle

David G. Sickle

Oct 24, 2023

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David “Dave” Fredricksen

David “Dave” Fredricksen

Oct 21, 2023

David "Dave" R. Fredricksen – Rochester, MN

David Roy Fredricksen, 76, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN.

Dave was born March 20, 1947 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN to Roy and Mary (Roller) Fredricksen.

He grew up on a farm in Rock...

Howard L. Borgen

Howard L. Borgen

Oct 17, 2023

Howard Llewellyn Borgen was born January 9, 1933 to Elmer and Edna (Dahl) Borgen in Lanesboro, MN, and passed away on October 17, 2023 in Rochester, MN.

Howard lived in rural Chatfield, MN. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1951. He served in the US Army as a tank mechanic in Japan from 1954-1956. After his...

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