Obituaries

Jeffrey Branton Carlson

Jeffrey Branton Carlson

Nov 11, 2021

Jeffrey Branton Carlson, age 64, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly on November 11th, 2021 in his home. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2019, but was currently in remission. Jeff was born on April 11th, 1957 in Evanston, Illinois to John "Jack" and Carol (Hansen) Carlson. He was the second of four children. He graduated from Mayo High...

Andrew Martin Holman

Andrew Martin Holman

Nov 11, 2021

SSGT Andrew Martin Holman, age 24, of Melbourne, FL and formerly of Rochester, MN passed away unexpectedly on November, 11th, 2021. Andrew was born on May 6th, 1997 in Rochester, MN to Jim and Shelly (Madden) Holman. He attended and graduated from John Marshall High School in 2015, shortly after he began his career in the United States Air Force....

Wayne Charles Boisen

Wayne Charles Boisen

Nov 10, 2021

Dr. Wayne Charles Boisen age 89 of Rochester, MN, a retired Chiropractor passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at Seasons Hospice, as a result of diabetes related kidney failure. Wayne was born September 17, 1932, to Charles and Clara Boisen in their home in Mt. Vernon, SD. He was the youngest of 3 children. While attending Chiropractic College...

Katharine Sigrid Bilodeau

Katharine Sigrid Bilodeau

Nov 6, 2021

Katharine S. Bilodeau, age 84 died Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Whitewater Health Services in St. Charles, Minnesota. She was born in Rochester, Minnesota and the daughter of Harold Waters and Ingeborg Boen Waters. Katharine graduated from Minneapolis West High School in 1955 and with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Minnesota in 1960. Katharine married John A. Bilodeau...

Richard Eugene Orchard

Richard Eugene Orchard

Nov 5, 2021

Richard Eugene Orchard, 77, of Stewartville, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Stewartville Care Center. Richard was born May 11, 1944, in Chariton, IA to Richard E. and Laura (Anderson) Orchard Sr. He was a graduate of Willmar High School and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Theology from North Central...

Aaron Lewis Leppin

Aaron Lewis Leppin

Nov 3, 2021

Aaron Leppin, age 36, passed away on November 3, 2021, in his home in Rochester, MN, after years of chronic medical challenges. Upon leaving his earthly home, Aaron received his crown of life and heard the Lord tell him, "Well done, good and faithful servant." He left this world in his wife's arms, surrounded by family. Aaron, the oldest child...

Doreen Joan Larson

Doreen Joan Larson

Nov 3, 2021

Doreen Joan Larson passed away at age 85 on November 3, 2021 in Rochester, Minnesota. Joan, most known by her middle name, was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on November 8, 1935, to Hazen and Mary (McLean) West. She grew up in a faith filled family during challenging economic times, including WWII. She completed business college in Moncton and...

Richard John Batzel

Richard John Batzel

Nov 3, 2021

Richard John Batzel, called "Dick" by friends and family, died at age 73 while at home on the morning of November 3, 2021. His wife Ruth, of 48 years, and son Dustin, were at his side when he passed. Born October 9, 1948 in Rochester, MN to Arno and Agnes (O'Neil) Batzel, Dick spent his childhood growing up in the...

Sum Oum

Sum Oum

Nov 3, 2021

Sum Oum died on November 3, 2021 at his residence in Stewartville, Minnesota. He was born in Cambodia on July 7, 1947 to Sok Oum and Kao. Sum came to Minnesota with his family in 1983. He was self-employed and was very passionate and active in helping the Asian community. He was known as a driving instructor to many, and...

Jack Lee Mccullough

Jack Lee Mccullough

Nov 2, 2021

Jack L. McCullough, age 85, of Eyota, MN passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his home. Jack Lee McCullough was born May 17, 1936 in LeRoy, MN the son of Dean and Cathryn (Hunter) McCullough. In 1955, he graduated from Hans Christian Anderson High School in Askov, MN where he was senior class president and captain of the basketball...

Ronald Joseph Richter

Ronald Joseph Richter

Nov 2, 2021

Ronald Joseph Richter, 88, passed away peacefully at home November 2nd in Rochester, Minnesota. Ron is survived by his wife Marge (Morse), three children, Joan Powers, Tom and Tim Richter, their spouses, Mike, Ellen (Lyons) and Barb (Melby), two grandchildren Timothy Joshua Richter and Hannah Nicole Richter, brother Jack Richter and sister Loretta Richter. He was preceded in death by...

Linda Williamson Richardson

Linda Williamson Richardson

Nov 2, 2021

Linda Williamson Richardson, 74, of Rochester, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at The Mayo Clinic, Methodist Hospital. Linda was born September 30, 1947 in Birmingham, AL to Byrn and Katherine (Baxter) Williamson. She graduated from Berry High School and went on to obtain her B.A. in Education from Baylor University. While home one semester attending Samford University in Birmingham, Linda...

Jean Carole-Carlson Lewis

Jean Carole-Carlson Lewis

Nov 1, 2021

Jean Carole-Carlson Lewis, 66, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 1, 2021 at her home. Jean was born September 3, 1955 in Ventura, CA. She moved to Rochester at the age of three and was a 1973 graduate of Mayo High School. Jean went on to obtain her nursing degree from Mankato State University. In 1977, Jean married...

Audrey Kroening

Audrey Kroening

Nov 1, 2021

Audrey Arlene Kroening passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2021. Born Audrey Ayshford on March 14, 1934 to George and Hannah (Haugen) Ayshford, she lived all of her life in Rochester. After working at Mayo Clinic in the 1950s, she met and married Loren Kroening on June 4, 1954 and they enjoyed living & working on the farm...

Somnang Thuo

Somnang Thuo

Nov 1, 2021

Somnang Thuo, 47, of Rochester, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys campus. Somnang was born February 10, 1974 in Cambodia to Chhorn Thuo and Aet Pol. He has been a resident of Rochester for over 4o years. He was a graduate of John Marshall High School and went on to work in shipping and...

Renee Ann Steffen

Renee Ann Steffen

Oct 31, 2021

Renee Ann Steffen, 63, of Baxter, MN passed away peacefully, surrounded by her three children, On Sunday, October 31, 2021 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys Hospital. Renee was born September 16, 1958 in Minneapolis, MN to Carl and Dorothy (Snee) Hanson. She was a 1977 graduate of Coon Rapids High School and went on to pursue her Masters and...

Andy Xiaoquan Zou

Andy Xiaoquan Zou

Oct 30, 2021

Andy Xiaoquan Zou, age 61, of Rochester, MN passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 30, 2021 after a courageous and hard fought battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. The sun rose and the world welcomed Andy on November 7th, 1959, a day the world became a little brighter. Andy lived a warm life, filled with joy and happiness....

Neil James Eckhart

Neil James Eckhart

Oct 29, 2021

Neil J. Eckhart, age 53, of Rochester, MN passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Neil James Eckhart was born September 10, 1968 in Austin, MN the son of Bonnie (Buck) and Leon Eckhart. He was baptized on September 10, 1968 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield, MN and confirmed on June 5,...

Janice Marjean Davick

Janice Marjean Davick

Oct 28, 2021

A memorial service for Janice M. Davick, 82, of Rochester, MN will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Bethel Lutheran Church 810 3rd Ave. SE, Rochester, MN with the Reverend Jason Burggraff officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home 5421 Royal Place NW,...

Diane Margaret Toogood

Diane Margaret Toogood

Oct 28, 2021

Diane Toogood, 78, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN. Diane was born April 29, 1943 in Pine Island, MN to Harold and Katherine (Stussy) Klingsporn. Diane was a graduate of Pine Island High School. On May 25, 1963, she married Roger Toogood. Diane was an accomplished musician. She served as...