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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...

Virginia Marilyn Jensen

Virginia Marilyn Jensen

Oct 12, 2021

Virginia Marilyn Jensen of Rochester passed away at home Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 after a well lived 93 years.

Virginia was born December 6th, 1927 in Dodge County to Donald and Leona (Siewert) Gray. She attended rural Othello Grade School and graduated from Byron High school in 1945. On August 19th, 1952 she married Ellis Jensen at...

John “Jack” Thomas Brossard

John “Jack” Thomas Brossard

Oct 12, 2021

John "Jack" Thomas Brossard

John Brossard, 75, of Chester, IA died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Allison Rehab Center in Allison, IA after a battle with cancer.

John was born July 31, 1946 to James and Evelyn (Munsch) Brossard at his grandparents' home near Pine Island, MN.   He grew up on the family dairy farm...

David William Saterdalen

David William Saterdalen

Oct 11, 2021

David William Saterdalen, 83, of Wabasha, MN, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at home with his family.

David was born at St. Marys hospital on March 6, 1938 in Rochester, MN to William and Lydia (Beise) Saterdalen. David was a U.S. Marine and after being discharged he married Kay C. Raabe at Redeemer Lutheran Church in...

Robert Allen Tilford

Robert Allen Tilford

Oct 10, 2021

Robert Allen Tilford, 74 of Zumbro Falls, MN died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Bob was born November 1, 1946 in Rochester, MN to Alvin and Margaret (Cochran) Tilford. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1964. On March 9, 1965, he enlisted in the US Air Force as a Medic. He...

Joseph John Cunderla

Joseph John Cunderla

Oct 9, 2021

Joseph "Joe" John Cunderla of Rochester, Minnesota died Saturday October 9, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. He was born May 24, 1936 to Joseph Paul and Mary Cunderla. On September 15, 1962 he married Peggy Curtin. They had two children, Maria Hoover of Lemoore, California, and Joseph Anthony Cunderla (deceased).

Joe graduated from Rochester High School...

Beverly J. Dailey

Beverly J. Dailey

Oct 8, 2021

Beverly Jean Dailey, age 94, passed away on October 8, 2021 at Season's Hospice in Rochester.  Beverly was born in Rochester on November 20, 1926 to Edward and Vera (Barrett) Sawyer.

Beverly married Marion Carl Hudson on January 17, 1945 in Ogden, Utah, they were later divorced.  On April 12, 1982 she married Emery Dailey.

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Frederic Francis Lehman

Frederic Francis Lehman

Oct 8, 2021

Frederic Francis Lehman, 94, of Rochester, MN, died peacefully, Friday October 8, 2021 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, MN.

Fred was born October 4, 1927 in Rochester, Minnesota to William Sr. and Martha (Hammersmith) Lehman.  He attended grammar school to the 8 grade.  Fred enlisted in the US Navy during WW11 (1944) serving in...

Barbara J. Karau

Barbara J. Karau

Oct 7, 2021

Barbara JoAnn (Ellefson) Karau, 79, of Rochester, MN died on October 7, 2021.

Barbara was born on April 16, 1942 in Rochester, MN to Herman and Mable Ellefson. In 1960, she graduated from John Marshall High School. In March of 1963, she married Gary Karau. She worked with Northwestern Bell / US West for over 30 years....

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