Obituaries

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...

Jul 5, 2023

Nancy Lynne Dickerson, 71, of Rochester, MN died on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by her husband and children.

Nancy was born on November 27, 1951, in Austin, MN, to Walter and Harriet (Kingsley) Neubauer. She graduated from Austin High School in 1968 and became a registered x-ray technologist by Fairview Hospital in...

Jul 3, 2023

Dorothy Marie (Wangaard) Lundquist was born on November 14, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN to Arthur and Mabel (Gravem) Wangaard. Dorothy was baptized and confirmed at Central Lutheran in Minneapolis. Dorothy passed away peacefully at Season's Hospice in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family, on July 3, 2023.

Dorothy was a life-long learner who loved, among many things,...

Jul 3, 2023

Services for Kathleen M. Ford will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of the service. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery at 12:30pm followed by a luncheon at Whistle Binkies.

Jul 3, 2023

Richard Joseph Joyce, 75, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus in Rochester, MN. His loving family was by his side.

Richard was born on July 20, 1947, in Oswego, NY, to Robert and Louise (Bellardini) Joyce. He graduated from Oswego High...

Jul 3, 2023

Youa Kao Chang, 78, of Rochester, MN, passed away on July 3, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Youa was born on May 19, 1945 to Txawj Hwm Tsab and Ma Lauj in the village of Ban Loob Kha, Laos, which is in the county of Xi Geon and the province of Luang Prabang. He went on to...

Jun 29, 2023

Emily Elizabeth Daly, 37, of Rochester, Minnesota died suddenly of natural causes on Thursday, June 29 th , 2023.

Emily was born on August 29th, 1985, in Rochester, MN to Richard and Karen (Franzwa) Daly. She graduated from Lourdes High School and Mankato State University. Emily recently moved back to Rochester, MN after living and working in...

Jun 28, 2023

Sister Barbara Haag, 92, a Franciscan Sister of the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minnesota, died at Assisi Heights on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

Barbara Ann Haag was born on December 26, 1930, in Waseca, Minnesota, to Charles and Frances (Harguth) Haag. She entered the Sisters of St. Francis in 1948, received the name of...