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Michael Lee Dass, (Mike), 61 of Rochester, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on December 15, 2014. He passed away following a valiant battle with cancer. Mike was born in Windom, MN on February 10, 1953 to Ernest and Gerry Dass. He was one of five children and grew up in the Twin Cities. Following graduation...
Jeannette Lois Nagel, 67, of Rochester passed away peacefully, after having survived Multiple Sclerosis for 34 years, on December 15, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital. Jeannette was born in Faribault, MN on August 15, 1947 to Arleigh and Elaine (Andersen) Anderson. She was a 1965 graduate of John Marshall High School and then went on to obtain her cosmetology license....
Charles Chuck W. Walters, age 93, passed away on December 13, 2014 after a long illness at Madonna Towers Nursing Home in Rochester. He was born in Rochester, Minnesota on June 21, 1921, to Charles and Palma (Pederson) Walters. Chuck graduated from Rochester High School in 1939, and then attended Rochester Junior College before being drafted to serve in World...
Mary Kathryn Stevens Kathy, 68, of Rochester, passed away December 9, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital. Kathy was born March 25, 1946 in Rochester to Chester Robert and Viola (White) Tenley. She was a 1964 graduate of John Marshall High School. On March 1, 1963 she married Randy Stevens. Kathy was a member of Peace United Church of Christ. Kathy...
KASSON, MINN: Janet M. Jensen, 75, died peacefully at her home on Monday, December 8, 2014 Janet Mae Koontz was born October 18, 1939 to Roy E. and Marie (Stangl) Koontz in Bird Island, MN. Her family moved to Northfield, MN where she attended grade school and later moved to Austin, MN where she graduated from High School. Janet worked...
Luverna Marie Field, age 93 of Rochester passed away December 8, 2014 in her home after a lengthy illness. She was born June 18, 1921 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Rae A. & Karen M. (Knudsen) Travis.She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1939 and then received her bachelors degree from Cornell College in 1943.On December 26, 1943 she...
Geraldine Geri R.Wilson, age 82, of Rochester, died on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Geri was born on October 18, 1932, in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, to Elwood and Ruth (Hughes) Schultz. She graduated from Owatonna High School and from Mankato State University with a bachelors degree in education. On February 26, 1955, Geri married...
ROCHESTER, MINN:John Mentink, 85, passed away December 4th.John was born October 10, 1929 to Louis and Jennie Mentink.He married Mary Jansen on November 11, 1949 at Holy Family Catholic Church.He lived in Mason City, Iowa, and worked for the Armour plant for 35 years.He retired in 1983. John was very proud of his family and enjoyed spending time with his...
ROCHESTER, MINN:Marie J. Schinke, 91, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Rochester, MN. Marie J. Schinke was born November 3, 1923 to Arnold and Louise (Gjernes) Rogstad in Lanesboro, MN. She married Robert V. Schinke on February 8, 1945. Marie enjoyed fishing, the Minnesota Twins, and spending time with her family. She helped raise many of her grandchildren and...
Fred L. Wagner, 81, of Rochester, MN died on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Fred LeRoy Wagner was born on July 4, 1933, to Fred S. and Marion (Badman) Wagner in Eau Claire, WI. He graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1951. On August 14, 1954, he married Marlys Sherman. Fred received a...
Joseph Ernesteven Hain, 89, of Rochester, MN passed away, Sunday, November 30, 2014. Joe was born September 16, 1925 to Carl and Helen (Lawler) Hain at Saint Marys Hospital, Rochester, MN. He graduated from Rochester High School.He married June Alice Eggler on October 27, 1948, and together they operated the Hain family farm and raised 5 children.Joe retired from farming...
ROCHESTER, MINN:Philip O. Hart, 96, died Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Golden Living Center East. Philip Owen Hart was born September 14, 1918 to Owen L. and Monda A. (Odeen) Hart in Pine Island, MN. Philip graduated from Pine Island, MN High School. He married Margery Ann Sampson on March 6, 1946 in Duluth, MN. Philip farmed his entire life...
Bertha Lee Sanders, age 86, of Rochester passed away November 27, 2014 at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester.She was born January 26, 1928 in LaPlata, MO to William R. & Marie E. (Blake) Billington Sr.She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and especially quilting.She was a member of the Quilters Sew-ciety for many years.She enjoyed spending time with family and...
Raymond C. Reinalda, age 92, of Rochester, MN was welcomed to Heaven on Thursday, November 27, 2014. Raymond Charles Reinalda was born on February 3, 1922 in Seward Township, in Southwestern Minnesota.He was the oldest child born to Klaus and Margaret Reinalda. Growing up Ray attended church in Worthington, at the church where his grandfather was one of the leaders...
Harold C. Renner, 73, of Rochester, MN died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Harold Charles Renner was born April 25, 1941 to Harold and Margery (Geschwind) Renner in Springfield, MN.Harry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years.Harry married Ethel Hinshaw in Great Falls, MT on June 8, 1963. During his 32-year...
Anita Siegmann, age 83, of Rochester, died on Monday, November 24, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes in Rochester. The burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be from 4:00 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014,...
Emily Lou Williams died Monday November 24, 2014 surrounded by family and friends in her home. Emily was born July 7, 1980 to Dan and Judy (Maxfield) Williams in Austin, MN. She moved with her family to Rochester at age 1. Emily graduated from Mayo High School in 1998.While she was still physically able to, Emily enjoyed working with kids...
Marian G. Erickson, 100, a longtime resident of Rochester, died at her home on November 24, 2014. She was the widow of Dr. Donald J. Erickson, one of the early pioneers of Mayo Clinic's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Marian was born in Chicago in 1914 and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin. She worked her way through the University of...
Stephen S. Disbrow, age 55, of Rochester, died on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. He was born on June 23, 1959, in Amarillo, TX, to Thomas and Peggy (Childers) Disbrow. Stephen graduated from St. Pius High School in Piscataway, NJ in 1978 and graduated from Kean University in 1983. On September 18, 1988, he married...
ROCHESTER:Mackenzie M. Higgins, age 9, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, November 23, 2014 in Rochester, MN. Mackenzie Marie Higgins was born on January 14, 2005 to Brad and Pam (Bruen) Higgins.Mackenzie attended elementary school in Stewartville where she loved her teachers and friends. She also enjoyed Tiger Time where she went afterschool. She enjoyed her family, playing outside especially in...
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