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William Edward Plantan

William Edward Plantan

Apr 22, 2023

William "Bill" Edward Plantan Jr born February 2nd, 1956 in Hampton, Iowa passed away peacefully in the company of his family in their Rochester, MN home on Saturday April 22nd, 2023. Bill was 67 years old. Bill was raised in Cedar Falls, IA and graduated from University of Northern Iowa. While in school he met Dianna Delafield and they were...

Erin Jay Kelly

Erin Jay Kelly

Apr 22, 2023

Erin Jay Kelly, age 56, died on April 22, 2023 at The Villa in Cherokee, Iowa. Erin was born on September 4, 1966 in Rochester, Minnesota to Michael and Judi (DeBoer) Kelly. Erin attended and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1985. He then attended Rochester Community and Technical College. He worked as a butcher and baker at Hy-Vee...

Kathleen Ellen Driscoll

Kathleen Ellen Driscoll

Apr 21, 2023

Kathleen Ellen (Tax) Driscoll Kathy Driscoll, who was born on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 1939, in Plentywood, Montana, and passed away peacefully on April 21st, 2023, in Rochester, Minn., was most blessed in life in being a mother and grandmother. Her parents, Carl and Agnes Tax, had ten children over a 19-year period, of whom Kathy (nicknamed "Suzy") was...

Marsha Marie Dick

Marsha Marie Dick

Apr 16, 2023

Marsha M. Dick, age 75, of Rochester, Minnesota died on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Rochester West Health Services. Services will be held at a later date.

Sharon Mardell Acker

Sharon Mardell Acker

Apr 14, 2023

Our dear Sharon M. Acker, age 76, a longtime resident of Rochester, MN and newer resident of Zumbrota, MN sadly passed away from cancer early on the morning of April 14th, 2023 in Fredericksburg, Texas. She died peacefully with her husband by her side, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Sharon was so strong, had an amazing heart, loved...

Timothy James Fields

Timothy James Fields

Apr 13, 2023

Timothy James Fields, 67, of Rochester, MN, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 13th, 2023. Tim was born January 10th, 1956, to Joe and Beverly Fields. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1974. On May 15th, 1976, he married Linda Klavetter and they resided in Rochester, Minnesota, where they raised their two kids. Tim worked in...

Mark Greggory Albert

Mark Greggory Albert

Apr 13, 2023

Mark G. Albert, 64, of Rochester, MN passed away on Hospice Care Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his residence after a long courageous battle with mental health and on-going physical conditions. Mark Greggory Albert was born on June 9, 1958 in Caribou, Maine to parents Herbert and Jeannine (Moran) Albert. When Mark was growing up, his parents separated and he...

Duane William Hoyer

Duane William Hoyer

Apr 12, 2023

Duane W. Hoyer, 89, of Rochester, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. Duane William Hoyer was born on October 13, 1933, in Morris, MN to Louis and Melanie (Bach) Hoyer. Duane's father was killed in a gravel pit accident seven months before his birth. Duane graduated from Morris...

Helen Lavina Moe

Helen Lavina Moe

Apr 11, 2023

On Tuesday evening, April 11, 2023 Helen L Moe took her last breath on earth. She now rests in Jesus' arms out of pain. Helen was born to Marvin and Agnes Mewhorter on August 1,1932 at St Mary's Hospital. She graduated from Rochester High School in June 1951 and 3 days later married the love of her life Luverne Moe....

Jerry Wayne Kruse

Jerry Wayne Kruse

Apr 11, 2023

Jerry Wayne Kruse, age 79, of Rochester, Minnesota died on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester. Jerry was born on March 28, 1944 to Melvin and Harriet (Madsen) Kruse in Baltimore, Maryland. He moved to Rochester at a young age. In 1962 he graduated from John Marshall High School. He enlisted in the United States Army...

David James Middleton

David James Middleton

Apr 10, 2023

David J. Middleton, age 90, of Rochester, Minnesota, died on Monday, April 10th, 2023 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN. Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in New York.

Agnes Kay Dorn

Agnes Kay Dorn

Apr 7, 2023

Agnes Kay Dorn, age 85, of Rochester, MN died on April 7, 2023 at Edenbrook in Rochester, MN. Agnes was born on July 28, 1937 to Earl and Ada (Snyder) Krause in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Agnes was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. For work, Agnes wrote diabetic menus at the old Methodist Hospital. She also did freelance writing and...

James Julius Rude

James Julius Rude

Apr 3, 2023

James "Jim" Julius Rude passed away on April 3, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Jim was born on May 18, 1941 in Eau Claire, WI to parents Julius & Marjorie Rude. He graduated from Memorial High School in Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire with a Bachelor's Degree. After 30 years in the investment business, he retired from...

David Lessard

David Lessard

Apr 3, 2023

David Allen Lessard, 59, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on April 3, 2023, at his home. David Allen Lessard was born on June 26, 1963, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to his parents, Ronald and Kathleen (Benjamin) Lessard. David graduated from Burnsville High School. After graduation he moved to Rochester where he worked for various fast-food restaurants and retails stores. On...

Daryl D. Engelhardt

Daryl D. Engelhardt

Apr 2, 2023

 

Daryl D. Engelhardt, formerly of Rochester, MN, Sun City West, AZ, and Hailey, ID, peacefully passed away in Twin Falls, Idaho, on April 2, 2023. He was born in Luana, Iowa, and was the eldest of six children. Growing up on a farm, Daryl worked tirelessly feeding the hogs, chickens, cutting firewood, and enjoying his passion for squirrel hunting....

Donna M. Anderson

Donna M. Anderson

Apr 2, 2023

Our dear mother, Donna May Anderson, joined our father, brother and heavenly Father on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN. Donna was born in Dover, MN on November 2, 1919 to Amelia and Harry (Dover's blind genius) Ketchum. Donna always shared wonderful childhood memories of the people in that small town of...

Donald Henry Ebling

Donald Henry Ebling

Apr 1, 2023

Donald H. Ebling, age 94, of Rochester, MN passed away April 1, 2023 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. Donald Henry Ebling was born June 3, 1928 in Eyota, MN the son of Henry and Hulda (Spitzer) Ebling. He attended country school to the 8th grade. Don was united in marriage to Lorraine Dohrn on November 25, 1948 at...

James Robert Breidel Jr.

James Robert Breidel Jr.

Apr 1, 2023

James (Jamie) Robert Breidel Jr., 59, of Rochester, MN passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Jamie was born to Ione Breidel (Crary) and James Robert Breidel Sr. on August 15, 1963 in Rochester, MN where he grew up. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1981. After graduation he enlisted in the Army and served...

Donald Cleve Darbo

Donald Cleve Darbo

Mar 30, 2023

Donald "Don" C. Darbo , 85, of Rochester, MN passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary's Campus in Rochester. Don was born July 10, 1937 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Roy and Stella Darbo. He grew up in Spring Valley, MN and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1956. He went on to...

Kenneth Barton Hall

Kenneth Barton Hall

Mar 30, 2023

Kenneth Barton Hall, 98, of Pine Island passed away on March 30, 2023, at Pine Haven Care Center. Kenneth Hall was born to Arthur and Beatrice (Mull) Hall on June 12, 1924, in Douglas, Minnesota where he grew up. He graduated from Central High School. On February 19, 1946, Kenneth married Shirley Glarner with whom he celebrated 77 wonderful years...

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