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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Geraldine E. Nigon

Geraldine E. Nigon

Jun 28, 2023

Geraldine Ellen Nigon, 96, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Joan's Place in Hampton, MN.

Geraldine was born November 22, 1926 in Minneapolis to Glenn and Inez (Melin) Gulstrand. She was a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Home Economics. Geraldine taught school in Dover/Eyota, where she...

Terry H. Miller

Terry H. Miller

Jun 27, 2023

With sadness we announce the passing of Terry Miller on June 27, 2023. Terry was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all.

Terry was born on September 10, 1952, to Dr. Ross and Catherine (Railey) Miller in Rochester, MN. He graduated from Riverview High School in Cape Cod, MA in 1971. He later...

Gloria Ann Holt

Gloria Ann Holt

Jun 26, 2023

Gloria Ann Holt, 84, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully at her daughter and son-in-law's home on Monday June 26, 2023.

Gloria was born in Dodge County to Reuben H. Posey and Mamie (Helbrecht) Posey on December 9, 1939. She attended Kasson-Mantorville schools and graduated with the class of 1957. She married Ernest D. Holt on May...

Beth Cox-Townsend

Beth Cox-Townsend

Jun 25, 2023

Beth Renae Cox-Townsend, 38, of Stewartville passed away surrounded by love on June 25 th , 2023.  She died from complications of pneumonia. She was born March 24, 1985 in Albert Lea, MN to Linda and Dennis Cox-Townsend.

Growing up she lived in St. Clair, Plainview, and Chatfield. She attained a B.A. from Upper Iowa University, trained...

Patrick Joseph Goodman

Patrick Joseph Goodman

Jun 24, 2023

Patrick Joseph Goodman, 82, of Rochester, passed away after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body dementia on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Cottagewood Senior Communities.

Pat was born March 6, 1941 in Rochester to Al and Irene (Kuhl) Goodman. He attended St. Francis grade school and was a graduate of Lourdes High School. Pat grew up around...

Edward A. Stanton

Edward A. Stanton

Jun 22, 2023

Edward Albert Stanton, age 39, passed away June 22, 2023.

Eddie was born November 25, 1983, to Ed and Patti Stanton in Rochester, Minnesota. He married the love of his life, Alicia Wesely, on December 16, 2016, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

Eddie was a true outdoorsman – he loved fishing, hunting, bird watching, and...

Wanda Doocy

Wanda Doocy

Jun 21, 2023

Wanda Marie Doocy – Rochester

Wanda Marie Doocy, 66, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at St. Marys Hospital.

Wanda was born January 8, 1957, at Camp Pendleton South, California.  She graduated Valedictorian from Mayo High School in 1975.  On May 8, 1999, she married Donald Allen Doocy.  The couple lived in Rochester....

Robert B. Dickman

Robert B. Dickman

Jun 19, 2023

Robert Brent Dickman was born December 4, 1940, in Saskatchewan Canada and died peacefully in his sleep on June 19, 2023 in Lake City, MN.

Robert "Bob" was an adventurer with a love of travel, photography, hiking, cycling, carpentry and being an experienced aircraft pilot. Out of high school he joined the military and eventually was appointed...

Jane C. Rabine

Jane C. Rabine

Jun 16, 2023

Jane C. Rabine – Rochester, Minnesota

Jane Corry Rabine passed away on June 16, 2023, at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, MN at the age of 73.

Jane was born December 4, 1949, to Dorothy and Frank Rabine on her mom's 29 th birthday at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

After...

Arnold O. Thompson Jr.

Arnold O. Thompson Jr.

Jun 14, 2023

Arnold (Arnie) O. Thompson, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, at Shorewood Memory Care. Arnold Oscar Thompson Jr. was born September 22, 1925, in Grand Forks, ND to Arnold O. and Clara M. (Anderson) Thompson, Sr.  Arnie was a 1943 graduate of Central High School, Grand Forks, ND and upon graduation, joined the military.  He was a...

Sandra Arlis Conant Kaump

Sandra Arlis Conant Kaump

Jun 14, 2023

Sandra Conant Kaump, 83, of St. Paul, MN, died on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.

Sandra "Sandi" Conant Kaump was born on March 25, 1940, to Everett Edward and Velma I. (Keilley) Watson in Rochester, MN.  She graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester, MN in 1958.

Sandi started...

Wayne J. Stucky

Wayne J. Stucky

Jun 11, 2023

Wayne J. Stucky – Rochester, MN

Wayne Joseph Stucky, 90, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, June 11, 2023, surrounded by family.

Wayne was born July 1, 1932, in Pine Island, MN to John and Rose (Meek) Stucky. He was the youngest of 11 children. He graduated from Pine Island High School in 1950. After graduation...

Randy J. Michael

Randy J. Michael

Jun 11, 2023

Randy Joseph Michael, 67, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Randy was born on May 11, 1956 in Rochester, Minnesota to George and Marie (Heaser) Michael. He was the fifth of five children and the only son. He was deeply loved by his parents and his sisters.

After the death of...

Donald E. Solem

Donald E. Solem

Jun 6, 2023

Donald E. Solem, 85, of Pine Island, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Donald was born May 24, 1938 in Bluffton, IA to Lloyd and Olga (Ellis) Solem. Don was a graduate of Rochester High School and went on to proudly serve his country with the U.S. Army National Guard. After being honorably discharged from...

Joyce Butler-Washington

Joyce Butler-Washington

Jun 5, 2023

Joyce Anita Butler-Washington, Spotsylvania, VA, died Monday, June 5th, 2023, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Joyce was born November 28, 1962, in Philadelphia, PA to Heyward and Elizabeth (Parks) Butler. She graduated from Overbrook Senior High School in 1980 and University of Mary Washington in 2015. On September 30, 1992, she married Franklin D. Washington in...

Duane Bernard Sutton

Duane Bernard Sutton

Jun 2, 2023

Duane Bernard Sutton, 75, of Rochester, MN died Friday, June 2, 2023 at Mayo Clinic after a brief battle with cancer.

Duane was born June 13, 1947, in Rochester, MN to Bernard & Helen (Schank) Sutton. There, he grew up with five siblings. As a boy, he was always considered the silly one of the family. He...

Raymond J. Dee

Raymond J. Dee

Jun 1, 2023

Raymond Joseph Dee, 84, of Rochester, died Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Ray was born on November 27, 1938 to Stanley and Mary Ann (Fitzpatrick) Dee. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1957. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree and Masters Degree from Winona State University. He was a teacher in the Rochester school district and...

Iris I. Sensenbaugh

Iris I. Sensenbaugh

Jun 1, 2023

Iris Sensenbaugh was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She passed away on Thursday June 1, 2023 at the age of 85 in Rochester, MN.

She was born to Paul and Hulda (Redman) Limberg on December 27, 1937, in Greenbush, WI. After graduating high school, she went on to study at Valparaiso University, graduating with a...

Dr. Darlene Gai Kelly

Dr. Darlene Gai Kelly

May 31, 2023

Dr. Darlene Gai Kelly, 77, of Rochester, MN passed away on May 31 st , 2023.

Darlene Kelly was a blessing to all who crossed paths with her. She was born October 28, 1945 in Eastern Washington to Dorothy Dunkelberger and Ronald Kelly, who proudly raised her on their family wheat farm. She graduated high school in...

Steven James Johnston

Steven James Johnston

May 31, 2023

Steven James Johnston, age 60 died of a heart attack on May 31st, at his home in Rochester, MN.

Steve is survived by the love his life of 28 years, Connie, and two adoring children: Matthew, Jennifer and her husband Scott, who he loved like a son. He leaves behind four siblings and many nieces and nephews....

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