Melvin Kenneth Kraft
Jun 23, 2020
Melvin "Mel" Kraft – Rochester
Melvin Kenneth Kraft, 91 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2020 at his home with his family at his side.
Mel was born on May 10, 1929 in Howard Lake, MN to Herman and Agnes Kraft. He graduated from Howard Lake High School in 1947. He soon thereafter...
Joyce Rundle
Jun 23, 2020
Joyce Kathleen Driscoll Rundle died calmly at home on June 23, surrounded by her family, just 30 days shy of reaching her goal of living to age 90. She is survived by her devoted husband Richard, and her four children who loved her beyond measure: Thomas (Dawn Holm) of Fargo, ND, Kathleen of Bloomington, MN, Carolyn (Jeff) Piepho of...
William “Bill” Talley
Jun 23, 2020
William "Bill" Talley, 83, of Rochester, Minnesota died on June 23, 2020 at his daughter Jayme's home in Eyota, Minnesota. He was receiving in-home hospice care since March of 2020 due to congestive heart failure and kidney disease. He died peacefully surrounded by his family members.
Bill was born on February 13, 1937 to Louise (Erickson) and...
Margaret “Margie” Anderson
Jun 21, 2020
Mrs. Glenn (Margie Amberg) Anderson -Rochester
The visitation for Margie Anderson, age 90, a retired elementary teacher, will be on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 9:00a.m. to 10:00a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rochester, MN. A private funeral mass will follow with Rev. Tom Loomis officiating. Due to COVID-19 masks are required while attending the visitation...
Jason Wayne Pearson
Jun 19, 2020
Jason was born January 14, 1980, in Rochester, Minnesota, and graduated from Mayo High School in 1998. He went on to earn a BFA in photography from Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2002. As part of his undergraduate work Jason attended The New School University, New York, NY, where he was studying on September 11, 2001, which...
Robert O. Hagen
Jun 18, 2020
Robert Hagen, 93 passed away June 18, 2020 in Rochester, MN.
Bob was born at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester MN on January 21, 1927 to Orville and Laura (Spicer) Hagen.
Bob grew up and attended schools in Rochester. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1944. He served his country for four years. He spent...
Donald “Donnie” H. King
Jun 14, 2020
Donald H. King of Chatfield, MN, formerly of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN, following an almost 3-year battle with brain cancer.
Donald, "Donnie," was born on March 16, 1945 to Herbert and Agnes (Twedt) King in rural Racine, MN. He attended school in Hamilton, Racine and...
Cynthia “Cindy” Rose Wiese
Jun 12, 2020
Cindy Rose Wiese, 63, of Byron, MN, died Friday, June 12, 2020 at home.
Cindy was born on August 16, 1956 in Owatonna, MN to Francis and Marcella (Schrom) Jeno. She graduated from Owatonna High School in 1974 and eventually earned her Laboratory Science/Bachelor of Science degree from North Dakota State University in 2011. On June 21,...
Joseph Lee Vroman
Jun 8, 2020
Joseph Lee Vroman, 77, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 8, 2020, from complications of prostate cancer. He was born on February 16, 1943 at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, to Hubert (Ole) and Helen (Reinartz) Vroman.
Joe's dad, Hubert worked for the Rochester Fire Department and often worked on his days off for a...
Alex James Smith
Jun 1, 2020
Alex Smith, 5 years old, of Eyota, MN died tragically on June 1, 2020 at his home.
Alex was born on June 18, 2014 in Rochester to Mischea and Michael Smith.
He had a true passion and love of life, especially when it rained. He had so much potential and will be deeply missed.
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Michelle Dawn Clark
Jun 1, 2020
Michelle Dawn Clark (84) of Apple Valley, Minnesota passed away peacefully of Covid-19 on June 1, 2020. She had spent the last year in a nursing home after being diagnosed with Lewy body dementia.
Michelle was born at home in Ellenboro, Wisconsin on January 29, 1936 to William and Irene (Hall) Clark. She graduated from Rochester Lourdes...
Sheryl “Sheri” Hayes
Jun 1, 2020
Sheryl "Sheri" Hayes, 58, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on June 1 st , 2020 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Sheri was born in Winona on September 16 th , 1961 to Jim and Sandie Stevens. She spent her childhood in Minnesota City and Winona, graduating from Winona Senior...
Barbara J. Baker
May 30, 2020
Barbara "Barb" Janette Baker lost her battle with Alzheimer's on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester.
Barbara was born July 16, 1940 in Moorhead, MN to Neils C. and Mary L. (Burkett) Gade. She graduated from Moorhead High School in 1958. On July 23, 1960, Barb married her high school sweetheart, Harley F....
Irving “Craig” Applen
May 30, 2020
Irving "Craig" Applen, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 surrounded by his family, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.
Craig was born on February 23, 1949 in Spring Valley, MN to Irving and Beatrice (Jerred) Applen. He was a 1967 graduate of Wykoff High School. In 1968 he joined the US Army and serviced two...
Kenneth R. Herold
May 28, 2020
Kenneth Russell Herold, age 74, of Rochester, MN, died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his residence.
Kenneth was born March 8, 1946 in Cochrane, WI, the son of Russell and Eleanor (Zirzow) Herold. Ken lived in Winona with his parents until his father's death in 1965. Ken and his mother then moved to Rochester. Ken never married. ...
Carl Joseph Mulvihill
May 27, 2020
Carl Joseph Mulvihill, 92 of Rochester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27 at Madonna Towers.
Carl was the fourth of eleven children born to Cecil and Myrtle (Tvedt) Mulvihill in rural Bryon, Salem Township Mn. He grew up on the family farm and attended Country School through eighth grade. In 1946 Carl entered the Army Air...
Lilia G. Guelas
May 24, 2020
Lilia G. Guelas, 85, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at home.
Lilia was born March 5, 1935 in Bulan, Sorsogan, Philippines to Olympio and Lucila Gayola. Lilia grew up and did her schooling in the Philippines. In 1958, Lilia married Romeo H. Guelas. The couple lived in Bulan until they immigrated to the United...
Luvimino “Luvi” Samaniego
May 22, 2020
Rev. Dr. Luvimino Samaniego, 83, of Rochester, passed away on May 22, 2020 in Rochester.
The private Funeral Service will be live-streamed on the Macken Funeral Home's Facebook page starting at 6:00pm on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
Luvi was born in the Philippines on April 12, 1937. He served as a Minister throughout his life. ...
Allan “Aj” John Frahm
May 22, 2020
Allan "AJ" Frahm, 88, of Rochester, MN, died Friday, May 22, 2020 of natural causes at Cottagewood Senior Community.
AJ was born January 14, 1932, in Winona, MN, to John and Della (Grapentine) Frahm. He graduated from Winona High School, then joined in the US Army November 7th, 1952, and was honorably discharged in October, 1954. He...
