Lori A. Powers
Aug 10, 2019
Lori Angela Powers (Anderson), 51, of Rochester passed away on August 10, 2019 at her residence.
Lori was born September 7, 1967 in Aberdeen, SD to Maurice and Virginia Anderson, as the last of 9 children.
She graduated from T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre, SD in 1985. On November 12, 1988 she married Tadd...
Beulah Martha Parkin
Aug 10, 2019
Beulah Martha Bilderback Parkin, 92, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 surrounded by family.
Beulah was born January 10, 1927 at home to Lena and Stewart Bilderback. She was born on East Center near where the civic auditorium was built. There was a row of houses on both sides of the street.
She grew up...
David C. Kulzer
Aug 10, 2019
Mr. Kulzer, 74, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his residence. David was born on July 2, 1945 in Melrose, MN, to Roman and Adelinde (Terhaar) Kulzer.
He married Karen R. Otis of Rochester, MN (formerly of Iowa) at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester, MN in 1975, and the couple has...
Lumono Jubek Lowala
Aug 8, 2019
Lumono Jubek Lowala
Late Lumono Jubek Lowala, 20, of Rochester, Minnesota was born May 12, 1999 in Sanna'a – Yemen Republic. He died Thursday, August 08, 2019 At Aghaming Park Mississippi River, Buffalo County Wisconsin, cause of death drowning.
Lumono is the elder son of Jubek Lowala and Susanna Lakosang of Rochester. Surviving siblings; Sukaje...
Louis M. Ohly
Aug 6, 2019
Louis M. Ohly, 95, of Rochester, MN, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 due to heart failure.
Louis was born May 10, 1924 in Minneapolis to Francis Carr and Margaret Elmer (Mayhall) Ohly.
He married Beverly Jean DeGuise on January 15, 1949 in Minneapolis, MN. Lou was a graduate of the University of Minnesota and William...
John Francis Stokes
Aug 5, 2019
On Monday, August 5, 2019, John Stokes, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 67. John was born January 2, 1952 in Rochester, MN to Lloyd and Elaine Stokes. John graduated from Mayo High School and received his degree in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota.
Anyone who knew John, knows that this...
Patrick Gregory Okronglis
Aug 3, 2019
Patrick Gregory Okronglis, 69, of Zumbrota, died peacefully in his home Saturday, August 3, 2019.
Pat was born in Moose Lake, MN on St. Patrick's Day in 1950 to Joseph and Harriet (Nelson) Okronglis.
Pat had a great sense of humor and was able to get everyone to laugh.
During his working years,...
Darcy Jean Ling
Aug 3, 2019
Darcy Jean Ling, 65, of Rochester, MN, passed away Saturday August 3, 2019. Darcy was born on June 23, 1954 in Lansing MI. She had fond memories of growing up with her large extended family in the great state of Michigan. Darcy moved with her work in her early adult years growing her love of travel and building her...
Gary Dean Karau
Aug 3, 2019
Gary Dean Karau, 78, of Rochester, passed away after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Cottagewood Senior Living. Gary's wife and children were by his side till the end.
Gary was born August 3, 1941 to Glenn and Anne Marie (Vessey) Karau in Rochester, MN. Gary graduated in 1959 from Burgess High...
James “Jim” Paulson
Aug 1, 2019
James Donald Paulson, 80, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home comforted by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Jim was born on March 29, 1939 to Floyd and Dorothy (Stewart) Paulson. He attended Holmes Elementary School in Rochester and graduated from Rochester High School in 1957. In 1960, James married Mary Barbara Conway and had 5 children...
William “Bill” Lehman
Jul 31, 2019
William Robert Lehman, 55, of Rochester, passed away on July 31, 2019 at his residence following a lengthy battle with alcoholism.
Bill was born on July 28, 1964 in Rochester to Frederic and Teresa (Manahan) Lehman. He graduated from John Marshall in 1983. On December 30, 1989 he married Cheryl Hofbauer in Rochester. Together, they had three...
Arnold Dormand Nelson
Jul 29, 2019
Arnold Dormand Nelson, 102, of Rochester, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 29, 2019 at Meadow Lakes Senior Living.
Arnie was born on the family farm near Mabel, MN on June 27, 1917 to Adolph and Doris (Rank) Nelson. He attended country school and was married on November 8, 1947 to Doris...
Janet Lou Dillon
Jul 29, 2019
Janet Lou Dillon, 84, of Rochester, went to be with her Lord after battling cancer on Monday, July 29th.
Janet was born June 24th, 1935 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Frank and Stella (Peters) Schmidt.
Janet graduated from Rochester High School. She married Stanley Anderson, was later divorced, and then married John Dillon. She worked...
Mariam E. Ganun
Jul 27, 2019
Mariam Elaine (Kelley) Ganun of Rochester, Minnesota, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 27, 2019.
Mariam was born on February 18, 1930, to Leland and Emily (Ford) Kelley, the third of six children, in Lenawee County, Michigan. She graduated from Sand Creek High School in Sand Creek, Michigan, in 1948 and went to...
Kay Marie Ewen
Jul 24, 2019
Kay Marie Ewen, 82, of Rochester, passed away on July 24, 2019.
Kay was born on August 17, 1936 to Floyd and Myrtle (Brakke) Wussow. On October 15, 1955 she married Jerome Ewen. Together, they raised three children, Mike, Jenny and Doug. Kay was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Rochester. She was a fantastic baker...
Beverly M. Thede
Jul 24, 2019
Beverly was born on May 4, 1928 at the Lockwood Family Farm in Grand Meadow, MN. She died at St. Mary's hospital on July 24, 2019 at the age of 91. Her parents were Elmer and Claire Norby, who soon moved to Austin, MN. She had one younger brother, Bruce. Bev attended school in Austin from kindergarten until her...
John Merrill Whited
Jul 24, 2019
John Merrill Whited, age 66, died peacefully surrounded by family on July 24th, 2019, at Seasons Hospice House, after battling brain cancer.
John was born to Milford and Helen (Kvall) Whited in Rochester, Minnesota on March 1st, 1953. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1971. John started his career in the plumbing and steam fitting trades. ...
Michael J. Winkels
Jul 24, 2019
Michael Winkels, age 42, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at St. Marys Hospital.
Mike was born February 15, 1977 in Rochester, to Raymond and Sharon (Maguire) Winkels. He attended St. Francis Grade School and Mayo High School. Mike earned his GED and Certificate of Mechanical Engineering. He was employed by St. Marys Hospital, Hormel,...
Stanley D. Bargfrede
Jul 24, 2019
Stanley "Stan" Diedrich Bargfrede, 70 of Rochester, a much beloved husband, father, bapa, grandpa and friend, passed away on July 24, 2019 surrounded by family at Season's Hospice, after battling Prostate Cancer for over six years.
Stan was born in Jackson, MN on April 26, 1949 to Harry and Maxine (Koenecke) Bargfrede. He graduated from Jackson High...
Beverly Jean Ohly
Jul 17, 2019
Beverly Jean Ohly, 89, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at her home due to heart failure.
Bev was born October 12, 1929 to Joseph and Gladys DeGuise in Excelsior, MN.
She married Louis Ohly on January 15, 1949 in Minneapolis, MN. Bev worked with her husband at Ohly Law Office in Rochester from 1971 until...
