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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Rolland Dean O’Groske

Rolland Dean O’Groske

Feb 15, 2021

Rolland O'Groske passed away February 15, 2021. He was born in Wells, MN on November 15, 1940 to Walter and Nelda (Klatt) O'Groske. He married Bernice Paulson on May 5, 1962.

Rolland worked for IBM for over 30 years. He was a member of UCT and spent 15 years coaching youth sports. He loved traveling, especially to...

Rebecca “Becky” Ruth Dalluge

Rebecca “Becky” Ruth Dalluge

Feb 12, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Ruth Dalluge, age 76, of Rochester, MN died on February 12, 2021 from complications of a brain tumor in the presence of close friends. Her faith in Christ provided much strength and comfort for her during this time.

Becky was born in Chickasaw County, Iowa and then adopted by Lawrence and Ruth (Petznick) Dalluge. She...

Rebecca “Becky” Ruth Dalluge

Rebecca “Becky” Ruth Dalluge

Feb 12, 2021

Rebecca "Becky" Ruth Dalluge, age 76, of Rochester, MN died on February 12, 2021 from complications of a brain tumor in the presence of close friends. Her faith in Christ provided much strength and comfort for her during this time.

Becky was born in Chickasaw County, Iowa and then adopted by Lawrence and Ruth (Petznick) Dalluge. She...

Gerald “Jerry” Clayton Gibson

Gerald “Jerry” Clayton Gibson

Feb 12, 2021

In loving memory, Gerald Clayton Gibson, 89, of Rochester, MN, peacefully passed in his sleep Friday, February 12, 2021 at Homestead of Rochester.

Jerry was born March 25, 1931 to Clayton L. Gibson and Francis (Broege) Gibson in Freeport Illinois. He graduated from Freeport High School and received a scholarship to the Chicago Institute of Art. Jerry...

Mark E. Holland

Mark E. Holland

Feb 11, 2021

Mark Edward Holland, 64, passed away with serenity and grace on February 11, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family. Mark fought a 12 year battle and is now in the arms of Jesus, free from his suffering.

Mark was born in Detroit, MI. He graduated from the University of Michigan with an electrical engineering degree...

John Lester Ahmann

John Lester Ahmann

Feb 10, 2021

John Lester Ahmann passed away February 10, 2021. He was born October 11, 1930 in Winona County to John F. Ahmann and Ramona Bergfeld Ahmann. John graduated from Eyota High School in 1949. He was drafted into the army in October of 1949 where he was sent to the Army Athletic School as a result of his baseball skills...

Rita Rae Hengel

Rita Rae Hengel

Feb 10, 2021

Rita Hengel joined our father in Heaven Wednesday, February 10, 2021.  She was born July 31, 1937 in Winona County.  Rita graduated from St. Charles High School where she was 1954 Centennial Princess and a freshman homecoming attendant.

She was married to James Fugleberg in 1958 for 12 years before they divorced.  They had 2 daughters; Lori...

Sean Fitzgerald

Sean Fitzgerald

Feb 9, 2021

Sean Fitzgerald, 39, of Rochester, MN, died Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at his home.

Sean was born on February 9 th , 1982 in Rochester, MN. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 2000. While Sean was attending college he was the employee of the year at Welp Construction 5 years running! He completed his Radiography...

Leo Gary Majerus

Leo Gary Majerus

Feb 9, 2021

The greatest man ever known by Rob and Rich Majerus, has said goodbye and will continue his presence here on Earth, in the hearts and memories of the people who knew him. Their dad, also known as Big Guy, Gary, Fat Cat, Leo and his most favorite nickname, Papa has journeyed home and was welcomed by family and friends...

Owar Okugn Opiew

Owar Okugn Opiew

Feb 7, 2021

Owar Okugn Opiew, 16, went to be with the Lord February 7, 2021, in Spokane Valley, Washington. Owar left his family members and friends behind with heavy hearts.

Owar was born September 5, 2004, in Mankato, Minnesota. Owar and his family moved to Spokane, Washington eight years ago. He has now been brought home to Minnesota where...

Jeanne K. Volz

Jeanne K. Volz

Feb 6, 2021

Jeanne Karen Volz, 75 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021 at Saint Marys Hospital.

Jeanne Karen Seger was born on March 2, 1945 in Faribault, MN to Vern and Grace (West) Seger. She graduated from Bethlehem Academy High School. She then attended Mankato State University and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education. In...

Janet Gretchen Leora Hunder

Janet Gretchen Leora Hunder

Feb 6, 2021

Janet Gretchen Leora (Hunt) Hunder, 87, formerly of Rochester, died peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

Janet was born February 6, 1934 in Minneapolis, MN to Charles Wayne and Hildegarde Martha (Erlichmann) Hunt. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and then from Carleton College in Northfield, MN, where she was valedictorian of...

Helen Cecilia Gathje

Helen Cecilia Gathje

Feb 6, 2021

Helen Cecilia (Weis) Gathje passed away peacefully at The Waters on Mayowood in Rochester on February 6, 2021 with her six children by her side.

Helen was born on March 28, 1934 in Rochester, MN to John and Cecilia (Mueller) Weis. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1952.

Helen met the love of her...

Jerome A. “Jerry” Towey

Jerome A. “Jerry” Towey

Feb 5, 2021

Jerry Towey, 80, of Rochester, MN, died Friday, February 5th, 2021 at his home.

Jerry was born May 29th, 1940 in Rochester, MN to Arthur and Helen (St. George) Towey. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1958 and then joined the Navy. On April 1st, 1967, he married Marlene O'Connell at St. Bridget's Church in Simpson,...

Thomas Richard Teal

Thomas Richard Teal

Feb 4, 2021

Thomas Richard "Tom" Teal, 76 of Rochester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 4, 2021 at Methodist Hospital.

Tom was born on July 5, 1944 in Baudette, MN to Cleman and Verma (Olson) Teal. As a young boy, his family moved to Thief River Falls, MN where he graduated from high school. He then attended...

Robert C. Gunnon

Robert C. Gunnon

Feb 4, 2021

Robert (Bob) C. Gunnon died on February 4, 2021 at his home in Rochester following a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  Bob was born on March 2, 1938 to Albert C. and Florence (Johnson) Gunnon in Northfield, Minnesota.  He attended grade school in Faribault, Minnesota.  His family then moved to Portage, Wisconsin where Bob attended high school.  He excelled...

Delores “Tootie” Krahn

Delores “Tootie” Krahn

Feb 4, 2021

Delores "Tootie" Krahn, 84, of Rochester, died peacefully on February 4, 2021 at Cottagewood Senior Communities.

Delores Isabelle Shanks was born on November 7, 1936 in rural Pine Island, MN to Ralph and Hazel (Farrand) Shanks. Tootie graduated from Pine Island High School. Following high school, she had various jobs including making display-windows for Arnold's Clothing in...

Clinton G. Kueker

Clinton G. Kueker

Feb 3, 2021

Clinton G. Kueker, 85, of Rochester, MN, entered into our Lord's arms on February 3, 2021.

He was born on January 20, 1936 in Truman, MN to William and Edith (Ubbens) Kueker. He graduated from Rochester Senior High School in 1956. He married Sharon Marie Peters in 1960 in Rochester, MN.

Clint was a man...

James Joseph Horn

James Joseph Horn

Feb 2, 2021

James J. Horn, 91, of Rochester, MN, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Charter House, Mayo Clinic Retirement Community in Rochester, MN.

James was born April 22,1929 in Port Washington, WI to Earl and Evelyn (Wetzel) Horn. He graduated from Port Washington High School in 1947 and attended the University of Marquette on an athletic scholarship...

Robert F. (W.) Schmidt

Robert F. (W.) Schmidt

Feb 1, 2021

Robert F. (W.) Schmidt  retired farmer of Eyota, died Monday, February 1, 2021 of cancer, surrounded by family. Bob was born on May 21,1928 to Frank and Frieda (Mueller) Schmidt of Eyota. He was born in the village of Dover at the home of his grandparents, Rudy and Lena Tschesche. Bob was baptized, confirmed,  married, and now will be...

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