Obituaries

Sep 18, 2021

Jay Louis Heider, 90, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Rehabilitation and Living Center within The Homestead Complex in Rochester.

He was born October 15, 1930, in Abrams, Wisconsin to Alex and Florence (Knowles) Heider.  He attended grade school at the Knowles School in the Abrams vicinity.  Then at the age of thirteen he...

Sep 17, 2021

Thomas Lee Hunt, age 65, died September 17, 2021, at his home in Minneapolis. He was born in Baumholder, Germany, on March 14, 1956, where his father was stationed in the Army.

Tom grew up in Rochester, graduated from John Marshall high school, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Winona State University. After...

Sep 16, 2021

Donald Scovill, 99 ½, of Rochester died Thursday, September 16 th , 2021 at home.

Don was born January 10, 1922 on a Bonanza farm near Grandin, North Dakota to Maxwell and Roselyn (Weller) Scovill by a winterquist midwife while awaiting the Hillsboro doctor to arrive by horse and buggy coming after a snow storm.

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Sep 16, 2021

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Sep 16, 2021

Susan Elsie Groby – Rochester, Minnesota

Susan Elsie Groby, 73, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. The words written here can never describe Susan's love of life, even though she became schizophrenic in her early 20's with an illness that she had the rest of her life. She always seemed to have a...

Sep 15, 2021

Steven Merle Colebeck, 72, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, in the Grand Rapids Hospital.

Steve was born November 11, 1948, in Rochester, MN to Merle and Bette (Brown) Colebeck.  Growing up, he was active in Boy Scouts, high school wresting and football.  Steve graduated from Mayo High School's 1st graduating class in 1967.  In...

Sep 14, 2021

Mark A. Bissonette – Stewartville

Mark Anthony Bissonette, 91, of Stewartville, MN, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN.

Mark was born November 27, 1929, in Delavan, MN to George and Loretta (Gorman) Bissonette. He graduated from Mapleton High School in 1946. In 1950, he graduated from Crosier College in Onamia,...

Sep 14, 2021

Lorraine McInnes, 94, of Rochester, MN died Tuesday September 14, 2021 at Shorewood Senior Living.

Lorraine Colleen Start was born on Tuesday, November 23, 1926 at a farm outside of Grand Meadow, MN to Carl and Louise (Slindee) Start. She graduated from LeRoy High School in 1946. On Sunday, October 2, 1949 she married Donald McInnes at...

Sep 11, 2021

Harley F. Baker died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester.

Harley was born on June 8, 1940, in Maryville, MO to Frank V. and Leona A. Baker. His family moved to Moorhead, MN where he graduated from Moorhead High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Moorhead State College...

Sep 11, 2021

Marilyn E. Nord, 95, of Rochester, died on September 11, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital Rochester, MN.

Marilyn Elizabeth Swarthout was born January 24, 1926 to Merle and Olive (Cowden) Swarthout. She graduated from Pine Island High school in 1944. Marilyn worked at Woolworth, Waters Connolly, Montgomery Ward, Kinney Shoes Children Bootery as manager, Flowerama, Telex and...

Sep 10, 2021

Dennis "Denny" Dale Wilder, Age 75 of Rochester, passed away on Fri. Sept. 10th from an abdominal aneurysm in the comfort of his own home.

Dennis was a sportsman, antiquarian, and lover of women. He was born June 28, 1946 in Rochester, to Louis and Violet (Schuchard) Wilder. He graduated from Rochester High School and went on...

Sep 9, 2021

Mary Kathryn Schmitt, 78

Mary Kathryn Schmitt, 78 of Rochester, died Thursday Sept. 9, 2021 at St. Mary's ICU in Rochester, MN surrounded by family.

She was born May 20, 1943 in Port Washington WI to Joe and Amelia Schmelzle.  She grew up in Mayville and Oshkosh, WI, where she graduated from Oshkosh high school...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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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