Carol Ann Bartels
May 2, 2020
Carol A. Bartels, age 92, of Rochester, Minnesota died peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Madonna Towers of Rochester. Carol Ann Bartels was born March 4, 1928 in Bengough, Canada the daughter of Noal and Olga (Thorson) Smith. The family moved back to the family farm in Salem Township, Minnesota where Carol attended Country School District #15 in Salem...
Thomas Judd
May 1, 2020
Thomas F. Judd, 72, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Season's Hospice Home. Thomas was born in Rochester to Frank and Lucille Judd on June 13, 1947. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1965. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1966, completing a one-year tour in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. He...
Bernice Aksvig
Apr 29, 2020
Bernice Askvig, 93, of Pine Island, formerly of Byron, died peacefully and pain free under the kind and loving care of the wonderful staff at Seasons Hospice House. Bernice was born August 13, 1926 in Byron to Lee and Ethel (Shatt) Johnson. On November 10, 1956, Bernice married Jim Askvig. Bernice loved taking bus trips with her friends, playing cards,...
Mark Brian Grunklee
Apr 27, 2020
Mark Brian Grunklee, age 62, of Kasson, MN died Monday, April 27, 2020 at Hiawatha Group Home in Rochester, MN. Mark was born in Rochester, MN on December 31, 1957 to parents, Alfred and Jacqueline (Schauer) Grunklee. He was the oldest of five children. Mark graduated from Kasson Mantorville High School in 1976. He was active in many sports including...
Thomas Heflin Bandel
Apr 27, 2020
Thomas H. Bandel, 87, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 16, 1932 in Rochester, MN to Paul and Edith (Manning) Bandel. He graduated from the Rochester High School in 1950. He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and served throughout Korean Conflict. After his discharge he...
Betty Lou Peterson
Apr 26, 2020
Betty Lou Peterson, 85, of Rochester, MN died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Shorewood Senior Living. Betty Lou was born May 8, 1934 in Lakota, ND to Burton and Emma (Master) Burreson. She grew up in small towns in northeastern North Dakota where her mother taught school. For one year they lived in a one-room schoolhouse in rural North Dakota...
Willabelle Nelson
Apr 26, 2020
At the age of 99, loving mother and grandmother WillaBelle Nelson passed away peacefully on April 26, 2020. She was born on July 22, 1920 in Charles City, Iowa and resided in Minnesota throughout her adult life. WillaBelle was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Zoa Logan, husband Wesley, brother Reverend Raymond Logan and great-grandson Michael Nordyke. WillaBelle...
Robert Don Beckenbaugh
Apr 24, 2020
Beloved family patriarch, dedicated clinician, loyal colleague and trusted friend died peacefully Friday April 24, 2020 at St Mary's Hospital. Dr. Beckenbaugh was a world-renowned hand surgeon, international speaker and published scholar whose dedication to the Mayo Clinic value of "The Patient Comes First" touched countless lives during his medical career. Bob was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 23,...
Leroy M. Arndt
Apr 24, 2020
LeRoy M. Arndt, 85, of Rochester, surrounded by his children, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2020 at The Walt home of Rochester. LeRoy was born June 5, 1934 in Cooperstown, ND to Edward and Lily (Amundson) Arndt. He was a 1952 graduate of Shakopee High School. On July 23, 1955, he married Ellen Johnson at St. John's Lutheran...
Robert Bruce Keller
Apr 22, 2020
Robert Bruce Keller passed away at Season's Hospice House on April 22 due to complications of Parkinson's disease. He had lived with the disease for twelve years. Bob was born on June 27, 1938, in Lititz, Pennsylvania, to John and Ruth Keller. He grew up in Lancaster County, PA, graduating from high school with honors. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University,...
Kelli Klingbeil
Apr 22, 2020
Kelli Klingbeil, "Chef Kelli", 50, of Rochester, MN died Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her residence. Kelli Klingbeil was born January 23, 1970 to Robert and Charlotte (Lemke) Klingbeil in Green Bay, WI. She graduated from Preble High School in Green Bay, WI. She received her Culinary Arts degree from Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI. She moved to...
John James Pappas
Apr 19, 2020
John James Pappas died on April 19, 2020, having endured a long battle with dementia and ultimately contracting Covid-19. John was born in Elkton, Maryland, on August 11, 1933, to James and Sotiria Pappas. He served in the US Army and then received his undergraduate degree from Hillsdale College, Michigan, and teaching certification in Spanish as well as an MBA...
Marlene Finck
Apr 18, 2020
Marlene A. Finck, 85, passed away on April 18th, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Marlene was born on November 2, 1934 to Mildred and Harold Wood Sr. She attended high school in Elgin, MN. Marlene met and married Eldon (Al) Finck in Rochester and had been happily married for over 60 years. Marlene met Al at the...
Marion Etta Wallace
Apr 18, 2020
Marion Wallace, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2020 with her family by her side. Marion was born on September 28, 1932 in Potsdam, MN to Frank and Lydia (Hoenk) Cordes. She spent her first six years of school at a country school, then moved to Rochester and graduated from Rochester High in 1950. She married Kenneth "Tea"...
Ardys Bartel
Apr 16, 2020
Ardys E. Bartel, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her house in Rochester while in hospice care. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer almost two years ago but it couldn't be contained any longer. Ardy was born January 20, 1938 in Fenton, Iowa to Ella and Jens Petersen. Her parents lived on a farm...
Darin J Padgett
Apr 16, 2020
Darin J. Padgett, age 48, of Rochester, Minnesota ran and jumped into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was surrounded by his mom, dad and brother as they held his hands. Darin was born August 15, 1971 in Rochester, MN the son of Larry and Karen (Toews) Padgett. In...
Larkin Trosper
Apr 13, 2020
Larkin Trosper, 88, of Wahpeton, ND passed away peacefully April 13, 2020 at his daughter's home in Rochester, MN . Larkin was born April 19, 1931 in Gray, Kentucky to Larkin and Minnie Trosper. Larkin was a self-employed successful general contractor. He had a strong belief in his faith in Jesus Christ and was part of Global Christian Ministry Forum....
David Lewis
Apr 13, 2020
David Otto Lewis died at his home April 13 at the age of 73, after living with colon cancer for nearly four years. He was born May 27, 1946, in Abbotsford, Wisconsin, the youngest son of Samual and Vera (Benz) Lewis. After his father died, the family moved to Milwaukee when David was 5. During his school years, he loved...
James Phillip Carter
Apr 12, 2020
Jim P. Carter, age 72, of Rochester, MN passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. James Phillip Carter was born December 10, 1947 in Winona, MN the son of C.W. "Bill" and Fran (Menegas) Carter. He attended catholic school in Winona and graduated in 1966 from Lourdes High School in Rochester, MN....
Donna Mae Moffit
Apr 10, 2020
Donna Mae Moffit, 86, of Rochester, passed away of cancer on Friday, April 10, 2020 with her family by her side. Donna was born March 31, 1934 in Dodge Center, MN to William and Elizabeth (Elias) Kreager. On December 4, 1954 she married Virgil Moffit. Donna was a homemaker. She enjoyed a good book and baking, especially during the holidays....
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