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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Paul E. Fitzpatrick

Paul E. Fitzpatrick

Feb 10, 2023

Paul Edward Fitzpatrick, 93, died Feb. 10, 2023, at Cottagewood Senior Community. He was born Aug. 5, 1929, in Rochester, MN, to Daniel and Clara (Elliott) Fitzpatrick.

Paul graduated from Rochester High School 1947. He was married to Marion Brehmer from 1949 until her death in 1967.  He was married to Joanne "Jo" White from 1969 until...

Mary Agnes Trauscht

Mary Agnes Trauscht

Feb 6, 2023

Our Mother Loved Fireworks!

If Mary Agnes McClory Trauscht, followed a traditional path in her life, for a woman of her generation, then we would tell you only the following:

She was born on December 13, 1928, to William and Mary McClory, their first and only child. Born and raised on the south...

Nancy L. Dukart

Nancy L. Dukart

Feb 6, 2023

Nancy Lee (Sparks) Dukart, 83, of Rochester MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, 2/6/2023.

Nancy was born in Joliet, Illinois on January 20, 1940.  Her family moved to Rochester, MN in her youth.  She attended Lourdes High School where she met the love of her life, George Dukart.  Nancy and George were married on August 10, 1957...

Harvard C. Jendersee

Harvard C. Jendersee

Feb 5, 2023

Harvard Carl Jendersee – Rochester

The memorial service for Harvard Carl Jendersee will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11:00AM at Bethel Lutheran Church with Rev. Anjanette Bandel officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30AM until 11:00AM prior to the service, at the church. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Elkton, MN at...

David L. Stettler

David L. Stettler

Feb 3, 2023

David Lloyd Stettler, 84 of Rochester died Friday, February 3, 2023 surrounded by family, at St. Marys Hospital, following a brief illness.

David was born on October 11, 1938 to Edward and Hazel (Mahon) Stettler. He grew up in Rochester attended Lourdes High School. After schooling, he worked at Waters Conley Co. in Rochester and Photo News...

Doris Elizabeth Ryan

Doris Elizabeth Ryan

Feb 2, 2023

Doris E. Ryan, 98, of Rochester, MN, died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at St. Marys Hospital.

Doris was born February 26, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA to Fredrick "Bill" Franz and Stella Franz. She graduated from West View High in 1942. She then attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where she studied fashion illustrating. In 1943 she married...

Neva May Hain

Neva May Hain

Feb 1, 2023

Neva May Hain 98, of Rochester passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday Feb 1st 2023, with her family at her side. Neva was born to Granville and Avis Street on October 2, 1924, at the family farm in Winneshek County Iowa. There she spent her childhood, attending school and wo rking alongside her 5 siblings on the...

Patrick A. Lawler

Patrick A. Lawler

Jan 31, 2023

Patrick Andrew Lawler, 72 of Zumbrota, was called home by God on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester from complications related to his 15-year battle with lung cancer.

Pat was born in Rochester on July 2, 1950, to Margaret (Charlebois) and Richard Lawler. He grew up on the Lawler family farm near Eyota...

Margaret “Peggy” Glynn

Margaret “Peggy” Glynn

Jan 31, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" Glynn

Margaret Catherine Glynn, 58, of Rochester, MN passed away from complications after a surgery Tuesday January 31st at Methodist Hospital with loved ones by her side.

Peggy was born June 17th, 1964 in Austin, MN to Pete and Joan (Thomas) Glynn. She worked as a CNA where she discovered one of her...

Elizabeth Hawley

Elizabeth Hawley

Jan 29, 2023

Elizabeth Lavine Hawley ceased her lifelong peregrinations in search of spiritual enlightenment and came to rest in Aptos, California on January 29 th , 2023. She had five happy and peaceful years living close to Monterey Bay with her beloved husband Richard Hawley before her death.

Elizabeth was born in Winona, MN on April 28 th ,...

Margaret Terese Holt

Margaret Terese Holt

Jan 25, 2023

Margaret Terese Holt passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ on January 25, 2023 after a brief illness, with family at her bedside.  She was the middle child and only daughter of William Arthur Finley and Mary Elizabeth Finley (Hazen) born on January 3, 1928 in LaCrosse, WI.  She married the love of her life, John "Jack"...

Patricia A. Mott

Patricia A. Mott

Jan 22, 2023

Patricia Mott (Angelici), 58, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital with her loving family at her side. Patti, as she was known to her loved ones, was born on December 26th, 1964, to Albert and Anna Maria (Marcelli) Angelici.

Patti attended St. John's Elementary School and Lourdes High School...

Marlene Rae Hemker

Marlene Rae Hemker

Jan 21, 2023

Marlene Rae Hemker, 83 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023 at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson, MN.

Marlene Rae Manecke was born on August 25, 1939 in Bemidji, MN to Fred and Nellie (Preston) Manecke. She graduated from Bemidji High School in 1957. She moved to Rochester to be closer to her brother,...

David Paul Collett

David Paul Collett

Jan 20, 2023

David Paul Collett, 84 of Rochester passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus.

David was born on April 5, 1938 in Rochester to Dwight and Harriet "Esther" (Ingram) Collett. He attended school in Rochester and was drafted into the US Army. He served two years, and upon returning home to...

Doris Ann Moore

Doris Ann Moore

Jan 19, 2023

Doris Ann (Reilly) Moore, age 94, of Rochester, MN, died Thursday, January 19, 2023, at The Homestead, following a short illness, surrounded by her family.

She was born April 24, 1928, in Rochester, MN, the daughter of Tim Reilly and Phyllis (Russell) Barbeau. Dory was united in marriage to Thomas Moore June 3, 1948. She enjoyed word...

Sakin Aksan

Sakin Aksan

Jan 19, 2023

Sakin Aksan of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023. He is survived by his daughters, Lutfiye Aksan  and Rehana Aksan both of Rochester.

David E. Blattner

David E. Blattner

Jan 18, 2023

David Elmer Blattner, 83, of Rochester, MN, died peacefully Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his home after a short battle with esophageal cancer.

Dave was born March 1, 1939, in Rochester, MN to Elmer and Dorothy Blattner. He attended school at Rochester High School where he played basketball and coached youth football and baseball. He graduated in...

Mildred Julia Dulas-Sette

Mildred Julia Dulas-Sette

Jan 17, 2023

With great sadness ,but yet comfort, with family by her side, Mildred (Millie) Julia Dulas-Sette was lifted up to her heavenly home on January 17, 2023.

Mildred Julia was born March 2, 1928 to Julius and Hedwig Dulas (née Goraczkowski) on a family farm west of Wells, MN. She attended District 39 country school in Faribault County...

Bradley Lynne

Bradley Lynne

Jan 15, 2023

Bradley Dean Lynne died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home in Preston, MN.

Brad was born July 15, 1963, in Minneapolis, MN, to Roger and Burnetta (Anderson) Lynne. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1981. On February 14, 1987, he married Katherine A. Hild. The couple resided in Apple Valley, MN, until 1998, at which...

Gerald “Jerry” Twohey

Gerald “Jerry” Twohey

Jan 15, 2023

Gerald Edward Twohey, 90, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2023 at the Stewartville Care Center.

Jerry was born on April 23, 1932 in Rochester to Clarence and Margaret (Brown) Twohey. He grew on the family farm West of Simpson, went to country school and ultimately farmed his whole life. Jerry was very proud of...

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