Kenneth Eugene Christeson
Mar 5, 2013
ROCHESTER -Kenneth Eugene Christeson, 83, of Rochester died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at home. Ken was born February 26, 1930 in Eau Claire, WI to George and Martina (Barstad) Christeson.Their family lived in several areas of town over the years so he got to know many people.He graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1947.After graduating from the University of...
Marian Ruth Cyrus
Mar 4, 2013
ROCHESTER -Marian R. Cyrus, 86, died on Monday, March 4, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Marian was born in Nevis, MN on April 26, 1926 to Floyd and Olive (Robinson) Perry.She married Gordon Cyrus on November 15, 1945 in Minneapolis. Marian is survived by her husband of 67 years, Gordon; four children, Leslie Kaye, of Wilsonville, OR, Larry...
Barbara E. Clappier
Mar 4, 2013
Barbara Ellen Cutshall Clappier passed away at home in Pembroke Pines, FL, on March 4, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 79 years old. Barbara was born to Lyle and Hazel Cutshall on May 9, 1933, in Rochester, MN.She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Mr. Dennis Clappier, also from Rochester, on...
Vernon H. Rucker
Mar 3, 2013
ORONOCO -Vernon H. Rucker, 95, died on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Vernon was born in Oronoco on September 2, 1917 to Edward and Ida (Glabe) Rucker.He married Marie Alberts on June 6, 1958 in Oronoco.Vernon was involved with crop and dairy farming most of his life.He owned and operated Rucker Chemical Co. He also trucked...
Avis Laura Riehl
Feb 28, 2013
ROCHESTER -Avis L. Riehl, 91, died on Thursday, February 20, 2013 at Madonna Towers in Rochester. Avis was born in Spring Valley, MN on October 4, 1921 to William and Emma (Theiss) Moeller.She married Cyrus Riehl in Spring Valley on October 9, 1940.They were farmers for 23 years in Spring Valley prior to moving to Rochester in the 1970's.Avis was...
Kathryn "Kak" Emma Johnson
Feb 28, 2013
Kathryn Kak Johnson of Rochester, MN, a loving wife, mother, grandma, friend and volunteer, passed away on February 28th , 2013 in Fort Myers Beach, FL.She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas in 1981 and by 2 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her husband, Dewey Johnson and by her children; Brad (Toni) Johnson of Rochester...
Charles " Buck" Walter Schultz
Feb 27, 2013
ROCHESTER, MINN:Charles (Buck) Walter Schultz, 65, of Rochester, died suddenly on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Season's Hospice. Charles was born June 1, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN to Walter and Maxine (Worrall) Schultz. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1965 and then served in the Army from 1965 to 1968.After his military service, he worked at the Kahler...
Mary Jane Siekert
Feb 23, 2013
Mary Jane Siekert, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Charter House. She was 83 years old. Mary Jane was married to Dr.Robert "Bob" Siekert for 62 years. Mary Jane was born in Pottsville, Pa., in 1929, and grew up in Tamaqua, Pa. She was the daughter of John J. and Katherine (Koch) Evans.As a youth in Tamaqua,...
Berdine Adele Clement
Feb 22, 2013
ROCHESTER, MN: Berdine A. Clement, 86, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany. Berdine was born March 14, 1926 in Red Wing, MN to John H. and Myrtle (Gernentz) Hoeft. She was a 1944 graduate of Red Wing High School. On Oct. 30, 1946 in Welch, MN, Berdine married Roger Clement. She was a homemaker, worked as a...
Bernard Alex Kirckof
Feb 22, 2013
ROCHESTER - Bernard A. (Bernie) Kirckof 85, of Rochester, died Friday, Feb 22, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Bernie was born on September 16, 1927 in Brooten, MN to Alex and Mary (Fiddler) Kirckof.He grew up in the Alexandria, MN area and began his first plumbing business in the lake area draining summer cabins.In 1944, Bernie joined the...
Dorothy Louise Fisch
Feb 21, 2013
ROCHESTER-Dorothy Louise (Burns) Fisch, age 88, of Rochester passed away February 21, 2013 at Shorewood Retirement Community in Rochester.Born November 5, 1924 in Walsenburg, Colorado the daughter of Joseph Bryan & Esther (Wausau) Burns.Dorothy graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in speech pathology and was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority.She married Dr. Herbert M. Fisch...
Naomi Ruth Kothenbeutel
Feb 20, 2013
ROCHESTER, MINN: Naomi R. Kothenbeutel, 77, died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital. Naomi Ruth Kothenbeutel was born May 16, 1935 to Roy and Bessie (Albee) Kothenbeutel in Rochester, MN. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1953 and Rochester Junior College in 1955. Naomi was an honor student in high school and college. Naomi worked at Mayo...
Arley C. Carlson
Feb 20, 2013
CARLSON, ARLEY C. ROCHESTER, MN Arley C. Carlson, 89, of Rochester, died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital. He was born to parents Charles A. and Lydia Carlson in Virginia, MN on September 14, 1923.He attended Virginia, MN public schools and graduated from Virginia High School in 1941.He played American Legion Baseball in Virginia and the city team...
Helen B. Gronvold
Feb 20, 2013
ROCHESTER -Helen B. Gronvold, 100, died on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester. Helen was born near Hawkeye, IA on July 15, 1912 to Hans Peter and Hazel (Swale) Richardt.She lived most of her life in the Rochester area.Helen married Lawrence Gronvold and they later divorced.She worked at the Mayo Clinic for 29 years, retiring in 1977.She...
Virginia Fern Myhro
Feb 18, 2013
ROCHESTER -Virginia Fern (Culver) Myhro, 91,went peacefully to her heavenly home on Monday, February 18, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born in Red Wing, MN on April 25, 1921 to Ross and Anna (Myherer) Culver.In 1933, the family moved to Oronoco, MN where she attended Coon Grove School.In 1941, she graduated from Rochester High School.As a child...
Olga Geolena Grover
Feb 16, 2013
Olga G Grover, age 94 of Rochester MN. passed away Saturday February 16th at Seasons Hospice. Olga was born June 25th 1918 to Oscar and Gitta Stai in rural Wanamingo MN. she married the late Vernon C Grover in 1938. She became a homemaker and raised two children James and Carol. She loved her family dearly. Olga was a very...
Mildred Putnam
Feb 15, 2013
ROCHESTER, MN:Mildred I. Putnam, 97, died Friday, February 15, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany Home on 8th in Rochester. Mildred Ivalene Hoven was born June 18, 1915 to Martin and Alma (Loken) Hoven in rural Roscoe Township, Goodhue County. She was a World War II Army Veteran and later worked for Waters Conley for many years. Mildred married Alfred Monson in...
Dennis Lee Tvedt
Feb 15, 2013
BYRON, MINN: Dennis Lee Tvedt, 63, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, February 15, 2013 at his residence. Dennis was born March 28, 1949 in Rochester to Joseph and Lenora (Winter) Tvedt. He attended country school and was a graduate of Byron High School. Dennis spent his time farming and helping with the family farm before he retired. He...
Dr. Robert Lysne Sheridan
Feb 13, 2013
Robert Lysne Sheridan was born to Fay and Breta Lysne Sheridan on April 26, 1922 in Saint Charles, MN. He passed away on February 13, 2013 in Rochester, MN. Bob is survived by his wife Mary of 60 years of marriage; a son, Von Steven Sheridan (Lori) and two grandchildren, Andrew J.of White Bear Lake, MN, and Caitlyn E. of...
Shirley Phyllis Nielsen
Feb 11, 2013
STEWARTVILLE -Shirley P. Nielsen, 85, died on Monday, February 11, 2013 at Stewartville Care Center in Stewartville. Shirley was born in Carimona, MN on August 16, 1927 to John and Carrie (Eickhoff) Glaser.Shemarried Raymond Nielsen in July 28, 1956. Shirley worked as a nurse assistant at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center, as a kitchen prep at the Hubbell House...