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Rochester, MN Obituaries

James Tiedeman

James Tiedeman

Oct 28, 2022

James Tiedeman, age 65, of Germany, formerly of Rochester, MN, died in Giessen, Germany on Friday October 28, 2022.

James was born December 27, 1956, in Rochester, MN, the son of Lester and Eleanor (Knapp) Tiedeman.

He is survived by his wife, Renate; daughter, Alexandra; sisters, Beth and Melody Tiedeman.

He is preceded...

Dawn Marielyn Mcgovern

Dawn Marielyn Mcgovern

Oct 27, 2022

Dawn Marielyn McGovern passed away peacefully after a short hard-fought illness. She is now watching down on her loved ones alongside her Dad and other special family members. Dawn was born in 1959 to Thomas and Eldoris McGovern and lived her much too short 63 years in Rochester, Minnesota.

For over 20 years Dawn worked at Pace...

Gary D. Schoenfelder

Gary D. Schoenfelder

Oct 27, 2022

Gary Donald Schoenfelder, 74, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at St. Marys Hospital Thursday, October 27th, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Rochester, Gary was born December 18, 1947, to Elizabeth (Simmons) and Donald Schoenfelder. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1966 and upon graduation joined the United States Marine Corps. Gary was a proud U.S...

David Allen Loechler

David Allen Loechler

Oct 27, 2022

David Allen Loechler, 67, of Rochester died unexpectedly Thursday, October 27th, 2022 at Saint Mary's Hospital.

Dave was born March 22, 1955 in Wabasha, MN to Kenneth and Lucille (Pulles) Loechler.  He graduated from Wabasha High School in 1973.  After highschool, Dave received an associates degree in accounting from Winona Technical Institute.  On June 13th, 1981 Dave...

Jayquan Eugene Ramon Shields, Jr

Jayquan Eugene Ramon Shields, Jr

Oct 24, 2022

Jayquan Eugene Ramon Shields Jr. beloved infant son of Disire Burns of Rochester, MN and Jayquan Shields, Sr. of Milwaukee, WI, died Monday, October 24, 2022, at St. Marys Hospital.

Jayquan Jr was born October 22, 2022, at 7:28 a.m. at St Marys Hospital in Rochester, MN. Jayquan Jr. entered this world silently and began to fight...

Myron J. Glass

Myron J. Glass

Oct 22, 2022

Myron Joseph Glass, 78 of Rochester, MN passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on October 22, 2022.

Myron, fondly known as "Mr. Glass" by many, was born on July 1, 1944 in Linton, ND to Adam and Mary (Kraft) Glass. As a teenager, his family moved to South Minneapolis. He graduated from South High...

Dennis B. Dormady

Dennis B. Dormady

Oct 22, 2022

Dennis Bruce Dormady passed away at home on October 22, 2022 at age 68, from complications of cancer.

Dennis was born on January 26, 1954 to Herbert and Jeanette (Schneberger) Dormady. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1972. Soon thereafter, he enlisted in the US Navy. He was very proud to serve his country. He spent...

Marilyn Katherine Kleist Rahman

Marilyn Katherine Kleist Rahman

Oct 21, 2022

Marilyn Katherine Kleist Rahman was born January 11, 1936. She was the only child of Walter and Ellen Kleist. The family resided in Rochester throughout Marilyn's childhood. Walter was a building contractor and Ellen was a homemaker and active senior citizen volunteer.

Marilyn attended Hawthorne Elementary and was a graduate of Rochester Senior High, Rochester Junior College,...

Penelope “Penny” Ryno

Penelope “Penny” Ryno

Oct 21, 2022

Penelope (Penny) Ryno, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Season Hospice House in Rochester. She had been diagnosed in June with Pancreatic cancer.

Penny was born on November 3, 1932, in Washington D.C. She graduated from George Washington High School and Vermont Junior College for Girls and then on to Iowa State College...

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Larrison

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Larrison

Oct 20, 2022

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Larrison went to be with the Lord on October 20th, 2022.

Cindy was born on January 31st, 1964, in Rochester Minnesota to Glenn and Beverly Larrison. She and her two older brothers Daniel and David shared many fond memories growing up on the farm including riding horses and picking and eating fresh peas. She...

Stephen James Sullivan

Stephen James Sullivan

Oct 20, 2022

Stephen James Sullivan, died on October 20, 2022 at Cascade Creek in Rochester, MN.

He was born on December 1, 1942 in Birch Cooley Township to Benedict Dennis Sullivan and Marie Wilhelmina Eisenbarth. He was number 4 of 15 children.

Steve attended school in Morton, MN. He later went on to tech school in St....

Anthony “Tony” Dobbelaere

Anthony “Tony” Dobbelaere

Oct 20, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Reme Dobbelaere, 43 of Rochester, passed away on October 20, 2022, at his home following a medical emergency.

Tony was born on June 9, 1979, in Willmar, MN to Claude and Kris (Paulson) Dobbelaere. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1997. He was a union member for the Carpenter's Local 68 for over 20...

Norma I. Sparks

Norma I. Sparks

Oct 19, 2022

Norma I. Sparks, age 87 of Rochester, peacefully passed away on October 19, 2022, surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Sparks and son in-law Kevin Patzer. Norma will be dearly missed by her 8 children; Charlie (Sharon), Mickey (Sheila), Mark (Cathy), Pam (Dean) Williams, David (Terri), Eric (Kathy), Dan, Sue Patzer, 20...

Charles “Chuck” Richard Solseth

Charles “Chuck” Richard Solseth

Oct 19, 2022

Charles R. "Chuck" Solseth – Rochester

Charles Richard Solseth, 57, of Rochester, MN, lost his battle with esophageal cancer on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Chuck was born April 13, 1965 in Mankato, MN to Richard and Elizabeth (Fastle) Solseth. He graduated from St. Louis Park High School in...

Alexis Harrison

Alexis Harrison

Oct 18, 2022

Alexis Elaine Harrison, age 29, of Minneapolis, MN, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family after complications from a cardiac arrest.

Alexis was born December 29, 1992. She graduated John Marshall High School in 2011.

Alexis was raised by her father, Sean Harrison and step-mother, Barb Harrison; and her mother, Shaun...

Beverly Ann Petersen

Beverly Ann Petersen

Oct 18, 2022

Beverly Ann Petersen of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on October 18 th , 2022, at Edenbrook nursing home where she had resided the last few months.

Beverly was born in Rochester on June 21, 1959, to Frederick and Lougene Petersen. She attended grade school at Immanuel Lutheran School in Plainview and graduated from Plainview High School...

Lynda Lang Fitzgerald

Lynda Lang Fitzgerald

Oct 17, 2022

Lynda Lang Fitzgerald of Rochester, Minnesota, our cherished mother, grandmother, aunt, mother-in-law, and friend peacefully passed away October 17, 2022 at the age of 80.

Lynda was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and later moved with her family to Dallas, Texas where she attended Hillcrest High School. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma as a member...

James “Jimmy” Sheehan

James “Jimmy” Sheehan

Oct 16, 2022

James "Jimmy" Sheehan – Rochester

James Anthony Sheehan, 74 of Simpson, MN passed away on October 16, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester following complications of an infection.

Jim was born on December 21, 1947 in Rochester to James and Helen (Pierce) Sheehan. He grew up on the family farm, attended Burr Oak Grade...

Sandra “Sandy” Collett

Sandra “Sandy” Collett

Oct 13, 2022

Sandra Kay Collett, 78 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, on October 13, 2022.

Sandra Kay Nelson was born on October 13, 1944 in Rochester to Nels "Albert" and Elma (Kachelski) Nelson. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1962. Sandy worked for Crenlo, Inc. as a Computer Operator. She...

Marlys Elaine Wampach

Marlys Elaine Wampach

Oct 10, 2022

Marlys Elaine (Applen) Wampach, 85, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, October 10, 2022, in Rochester.

Marlys was born September 19, 1937, in Sumner Township in Fillmore County, MN, to Raymond and Myra (Horsman) Applen. She graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1955. She married Earl Wampach on August 16, 1958, at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in...

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