Obituaries

Lowell Penz

Sep 15, 2023

Lowell Henry Penz of Rochester, Minnesota, quietly stepped into his heavenly home on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the age of 84. Born on June 12, 1939, to Carlton and Ruth Penz, Lowell's journey in life was marked by hard work and dedication.

Lowell attended Rochester schools, graduating in 1957 and went on to graduate from South Dakota State...

Molly Mullan

Sep 11, 2023

Our fiercely loved Molly Mullan, age 65, passed away on September 11, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus surrounded by her family.

Molly and her beloved twin sister Anne were born on January 15, 1958, in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Molly met the love of her life, Brian Mullan when the two were working at the same hospital...

Betty Moon

Sep 10, 2023

Betty L. Moon, age 77, of Rochester, MN passed away on Sunday morning September 10, 2023 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Betty Lou Clark was united in marriage to Nevin Neil Moon on October 6, 1973 in Rochester, MN. They were blessed with 50 years of marriage. Betty is also survived by her loving church family.

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Patricia Kolar

Sep 10, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Kolar died peacefully in her sleep on September 10, 2023, at Cottagewood Senior Communities. Pat was born August 14, 1935, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin and grew up in Sheldon. After high school, she attended the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh.  She then moved to Minneapolis with some friends, found a job, and played in the Women’s Basketball League.

Shortly...

Steven Peters

Sep 9, 2023

Steven Richard Peters passed away on September 9, 2023, at the age of 71. Born on June 2, 1952, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, he was the beloved son of Bette (Matz) and Vernon Peters.

Steven was baptized and later confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Breckenridge. He completed his education at Breckenridge Schools, graduating with the Class of 1970. Following his...

Robert Phyliky

Sep 8, 2023

Dr. Robert Leonard Phyliky, age 87, died at the Waters on September 8, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Morristown, NJ to Dr. Harold and Idabelle Phyliky on April 8. 1936. As a boy he was active in Boy Scouts, De Molay and the Methodist Church. Following his graduation from Morristown High School he attended Drew...

Kristen Guy

Sep 7, 2023

Kristen Lea (Fosdick) Guy was born July 8, 1969 in Minneapolis, MN and welcomed into God's loving embrace Thursday, September 7th at 7pm.

Kris earned her masters degree in elementary education and taught in District 535, at Holmes and Riverside elementary for 28 yrs. She loved her career and had such a lasting impact on all of her students,...

Elizabeth Coons

Sep 7, 2023

Elizabeth Marie (Brever) Coons, 87, of Rochester, MN passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at The Homestead surrounded by loved ones.

Betty was born on July 29, 1936 in Long Prairie Village, MN. She married the love of her life on the Fourth of July 1953, William Lee Coons. Bill and Betty spent more than 69 wonderful years together....

Andrew Reinke

Sep 6, 2023

Andrew "Andy" Mikkel Reinke, age 38, of Rochester, Minnesota died unexpectedly after a brief illness, on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at his home in Rochester.

Andy was born on June 1, 1985 to Roland and Patricia (Runde) Reinke. He grew up in Rochester attending Century High School where he graduated in 2003. He went on to Rochester Community and...

Beverly Jean Flaten

Sep 5, 2023

 

Beverly Jean (Culbertson) Flaten, age 83, of El Cajon, CA passed away on September 5, 2023 at home with her family by her side. She had been diagnosed with Lung Cancer six weeks prior.

Beverly was born on September 25, 1939 to Francis and Dorothy Culbertson in Rochester, MN. She attended District #127 grades 1-8 and then attended Rochester...

Ellen Gordon

Sep 5, 2023

Ellen Genevieve Gordon, 93, of Rochester, MN passed away on September 5, 2023 at Samaritan Bethany, Arbor Terrace.

Ellen Genevieve (Peterson) Gordon, was born on July 19, 1930 in Kenyon, Minnesota. She married Willard Gordon on January 30, 1949 in West Concord. The couple moved to Dodge Center in 1961 where they farmed together for many years. Ellen and Willard...

Robert Klamm

Sep 3, 2023

Robert T. Klamm, 74, of Burnsville and Webster, MN, Vienna, VA, Pasadena, MD and most recently Grayson, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was surrounded by his loved ones.

Information regarding any services to celebrate his life will be distributed at a later date.

Robert's (aka...

Peter Weisbrod

Sep 3, 2023

Peter G. Weisbrod, 77 of Rochester, MN died unexpectedly on Sunday morning at his home.

Peter George Weisbrod was born July 10, 1946 in Wabasha, MN to Charles and Hazel (Setterlund) Weisbrod. Peter grew up in Elgin, MN and graduated from Elgin High School in 1964. During his youth, he achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. He attended...

Donald Lloyd

Sep 2, 2023

Donald Lloyd, 92, of Rochester, Minnesota, formerly of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Season Hospice House in Rochester.

Don was born on January 15, 1931, in rural Monroe, Nebraska, to Hugh Evan and Annabelle (Leggat) Lloyd. He attended Okay country grade school and graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus, Nebraska. He served in the...

Brian Stevens

Sep 2, 2023

Brian Stevens, age 58 of Rochester, passed away on September 2, 2023 at his home.

Brian was born on February 3, 1965 in Endicott, NY to David and Vernonica (Krismer) Stevens. Brian and his family lived in many different states as Brian was growing up. Brian graduated from Byron High School. After high school, he joined the United States Navy...

Joann Karges

Sep 1, 2023

Joann M. Karges, age 75, of Rochester, MN passed away September 1, 2023 at the Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester, MN.

 

Joann Mildred Karges the daughter of Alfred C. and Mildred (Dammann) Karges, was born on June 11, 1948 at the Owatonna City Hospital in Owatonna, MN. She began her Christian faith life when she was baptized and confirmed...

Charles Martin Remes

Aug 31, 2023

Charles Martin Remes, "Chuck", passed peacefully on August 31, 2023, at the age of 57 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN. He was born on April 5, 1966, in Minneapolis, MN. Chuck was a devoted and loving husband to Dalaine Remes (Skinner) for nearly 30 years and a proud father to his three daughters: Sara Beth...

Robert Kostinec

Aug 27, 2023

Robert (Rob) Alan Kostinec, a Senior Engineer and resident of Minnesota, died unexpectedly from a heart attack on August 27, 2023, at the age of 60 in Duluth, MN.

Rob is survived by his mother, Sharon Pederson, his three children Izabelle, Luke and Jake, his brothers Terry, Mark and Joe Kostinec, and stepsisters, Vicki Dunkle, Terri Summey, and Tammy Bowes.

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Timothy Richie

Aug 26, 2023

Timothy John "Tim" Richie, age 63, of Rochester, Minnesota died on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Tim was born on August 2, 1960 to Daniel and Susanna (Schlink) Richie in Winona, MN. Tim grew up in Winona and graduated as Valedictorian from Winona Cotter High School in 1978. He went on to attend St. Mary's College in Winona graduating...

Maynard Pankow

Aug 26, 2023

Maynard A. Pankow, age 90, of Rochester, MN passed away on August 26, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus, surrounded by his family.

Maynard was born July 8, 1933 in Rochester, MN to Walter and Leona (Crown) Pankow. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1951. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army from...