Obituaries

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 8, 2022

Nancy Elizabeth Trinkes, 69, of Rochester, MN passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Methodist Hospital of complications related to lung disease.

Nancy was born May 20, 1952 in LaCrosse, WI to Alfred and Elizabeth (Motylinski) Trinkes. She graduated from Central High School in 1970. She went on to graduate from St. Mary's School of Nursing in...

Feb 8, 2022

Dennis J. Herman passed away peacefully in his home on February 8th surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis was born on December 8 th , 1930 in Tabor, South Dakota to Emil and Albina Herman. He grew up in Rochester, Minnesota where he attended Lourdes Catholic high school. He was introduced to the love of his life,...

Feb 6, 2022

Beverly Hexum passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her residence, at The Homestead of Rochester, after all of her family had said their farewells.

Beverly Claire (Knocke) Hexum was born on April 14, 1930 to Walter and Bertha (Backhaus) Knocke in Williston, North Dakota. The family moved to York, Nebraska, where Bev grew up. After...

Feb 5, 2022

Carol Ann Klepper, 73, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away at home on February 5, 2022, embraced in love and surrounded by family.

Born on July 27, 1948, at home in Lake Hubert, Minnesota to Kenneth and Hazel Davis (who both preceded her in death), the second of five children. Shortly after graduating from Cotton High School, she...

Feb 5, 2022

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Feb 3, 2022

Kenneth "Ken" Michael Stoermann, age 70, of Avon, died Thursday, February 3, 2022 at his residence.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in St. Wendel, MN with the Rev. Gregory Mastey officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 A.M. – 11 A.M at the...

Feb 3, 2022

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Feb 2, 2022

Wayne Paul Peterson, 76, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, February 2, 2022 of natural causes.

Wayne was born October 9, 1945 in Minneota, MN to Arvil and Clarice (Miller) Peterson. On July 19, 1975, he married Sharon M. Cuppy at The American Lutheran Church in Windom, MN

The couple lived in Windom, MN until 1981...