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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Michael Patrick German

Michael Patrick German

Jul 5, 2021

Michael "Mike" Patrick German, 33 of Rochester MN, (formerly of Corona, CA) passed away unexpectedly on July 5 th , 2021 at his home.

Michael was born on January 24 th , 1988, in Glendora, CA to his parents Robert and Roxanne (Luck) German of Corona CA, (formerly of Rochester). He graduated from Centennial High School in...

Karen Jean Hamand

Karen Jean Hamand

Jul 3, 2021

Karen Jean Hamand, 78, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Karen was born in Lime Springs, IA, October 12, 1942 to Lyle and Violette (Krueger) Reinhart.  She graduated from Crestwood High School in 1961.  She married Larry Hamand May 20, 1962 at the United Methodist Church in Cresco, IA.  The...

Joan Susie Buechler

Joan Susie Buechler

Jul 2, 2021

Visitation will occur one hour in advance of Mass at St. Pius X Catholic Church and lunch will follow the service, also at the Church A funeral Mass for Joan Susie Buechler; 91, of Rochester, Minn.; will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jul. 9, 2021 in St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with Father Russell Scepaniak officiating....

Frances Daly

Frances Daly

Jul 1, 2021

Frances "Fran" (Joyce) Daly of Rochester, MN, age 85, died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at her home at Madonna Towers.

Fran was born August 18, 1935, in Rochester, MN, the daughter of Leon and Ethel (Roeder) Joyce. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1953. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the College of St....

Arleigh Clifford Anderson

Arleigh Clifford Anderson

Jun 30, 2021

Arleigh Clifford Anderson, 96, of Rochester died on June 30, 2021 at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, MN.

Arleigh was born in a maternity home in Kenyon, MN, son of Arthur and Clara Anderson. He grew up on a farm north of Kenyon with no electricity or running water. Besides working hard on the farm while...

Hope A. Gross

Hope A. Gross

Jun 29, 2021

Hope A. (Collins) Gross – Rochester

Hope Aleczandra Gross, 24, of Rochester, MN and her unborn child died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at home. She was born Apr. 1, 1997 in Chicago, IL to Emily Anderson and Gregory Collins.

She graduated from Middleton High School in 2015, earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology...

Carol Bernice Anderson

Carol Bernice Anderson

Jun 28, 2021

On June 28, 2021, Carol Bernice Anderson was welcomed to the hereafter by cherished friends and family who preceded her. After valiantly facing the challenges of Lewy Body Syndrome for several years, added complications from Covid-19 proved to be too much to overcome. Having a strong faith, Carol was at peace with her passing and looked forward to being...

Vincent W. Stienessen

Vincent W. Stienessen

Jun 28, 2021

Vincent William Stienessen, 80 of Rochester passed peacefully on June 28, 2021 at Rochester West Health Services.

Vince was born on May 15, 1941 in Canby, MN to William Edward and Ruth Milenase (Caron) Stienessen. He graduated from Elgin High School in 1959. He enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in France as a MP....

Kenneth Charles Brown

Kenneth Charles Brown

Jun 27, 2021

Kenneth Charles Brown, 88, died of natural causes on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

He was born August 19, 1932, to Edwin Harry Brown and Vera Maude (Prentiss) Brown. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1950 and enlisted in the Army in 1951, spending most of his service time in Alabama. On August 6, 1955, he married...

Rex Allen Welch

Rex Allen Welch

Jun 26, 2021

Rex Allen Welch, 55, of Wanamingo, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2021, after experiencing an unexpected medical emergency at Miner's Mountain Overlook at Cuyuna State Recreation Area near Crosby, Minnesota. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, in the River Park Chapel building. A prayer service will begin at...

Lorraine Quandt

Lorraine Quandt

Jun 26, 2021

Our mother, Lorraine Quandt, 90, of Rochester, MN., passed away Saturday morning, June 26, 2021 at River Bend Assisted Living Facility in Rochester, MN where she had resided for the last six years. Lorraine Petronella Alice (Van Beers) Quandt was born July 24, 1930 in Faribault, MN to John and Elizabeth (Van Houdt) Van Beers. She and her parents...

Andrew “Andy” Mark Walker

Andrew “Andy” Mark Walker

Jun 25, 2021

Andrew "Andy" Mark Walker passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2021, in Rochester MN.  Andy was born November 14,1966, in Lemoore, Kings County California to Bruce and Katherine (Nichols) Walker.

Although his father was active Navy Andy was raised mainly in Escondido, CA.  Andy was a long-haul truck driver for most of his adult life.  He enjoyed...

Bruce A Fure

Bruce A Fure

Jun 24, 2021

Bruce A Fure, age 65, of Rochester, MN passed Thursday, June 24, 2021 of metastatic esophageal cancer. The cancer suddenly re-emerged after what had been successful treatment in 2008. Consistent with his generous nature, Bruce had expressed his desire that his corneas and other organ tissue be made available for transplant procedures or cancer research.

Bruce was...

Walter Van Allen

Walter Van Allen

Jun 22, 2021

Walter Van Allen – Rochester

Walter Van Allen, 89 of Rochester, passed away on June 22, 2021, at Seasons Hospice Home, surrounded by his family.

Walter was born on October 8, 1931, in Donna, Texas to Verne and Sarah (Allphin) Van Allen.

When he was eight years old, his family moved to Kasson,...

Luong Van Hoang

Luong Van Hoang

Jun 19, 2021

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Rosemary Olson

Rosemary Olson

Jun 18, 2021

Rosemary Olson, 78, of Rochester, MN died Friday June 18, 2021.

Rosemary was born April 4, 1943 in Fairfield, Iowa to Herman and Evelyn (Caska) Supalla. She graduated from New Richland High School in 1961. On May 9, 1964, she married Richard G. Olson in New Richland MN, and the couple lived in Rochester. Rosemary worked for...

Sandra Kay Leiferman

Sandra Kay Leiferman

Jun 14, 2021

Sandra Kay Leiferman (Crew) passed away at home on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born November 28, 1944 to Dale and Winifred Crew (Buttruff). She lived on a farm with her family until age 7, when her father passed away. It was there her love of...

Eileen “Tena” Joan Churchward

Eileen “Tena” Joan Churchward

Jun 13, 2021

Eileen "Tena" Joan Churchward, 88, of Fountain, MN passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021, at Methodist Hospital.

Tena was born October 6, 1932, at her parents' home in Rochester, MN to Arthur and Lelia (Nangle) Weber. Being the youngest of eight children she admitted that she no doubt received special attention that contributed to her describing...

Lester “Les” Neeb

Lester “Les” Neeb

Jun 12, 2021

Lester "Les" James Neeb, 72 of Rochester passed away peacefully at Cottagewood Senior Communities on June 12, 2021.

Les was born on January 17, 1949 in Pasadena, CA to Gerald and Elaine (Hoffman) Neeb. At a young age, his family moved to Rochester. He attended Rochester Catholic schools up until his senior year in high school, when...

Tom Royce Garrett

Tom Royce Garrett

Jun 9, 2021

Tom Royce Garrett, 85, of Rocheseter died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, surrounded by family at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

He was born in Franklin, NE on November 13, 1935, to Francis Marie (Harwood) and Clifford Lee Garrett They moved around some but settled back in Franklin where he graduated from High School in 1954. Tom was...

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