Mahlon Burbank
Jul 23, 2021
Dr. Mahlon Burbank, 89, of Rochester, died peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital with his beloved wife, Marilyn, of 66 years, by his side. He was born April 26, 1932, in Rockford, Illinois, the only child of Harvey and Esther (Johnson) Burbank. He grew up in Rockford and attended East High School where he was editor...
Erik T. Oviatt
Jul 23, 2021
Erik Oviatt's life story is 31 years of love, kindness, friendships, huge smiles, and even bigger hugs. Born December 28, 1989, Erik passed away from an accidental drug overdose on Friday, July 23, 2021 at his apartment in Costa Mesa, California. Erik experienced great joy and accomplishment in his life. He graduated from Century High School in 2008, was a...
Patricia Anne Alcott
Jul 22, 2021
Patricia Anne Alcott, 84, of Rochester, passed away peacefully from Alzheimer's disease on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at The Homestead, surrounded by her family. Patricia was born June 21, 1937 in Dodge Center, MN. She was the daughter of Robert and Delores (Sorensen) Jensen. Patricia spent her early days growing up in Rochester, attending Folwell Elementary where she discovered her...
Raymond Richard Price
Jul 21, 2021
With great sorrow, we announce the death of Raymond "Ray" Price, 82, a longtime, well-loved Rochester resident. Ray passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident outside of Price, Utah. Ray was born on February 15, 1939, to Chris and Martha Price in Thorp, Wisconsin. The eldest of four children, he is preceded in...
Charles Ellwood Smyrk
Jul 15, 2021
Charles Ellwood Smyrk, Jr. passed away July 15 at Season's Hospice House in Rochester Minnesota. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 21, 1928 to Flossie Christopher and Charles Ellwood Smyrk, Sr. Given the nickname Bucky by his father, many in the East knew him as Buck or Bucky, but he became known as Charlie after settling in the...
Steven Lee Washechek
Jul 15, 2021
Steven Lee Washechek of Hoffman, MN died July 15th from a septic infection. Steve was born February 7th, 1945 in New Ulm, MN and grew up in Hector, MN with three brothers, a foster sister, and many cousins, aunts, and uncles. Steve loved athletics and participated in football, basketball, and track during his high school career. He continued to follow...
Bruce Pearson
Jul 14, 2021
Bruce Leonard Pearson died at St. Mary's Hospital on the Mayo Clinic Campus on July 14, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana where he spent most of his childhood and remained a fan of the Indy 500 races all his life. Bruce graduated from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana with a B.A. in 1953. He...
Hazel Lucille Harper
Jul 12, 2021
Hazel L. Harper, 91, died on July 12, 2021 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Hazel was born in Pike County, Indiana on February 24, 1930 to Elmer and Mabel Maxey who preceded her in death in 1963 and 1982, respectively. Also preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard Harper, Major USA, son, Douglas L. Harper, step-daughter, Dianne Willis,...
Taysom John Sipple
Jul 11, 2021
Taysom John Sipple, 5 months old, died on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus. Taysom was born on Monday, January 25, 2021 to parents Allison Sipple and Jeffrey Sipple in Rochester, MN. Taysom had the most irresistible eyes that would just draw you in. He had mom and dad wrapped around his sweet little finger...
Greg Alan Woodworth
Jul 8, 2021
Greg Alan Woodworth, 70, of Rochester, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Greg was born January 18, 1951 in Huron, SD to Verne and Mabel "Maxine" (Teuber) Woodworth. Greg attended South Dakota State University and received his bachelors in Electrical Engineering in 1974. Greg was united in marriage to Edna Canfield in Sioux Falls, SD on...
Andrew John Prom
Jul 8, 2021
Andrew "Andy" J. Prom, age 33, of Rochester, died on Thursday, July 8th, 2021. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20th, at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester MN 55901. The visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 19th at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes, and again...
Marilyn Dorothy Houdek
Jul 6, 2021
Marilyn Dorothy (Stucky, Abel) Houdek, 87, of Rochester, passed away at her home on July 6, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born October 4, 1933 to Donovan & Dorothy (Sandberg) Stucky in Kasson MN. Was baptized in the Kasson Methodist Church. Marilyn attended school in Kasson. On June 3rd 1951, she married Leonard Abel in Rochester....
Miriam Rebecca Rogers
Jul 5, 2021
Miriam R. Rogers, age 78 of Rochester passed away on July 5, 2021 at her home. She was born Miriam Rebecca Fokema on April 24, 1943 in La Crosse, WI to Peter and Loreen (Gerdes) Fokema. Miriam graduated from a "one room" schoolhouse and received her Teaching Certificate and Master's from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She taught in Viroqua,...
Dave Brakke
Jul 4, 2021
Dave Ellsworth Brakke, age 77, of Rock Dell, MN passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of July 4, 2021. Dave was born June 17, 1944 in Rochester, MN to Luther and Martha (Spiten) Brakke. Growing up he enjoyed helping out on the farm and always liked to stay busy. Shortly after high school, he married Sandy Beckman...
Joann Marie Miller
Jun 30, 2021
JoAnn M. (Westra) Miller, age 77, of Rochester, MN passed away June 30, 2021 at the Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester. JoAnn was born November 16, 1943 to John and Marjorie (Hendrickson) Westra in Pennock, MN. She moved to Rochester in 1957 and remained throughout her lifetime, living for 2 years in New Jersey where her husband of 39 years,...
Denise Kinlaw
Jun 30, 2021
Our dear sister, daughter, aunt and friend, Denise Kinlaw, 73, walked the road to glory to meet her Savior Jesus Christ June 30, 2021, at Methodist Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. She was born to Robert T and Girlena Kinlaw April 3, 1948, in Chester PA. Denise graduated from Chester High School in 1966 and graduated from Ohio...
Zachary Mark Lutzke
Jun 29, 2021
Zachary Mark Lutzke, 33, of Rochester, passed away June 29, 2021 at his home. Zach was born August 15, 1987 in Rochester to Timothy and Lori (Gustine) Lutzke. He attended Century High School and went on to work in the construction industry. On June 28, 2014, Zach married Kayte (Quaintance) and they later divorced. Zach was an avid reader and...
Elizabeth F Dale
Jun 29, 2021
Elizabeth (Liz) Dale 103, Rochester, MN, was taken from this world to her eternal heavenly home, prepared for her by her Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 29, 2021 at Madonna Towers Skilled Nursing Care, Rochester, MN. A funeral service will be held at Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Albert Lea MN, on Friday, July 2 at 11 a.m. Visitation will...
Marjorie Almira Chester
Jun 27, 2021
Marjorie Almira Chester, 82, of Rochester died on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Mayo Clinic St. Marys Campus. Marjorie was born on August 3, 1938 to Roger and Cordula (Bahe) Ruhland in Faribault where she graduated from Bethlehem Academy. On August 29, 1959 she married Clifford Chester in Faribault. The couple moved to various towns while Clifford served in the...
Verania Cancel
Jun 25, 2021
Verania Cancel, 89, of Rochester, formerly of New York, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her adoring family on Friday, June 25, 2021 at her home. Verania was born March 4, 1932 in Lares, Puerto Rico, to Benito and Sofia (Hernandez-Vargas) Gonzalez. On June 27, 1952, Verania was united in marriage to Louis Cancel. Verania...
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