Obituaries

Jan 5, 2022

Bernice Elenore Erickson, 92, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Spring Valley Care Center.

Bernice Elenore Erickson (Hamm) was born on April 9, 1929, in Clinton Township, IA to Jerry and Kate (Kennedy) Hamm. She married Lester C. Erickson June 6, 1947.

They lived in the Chatfield area until 1950 then Dover,...

Jan 3, 2022

Richard P. "Dick" Finley, 89, of Kasson, MN passed away peacefully Monday, January 3, 2022 surrounded by family at his home in rural Kasson.

Richard was born November 23, 1932, to Paul and Dorothea (Jensen) Finley. He completed an 8 th grade education. On October 25, 1952, he married Jane E. Brandt of Dysart, Iowa. The couple...

Jan 3, 2022

Elaine Ruth Kreter, 94, passed away Monday January 3, 2022 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus.

Elaine was born on March 3, 1927 to William and Eva Fieck in Rochester.  She graduated from Rochester High School.  Elaine married her high school sweetheart, Robert Kreter on July 6, 1945 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osage, Iowa.

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Jan 1, 2022

Anita C. Pomerenke, 74, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital.

God got a new angel New Year's Day. Kidney disease took her away, but her memory will live on forever. She was born in Mankato in 1947 and was a graduate of Mankato High School in 1965.

She was...

Jan 1, 2022

Roberta "Bobbie" Marie Kondert, 78, Rochester, MN passed away unexpectedly in her home January 1, 2022.

Bobbie was born July 13, 1943 in Faribault, MN to Robert and Marie Berg. Bobbie grew up in Rochester and graduated from Rochester John Marshall in 1961. She then graduated from Rochester Junior College in 1963. Most of Bobbies' working career...

Jan 1, 2022

Susan Peissig died on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at St. Marys Hospital.

She was born on October 16, 1946 in Eau Claire, WI. She graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire in 1964. On November 16, 1974, she married Arnie Peissig. The couple moved to Rochester in 1987.

She loved spending time with her...

Jan 1, 2022

Michael Dennis Raphael Kleinschmidt passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022 at his home.

Mike was born on September 22, 1943 in Winona, Minnesota to Henry Sylvester and Florence Mary (Galewski) Kleinschmidt. He was proud of his Catholic faith and his Polish heritage tracing back to the Kashubia region of Poland.  Mike graduated from St. Casimir's Grade...

Jan 1, 2022

LaVonne Elsie Hatting, 93, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her family, in her own home.

LaVonne was born September 22, 1928 in Luverne, MN to Ole Lockrem and Ella Adelia (Peterson). She grew up on the family farm S.E. of Adrian,...

Dec 31, 2021

Doreen Kerrigan, 84, of Rochester, MN passed from this life on Friday, December 31, 2021. Born May 4th, 1937 in St. Charles, MN to Herbert and Mary Margaret Lehnertz, Doreen was the sixth of seven children. She grew up in St. Charles and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1955. She was married to Eugene Kerrigan from 1956-1987,...

Dec 29, 2021

On December 29, 2021, James Andrew "Jimmy" Chafoulias, 82, died peacefully at his home in Paradise Valley, AZ.

Jimmy was one of six children born to Greek immigrants Andrew and Anna Chafoulias of Rochester, MN.  He grew up in Rochester, attended the University of Minnesota and served two years in the U S Army. He then returned...

Dec 28, 2021

Marjorie Lucile Jacobson, 88, of Rochester, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 with her family by her side. Marge was born on November 4, 1933 in Lanesboro, MN, to John and Elizabeth Quinn. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1951. On June 9, 1951, she married Donald D. Jacobson. Marge was a homemaker and raised their 6...

Dec 27, 2021

Delores Theresa Befort, 89, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Monday, December 27, 2021.

Delores (also known as "Lala" to her family) was born on July 14, 1932, in Mazeppa, MN to Stephen and Regina Befort. She moved to Rochester and attended Lourdes High School, graduating in 1950. She worked at Mayo...

Dec 25, 2021

Nahor John Sindt passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021 at 11:02 AM surrounded by his family.

Nahor was known as a gentle giant. He was a man of few words. He said what he meant and meant what he said. He was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to his family and business.

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Dec 24, 2021

Gertrude "Trudy" (McConnell) Nelson

Trudy Nelson went home to God at age ninety-seven, on December 24 th , 2021, while a resident at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester. She had resided there for a number of years after a debilitating stroke.

Trudy was born to Samuel and Catherine (Marum) McConnell on April 13 th , 1924...

Dec 24, 2021

Carol Jean Kruse, 77, of Rochester, MN passed away Friday, December 24 ,2021 at Benedictine Madonna Towers.

Carol was born March 18, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Dorothy Rabine.  During childhood, the family relocated to Rochester, and Carol graduated from John Marshall High School in 1962.  In May of 1967, she married Robert (Bob) Kruse...

Dec 24, 2021

Helen L. Higgins, 92, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Marys Hospital on Friday, December 24, 2021.

Helen was born August 10, 1929, in Dodge Center, MN to William and Fay Wohlfiel, the last of seven children. Helen graduated from West Concord High School and moved to Rochester.  She married Forest Higgins...

Dec 22, 2021

Elaine Marjorie Goetz passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 22, 2021.

Elaine was born July, 29, 1938 in Rochester, MN to Henry and Marjorie (Hollenback) Hermanson. She graduated from Chatfield High School.  On Dec. 7, 1958 she married the love of her life Lloyd A. Goetz.

Elaine had a contagious smile and fun-loving spirit....

Dec 20, 2021

Joan Rolbiecki, 86, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Methodist-Mayo Clinic Hospital due to complications of dementia. She was surrounded by her loving family when she joined her angels in heaven.

Joan was born on November 29, 1935 in Hale Township, WI to Peter (Tony) and Isabel Klundby. Joan grew up...

Dec 20, 2021

Julaine R. "Jill" Winkels – Rock Dell

Julaine Rosalie Winkels, 70, of Rock Dell, MN died Monday, December 20, 2021 after a hard-fought year-long battle with lung cancer. She passed at home in her own bed, at her farm, surrounded by her husband and daughters. Jill was born on April 21, 1951 in Rochester, MN to Clinton...

Dec 17, 2021

Everett Harold Hanson, 92, of Rochester, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital.

Everett was born on May 12, 1929 to Gustav and Myrtle (Salzwedel) Hanson in Faribault, MN.

Everett graduated from Kenyon High School. He served his country in the United States Army for four years beginning in 1947 and upon...