Obituaries

Genevieve "Gen" Caia Anderson

Genevieve "Gen" Caia Anderson

Dec 16, 2012

A memorial service for Genevieve Gen C. Anderson, 101, of Rochester, MN will be at 1:00pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN.Burial of her cremated remains will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens cemetery in Rochester. Genevieve Caia Erickson was born on February 13, 1911 in Stewartville, MN to Rangvald and Alma (Eastlee) Erickson.She died on...

Rueben Dehn Petersen

Rueben Dehn Petersen

Dec 16, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN: Rueben D. Petersen, 89, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Maple Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rochester. Rueben was born October 1, 1923 on the family farm in Olmsted County to Peter and Randi (Moan) Petersen. On February 26, 1972, Rueben married Margaret Bilderback Nelson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Rueben worked on...

Dean Douglas Christen

Dean Douglas Christen

Dec 13, 2012

ROCHESTER Dean D. Christen, 77, died on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at his home in Rochester from the effects of Parkinsons Disease. Dean was born in Ridgeway, IA on November 30, 1935 to Ernest and J. Mildred (Steine) Christen. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1953 and Luther College in 1957. He began his education career in Austin, MN...

Wesley James Ivy

Wesley James Ivy

Dec 12, 2012

Wesley James Ivy passed away after a prolonged illness at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester, Minnesota on December 12, 2012.He was 93 years old. Born December 19, 1919in Fresno, California to parents:Bessie and Clifton Ivy.After high school graduation, he worked with his brothers in a sheet metal business and at Mare Island during World War II.He then began his college career...

Gordon Stanley Reeve

Gordon Stanley Reeve

Dec 6, 2012

Gordon S. Reeve, 85, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Samaritan Bethany. Gordon was born January 13, 1927 in Minneapolis to Myron and Alice (Bennett) Reeve. He was a graduate of Rochester High School and several Navy training schools. Gordon was a US Navy veteran, proudly serving his country during WWII, as a Motor Machinist Mate on...

Annette Mavis Berg

Annette Mavis Berg

Dec 6, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN.Annette M. Berg, 73, died at Golden Living Center East, on Thursday, December 6, 2012. Annette Mavis (Pink) Berg was born October 14, 1939 to William and Mavis (Lewis) Pink in Fermantle, Western Australia. She married Robert Berg on September 25, 1965 in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he was flying for the U.S. Navy. Annette worked at Lourdes High...

William Edwin Owen

William Edwin Owen

Dec 6, 2012

William Edwin Owen, 70, of Rochester, who made a difference in the lives of many, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 06, 2012. Bill was born January 15, 1942 in Louisville, KY to Stanley Hume Owen and Anna Catherine (Gilkey) Owen. He attended St. Thomas More Elementary and graduated from De Sales High School both in Louisville,...

Elizabeth 'Liz' Louise Laroque

Elizabeth 'Liz' Louise Laroque

Dec 4, 2012

Elizabeth Liz LaRoque, 50, of Rochester, MN died surrounded by family, friends and her dogs, on December 4, 2012 at Seasons Hospice after a hard fought struggle with CUP (carcinoma of unknown primary). Elizabeth Louise LaRoque was born on October 6, 1962 in Minneapolis, MN.She was received by her parents Dennis Jack LaRoque and Arleen (Salmi) LaRoque on October 10,...

Kirk R. Knop

Kirk R. Knop

Dec 3, 2012

ORONOCO: MN- Kirk Robert Knop, 61, of Oronoco, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Kirk was born February 24, 1951 in Rochester to Robert and Ruth (Meyer) Knop. Kirk lived within theHiawatha Homes Community for 21 years and spent the past 12 years with Hiawatha Homes in Oronoco. From 1991 until 2010, Kirk attended the Rochester...

Beverly 'Bev' Joan Mossing

Beverly 'Bev' Joan Mossing

Dec 1, 2012

Beverly Bev J. Mossing, 84, of Rochester, formerly of Chatfield, died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Sunrise Cottages. Beverly Joan Mossing was born May 26, 1928 in Langdon, ND to Granville and Clarice (Nelson) Mossing.She graduated high school in 1946 in Crosby, ND.She attended college at Concordia in Moorhead, MN.She worked for North Western Bell for 28 years and retiring...

Alice Frances Leif

Alice Frances Leif

Nov 29, 2012

ALICE F. LEIF ROCHESTER, MINN. Alice F. Leif, 74, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Austin, MN, died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN, following a one year battle with cancer. Alice Frances Klimek was born January 19, 1938, to Theodore and Margaret Klimek in Urbank, MN.A graduate of Austin Pacelli High School, Alice wed Robert Leif...

Yolanda M Sommerkamp

Yolanda M Sommerkamp

Nov 29, 2012

Yolanda Miriam Sommerkamp, age 94, of Rochester passed away November 29, 2012. Yolanda was born July 22, 1918 in Chiclayo, Peru the daughter of Dr. Lorenzo Orrego Vargas & Juana Ramos Aranda.She grew up in Lima where she completed nursing training at the British American hospital in Lima, Peru.She trained and worked as a nurse in the Peruvian Navy Military,...

Duane  C. Musolf

Duane C. Musolf

Nov 29, 2012

ROCHESTER -Duane C. Musolf, 75, died on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Duane was born in Kasson, MN on May 11, 1937 to Orrie and Beulah (Todd) Musolf.He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 1959.Duane married Patricia Ann Quandt on September 5, 1964 at Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church.He worked at Mayo Clinic...

Richard Dean House

Richard Dean House

Nov 27, 2012

ROCHESTER -Richard D. House, 85, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Richard was born in Wasioja, MN on September 2, 1927 to William and Frances (Perley) House. He graduated from High School.Richard was a transportation engineer for 31 years.He had over 3 million accident free miles.He worked 16 years for Minnesota Wisconsin Transport which...

Sarah Jane Johnson

Sarah Jane Johnson

Nov 27, 2012

ROCHESTER, MINN:Sarah Jane Johnson, 81, died at her home on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Sarah Jane Megarry was born December 9, 1930 to David and Melba (Mattison) Megarry in St. Cloud, MN. She lived in St. Cloud, MN and moved to Rochester in 1971. She worked as a secretary for Farmers Insurance Group until her retirement in 1991. She enjoyed...

William Peter  Lukawski

William Peter Lukawski

Nov 24, 2012

Funeral services for William P. Lukawski, 95, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. William passed away on November 24, 2012 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester.He is...

Lorraine Kathryn Zeller

Lorraine Kathryn Zeller

Nov 19, 2012

Lorraine K. Zeller, 92, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital. Lorraine Kathryn Schroeder was born at home on July 20, 1920 in Alice, ND to Eugene and Justine (Schmidt) Schroeder.Her parents served as ministers in North Dakota and Montana.She attended Western Union (Westmar College) in Le Mars, IA.She taught school in Montana for several...

Alvin Martin Hanenberger

Alvin Martin Hanenberger

Nov 18, 2012

Alvin Hanenberger, 83, of Rochester, MN, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at his residence with family at his side with the help of Seasons Hospice. Alvin was born December 2, 1928 in Orion Township, MN, the 2nd son of William and Vella (Parker) Hanenberger.He was united in marriage to Lois Wright on January 4, 1951. Alvin farmed in the Rochester...

Paul J. Kreter

Paul J. Kreter

Nov 18, 2012

ROCHESTER: MINN. Paul J. Kreter, 92, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012 at his home. Paul was born November 3, 1920 in Rochester to Emil and Mabel (Matson) Kreter. Paul was a graduate of Rochester High School. On October 12, 1946, Paul married Alice Marge Molda at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester. He was a veteran of the US Air...

Eileen Maxine Anderson

Eileen Maxine Anderson

Nov 17, 2012

Eileen Maxine Anderson, 72, of Kasson, MN, died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Golden Living Center East in Rochester. Eileen Maxine Weatherly was born October 13, 1940 in Kasson to Delbert and Vera (Hutton) Weatherly. She attended Kasson Schools. She married Keith Anderson on December 14, 1958 at First Congregational Church in Mantorville, MN. She worked at St. Marys Hospital...