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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Jay L. Kisro

Jay L. Kisro

Mar 2, 2021

Jay Lincoln Kisro, 95 years old, a longtime resident of Rochester, MN passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 of natural causes surrounded by family and friends.

He was born to Fred and Grace (Block) Kisro on December 3, 1925 in Eagle Lake, MN.

He graduated from Rochester High School at 17 and enlisted in...

Thomas A. Lewis

Thomas A. Lewis

Feb 28, 2021

Thomas Allen Lewis, 66, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday February 28, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family, after courageously fighting cancer for almost three years.

Tom was born May 18, 1954 in Austin, MN to Cathy and Robert C. Lewis. He graduated from Austin High School in 1972, and then served in the Army during...

William “Bill” K. Fessler

William “Bill” K. Fessler

Feb 28, 2021

William K. Fessler- Rochester

Bill Fessler, 89, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, February 28, 2021 while at home surrounded by family.

Bill was born August 1st 1931, in Kansas City Missouri to William and Virginia (Florea) Fessler.  He graduated from the University of Missouri having starred in Football and Track.  Bill served in the Air...

John A. Scheid

John A. Scheid

Feb 26, 2021

John Anthony Scheid, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on February 26 th 2021 surrounded by his wife, daughter, and son-in-law in his home in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

John was born on August 1, 1934 to Emil and Elaine (McDonald) Scheid in Waseca, Minnesota. He graduated in 1952 from St. Augustine High School in Austin, Minnesota....

John A. Scheid

John A. Scheid

Feb 26, 2021

John Anthony Scheid, 86, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on February 26 th 2021 surrounded by his wife, daughter, and son-in-law in his home in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

John was born on August 1, 1934 to Emil and Elaine (McDonald) Scheid in Waseca, Minnesota. He graduated in 1952 from St. Augustine High School in Austin, Minnesota....

Helen Ruth Eubank

Helen Ruth Eubank

Feb 26, 2021

Helen Ruth Eubank, 91, of Rochester, MN, died Friday, February 26, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

Helen was born September 9, 1929 to Daniel Edward and Lydia Ione Sturdivant near Madrid, Iowa. She had an older sister, Thelma Jean and a younger sister, Wanda Lee.

Helen's first two years of school were in a...

Jayne Elizabeth Easley

Jayne Elizabeth Easley

Feb 24, 2021

Jayne Elizabeth Easley 1-18-1950 to 2-24-2021

Jayne Elizabeth Easley went to be with her Lord on February 24, 2021 in Rochester, MN at Riverbend.

She was born January 18, 1950, in Springfield, IL to James and Drusilla Easley.

Jayne attended Longfellow Elementary and Mayo High School. For approximately 30 years, she worked at...

Erika Xiomara Cruz

Erika Xiomara Cruz

Feb 24, 2021

Erika Xiomara Cruz, 18, of Rochester, MN, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at St. Marys Hospital.

Erika was born August 22, 2002 in Rochester, MN to Rene and Marcela (Cortez) Cruz. She graduated from Mayo High School in 2020. She was currently a student at the University of St. Thomas, studying Sport and Exercise Science.

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Marie A. Dickhut

Marie A. Dickhut

Feb 24, 2021

Marie Adeline Dickhut, 96, of Rochester, MN, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in her home.

Marie was born October 25, 1924 in Kansas City, KS to William and Katie Anderson. She graduated from Bishop Ward High School in 1942. On January 26, 1946, she married Lloyd J. Dickhut in Chicago, IL. After traveling with the military,...

Leon Proper

Leon Proper

Feb 22, 2021

Leon Proper, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and ladies' man passed away in his home on Monday, February 22, 2021 from heart complications.

Leon was a master craftsman, took fashion cues from no one, told better stories than most, and was rarely at his first rodeo or on his first rabbit hunt.

He played hard, adventured wildly,...

Lester John Clapp

Lester John Clapp

Feb 21, 2021

Lester John Clapp, 83, of Rochester, MN died on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, surrounded by family.

The Memorial Service for Lester will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester, with Rev. Adam Koglin officiating. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m.

He was...

Catherine Phyllis Mcelroy

Catherine Phyllis Mcelroy

Feb 19, 2021

Catherine "Phyllis" McElroy, age 99, of Rochester, passed away February 19, 2021. Phyllis was born January 27, 1922 to Thomas and Mabel Fitzgerald in Westfield Township (near Hayfield and Blooming Prairie).

Phyllis' early life on the farm was not an easy one. They lived off the land without running water or electricity. She graduated Valedictorian from Blooming...

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...

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