Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 9, 2022

Judy (Sparrow) Gordon, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2022.

Judy was born in Chatfield, Minnesota, on July 6, 1945 to Howard and Frances (Balcome) Sparrow.

She was a beautiful soul who loved reading, animals, her family, friends and good conversation.  She truly believed in the value of being a decent,...

Oct 8, 2022

Rodney "Rod" Gerald Burt, 86, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, October 08, 2022 at his home.

Rod was born March 21,1936 in Utica, Minnesota to Gerald and Helen (Nesbit). He attended elementary school in Utica and later graduated from St. Charles High School in 1955. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy serving from 1955-1959. While...

Oct 6, 2022

Linda Lee Overend, age 79 of Mantorville MN passed away on October 6 th 2022 at her home in Mantorville surrounded by loved ones.  Linda had been ill with cancer for about 6 months.

She was born in Rochester on July 29, 1943, to Dorothy and Kenneth Ketchum.  They later divorced and Dorothy married Roy Lovejoy.  Linda...

Oct 3, 2022

Sue Murray, 75, of Rochester, MN passed away surrounded by her husband and sons on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN.

Sue was born August 5, 1947, in Winona, MN to Edward and Marie (Lanik) Bernatz.  She graduated with a degree in nursing from the College of St. Theresa, Winona in 1969.  She...

Sep 30, 2022

The funeral service for baby Gojwok Dorgi will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Anyuak Lutheran Church (Formerly Christ Lutheran Church) 2904 20th Street SE Rochester, MN 55904. The service will go from 11:00AM until 1:00pm. At 1:00pm everyone will depart for Oakwood Cemetery for burial.

Sep 28, 2022

Donald Owen Hegland, 90, of Rochester, MN died at his home September 28, 2022.

Don was born March 2, 1932 to Sigurd and Bergit (Aakhus) Heggland in Erskine, MN. Don began schooling in a Polk County country school but eventually went on to graduate from Bemidji High School in 1950. In 1953, he was drafted into the...

Sep 25, 2022

Loumere John Fonken, 82, of Rochester, MN, passed away on September 25th, 2022.

Butch was born on November 4th, 1939 in Springfield, MN. He was born with an acute case of being extra funny. The condition became more pronounced as he got older. He was married to Barbara Jahn on October 21, 1961. They were married for...

Sep 25, 2022

The funeral service for Michael William Curtis will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Burial will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Preston, MN.

Michael William Curtis, 70 of Rochester passed away...

Sep 25, 2022

Brigh Gertrude Mueller, 67 of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on September 25 th 2022 at her home.

Brigh Rolstad was born on August 17, 1955 in Rochester to Fred and Honore (Miller) Rolstad. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1973. Brigh lived in Kasson, MN from 1976 until 2006. In 2006...

Sep 24, 2022

Betty (Claude) Ziegler, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many ended her journey on this earth on September 24, 2022 at the Fairview Care Center at Dodge Center, MN, surrounded by family.

Betty was born in Rochester, Minnesota on December 3, 1924 to Louis and Bernetta (Huey) Claude. Her father had been Rochester's Chief of...