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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Sharon Diane Decathelineau

Sharon Diane Decathelineau

Nov 8, 2021

Sharon Diane deCathelineau, 81, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully at Arbor Terrace memory care on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Sharon was born May 21, 1940 in Helena, Montana to Kenneth and Helen (Hoffman) Pattridge. She moved to Minnesota around 1943 and resided in Pleasant Grove. Sharon Attended Chatfield High School and enjoyed showing her lambs while...

Lea Lyn Hizon Payne

Lea Lyn Hizon Payne

Nov 8, 2021

Lea Lyn Hizon Payne, age 35, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, November 8, 2021, at her home.

She was born July 24, 1986, in Camarines Norte, Philippines, the daughter of Orlando and Nimfa Hizon. Lea was a wonderful homemaker, and liked to have a clean house. She enjoyed going camping, and fishing. She liked to go shopping...

Charles V. “Chuck” Duryea

Charles V. “Chuck” Duryea

Nov 5, 2021

Charles V. "Chuck" Duryea, 73, of Rochester passed away peacefully Friday, November 5, 2021 at Whitewater Heath Services in St. Charles Minnesota after a short illness.

Chuck was born November 29, 1947 in Rochester to Virgil and Mary (Nigon) Duryea. He was raised on the family farm and graduated in 1966 from Lourdes High School. He worked...

Thomas Orville “Tuck” Moore

Thomas Orville “Tuck” Moore

Nov 4, 2021

Thomas Orville Moore of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on November 4, 2021 at his home.

Thomas was born October 19,1927 in Rochester, Minnesota.

Tom was united in marriage to Doris (Dory) Reilly on June 3,1948. He graduated from Rochester High School June 30, 1945 and went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota with...

Dean Allen Sinnwell

Dean Allen Sinnwell

Nov 3, 2021

Dean Allen Sinnwell, 53, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday November 3, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Austin, MN.

Dean was born October 6, 1968, in Faribault, MN, and was adopted by Charles Sinnwell and Janice Williams. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1988. On February 18, 1995, he married Barbara (Fague) Sinnwell in Rochester, MN,...

Adam Kenneth Lentz

Adam Kenneth Lentz

Nov 3, 2021

Adam Kenneth Lentz, 29 of Rochester, tragically took his life on November 3, 2021.

Adam was born on August 11, 1992 in Rochester to Kenneth and Leann (Vanselow) Lentz. He graduated from Lourdes High School with the class of 2011, excelling on the football field. He then attended Winona State University, where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree...

Martin Villafan Jensen

Martin Villafan Jensen

Nov 2, 2021

Martin Villafan Jensen, age 58, of Rochester, MN, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester following a short respiratory illness.

He was born December 5, 1962, in Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico, the son of Pastor Dale and Lucila (Villafan) Jensen. Martin graduated from John Marshall High School, and went on to graduate from Texas...

Marlene Lucille Jensen

Marlene Lucille Jensen

Nov 1, 2021

Marlene Lucille Barrett Jensen 75, died Monday November 1, 2021 at Seasons Hospice. Marlene was born October 21, 1946 to Merlin and Lucille (Rees) Barrett. She was baptized at the Methodist Church in Audubon. She was raised on a farm near Ross Iowa until her parents bought a farm in Melville township. She attended a one room school until...

Donald “Don” Olson

Donald “Don” Olson

Oct 30, 2021

Donald James Olson, 66 of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

Don was born September 6, 1955 in Green Bay, WI to Antone "Tony" and Barbara (Miller) Olson. He graduated from Ishpeming High School in Upper Michigan. During his high school years, he participated in Cross Country, Swimming, and Choir. He was...

Todd Anthony Mceachern Sr.

Todd Anthony Mceachern Sr.

Oct 25, 2021

Todd Anthony McEachern Sr., 48, of Rochester, MN died on Monday, October 25, 2021 at St. Marys Hospital.

He was born May 16, 1973 in Minneapolis, MN to Arthur Gene Jones and Sheril Lynn McEachern. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1992.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and helping people...

Michael Dean Sandberg

Michael Dean Sandberg

Oct 25, 2021

Michael Dean Sandberg, 67, of Rochester, died Monday, October 25, 2021.  Mike was born November 16, 1953 in Washington, D.C., and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1971.  He married Linda Atkins on December 5, 1981 and they later divorced.

Michael spent his career working in the grocery business for Barlow Foods and later Hy-Vee until...

Beverly “Chansaeng” Thongdy

Beverly “Chansaeng” Thongdy

Oct 23, 2021

Beverly was a beautiful, kind and loving soul.

Beverly "Chansaeng" Thongdy, 53, left us unexpectedly on October 23, 2021.

"Chansaeng" was born on November 20, 1967 in Laos to Mai Dee and Khammone Syprasert.

She immigrated to Massachusetts around 1989 and traveled to many different states, eventually living the remainder of her life...

Jaime “Jim” Delacruz

Jaime “Jim” Delacruz

Oct 23, 2021

With heartfelt sadness, the family of Jaime "Jim" DeLaCruz announces his passing into eternal life on Oct. 23, 2021.

Jim's life was never dull. Born to parents Margarita and Samuel DeLaCruz on Nov. 9, 1943, Jim grew up in El Paso, Texas. After high school, Jim enlisted in the US Army and served two tours in Viet...

Pamela Ann Coleman

Pamela Ann Coleman

Oct 22, 2021

Pamela Ann Coleman, age 76 passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 in Green Valley, AZ. Pam was surrounded by family and friends at home per her final wishes. Pam was born June 20, 1945 in Rochester, MN.

Pam graduated from Rochester John Marshall High School in 1963. On September 4, 1965 she married John David Coleman and...

Glyndon “Glen” Vertner Nichols

Glyndon “Glen” Vertner Nichols

Oct 21, 2021

Glyndon "Glen" Nichols, age 93, of Rochester, died Thursday, October 21, 2021 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

He was born March 13, 1928, in Faribault, MN, the son of Vertner and Sylvia (Degan) Nichols.He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Vail in Faribault November 18, 1950, and to this union one daughter was born. Elizabeth preceded...

Harris “Hat” Arthur Tollefsrud

Harris “Hat” Arthur Tollefsrud

Oct 17, 2021

Harris Arthur Tollefsrud passed away of natural causes at home surrounded by loved ones October 17, 2021. Born July 12, 1930, in Spring Grove, MN to Henry and Alvina Lien Tollefsrud, Harris attended Newhouse country school and graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1947. On September 9, 1951, he married Margaret Maxine Overhaug at Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church...

Helen Eva Wood

Helen Eva Wood

Oct 17, 2021

Helen Eva (Redmer) Wood, age 81, died Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Green Prairie Rehabilitation in Plainview, MN.

Helen was born November 15, 1939, in Florida to Johnny and Helen (Von-Holdt) Redmer. She married Richard Wood on May 31, 1962. She was a complicated woman.

Helen is survived by her two daughters: Lela (David) Berg...

Viola Kathryn Felt

Viola Kathryn Felt

Oct 15, 2021

Viola Kathryn (Ingalls) Felt of Princeton, MN passed away of natural causes on October 15, 2021 at Sterling Pointe Assisted Living.

Born August 17, 1919, 5th child out of 9 children born to Andrew (Jack) Ingalls and Catherine (Mcfadden) Ingalls. She married Loren Samuel (Buck) Felt on May 7, 1941 until he died September 7, 1981 at...

Tammy Cox

Tammy Cox

Oct 13, 2021

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Delphine Joan Burt

Delphine Joan Burt

Oct 13, 2021

Delphine Joan Burt, 85, of Rochester, MN died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Madonna Meadows.

Delphine was born December 2, 1935 in Kenyon, Minnesota, the daughter of Carl and Mabel (Heltne) Remold. There, she was raised and attended school, graduating from Kenyon High School. She moved to Rochester, MN and worked at St. Marys Hospital in the...

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