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Marilyn "Lynn" Beth Grabarczyk

Marilyn "Lynn" Beth Grabarczyk

Dec 9, 2021

Marilyn (Lynn) Grabarczyk, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021. Lynn grew up in Terril, Iowa on the family farm. In high school, Lynn was very active in 4-H, played basketball, and was in the marching band. Upon high school graduation, she attended Buena Vista University in Spencer Iowa, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with degrees in Physical...

Jeffrey Allan Hoag

Jeffrey Allan Hoag

Dec 8, 2021

Jeff Hoag, age 78, of Rochester, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 8th at St. Mary's Hospital from a non-COVID related lung disease. Jeff was born in Superior, WI on June 15, 1943, to Harold and Beverly Hoag (Alguire). He graduated from Anoka High School in 1961 and the University of Minnesota in 1965 majoring in German...

Floyd L Peterson

Floyd L Peterson

Dec 8, 2021

Floyd L. Peterson, age 91 of Oronoco died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Seasons Hospice Home. Floyd was born in Goodhue County on November 24, 1930 to John and Annetta (Hillestad) Peterson. He attended country school through 8th grade. After school he went to work on the family farm. Floyd joined the United States Marine Corps after the break out...

Charles Eugene Taylor

Charles Eugene Taylor

Dec 8, 2021

Charles Eugene Taylor went home to be with his Savior surrounded by family on December 8, 2021. Charles was a resident of Madonna Towers Skilled Nursing and was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Audrey Louise Taylor, who passed away nine months earlier in March. Charles was born in Scott Township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania to Harry and...

Dr. John Ford Morrison, Md

Dr. John Ford Morrison, Md

Dec 6, 2021

Dr. John Ford Morrison MD, 74, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away at his home on December 6, 2021. John was born in Des Moines, Iowa on January 2, 1947 to parents Hugh Pritchard and Velma (Ford) Morrison and was the youngest of four siblings. The family moved to Princeton, Illinois where he graduated high school. Growing up in rural Illinois...

Marjorie "Marge" Rose Bromstad

Marjorie "Marge" Rose Bromstad

Nov 28, 2021

Marjorie Bromstad of Rocheter, MN and formerly of Grand Rapids, MN and Merritt Island, FL passed away at Cottagewood Senior Living on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the age of 92. Marge was born September 19, 1929 in Robbinsdale, MN. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Robbinsdale High School, graduating in 1947. She married her high school sweetheart Wally...

Charles "Chuck" Hazama

Charles "Chuck" Hazama

Nov 28, 2021

Former Rochester Mayor Charles "Chuck" Kenichi Hazama, 89, passed away November 28, 2021, at his home at The Waters on Mayowood after suffering from a recent stroke and declining health due to Alzheimer's. Chuck was the son of Charles Kengo and Mildred Kimi Hazama and was born September 1, 1932, in the McGerrow Camp in Pu'unene, Maui. Chuck embodied the...

Lavonne Elizabeth Massey

Lavonne Elizabeth Massey

Nov 26, 2021

LaVonne Elizabeth (Meinke) Massey of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 at the age of 84. She was a resident of Rochester for 60 years. LaVonne grew up in North Minneapolis and graduated from Patrick Henry High School. She obtained a degree from RCTC, was active in theater, loved to play piano and organ, gave tours at...

Kenneth Wayne Roland

Kenneth Wayne Roland

Nov 26, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Roland, 85, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, Saint Marys Campus on November 26, 2021. He was born on October 21, 1936, to Elmer and Ella (Beck) Roland. He grew up on a farm in Zumbro Falls and attended Dale Country School. He walked a few miles rain or shine and claimed...

William "Bill" John Rehm

William "Bill" John Rehm

Nov 23, 2021

William "Bill" John Rehm, 77, of Rochester, died on November 23, 2021 at Mayo Clinic, St. Marys Campus, in Rochester, Minnesota. William was born on August 26, 1944 to parents John and Margaret (Brown) Rehm in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Bill graduated high school in Cresco, Iowa and attended Universal Trade School in Omaha, Nebraska for auto body repair. He took...

Joshua Edward Koch

Joshua Edward Koch

Nov 22, 2021

Josh Koch, of Coon Rapids, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 34 on November 22, 2021. Josh was born in Aurora, CO on April 9, 1987. Those who knew Josh, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Josh was known for his big heart, quick wit, love of the Green Bay Packers and hanging out...

Michael Darrel Johnson

Michael Darrel Johnson

Nov 19, 2021

Michael Darrel Johnson (57) passed away on November 19, 2021 Mike was born May 17, 1964 in Wells, Minnesota to Darrel and Berta (Barton) Johnson. He is survived by sister, Lori Rhudy; half-sister Angela Mathees; sister-in-law Dyan Johnson; chosen son Jason (JJ) DeGrauwe; 8 nieces and 3 nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Patrick Johnson....

Leon Richard Eggers

Leon Richard Eggers

Nov 19, 2021

Leon Richard Eggers 86 of Rochester, died Friday, November 19, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus. He was born August 24, 1935 in Plainview, MN to Arthur and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Eggers. Leon attended Six Oaks Country School, Plainview Elementary, and graduated from Plainview High School in 1953. After graduation he entered the United States Air Force and served from...

Doris Jean Weeks

Doris Jean Weeks

Nov 19, 2021

Doris J. Weeks, 91, of Rochester passed away on November 19, 2021 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. She was born on September 10, 1930 in Hilbert, WI to Leslie and Marian (Wickham) Wood. Doris worked at Motel 6 for twelve years and was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church. She enjoyed music and crocheting. Doris has a son, Earl. She is...

Beverly Jonetta Zahradnik

Beverly Jonetta Zahradnik

Nov 18, 2021

Funeral services for Beverly J. Zahradnik, 79, of Rochester will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, and burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens following a luncheon. Beverly Jonetta Thompson was born on July 23, 1942, to Marshall and Blanche (Rolland) Thompson...

Troy Jones

Troy Jones

Nov 18, 2021

Troy Lee Jones, 52, of Rochester, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home. Troy was born December 22, 1968, in Hammond, MN to Ollen and Karen (Williamson) Jones. Troy was a graduate of John Marshall High School and went on to Austin Technical school for auto body. On June 20, 1992, in...

Arthur Andrew Dewitz

Arthur Andrew Dewitz

Nov 17, 2021

Arthur A. DeWitz, age 86, of Rochester, MN passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Season's Hospice House in Rochester, MN. Arthur Andrew DeWitz Jr. was born October 26, 1935 in Elgin, Minnesota the son of Arthur Sr. and Effie (Hunter) DeWitz. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1954 and earned his BS in 1961 and earned his Master's...

Wesley Floyd Wussow

Wesley Floyd Wussow

Nov 16, 2021

Wesley Floyd Wussow, Jr. (Smoke) age 63 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his home in Rochester, MN. Wes was born on March 7, 1958 to Wesley Wussow Sr. and Joyce Ann (Nesler) (Helmbrecht) Wussow. Wes attended school in Rochester, MN. He married Bev Hannenberger in 1981.Emily Joyce Wussow was born to Wes and Bev on April...

Patricia Lois Johnston

Patricia Lois Johnston

Nov 16, 2021

Patricia Lois Johnston, 70, of Rochester, MN died on November 16, 2021 in Rochester. Patricia Lois Cruden was born on December 11, 1950 to parents Bernie and Lois (Wolters) Cruden in Fargo, ND. Patricia was one of five children. She attended St. Aloysius grade school for grades 1-8 and then went on to graduate from Lisbon High School in 1968....

Randall E. Domke

Randall E. Domke

Nov 15, 2021

Randall (Randy) Edward Domke, ("RD" to his many friends) from Hammond, Minnesota died peacefully on Monday, November 15th, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota with his loving wife by his side. A stroke took him from us too soon -- he was 61 years young. Randy is survived by his wife, Janice of Hammond; daughters, Shawn (Jeremy) Jensen...

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