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Rochester, MN Obituaries

Lorena L. Zeman

Lorena L. Zeman

May 18, 2020

Lorena Louise Zeman of Rochester, MN died peacefully at St Mary's Hospital, in Rochester MN, on Monday, May 18, 2020.

Born October 2, 1938 in Rolfe, Iowa to George and Lorena (Ruder) Zeman, Lorena moved with her family to Minnesota in 1947 where she attended Ellendale High School and graduated in 1956. Following high school, Lorena went...

Jean Osman

Jean Osman

May 17, 2020

Jean Osman – Rochester, MN

Jean Osman, 90, of Rochester, died Sunday, May 17, 2020, at Charter House in Rochester, MN.

Jean was born July 3, 1929, in Rochester, MN to Dr. Newton and Ruth Smith. She received her BA from Wheaton College in Norton, MA; she later received her MA from St. Mary's College...

Victor Schulze

Victor Schulze

May 14, 2020

Victor Schulze, 92, of Rochester, formerly Spring Valley area, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Whitewater Health Systems in St. Charles.

Vic was born February 26, 1928 in Mason, Texas to Hulda and Hugo Schulze. After high school, he enrolled at Texas A & M while also serving as a military cadet. After earning his B.A. degree,...

Jeremy “Jay” Wiley

Jeremy “Jay” Wiley

May 10, 2020

Jeremy Azer Wiley, 43, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home.

Jeremy, "Jay", was born January 21, 1977 in Rochester to Robert Wiley and Dawn Baas. He attended school in Florida and North Carolina. He lived in Florida, North Carolina, and Minnesota throughout his life.

Jay loved people, his dogs, cars,...

John H. Hanlon

John H. Hanlon

May 10, 2020

John H. Hanlon, 78, of Rochester, passed away May 10, 2020 surrounded by his children in his home.  John had recently been diagnosed with brain cancer.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Geraldine and Donald Redelings, wife Mary Hanlon and son Pat Hanlon.

He is survived by children Sue (Scott) Palmer of Savage,...

Donna Mae Gallagher

Donna Mae Gallagher

May 9, 2020

Donna Mae Gallagher, 80, of Minneapolis, MN passed away May 9, 2020.

Donna was born August 16, 1939 in Winona, MN to Clair and Della (Ferguson) Malmin.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bairn; daughters, Natalie and Renne` Jo Gallagher.

She is survived by children, Brian (Sara) Gallagher, Shannon (James) Jacka;...

Anne Mary Robertson Winkelmann

Anne Mary Robertson Winkelmann

May 5, 2020

Anne Mary Robertson Winkelmann passed away peacefully on May 5, 2020 in Rochester, MN. She was 94.  Her last days were spent connecting with her loving family through Zoom calls and reminiscing about fond family memories of time spent in Rochester, MN; Fountain Hills, AZ and on the St. Croix river.

Anne was born on February 26,...

Mary Esther Siemens

Mary Esther Siemens

May 5, 2020

Mary Esther Siemens, 87, of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Seasons Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was a California girl who married an Iowa farm boy. She was a beloved and devoted wife and mother to her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was also a loving and dedicated friend to so many....

Derla Jean Lehnherr

Derla Jean Lehnherr

May 4, 2020

Obituary of Derla Jean Lehnherr

Derla Jean Lehnherr, 86, formerly of Rochester, died May 4, 2020. She passed away peacefully in her bed at the Aurora on France Senior Living Center in Edina, Minnesota, where she had resided for the last two years.

Derla Jean Arbogast was born December 1, 1933 in Miller, South Dakota...

Mary Ruth Polt

Mary Ruth Polt

May 3, 2020

Mary Ruth Polt, age 97, of Rochester, MN, died at Samaritan Bethany May 3, 2020 of natural causes.

Mary "Ruth" was born July 2, 1922 in Binghamton, NY, the daughter of Thomas and Sallie (Bryant) Burns. Ruth Graduated in 1940 from Rainelle High School in Rainelle, WV. She received a diploma from Marion College in Marion, WV,...

Leslie Sharon Hartman

Leslie Sharon Hartman

May 3, 2020

Leslie Sharon Hartman, age 56, died on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 at her home. She was born in Passaic, New Jersey on January 10, 1964 to Erich and Lorraine Futterweit. Leslie later moved to Rochester, Minnesota in 1995 with her twin sister Teri. A few years later, she met her husband Clay Hartman and they got married in June...

John Walter Quirin

John Walter Quirin

May 2, 2020

John Walter Quirin, 64, of Rochester, MN, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Rochester Health Services West.

John was born July 15, 1955 in Minneapolis, MN to Roland and Betty (Fjeldahl) Quirin. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1973. Following graduation John served in the United States Air Force. In 2018 he retired from the...

Janice V. Anderson

Janice V. Anderson

May 1, 2020

Janice Virginia (Harrison) Anderson, 76, of Rochester, MN died Friday, May 1, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital.

Janice was born October 18, 1943, in Webster City, Iowa to Fred and Pauline (Daniels) Harrison. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1961 and Iowa State University in 1965 with a BA degree. Janice married Ronald Anderson on July...

Barbara J. Chapman

Barbara J. Chapman

May 1, 2020

Barbara Jean Chapman, 71, of Rochester, MN, died Friday, May 1st, 2020 at her home after a short illness.

Barb was born January 24th, 1949 in Chatfield, MN to Anthony and Eleanor (Perry) Brogan.  She graduated from Chatfield High School and immediately started her career at Mayo Clinic. Barb lived in Chatfield for many years before moving...

Duane Paul Price, Dds.

Duane Paul Price, Dds.

Apr 30, 2020

Duane Paul Price, 63, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 30, 2020.  Duane was a devoted husband to his wife Debbie of 34 years and a wonderful dedicated father to his two daughters, Brittany and Melissa.

Duane was born on March 20, 1957, in Winona, MN, the son of...

Gerald Edward Stettler

Gerald Edward Stettler

Apr 30, 2020

Gerald Edward Stettler, 87, of Rochester, passed away at his home April 30, 2020 after a short illness with cancer.

Jerry was born November 25, 1932 in Rochester, MN to Edward and Hazel (Mahon) Stettler. He grew up in Rochester, and attended and graduated from Lourdes High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed...

Francis “Pookie” P. Delaney

Francis “Pookie” P. Delaney

Apr 27, 2020

Pookie (Francis) Delaney

Pookie peacefully returned to his Lord on April 27, 2020 at the age of 73 losing his battle with cancer with family by his side.

Born in Rochester, MN to Timothy and Mabel Delaney on February 7, 1947.

He Graduated from Lourdes High School in 1965.

Pookie was...

Robert “Bob” Drake

Robert “Bob” Drake

Apr 26, 2020

On Sunday, April 26, 2020, Robert "Bob" Drake, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at age 73.

Bob was born on December 31, 1946 in Fargo, ND to Francis and Sarah (Plank) Drake. He was a strong-willed person who lived life his way and was always willing to help his family, friends, and neighbors. On May 26th,...

Erica Marie Brantner

Erica Marie Brantner

Apr 25, 2020

Erica Marie (Uhl) Brantner, 37, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her home in Rochester.

She was born May 31, 1982 in Liberty, MO to Waldemar and Brenda (Baker) Uhl. Erica graduated from Liberty High School in Liberty, MO in 2000. While in high school, she was active in sports and was on both...

Susan Jeanne Larson-Rackow

Susan Jeanne Larson-Rackow

Apr 25, 2020

Susan Jean Larson-Rackow, 46, of Rochester, MN died Saturday night, April 25, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Sue was born June 4, 1973 in Rochester, MN to Ronald and Virginia (Atkinson) Larson. She graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1992. She later attended Nova Academy of Cosmetology and worked in the field for 5...

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