Charlotte “Deette” Tibben
Mar 5, 2022
Charlotte De Ette Tibben, 85, of Calmar, Iowa, died on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at Madonna Towers Senior Living in Rochester, Minnesota.
De Ette was born April 29, 1936 in Audubon, Iowa, to Edward and Grace (Summers) Sjoblom. She graduated from Audubon High School in 1954 and went on to earn her two-year teaching certificate at Buena...
Roland & Elaine Schmidt
Mar 5, 2022
Roland Joseph Schmidt passed away peacefully at the Seasons Hospice House on March 5, 2022. Roland was born on August 15, 1926 in New Ulm, MN to Joseph and Clara Schmidt.
After graduating from New Ulm High School he was inducted into the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the Philippines and Japan.
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Garret “Gary” Charles Fallon
Mar 3, 2022
Garret "Gary" Charles Fallon, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 89, on Tuesday, March 3, 2022.
Gary was born in Rochester, Minnesota. He enlisted in the Marines, and served as a Reconnaissance Gunnery Sergeant in G-2 intelligence, and a combat vet in the Korean conflict and Vietnam era. On Queen Elizabeth's visit...
Joseph Edward Sturgis
Mar 1, 2022
The Funeral Mass for Joseph Edward Sturgis will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with Rev. Russell Scepaniak officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Rochester following the service. Visitation will be held at Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel in Rochester on Tuesday, March 8th from...
Daniel “Danny” Christian Ellingson
Mar 1, 2022
Daniel "Danny" Christian Ellingson, 55, of Rochester, MN, died Tuesday, March 1 st , 2022 at Seasons Hospice House.
Danny was born January 29, 1967 in Rochester, MN to John and Mildred (Millie) Ellingson. Born with intellectual and physical disabilities, Danny was an inspiration for the creation and building of Hiawatha Homes. He lived the majority of...
Mary Ann Miller
Feb 27, 2022
Mary Ann Miller, age 65, of Rochester, MN, passed away at Methodist Hospital Sunday, February 27, 2022.
Mary was born September 14, 1956 in Rochester, MN, the daughter of Clarence and Virginia (Kruger) Miller. She worked as a Housekeeping Supervisor for The Kahler Hotel in Rochester for 30 years. Mary loved flowers, and enjoyed spending time outside...
Curtis Emil Pearson
Feb 27, 2022
Curtis Emil Pearson was born July 28, 1940 to Emil S. and Edith J. Swanson Pearson in Red Wing, Minnesota.
He attended Burnside Consolidated School, grades 1 through 8. He graduated from Central High School in Red Wing, MN, in 1958 and from St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, in 1962 with a major in history and minor...
Susan K. Nelson
Feb 21, 2022
Susan Kay Nelson, 67, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, February 21, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital.
Sue was born July 25, 1954 in Rochester, MN to Lorn and Rozina Nelson. Sue spent most of her life in Rochester where she raised her three children.
Sue was a hardworking, devoted, loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and...
Judy Kay Baier
Feb 21, 2022
Judy Kay Baier, 65, of Rochester, MN died Monday, February 21, 2022 at her home.
Judy was born December 21, 1956, in Rochester, MN to Donald and Agnes (Wright) Theel. Judy graduated from Mayo High School in 1975. On May 16, 1986, she married Gerald Baier of Rochester at the Little Brown Church of Iowa. The couple...
Abel Thomas Subia
Feb 21, 2022
Abel Thomas Subia, 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022. Abe's spirit is carried on by his beloved sister, brother-in-law, nieces, grand-nieces and nephews, and family and friends from every walk of life.
Abe never met an acquaintance who didn't become an instant friend. He was always ready with a bright smile and an easy...
Marlene Marquette
Feb 20, 2022
Marlene MARQUETTE, 85, died peacefully Sunday morning, February 20 at her Bamber Valley, southwest Rochester home, surrounded by Children, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. Marlene was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence "Butch" in 2012.
She is survived by her seven children: Morris of West Concord, his spouse Jane (Rendler); Jacqueline "Jackie" of Rochester, her spouse Richard "Rich"...
Ella “Elaine” Gommels
Feb 20, 2022
Ella Elaine Gommels, 92, died February 20, 2022 in Chatfield, MN.
She was born on May 18, 1929 in Viola Township, MN. Her parents were Fred and Murva Graskamp. She was the second of two sisters, Marilyn the youngest, and Esther (deceased) the eldest. They grew up on a farm east of Eyota.
Elaine graduated...
William Michael (Mike) O’Fallon
Feb 19, 2022
William Michael (Mike) O'Fallon was born to John and Luella Smith O'Fallon in Princeton, MN, on March 7, 1934. Although the doctor told his parents to "Take him home and keep him warm until he dies," he fortunately survived. He died on February 19, 2022, in his home in Charter House in Rochester MN.
Mike graduated from...
Mary Jean Mclagan
Feb 18, 2022
Mary Jean McLagan, 86, of Rochester, MN died Friday, February 18, 2022 at Season's Hospice House.
Mary was born July 14 th , 1935 in the Township of Roscoe, MN to Arthur and Ida (Gronseth) Erickson. She graduated from Kenyon High School in 1953. On April 14, 1954, she married Dee McLagan at Evangelical Christian Reformed Church...
Karen Elizabeth Shaffer
Feb 17, 2022
Karen Elizabeth (Voorhees) Shaffer, 52, of Rochester, MN, died Thursday, February 17, 2022 at home, surrounded by her family. For nearly five years, Karen fought ovarian cancer with both grace and courage.
Karen was born November 6, 1969 in Park Ridge, Illinois to Joan (Schneider) and Chandler Voorhees. She graduated from Maine South High School in 1987,...
Janet Ozelle Tantow
Feb 16, 2022
Janet Tantow went to Heaven to be with her Lord and join relatives and friends who have gone before her on February 16th, 2022.
Janet was born in Iowa to her loving parents John and Ozelle Hovick. She attended Waldorf College, where she met the love of her life, Larry. Janet leaves behind a family who loved...
Jeanine Bertha Ryan
Feb 15, 2022
Jeanine Bertha (Schad) Ryan made her big debut on February 27, 1930, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, just in time for the Great Depression and a ride home in her dad's brand spankin' new Ford Model A. Jeanine grew up on a picturesque farm in Plainview, Minnesota, under the protective wing of her parents Christian and Catherine...
Dale John Wieck
Feb 14, 2022
Dale Wieck, 88, of Rochester passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2022. Dale aged with grace and dignity, while managing the challenges of his health. He was able to remain at home with the help of his family and Dorma, until losing his battle with dementia.
Dale was born on June 8, 1933, to Elmer...
Michael Tupper
Feb 13, 2022
Michael "Tups" Donald Tupper, 66, passed away on February 13, 2022, surrounded by family.
Michael graduated in 1973 from John Marshall High School in Rochester. He married Pat Vankirk then later divorced. Served in the Navy from 1974-1975, and National Air Force Reserves. He became an electrician on May 26, 1978, until retirement in 2017 and during...
William Bernard “Bill” Otto
Feb 9, 2022
William Bernard "Bill" Otto of Rochester, MN, suffered briefly with esophageal cancer and died at the age of 91, comfortably at his home in the care of family on February 9, 2022. Bill was born in Manitowoc, WI, on February 26, 1930. His parents were Alfred and Mary (Schuh) Otto Spehar.
Bill married Joan Dombrowski on November...
