Obituaries

Brian Stevens

Sep 2, 2023

Brian Stevens, age 58 of Rochester, passed away on September 2, 2023 at his home.

Brian was born on February 3, 1965 in Endicott, NY to David and Vernonica (Krismer) Stevens. Brian and his family lived in many different states as Brian was growing up. Brian graduated from Byron High School. After high school, he joined the United States Navy...

Joann Karges

Sep 1, 2023

Joann M. Karges, age 75, of Rochester, MN passed away September 1, 2023 at the Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester, MN.

 

Joann Mildred Karges the daughter of Alfred C. and Mildred (Dammann) Karges, was born on June 11, 1948 at the Owatonna City Hospital in Owatonna, MN. She began her Christian faith life when she was baptized and confirmed...

Charles Martin Remes

Aug 31, 2023

Charles Martin Remes, "Chuck", passed peacefully on August 31, 2023, at the age of 57 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN. He was born on April 5, 1966, in Minneapolis, MN. Chuck was a devoted and loving husband to Dalaine Remes (Skinner) for nearly 30 years and a proud father to his three daughters: Sara Beth...

Robert Kostinec

Aug 27, 2023

Robert (Rob) Alan Kostinec, a Senior Engineer and resident of Minnesota, died unexpectedly from a heart attack on August 27, 2023, at the age of 60 in Duluth, MN.

Rob is survived by his mother, Sharon Pederson, his three children Izabelle, Luke and Jake, his brothers Terry, Mark and Joe Kostinec, and stepsisters, Vicki Dunkle, Terri Summey, and Tammy Bowes.

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Timothy Richie

Aug 26, 2023

Timothy John "Tim" Richie, age 63, of Rochester, Minnesota died on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Tim was born on August 2, 1960 to Daniel and Susanna (Schlink) Richie in Winona, MN. Tim grew up in Winona and graduated as Valedictorian from Winona Cotter High School in 1978. He went on to attend St. Mary's College in Winona graduating...

Maynard Pankow

Aug 26, 2023

Maynard A. Pankow, age 90, of Rochester, MN passed away on August 26, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus, surrounded by his family.

Maynard was born July 8, 1933 in Rochester, MN to Walter and Leona (Crown) Pankow. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1951. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army from...

Lucene Gintz

Aug 25, 2023

Lucene Eleanor (Winnike) Gintz, age 95, of Rochester passed away on August 25, 2023.

Born January 3rd, 1928 on a farm in West Point, Iowa, she was a middle child of eight siblings. There she learned a love of the outdoors, gardening and cooking that she continued throughout her life. She possessed a quick wit, pragmatism and tenacious spirit that...

Kenneth Smith

Aug 22, 2023

Kenneth Eugene Smith, age 84, of Rochester, Minnesota died on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his home in Rochester.

 

Kenneth was born on October 30, 1938 to Nicholas and Doris (Primmer) Smith in Vinton, Iowa. He graduated from Vinton High School and went on to attend Iowa State University graduating with his Business Administration degree. He married Anita Husmann...

Larry King

Aug 21, 2023

Larry "Bear" Monte King, age 69, of Byron, Minnesota died on Monday, August 21, 2023 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN after a courageous battle with cancer and congestive heart failure.

Larry was born on May 6 to Laurance and Iva (Chilson) King in Rochester, MN in 1954. Larry graduated from Byron High School in 1972. Later he graduated...

Elaine J. Jacobsen

Aug 19, 2023

Elaine "Cookie" J. Jacobsen, 79, of Rosemount, MN (Formally of Rochester, MN), passed away August 19, 2023 at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Elaine was born on November 16, 1943, in Rochester, MN at St. Mary's hospital to Walter and Sophie (Swenson) Schwanke.

She graduated from John Marshal High School and then attended beauty school to receive...

Marjorie Zweifel

Aug 19, 2023

Marjorie A. Zweifel, age 85, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 19th, 2023 at Madonna Towers in Rochester, MN.

Marjorie Aarness was born July 11, 1938 to Albert and Arlene (Walgren) Aarness in Sparta, Wisconsin. She attended and graduated from Rochester High School. Marj was united in marriage to John Adam...

Hollis Feeser

Aug 18, 2023

Hollis Dale Feeser, age 94, of Rochester, MN, died Friday, August 18, 2023 at Cottagewood Senior Communities of Alzheimers.

Hollis was born at home, Feb. 10, 1929, to Guy and Mary (Walter) Feeser on a farm near Gresham, NE. He attended a one-room school in York County, and graduated from high school in Shelby, NE. Following high school Hollis...

Fr. Michael Cronin

Aug 16, 2023

The Very Reverend Michael J. Cronin, IVDei, JCL, 57, a priest of the Diocese of Winona Rochester and former staffer for the United States Congress, died of complications post heart bypass surgery, on August 16, 2023, at 3:57 AM.

 

Born December 7, 1965 to Paul R. and Ann Marie (Puchner) in Rochester, MN, he attended St. Pius X Grade...

Russell Weinschenk

Aug 15, 2023

Russell J. Weinschenk, 81 of Rochester, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Hawarden Regional Healthcare in Hawarden, Iowa.

Russell John Weinschenk "Coach Weinschenk"

Russell was born in Osage, IA, five days before Christmas on Dec 20, 1941, to Melvin and Gertrude (Walstad) Weinschenk. He was one of 5 siblings and the last person in his family to...

Mary Kos

Aug 12, 2023

Mary L. Kos, age 80, peacefully passed away on August 12, 2023 at Boden Senior Living in Apple Valley.

 

Mary was born on September 7, 1942 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Arne and Lorraine Ouren. She grew up in St. James, MN along with three brothers and five sisters. She attended school in St. James, MN and three years...

Mitchell Tweed

Aug 10, 2023

Mitchell Edward Tweed, born June 19th, 1969, passed away Thursday evening, August 10th, at his home after a decades long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His family tried desperately to be there at his side.

Mitch was born at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester, MN and graduated from Mayo High School. He then attended and graduated from Southwest...

Nancy Bergerson

Aug 8, 2023

 

Nancy Ann Bergerson was born November 30, 1945. She was raised in Mabel, MN. She passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023. She was surrounded in love by her daughters and grandkids.Nancy was a talented floral designer for Bachmans / Carousel in Rochester. She then worked a full career at the Government Center and was also an election judge....

Nathanial Brewer

Aug 5, 2023

Nathanial Bryan Brewer, 45, most recently of Pine Island, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

He was born June 18, 1978 in Alamosa, CO to David and Mary Brewer. He spent his younger years in the San Luis Valley of Colorado and graduated from Sargent High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, briefly...

Wesley DeVries

Aug 5, 2023

Wesley "Wes" DeVries, age 69 of Rochester, passed away at Samaritan Bethany Nursing home on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Wes was born on March 24, 1954 to Dale and Loretta (Schultz) DeVries. He grew up in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1972. After high school, Wes went to work for Red Wing Shoe Company in...

Dean Anderson

Aug 5, 2023

Dean Alan Anderson, age 66, formerly of Duluth, MN and of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully after an epic battle with melanoma on August 5, 2023 at his home in Rochester, MN.

Dean Anderson was born November 17, 1956 in Duluth MN. His parents, Howard and Doris (Broman) Anderson, were lifelong residents of Duluth. He attended and graduated from Central...