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Sandra M. Mitchell

Sandra M. Mitchell

Oct 22, 2012

ROCHESTER- Sandra M. Mitchell, 58, of Rochester, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Sandra was born September 29, 1954 in Rochester to Norman and Betty (Flood) Grant. She was a 1972 graduate of John Marshall High School. On July 3, 1978 in Sioux Falls, SD, Sandra married Henry Mitchell. She enjoyed gardening, growing roses and sitting...

Mary Josephine Anderson

Mary Josephine Anderson

Oct 21, 2012

Mary Anderson, nee Rassman, 73, of Kasson MN passed away in her home on Sunday, Oct 21st 2012. Our mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, sister and friend was born in Cresco, Iowa on January 21, 1939 and grew up there and on a farm near Owatonna, MN with her 7 siblings. She attended Owatonna High School and graduated in 1957. She...

Carol Dean Svendsen

Carol Dean Svendsen

Oct 20, 2012

ROCHESTER -Carol D. Svendsen, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester. Carol was born in Lakota, IA on April 18, 1923 to Henry and Myrtle (Chapman) Smith. She moved to Rochester when she was 2 years old and graduated from Rochester High School in 1941.Carol married Richard Svendsen on September 7, 1941 in...

Mark A. Prom

Mark A. Prom

Oct 19, 2012

Mark A. Prom, 39, of Rochester, MN died Friday, October 19, 2012. Mark attended John Marshall H.S., attended college in Rochester, MN and Scottsdale, AZ. He worked in construction and trucking over the years. He enjoyed music and art. In his youth he excelled in athletics particularly in diving. He was preceded in death by grandparents Arthur A. and Laura...

Carol Anne Schatz

Carol Anne Schatz

Oct 18, 2012

Carol A. Schatz, 70 of Rochester, died Thursday, October 18, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Carol Anne Kirchner was born August 29, 1942 in Mower County, MN, to Elmer and Thelma (Haarstad) Kirchner.She graduated from Hayfield High School in 1960.She married Duane (Pete) Martin in 1963 and later divorced.She married Gene Schatz on October 8, 1988. Carol worked for IBM...

Steven Donald Kundo

Steven Donald Kundo

Oct 16, 2012

BROOKLYN PARK -Steven D. Kundo, 55, died on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his home in Brooklyn Park. Steven was born in Rochester on March 7, 1957 to Donald and Susan (Radke) Kundo.He graduated from John Marshall in 1975.Steven enjoyed camping and boating. Steven is survived by his parents, Donald and Susan Kundo, of Rochester, MN; three siblings, Debra (Brian)...

Paul Gerhardt Suby

Paul Gerhardt Suby

Oct 14, 2012

Paul Gerhardt Suby, 82, of Rochester, died Sunday, October 14, 2012 at his home. Paul was born September 30, 1930 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Rev. Irvin A. & Valborg M. (Pederson) Suby.He married Ruth Osterhus on December 30, 1955 in Janesville, Wisconsin and she survives. He served in the US Army National Guard.He was an active member of...

Loretta J. Boyce

Loretta J. Boyce

Oct 12, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Loretta Jean Boyce, 83, at the time of her passing was embraced by her family's love as she was greeted in heaven by her eternal father. Loretta J. Ostrander was born on December 23, 1928 to Elmer and Mary (O'Neil) Ostrander. Loretta married Donald Verness and they were later divorced. She married Thomas Boyce and he is now deceased....

Doris Carroll Mcalister

Doris Carroll Mcalister

Oct 11, 2012

Doris Carroll McAlister, 83, of Rochester, formally of Pine Island, MN, died Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Seasons Hospice. Doris Carroll was born December 17, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to John H. and Margaret A. (Babler) Carroll. She graduated from Lourdes High School in 1947.She married Lester McAlister on June 2, 1951 in White Bear Lake, MN.They were married...

Christine Winifred Lane

Christine Winifred Lane

Oct 8, 2012

ORONOCO, MINN: Christine Winifred Lane, 58, went to be with her Lord, October 8, 2012 at her home. Christine was born December 9, 1953, the daughter of Kenneth and Lorraine (Grant) Wittlief. She was a 1972 graduate of John Marshall and attended Mid America Nazarene College in Olathe, KS. Christine received her Associate of Art degree in Business from RCTC....

Doris Iva Dean

Doris Iva Dean

Oct 8, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Doris I. Dean, 88, died Monday, October 8, 2012 at her home in Rochester, MN. Doris Iva Buswell was born February 11, 1924 to Franklin and Iva (Warner) Buswell in Winona Township, Winona County, MN. She graduated from Winona High School in 1942 and married Charles W. Dean on June 24, 1943 in Winona, MN. After sixty-four years of...

Kathleen Ann Ford

Kathleen Ann Ford

Oct 5, 2012

ROCHESTER -Kathleen Ann Ford, 55, died on Friday, October 5, 2012 at home in Rochester. Kathleen was born in Evanston, IL on April 13, 1957 to Gerald Ford Sr. and Beverly (Nelson) Szuflita.She participated in programs and made lifelong friends at Abilities Unlimited.Kathy was a Biker Babe and enjoyed Harley's. Kathleen is survived by her parents; two children, Robert Butler,...

Kim Vern Louks

Kim Vern Louks

Oct 4, 2012

Kim Vern Louks age 58 of Rochester passed away October 4, 2012 at his residence. Born August 11, 1954 in Rochester to Kenneth & Lorelei (Sobek) Louks. He was proud to serve his country in the Marine Corps. He enjoyed rock collecting, riding motorcycle, deer hunting and hanging out with his dog. Kim leaves behind his daughter: Summer Laqua of...

Phyllis Ann Freiheit

Phyllis Ann Freiheit

Oct 2, 2012

ROCHESTER -Phyllis A. Freiheit, 79, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family after a three year battle with cancer. Phyllis Ann Utecht was born in Owatonna, MN on October 8, 1932 to Carl and Olive (Stickley) Utecht. She graduated in 1950 from Medford High School.Phyllis married Robert Koch and was later divorced.She married Wally...

Kenneth Nicholas Strauss

Kenneth Nicholas Strauss

Oct 1, 2012

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bellechester, MN with the Reverend Bruce Peterson officiating for Kenneth Bud Strauss of Bellechester who passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 in Red Wing, MN due to complications of pneumonia.Burial will take place in St. Marys Catholic...

James Francis Ludescher

James Francis Ludescher

Sep 30, 2012

Jim Ludescher, 72, of Cape Coral, FL and formerly of Rochester died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. James Francis Ludescher was born July 30, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa.His family moved to Rochester in the early forties where he lived most of his life.He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1959.He was employed by Murphy Finance for two...

Leona M. Renaux

Leona M. Renaux

Sep 30, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN: Leona M. Renaux, 95, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Madonna Towers, with her daughters by her side. Leona was born September 16, 1917 in Kasson, MN to Earl and Nellie (Strain) Schoonover. She grew up in rural Rochester, on the Mayowood Farms. She attended Bamber Valley School and was a 1935 graduate of Rochester High School....

Pauline Utzinger

Pauline Utzinger

Sep 30, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Pauline R. Utzinger, 87, was released from chronic pain on September 30, 2012. Pauline was born April 9, 1925 in Rochester to Lyle and Mabel (Schanke) Utzinger.She received a BA in Psychology from Carleton College in 1947, and then continued graduate work at Bryn Mawr College.Following a year as Dean of Freshmen Women at the University of WI at...

Paul David Cannons

Paul David Cannons

Sep 29, 2012

Paul David Cannons age 59 of Rochester passed away September 29, 2012 at St. Cloud Hospital. He was born May 5, 1953 in St. Paul, MN the son of Charles & Mary (Ylvisaker) Cannons Sr. He grew up in the Twin Cities and moved to Rochester in 1974. He married Kathleen (Katie) Gurney on July 29, 1978 in White Bear...

Danielle Nicole Keller

Danielle Nicole Keller

Sep 27, 2012

Danielle Nicole Keller, Rochester, MN A celebration of life for Danielle Keller will be held 11 AM Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at Crosswinds Church 8106 31st Avenue NW, Oronoco.Visitation will be held at the church 6-8 PM Monday and again one hour prior to services on Tuesday.Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville. Danielle was born in Rochester, MN...

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