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Michael R. Morrow

Michael R. Morrow

Sep 3, 2021

Michael Robert Morrow, 67 of Rochester passed away on September 3, 2021 at his home.

Mike was born on May 9, 1954 in Hayfield, MN to Russell and Jane (Belin) Morrow. He attended Hayfield Grade School and graduated from Stewartville High School in 1972. He attended Technical School in Austin, MN. He worked at IBM Rochester for...

Harvey Q. Miller

Harvey Q. Miller

Sep 1, 2021

Harvey Q Miller passed away peacefully at his home early morning on September 1, 2021.

Harvey was born on January 17, 1931 in Rochester to George and Jennie (Kvamme) Miller. He enlisted in the Army/Air Force in August 1947 and served as an electrician in Okinawa Japan.  He received an Honorable Discharge in July 1948. He received...

Douglas Koepsell

Douglas Koepsell

Aug 31, 2021

A memorial service for Douglas William Koepsell will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester with Rev. Benjamin Loos officiating. The family requests that all guests wear masks and observe social distancing guidelines at the church. The memorial service will be live streamed by Redeemer Lutheran, to their Facebook and YouTube...

Gordon Joseph Mckinnon Jr.

Gordon Joseph Mckinnon Jr.

Aug 30, 2021

Gordon Joseph McKinnon Jr. 84, of Rochester, Minnesota died on August 30, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, strong Catholic, 16 year stage four lung cancer survivor, army veteran, morale booster, storyteller, lover of beefeaters gin, birding, any and all card games except Phase10, NYT crosswords, Monty Python, choosing Jesuit schools for March...

Darek Lebensztejn

Darek Lebensztejn

Aug 28, 2021

Darek Lebensztejn of Rochester Minnesota 1977-2021

Darek Lebensztejn age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 28, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Gosia and his parents, Agnes and Marek Lebensztejn.

Darek was an avid pilot and a master of all things electronic and mechanical. He touched many with his...

Gertrude “Gertie” Anne Ulwelling

Gertrude “Gertie” Anne Ulwelling

Aug 27, 2021

Gertrude "Gertie" Anne (Towey) Ulwelling, 82, of Rochester, joined her beloved husband in heaven, Friday August 27 th , 2021 at Methodist Hospital.

Gertrude was born on May 1 st , 1939, in Rochester to Arthur and Helen (St. George) Towey. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1957. On April 23, 1960, she married the love...

Donna Katherine Ahle

Donna Katherine Ahle

Aug 26, 2021

Donna K. Ahle, a beloved daughter, partner, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on August 26, 2021, after unexpected medical complications, surrounded by loved ones at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Donna was born in Rochester in 1947.  Her early years involved relocations to and from air force bases in Germany, New York, Florida, Oklahoma, South Carolina,...

Mary Beth Miller

Mary Beth Miller

Aug 26, 2021

Mary Beth Miller, 71, passed away on August 26, 2021 after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on February 12, 1950 in Wabasha, MN to Richard and Joan (Koch) Miller.

Mary Beth was a dedicated teacher. Her classroom was her world and she loved sharing that world with her students.

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Steven Mark Green

Steven Mark Green

Aug 25, 2021

Steven M. Green – Rochester, MN

Steve Green, 79, of Rochester, MN, died of a heart attack in his home on Wednesday, August 25 th , 2021.

Steve was born in Mantorville on the Fourth of July, 1942 to Bernard and Evelyn Green. On February 19 th , 1966 he married Cheryl Joy (Riess) Green...

Robert M. Haggerty

Robert M. Haggerty

Aug 25, 2021

Robert Michael Haggerty, of Rochester, died peacefully with his wife of 62 years by his side, at Madonna Towers on Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Bob was born at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester on March 29, 1940 to Lansford and Margaret (Hafner) Haggerty. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1958. He married Patricia Anderson at St....

Robert M. Chappuis

Robert M. Chappuis

Aug 19, 2021

Robert Michael Chappuis, 34, died Thursday August 19, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Robert was born on August 28, 1986 in Rochester. He absolutely loved his kids. He loved to fish with the kids and his friends.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and also loved watching the Green Bay Packers. He had a love of music as well....

Michael A. Blount

Michael A. Blount

Aug 18, 2021

Michael Blount, 65, of Rochester died Wednesday, August 18,2021 at St Marys Hospital due to complications of Aphasia.

Michael was born July 4, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to Jessie & Charles Etta (Rogers) Blount. He attended school in the Chicago Public School System. In approximately 2002, Michael moved to Rochester to be closer to family. Michael lived...

Eric Edward Kurtz

Eric Edward Kurtz

Aug 15, 2021

Eric Edward Kurtz, 44, Rochester, MN, died August 15, 2021 peacefully at his home.

Eric was born March 19, 1977 in Rochester, MN to Edward and Diane (St. Laurent) Kurtz. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1996. He obtained his associate degree in Graphic Arts from Western Wisconsin Technical College and worked 16 years for Spectrum...

Allan James Heidemann

Allan James Heidemann

Aug 14, 2021

Allan J. "Al" Heidemann – Rochester

Al Heidemann, 76, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, August 14, 2021 at in-home hospice.

Al was born July 20, 1945 in St. Peter, MN to James and Muriel Heidemann. He graduated from McKinley High School, LeCenter in 1963. On June 18, 1968 he married Jean E. Meyer at St....

Marianne Buss

Marianne Buss

Aug 13, 2021

Marianne (Closner) Buss, 88, of Rochester, died Friday, August 13,2021 at home.

Marianne was born June 25, 1933 in Pine Island, MN to Paul and Louis (Schiesser) Closner. She graduated from Pine Island High School. On June 3, 1955, she married Roy E. Buss. Who died June 3, 1994. She worked at the Kahler Hotel where she...

Jane Ellen Clark

Jane Ellen Clark

Aug 11, 2021

Jane Ellen (Greten) Clark, age 93, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Jane was born April 19, 1928, in Fairmont, MN, the daughter of Francis and Ellen (Wedge) Greten. She was united in marriage to Wayne Clark at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester on August 16,...

Clarence Boelman

Clarence Boelman

Aug 11, 2021

Clarence Boelman, age 93, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021, at Green Prairie Skilled Nursing Center in Plainview, MN. Mr. Boelman was a long time Rochester resident and business owner.

Clarence was born on June 30, 1928, in Hollandale, MN, to Carl and Harkie (Helmers) Boelman. He attended schools and worked on farms in the area...

Dorothy “Dott” Marie Van Hook

Dorothy “Dott” Marie Van Hook

Aug 11, 2021

Dorothy (Dott) Marie McCarthy Van Hook passed on to her next life in heaven on August 11, 2021 at Cottagewood Care Center. She was born the last child of Elizabeth (Bess) and John (Jack) McCarthy on January 21, 1925.

After high school in Mound, MN, Dott was accepted into the prestigious Mendel Cain Beauty School in Minneapolis....

Thomas “Tommy ” L. Ellis

Thomas “Tommy ” L. Ellis

Aug 9, 2021

Thomas Lee Ellis, 60, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, August 9th, 2021 at st.Mary's hospital. Tom was born September 4th, 1960 in Rochester, MN to Mervin and Gretchen (henssan) Ellis. He graduated from Dover-Egypt's high school in 1979. In 2012, he married Theresa (Hutton) Ellis in St.Charles, MN. Tom loved farming, trucking, hunting, and working on his tractors with his...

Kathleen A. Nolan

Kathleen A. Nolan

Aug 9, 2021

Kathleen Anne "Kathy" Nolan nee Nichols, 74, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. Kathy was born September 10, 1946 in Chicago, IL to the late James and Anna Marie (O'Keefe) Nichols.

Kathy is survived by her sister Mary Robinson of Montgomery, IL, brother James (Diane) Nichols of...

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