Obituaries

Jeanette Esther Erickson

Apr 23, 2024

Jeanette Esther Erickson was born to parents John and Ruth Erickson (nee Lydeen) in Alexandria, Minnesota on January 30, 1922. She grew up in Alexandria alongside brother Lloyd Erickson, attending grade school in the small midwestern town. Jeanette ventured to Kansas City to make airplane parts at a bomber plant in Kansas City. She returned to Minnesota to land in...

Carolyn (Kelly) Trainor

Apr 21, 2024

On the morning of April 21, 2024, Kelly passed away at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, after a 16 month battle with cancer. Kelly was 76 years old.

Kelly Trainor was born Carolyn Jean Laufenburger in Winona, MN on December 22, 1947. Her childhood home was Lewiston, MN. She graduated from Winona State University in 1970 with a degree...

Martin Hardy

Apr 21, 2024

Martin Eugene Hardy passed away at Mayo Clinic Hospital on April 21, 2024.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at Grandview Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, April 24 at 2:00 P.M.

Smaranda Teodorescu

Apr 21, 2024

Smaranda C. Teodorescu, 43, of Fairmont, MN passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Mayo Clinic, Methodist Campus.

Kathlyn Tucke

Apr 19, 2024

Kathlyn "Kathy" Lucille Tucke, age 75, of Kasson, Minnesota passed away April 19, 2024.

Kathy was born on August 27, 1948 in Dodge Center, Minnesota to Lawrence Allen Stevenson and Lucille Delphine Stevenson (Vrieze)

On July 29, 1967, Kathy married the love of her life Gary Tucke at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kasson, MN. She worked at Mayo Clinic from 1972...

Peter Smars

Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Peter Alf Smårs, age 70, passed away on Monday, April 15th, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, after a courageous battle against lung disease and complications following a second double-lung transplant. His loving wife Miriam was at his side and his adoring daughter Brooke was on the phone with them. His loss is devastating and felt profoundly...

Ella Rudlong

Apr 14, 2024

Ella Jane Rudlong, age 93, from Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, April 14, 2024, receiving her angel wings.

Ella was born on January 25, 1931, in Belgrade, Minnesota. She was the eldest of six children of Everett Earl Tebay and Ethel L Tebay (Jero).

Ella is survived by her immediate family, including her seven children: Russell (Nelda) Rudlong,...

Randy Rieken

Apr 11, 2024

Randy lost his battle with cancer on April 11, 2024. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

Randy was born February 24, 1956 in Austin, MN to Lloyd and Helen Rieken. He spent much of his youth in Austin, before transitioning to Colorado, where he finished his high school years. Upon graduation he joined the Navy,...

Todd Gabriel

Apr 9, 2024

Todd Allen Gabriel, 68, passed away on April 9, 2024 in Rochester, MN.

Todd was born to Orval and Betty (Burke) Gabriel on November 26, 1955 in Hudson, Wisconsin and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1974. In 1978, he graduated from UW-Stout with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and started his career with IBM in Rochester.

He was a...

James Pycha

Apr 6, 2024

Kaua'i, Hawai'i - James Gary Pycha "Jim", of Princeville, went on to his permanent Heavenly home on April 6, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born on December 31, 1944, in Hollywood, California to the late Joseph James and Mildred Louise Winchell Pycha. He lost his long battle with cancer and passed away in his 2nd home in...

Thomas Baker

Apr 6, 2024

Thomas E. Baker, age 66 of Sargeant, MN transitioned to Glory on April 6, 2024 and is with Jesus His Lord and Savior.

Thomas was born on November 12, 1957 in Pickens, SC to Leonard and Minnie Jane (Brown) Baker. He lived and grew up in Pickens and attended Pickens High School. After High School, he attended Greenville Technical College...

Steven Foley

Apr 6, 2024

Steven Thomas Foley, beloved husband, father, and grandpa passed away April 6, 2024 at his home in Rochester, MN, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Steve was born on January 27,1955 in La Crosse, WI to Patrick and Phyllis (DuCharme) Foley.

He graduated from Seneca High School in 1973 and UW-La Crosse in 1977....

Julie Wilder

Apr 5, 2024

Julie Ki-Sun Wilder, age 61, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on April 5th, 2024. She was born on January 20th, 1963 in Seoul, South Korea. She was adopted by her parents Clayton Arvison and Irene (Marshall) Arvison, with her twin sister Joy Evjen, on December 12th, 1968.

Julie grew up in Byron, MN, where...

Lawrence Martinez

Apr 4, 2024

Lawrence Duane Martinez, 74, passed away in his home on April 4, 2024, in Rochester, MN.

He was born on August 19, 1949, to parents Eluterio and Della Martinez, in Walsenburg, Colorado.

Lawrence is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elaine Martinez; mother, Della Martinez; son, Jason (Nikki) Martinez of Royal Oak, Michigan; daughter, Melissa (Ben) Miland of...

Sharon Rickert

Mar 30, 2024

Sharon Lee Rickert, age 78, was called home to join her family in heaven on March 30, 2024. She was born on December 2, 1945, in Reinbeck, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer and Dorabel Rickert. She was the youngest of 5 girls and 1 boy. The family moved to Minnesota in the late 40s to farm in the Potsdam area.

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William Miller

Mar 29, 2024

William F. Miller, age 82, of Rochester, MN, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2024 at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Bill was born to Herbert and Evelyn (Dunham) Miller in Los Angeles, California where he lived until the family moved to Rochester, Minnesota. William graduated from John Marshall High School in 1960 and married JoAnn Westra...

David Schleicher

Mar 25, 2024

David L. Schleicher (81) of Rochester, MN, died on Monday, Mar. 25, 2024, at The Homestead. David passed peacefully in his sleep of natural causes after a brief time in the care of Seasons Hospice.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2024, 3:00 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church. Visitation will also be on Saturday, one hour...

Catherine Nierman

Mar 23, 2024

Catherine M. Nierman, age 66, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on March 23, 2024.

Catherine Maria Cavey was born on August 31, 1957 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Charlotte and Donald Cavey. She enjoyed her large Christian family of 9, and afterschool sports including gymnastics, swimming, and cheerleading. She graduated Mayo H.S....

William Hostetler

Mar 23, 2024

William Frederick Hostetler, 87, of Rochester, MN passed away on March 23, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus. He was born on September 20, 1936 in Rochester to Lee and Fanny (Twentyman) Hostetler. Bill graduated from High School and entered the United States Navy, serving from 1954-1957. He returned to Rochester and on June 7, 1958, he married Violet...

Ronald Guderian

Mar 23, 2024

Ronald John Guderian, 95, died peacefully on Saturday evening, March 23 at 10:23pm at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester, MN surrounded by his family. He was born on September 19, 1928 in Minneapolis, MN to Walter and Esther (Buckley) Guderian. Growing up and throughout this life, Ron shared a connection, affinity and bond with his older brother, Walt, that went...