John M. Tushaus
Dec 23, 2019
John Martin Tushaus, 75, of Rochester, MN passed away Monday December 23, 2019 at Saint Marys Hospital.
John was born on January 6, 1944 in Lake City, MN to Herman and Mary (Agnes) (Schlundt) Tushaus. He graduated from Libby High School in Libby, Montana. In 1967 he joined the armed service and was stationed in San Pedro,...
William Robert Witzig
Dec 23, 2019
William Witzig, a well-known retired Rochester realtor passed away on December 23, 2019 surrounded by his family. Bill is preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Clara, brothers Edward and John. Bill is survived by his wife of 59 years Lurene, daughters Rita (Joe) and Betsy (Jim); grandchildren Sarah, Hannah, Madalyn, Tyler and Cora and great grandsons Graham...
Shauna Lynn Rasmussen
Dec 23, 2019
Shauna Lynn Rasmussen, 40 of Rochester, died peacefully on December 23, 2019 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer that lasted for over five years.
Shauna was born on March 29, 1979 in Rochester to Eugene "Gene" and LaDonna (Rueb) Rasmussen. She graduated from the Rochester Community and Technical College Nursing Program in 2004. Up...
Thomas P. Burns
Dec 23, 2019
Thomas P. "Tom" Burns, 86, of Rochester, MN died unexpectedly Monday, December 23, 2019 at his home.
Tom was born March 30, 1933 in Wyattville, MN to John and Florence Burns. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1951. On August 26, 1953 he married Arlene Kalmes in Altura, MN. Tom was in the Army and served...
Terry Thomas Gerald “Putter” Fettes
Dec 22, 2019
Terry Thomas Gerald "Putter" Fettes, age 49, of Rochester died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at his home following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Terry was born in Burlington, Wis., on April 5, 1970, the son of Jerry Fettes and Sandra Terry. Terry lived in Ohio for seven years, where he worked as a funeral director. He then...
Frederick L. “Don” Lyman
Dec 21, 2019
Frederick L. "Don" Lyman of Rochester passed away peacefully on Friday, December 21, 2019 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, MN. Fred was born December 4, 1924 in Mason City, IA, to Frederick O. and Marie (Fox) Lyman.
He graduated from Mason City High School in 1942 at the age of 17 and was too...
Leroy “Roy” Malden Petterson
Dec 17, 2019
Leroy "Roy" Malden Petterson – Havre, MT
Dr. L.M. Petterson, 88, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Havre, MT, died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at his residence. Roy was born on November 10, 1931 in Baker, ND to Henry and Elizabeth (Ehnert) Petterson.
He graduated from Augsburg College in 1953 and received his Doctor...
Richard “Rich” Clarence Tulius
Dec 17, 2019
Richard "Rich" Tulius, 87, a longtime resident of Rochester, MN died peacefully at his home on December 17, 2019. Richard had just enjoyed a Thanksgiving celebration at his home last month with over 22 family and friends in attendance, including his nephew, Bobby Wener, who was his last surviving blood relative.
Richard was born in Dodge, Wisconsin...
Lee Sherwin Evans
Dec 16, 2019
Lee Sherwin Evans, 84 of Rochester died on December 16, 2019 at Rochester Health East Nursing Home.
Lee was born on July 21, 1935 in Rochester, MN to Harry and Ruth (Moe) Evans. He married Bonnie Garber in 1957 and they lived in Rochester with their three girls. Lee worked as a buyer in Purchasing at IBM...
Margaret Knutson
Dec 12, 2019
Margaret Knutson, 96, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth in Rochester.
Margaret was born on March 7, 1923 in Mott, North Dakota to Xavier and Magelena (Braun) Dauenhauer. She also attended school in Mott. Margaret worked at the Depot House, Michael's Restaurant and Samaritan Nursing Home, all in...
David Lester Carson
Dec 12, 2019
David Lester Carson, 70, of Rochester passed away peacefully on December 12, 2019 at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles, MN.
David was born on March 13, 1949 in Preston, MN to Robert and Pauline (Vanderbosch) Carson. He graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1967. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Army until he was medically...
Lorraine Eleen Groth
Dec 8, 2019
Lorraine E. Groth, 88, of Rochester, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Riverbend Assisted Living.
Lorraine was born January 13, 1931 in Potsdam, Minnesota to Stanley and Vera (Schreiber) Siemers.
On July 7, 1956, Lorraine married Harold Frank Groth in Plainview, Minnesota. She was a homemaker and later worked at Hardees on 2nd St....
Kay Ann Becker
Dec 7, 2019
Kay Ann Becker, age 80, of Rochester, MN, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester.
Kay was born February 16, 1939, in Wanamingo, MN, the daughter of Pete and Ida Fredrickson. She was united in marriage to Frederick "Butch" Becker. She enjoyed her job at Grandma's Kitchen for many years. She liked to...
Norma Fern Bohlman
Dec 6, 2019
Norma F. Bohlman, age 86, of Rochester, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Season's Hospice with her loving family by her side.
Norma was born on August 3, 1933 in Tower City, North Dakota, the daughter of Percy and Esther (Anderson) Miller. She graduated from high school in 1951 and went on to attend...
Joanne Irene Sullivan
Dec 5, 2019
Joanne Sullivan, 93 of Rochester passed away on Thursday December 5, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
Joanne Irene McCaleb was born On October 11, 1926. The daughter of Neal Dow and Irene (Predmore) McCaleb. She was born in a farmhouse, on a farm near Marion Township, the village which is about 10 miles southeast of...
Joseph Inpanh Thammavongsa
Dec 4, 2019
Joseph Inpanh Thammavongsa 79, of Rochester, MN passed away from pancreatic cancer on Wednesday morning, December 4th, 2019 in the comfort of his own home. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Joseph was born on July 5, 1940 in Vientane, Laos.
Joseph migrated his family to Rochester, MN in Sept 1979. He served many...
Arvella Franklin Neal
Dec 3, 2019
Arvella Neal,mother, grandmother, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 91 years, on December 3, 2019.
Born and raised on a farm in Oklahoma, Arvella was a beloved parent and wife, an avid gardener, a skillful seamstress, devoted teacher and home maker.
Professionally, she taught school and...
Bryant Kershaw
Dec 1, 2019
Bryant Kent Kershaw, 82, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly at his residence on December 1, 2019.
Bryant was born on December 2, 1936 in Idabel, Oklahoma to Edward Haley and Johnnie Raye (Williams) Kershaw. He graduated from Idabel High School, and afterwards attended Oklahoma State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was in ROTC...
Bonnie Beryl Van De Rostyne
Dec 1, 2019
Bonnie Beryl Elliott was born at home in Hanson County, SD on April 12, 1929. Mother Grace (Walz) Elliott, father Irvan Elliott and brother Delmar welcomed her wholeheartedly. After Irvan's death in 1932, the family moved into a small house on her father's farm. Bonnie attended Notre Dame Academy in Mitchell, SD, on scholarship and graduated with top honors...
