Obituaries

Aug 8, 2021

On Sunday, August 8, Gerald (Jerry) Raymond, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 89 at home in Rochester, MN.

To know Jerry was to know a kind person who took pride in his children, grandchildren, and military service.  It was in his nature to help someone or to offer a chuckle to brighten...

Aug 7, 2021

Curtis was born in Lanesboro, MN to Howard and Gertrude Olstad. He lived in Rochester until his death in St. Marys Hospital on August 7, 2021. On August 6, 2021 he was admitted to St. Marys ER with lung, heart and kidney failure. His last hours were with his wife at his side and his hand in hers, as...

Aug 6, 2021

Mary L. Fox, 80, of Rochester, died Friday, August 6, 2021, at St. Marys Hospital.

Born, July 22, 1941, in Rushford, MN and raised in the Peterson/Arendahl area. After college, she married Robert H. Fox, of Seward, PA on July 22, 1963. Both worked for the Bureau of Naval Weapons in Washington DC. The couple moved to...

Aug 4, 2021

Ronald James Scheid peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 in Rochester, MN, after a long journey with dementia. He was born October 27, 1945 in New Ulm, Minnesota, to Louise and Lawrence Scheid. Ron was a Boy Scout in his early life, enjoying the outdoors, swimming, camping and achieved the highest honor of Eagle Scout award.

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Aug 3, 2021

Patrick John Milliard, 85 passed away peacefully August 3, 2021, in Rochester, MN after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

Patrick John Milliard was born January 2, 1936 in Rainy River, Ontario to Roy and Anne (Borsch) Milliard.  He grew up in Rainy River, Ontario attending both grade school and secondary school there. In 1952, Patrick...

Aug 3, 2021

Thomas Eugene Sexton of Pleasant Grove died August 3, 2021 at St Marys hospital in Rochester, MN.

Thomas was born August 6, 1932 in Rochester, MN to Gerald Eugene and Lela Mary Sexton (Wood). He was married to the greatest love of his life, Betty Lou Bakken, on December 3, 1961. Thomas was a veteran who served...

Aug 2, 2021

Mrs. Jacobson, 77, of Rochester, MN passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at her residence of natural causes. Elaine was born April 14,1944 in Viola Township to Willis and Wilhelmia (Kreager) Roberts.

She married Millman Spearman in 1960 and lived at Walker Air Force Base in Roswell, New Mexico. She later divorced and moved back to...

Aug 2, 2021

Marlys Hope Gathje, 84, of Rochester, MN, died August 2, 2021, at St Marys Hospital.

Marlys was born June 6, 1937, in Dover, MN, to Harold and Delia (Younger) Liskow. She graduated from St Charles High School in 1955. On July 9, 1960, she married David Gathje at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. They lived in Rochester...

Jul 31, 2021

James "Jim" Sobek, 62, of Rochester, MN passed peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Edenbrook of Rochester after a short battle with cancer.

Jim was born on July 28, 1959 in Rochester to Marvin and Patricia (James) Sobek. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1977. He attended two years of Votec School for automotive repair....

Jul 30, 2021

Larry Dwayne Johnson, 69 of Rochester passed away on July 30, 2021 at his residence.

Larry was born on February 19, 1952 in Rochester to Dwayne and June (Melson) Johnson. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1970. He then enlisted in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1975. He worked as a bricklayer in...

Jul 29, 2021

Carolyn Helene Jansen, 72, of Oronoco, MN, died Thursday, July 29th, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Carolyn was born December 4th, 1948, in Red Wing, MN, to Harold and Helene (Klossner) Borgschatz. She graduated from Pine Island High School in 1967. On August 16th, 1969, she married the love of her life, Thomas, in Rochester,...

Jul 28, 2021

Joseph B. Thompson, age 57, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his home.

He was born August 9, 1963 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Joe lived his whole life in Rochester. He worked as a chef for many years.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Jo Genz of Rochester; daughter,...

Jul 28, 2021

Shirley Marie Neylon, 80, of Rochester, Minnesota died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 28,2021. She was born January 19, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa to Wayne and Ruth Prieast. She attended East High School and Drake University in Des Moines.

She married John Neylon in 1961 and they made their home in Des Moines until...

Jul 27, 2021

Stacey Hoffman York, 63, of Spring Valley MN passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in a tragic car accident.

Stacey was born August 14, 1957 in Santa Monica, CA. to William (Bill) and Cornelia (Connie) York. She graduated from Foothills High School in 1975 and later from Saddleback Community College. She earned a Bachelor's degree from...

Jul 26, 2021

Virginia Norah (Quiroz) Barck, age 96, from Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, July 26, 2021. Loving mother, wife, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend she was affectionately called "Key" by all who knew her. Born in Detroit, Michigan on February 9,1925 to Katherine (Thomas) Quiroz and Raphael Angelo Quiroz. In 1946 she graduated...

Jul 23, 2021

Emily Lauren Porcher was born an old soul on June 22, 1987, on her mother's 30 th birthday.  And perhaps due to having an old soul she was able to finish her work on this earth early and unexpectedly returned to her heavenly home on Friday July 23, 2021, at the age of 34.

Emily was born...

Jul 22, 2021

Mary Jane McGrath, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, at her home, on July 22, 2021, at the age of 81.

Mary Jane was born in Rochester, MN on December 7, 1939, to Russell and Minnie Sorensen. She graduated from Rochester Senior High School in 1958.

On February 1, 1958, Mary Jane married Lester T. McGrath....

Jul 21, 2021

Bill Kautz, 88 , of Rochester, MN, died July 21, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital, after an extended illness.

Bill was born November 7, 1932 in Rochester, MN to Arthur and Helen (Murray) Kautz.   He entered the Navy and served in the 3 rd Division, Gunners and Deck Hands on the U.S.S. Roan.  He worked in various...

Jul 20, 2021

Clayton H. Sanders, 91, of Rochester, MN, died on July 20, 2021, at Rochester West Health Services.

He was born on April 28, 1930, in Valley City, ND to Elwin and Mabel Sanders. He graduated from Valley City High School in 1948 and attended Northwestern College and the University of Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Army...

Jul 19, 2021

Mr. Neuman, age 69, of Rochester, MN died of natural causes on Monday, July 19 th , 2021 at his residence. Andy was born May 10 th , 1952 in Rochester, MN to Andrew Clarence "AC" and Clarice (Reidt) Neuman.

He graduated from Mayo High School in 1970. On May 7 th , 1983 he married Debra...