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Rochester, MN Obituaries
Donald L. Ryan
Jan 11, 2020
Donald L. Ryan, 85, of Rochester, MN died peacefully in his home on Saturday, January 11th, 2020, surrounded by his family.
Don was born on August 1, 1934 in Rochester, MN the fifth child of John and Esther Ryan.
He graduated from Rochester High School in 1953 and married Judith M. Kocer on November 23,...
Mark Bradley Bjerke
Jan 10, 2020
Beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, Mark Bradley Bjerke, 44, of Rochester, MN, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 10th, 2020 at home of a massive heart attack.
Mark was born on June 15th, 1975 in Rochester, MN to Robert and Mary (Seaton) Bjerke . He graduated from Mayo High School in 1994. He remained in...
Thim Breng
Jan 9, 2020
Thim Breng died peacefully at his home on January 09, 2020 in Rochester, MN at the age of 98.
Thim is survived by his children, Thoeun, Hach, Yorn and Sokun, of Rochester, MN; Phillip Nhib of Lynn, MA; 27 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nget Chhem, of...
Dawn (Sobek) Marie Kaupa
Jan 9, 2020
Dawn (Sobek) M. Kaupa – Rochester
Dawn Marie Kaupa, 54, of Rochester, MN passed Thursday, January 09, 2020 at St Marys Hospital after a short, hard fought battle with cancer. #F*ckcancer #cancersucks
Dawn was born February 28, 1965 in Rochester, MN to Marvin and Pat (James) Sobek. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1983....
George F. “Buck” Klaus
Jan 7, 2020
George Floyd "Buck" Klaus, 89, of Rochester, MN died Tuesday January 7, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.
George was born on March 31, 1930 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Arthur and Helen (Gonderzik) Klaus. He graduated from Logan High School in 1948. After high school he enjoyed working at La Crosse Tool and Die Company....
Pearl Karine Sukke
Jan 6, 2020
Pearl Karine Sukke, 90, of Rochester, passed away peacefully of dementia on January 6, 2020 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth in Rochester.
Pearl was born November 24, 1929 in Austin, MN to Knute and Petra Knutson. She was a graduate of Austin High School and Austin Junior College. In 1950 Pearl started working at Mayo Clinic...
William James Austin
Jan 3, 2020
William James Austin, 65, of Dodge Center, MN, died peacefully in his home Friday January 3, 2020.
Bill was born on April 3, 1954 in Saint Paul, MN to William and Diane (Cassidy) Austin. He graduated from Briarwood High School in 1972.
He enjoyed basketball, baseball, riding his bicycle and studying U.S. History.
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Francis Ross Campion
Jan 3, 2020
Francis "Ross" Campion of Eyota, MN, passed away at the age of 96 on his farm, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 3, 2020.
We lovingly remember Ross as a kind, gentle man with a solid faith. He had a great love for his family, his farm, his friends, cookies, the Green Bay Packers, and all...
June Delia Plank
Jan 1, 2020
June Delia Plank, age 91, of Rochester, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.
June was born June 17, 1928 in Beaver, MN, the daughter of Fred and Dorothy (Porter) Heuer. She met the love of her life, William "Bud" Plank at a dance. They were united in marriage December 18, 1946. They...
Mary Lucille Kesler
Dec 29, 2019
Mary Lucille Kesler, age 84, of Rochester passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Cottagewood Senior Communities with her children by her side.
Mary was born on June 26, 1935 in Rochester, MN to the late Paul and Mildred (Mahon) Adamson. She married Bill Kesler on June 14, 1958 at St John's Catholic Church in Rochester....
Nona Aline Mihm
Dec 25, 2019
Nona Aline Mihm of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2019 at Seasons Hospice.
Nona ws born on February 4th, 1936 to Welma and Winfield Tabor. Following her graduation from Rochester High School she became a stay at home mother for her two children. Later she would become involved in Real Estate and eventually became...
James J. Johnston
Dec 24, 2019
James J. Johnston, age 81, of Pine Island, MN, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his residence.
He was born on April 18, 1938 at Saint Mary's Hospital. He attended Rochester High School and then served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959. After he served, he worked at Gopher Aviation at the Rochester Airport for...
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...
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