Obituaries

Melvin Leroy Domke

Melvin Leroy Domke

Nov 22, 2020

Melvin LeRoy Domke, 81 years young, was called home by his heavenly father on Sunday, November 22, 2020 while doing what he loved most - hunting with his sons, grandson, and great-granddaughter. Mel was born in 1939 in Chatfield, MN to Gustaf and Lillian (Lehmann) Domke. He was the youngest of five. After graduating from high school, he did odd...

Raymond Melvin Molde

Raymond Melvin Molde

Nov 21, 2020

Raymond M. Molde, 89, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at River Bend Assisted Living. Raymond was born December 10, 1930 in Rock Dell to August and Eleanor Molde. After high school, Ray went on to work for Kemps, where he spent his entire career. When not working at Kemp's, Ray also enjoyed spending time working...

Brian Kenneth Quinn

Brian Kenneth Quinn

Nov 20, 2020

Brian K. Quinn, 62, of Rochester, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home. Brian was born September 16, 1958 in Rochester to Kenneth and Florence Quinn. He was a graduate of John Marshall High School and attended RCTC. Brian married Carla Phillips in 1985 and they later divorced. Brian was employed at Mayo Clinic and retired after 30...

William Norbert Strassburger

William Norbert Strassburger

Nov 20, 2020

William N. Strassburger, 87, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Bill was born October 1, 1933 in Peoria, IL to Norbert and Florence (Retz) Strassburger. The family moved to Tucson, AZ in the mid 1940's. Bill obtained his BS in Business Administration from the University of Arizona in 1955. After graduating, he...

Phyllis M Pfeffer

Phyllis M Pfeffer

Nov 19, 2020

Phyllis Mae Pfeffer, 91, Rochester, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN. Phyllis was born March 7, 1929, in Morristown, MN to Leslie and Helen (Rutz) Bloomer. She was a graduate of Morristown High School. On August 6, 1950, she married James Pfeffer. For forty years she was the bookkeeper and receptionist for...

Richard Joseph Holan

Richard Joseph Holan

Nov 18, 2020

Richard Joseph Holan, age 78, of Onalaska, Wisconsin passed away at his home on November 18, 2020. Richard Joseph Holan was born on January 1, 1942 to parents Joseph and Vlasta (Fencl) Holan in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Blessed Agnes School in Chicago, Illinois. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy on active duty from 1960 to 1964....

Frank A. Nichols

Frank A. Nichols

Nov 18, 2020

Frank Arthur Nichols, age 96, died in peace at the Rochester, MN home of his son and daughter-in-law on November 18, 2020. Frank, the first of two sons born to Quaife and Nellie Nichols, was born on April 10, 1924 in the bedroom of their farmhouse in rural Bremer County, Iowa. Frank and his brother, Roger, grew up on the...

Joyce "Jb" Berg

Joyce "Jb" Berg

Nov 16, 2020

Joyce "JB" Berg passed away on November 16, 2020 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, Minnesota. Joyce Alvern Berg was born on November 29, 1927 in Roscoe Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota to parents Anton and Minnie (Olson) Berg. He attended rural schools in Goodhue County and farmed with his father at a young age. Joyce married Irene Miller...

Daniel Clifford Larson

Daniel Clifford Larson

Nov 16, 2020

Daniel Clifford Larson, 67, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 16, 2020, with the love of his life by his side. Born in Rochester, MN, on August 2, 1953, he graduated from Kasson Mantorville High School and went on to earn his two year degree after attending Mankato State and Rochester Community College. He met Debra Jean...

Cynthia Nardiello

Cynthia Nardiello

Nov 16, 2020

Cynthia Lee Nardiello, 61, of Beloit, WI, died on November 16, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus in Rochester, MN. Cynthia Lee Nardiello was born on December 9, 1958 to parents Frank and Vivian (Reed) Nardiello in Rockford, Illinois where she was raised. She graduated from Harlem High School in Rockford, Illinois in 1976. Cynthia went on to...

Gurninderjit Singh

Gurninderjit Singh

Nov 16, 2020

Gurninderjit Singh (February 10, 1968 - November 16, 2020), passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, leaving behind his legacy of love and faith, as well as an outstanding amount of light that he shined with every breath of his life. Gurninderjit was born in Dhanbad, Bihar, India to parents Narinder Singh Pelia and the late Ajit Kaur Pelia. His grandparents...

Jenni Sue Wobig

Jenni Sue Wobig

Nov 12, 2020

Jenni Sue Wobig lost her long battle with breast cancer and passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020 at Seasons Hospice Cottage. She was born on December 22, 1959 in Rochester to Hubert Crawley and Joanne (Plantz) Jeglum. Jenni attended John Marshall High School and received her GED while serving in the United States Marine Corps. She had a great...

Maxine Helen Brehmer

Maxine Helen Brehmer

Nov 9, 2020

Our mother, Maxine Helen (Prokasky) Brehmer, was called to Heaven on November 9, 2020, after fighting dementia for several years. She might not have had vivid memories of her past, but in the end, she always knew her Lord. We are comforted to know that she has now met Him and is reunited with her husband, Herb "Bigfoot", granddaughter, Sloane;...

Dewaine Charles Silker

Dewaine Charles Silker

Nov 4, 2020

Mr. DeWaine C. Silker died at the age of 91 in LaCrosse, WI on November 4, 2020, surrounded by family at the home of his son David and Teresa Silker where he resided. He and his wife Norma spent 69 loving years together before her death in 2017. DeWaine was born on June 19th, 1929 at home in Rochester to...

Eldene "Dee" Larson

Eldene "Dee" Larson

Nov 2, 2020

On Monday, November 2, 2020 we lost our beloved life partner, mother, sister, grandmother, auntie and friend, Eldene "Dee" Emilie Larson. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at 78 years surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 1, 1941 to Alva L. and Hazel (Farnsworth) Rohrbeck. in Columbia, Wisconsin. She graduated from Fall River High School...

Glenn Albert Patterson

Glenn Albert Patterson

Nov 2, 2020

Glenn A. Patterson, 88 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2020 at The Mayo Clinic, St. Marys Campus. Glenn was born December 12, 1931 at home, in Rochester to Glen and Della Patterson. He was a 1950 graduate of Rochester High School. After high school, Glenn went on to serve his country as part of the United...

Dr. David Alan Ahlquist

Dr. David Alan Ahlquist

Nov 1, 2020

On November 1, 2020, the remarkable life of Dr. David Alan Ahlquist came to an end as he left behind this world he loved so much and began his next great adventure. Born on July 28, 1951 in Thief River Falls, MN, and raised in St. Paul, David graduated from the University of Minnesota (BA '73) and Mayo Medical School...

Bradley John Gaustad

Bradley John Gaustad

Oct 30, 2020

Bradley John Gaustad, 45, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at his residence in Eyota. Brad was born on April 29, 1975 to Verdale (Gus) and Marcia (Hayden) Gaustad. Brad attended Rochester Public Schools and graduated from Mayo High School in 1993. After high school, he attended RCTC and graduated with a 2-year degree in carpentry. Brad worked for many...

Glenn Ingalls

Glenn Ingalls

Oct 29, 2020

Glenn Bruce Ingalls, 67, of Rochester died on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at his home in Rochester. Glenn was born on July 14, 1953 to Gerald and Carol (Kyllo) Ingalls in Rochester. He graduated from Mayo High School in 1972. Glenn was a very kind, generous and ambitious person, which led him to have many successful businesses as an adult....

Lloyd Wood

Lloyd Wood

Oct 29, 2020

Lloyd Thomas Wood, age 95, of Rochester died peacefully in the presence of family at Mayo Hospital Methodist campus on October 29, 2020. He was born on August 8, 1925 in Lake City, Minnesota to Dwight and Mina Wood. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Lake City High School. He attended Winona State College and received...