Obituaries

Rochester, MN Obituaries

Shirley Marie Keehn

Shirley Marie Keehn

Mar 30, 2022

Shirley Marie (Jewson) Keehn, 94, of Rochester, MN went to heaven Wednesday, March 30, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.  She was born February 22, 1928 in Mankato, MN to Harvey & Cecelia (Herbert) Jewson. Shirley graduated from Rochester High School in 1945, where she met the love of her life, Bill Keehn. They were married on September 6, 1947...

Victor Alan Ronken

Victor Alan Ronken

Mar 29, 2022

Victor Alan Ronken died peacefully at his home in Rochester, Minnesota on March 29, 2022 at the age of 71. He was born January 9, 1951 in Rochester and raised in Spring Valley, MN. At the age of 24, he married the love of his life, Joanne "Jo" Lorraine Sheehan, and together they raised three children: Jessica, Kathryn, and...

Marlene “Moni” Adamson

Marlene “Moni” Adamson

Mar 27, 2022

Moni Adamson, 81, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 27 th , 2022 at Rochester Rehab and Living Center.

She was born March 29 th , 1940 near Springfield MN to Leonard and Ida Struebing. Moni graduated from Lamberton High School in 1958. She was Homecoming Queen, and enjoyed the class reunions that kept her in...

Joan T. Gerteisen

Joan T. Gerteisen

Mar 26, 2022

Joan Teresa Gerteisen, 89, formerly of Mankato, currently residing at Madonna Towers of Rochester, MN passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Joan was born June 7, 1932 to the late Otto and Teresa Franta of Wabasso, MN. Joan grew up in Wabasso, graduated from high school then went on to attend St. Catherine's in St. Paul,...

Juleena “Jo” Margaret (Aeschliman) Burton

Juleena “Jo” Margaret (Aeschliman) Burton

Mar 26, 2022

Born early as a premie on September 23, 1942, Jo left her time here with us early as well — far too early in fact, passing away at St. Marys Hospital on March 26, 2022 at the young age of 79, after a massive heart attack, leaving us with broken hearts of our own.

A woman of...

William A. Henke

William A. Henke

Mar 25, 2022

William Henke, age 72, died on Friday, March 25, 2022 at his home in Eyota, MN of natural causes.

William Henke was born October 2, 1949 in Rochester, MN to John and Allene Henke. He attended grade school at Trinity Lutheran School in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School. He then attended drafting school in...

Lois Anne Macken

Lois Anne Macken

Mar 25, 2022

Lois Anne Macken 82 of Rochester, MN passed away on March 25, 2022 peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer.

Lois was born on May 24, 1939 in Lake City, MN to Alfred and Lenora Nibbe. She attended Oak Center School and graduated in 1956.

Lois married David Lee Macken of Rochester, MN...

Lois Anne Macken

Lois Anne Macken

Mar 25, 2022

Obituary is currently not available, please check back soon.

William “Bill” Barry

William “Bill” Barry

Mar 24, 2022

William James Barry, 56 of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm on March 24, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus Emergency Department.

Bill was born on January 30, 1966 in Aurora, MN to Dennis and Barbara (Bone) Barry. Soon thereafter, the family moved to Rochester where Bill graduated from John Marshall High School...

Pearl A. Busby

Pearl A. Busby

Mar 23, 2022

Pearl A. Busby, 85, left her loved ones on earth to be with loved ones in heaven on March 23, 2022 after recently moving to Palm Bay, Florida due to health reasons.

She was born on July 15,1936 in Goodhue County, MN to Albert and Minnie (Lerfeld) Decker. She graduated from Goodhue High School in 1954 and...

Ronald Gene Ashton

Ronald Gene Ashton

Mar 16, 2022

Ronald Gene Ashton after fighting battle after battle, finally gave up his fight and passed away on March 16, 2022, at the age of 83.

Born to Kenneth and Eileen Ashton in Austin, Minnesota, November 22, 1938, Ron was the oldest of five children. He graduated from Austin High School in 1956 and enlisted in the United States...

Linda Louise Hanson

Linda Louise Hanson

Mar 16, 2022

Linda Hanson, 72, of Rochester, MN passed from complications of ALS on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born Linda Louise Zimmerman on October 13, 1949 in Rochester to Wilmer and Mary (Braun) Zimmerman. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1968. On February 4th, 1972 she married her...

Kamila Maria Wysokinska

Kamila Maria Wysokinska

Mar 15, 2022

Obituary is currently not available, please check back soon.

Richard “Dick” Winkels

Richard “Dick” Winkels

Mar 13, 2022

Richard Gerard Winkels, 72, of Rock Dell, MN died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13, 2022 after an apparent pulmonary embolism. He passed at home on his farm, while talking on the phone with a close friend. Paramedics were called immediately, but they were unable to revive him. Richard was born on December 1, 1949 in Rochester, MN to John...

Beverly A. Jones

Beverly A. Jones

Mar 11, 2022

Beverly A. (Eisenbrand) Jones of Rochester MN, died March 11, 2022 due to an accidental fall. Beverly was born on February 1, 1927 in Berne MN go Harold Eisenbrand and Emma Brehmer. She was raised by her grandparents, Godfrey and Addie Letcher, in The Berne area and north of Rochester. On July 21 1946, she married James (Casey) Jones...

James Edward Swanson

James Edward Swanson

Mar 9, 2022

James Swanson, 76, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital.

Jim was born the oldest of 3 children on January 25, 1946 in Red Wing, MN to Thore and Hazel (Knutson) Swanson. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1964. He served 8 years in the US Army Reserves. On Sept....

Arlene Sylvia Hewlett

Arlene Sylvia Hewlett

Mar 9, 2022

Arlene Sylvia Hewlett, age 91, of Rochester died March 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by family.

Arlene was born on June 21, 1930, on the family farm in Roscoe Township near Wanamingo, Minnesota to Albin and Selma (Beckstrom) Johnson. She graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1948, then went to St. John's University where she graduated...

Ronald Jacobson

Ronald Jacobson

Mar 8, 2022

Ronald Dean Jacobson, 87, of Rochester, MN, died, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 resting peacefully at his home in Rochester surrounded by his family.

Ron was born October 7, 1934 in Grand Meadow, MN to Anton "Tony" and Gayle (Wood) Jacobson.  Ron attended Mower County Country School through 8 th grade then graduated from Grand Meadow High School...

Jean Esther Chadbourn

Jean Esther Chadbourn

Mar 7, 2022

Jean Esther Chadbourn, 91 years of age, peacefully passed away March 7, 2022, at Methodist Hospital, Rochester, MN.

Jean was born in Brooklyn, NY, July 4, 1930, to James and Esther Paulson

She and her sister Lois enjoyed watching the Macy's Day Parade each year, enjoyed riding the trolley, bike riding, and skating at nearby...

Gene E. Burt

Gene E. Burt

Mar 6, 2022

Gene E. Burt, 60, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, March 6, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital.

Gene was born September 4, 1961 in Rochester, MN to Everett and Delphine (Remold) Burt. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1979.

As a child, Gene participated in 4-H and showed pigs at the local county fair....

Obituaries for Macken Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Macken Funeral Home & Cremation Services posts tributes

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.