Obituaries

Ellsworth "Al" Ellingson

May 1, 2024

Ellsworth (Al) Starks Ellingson was born on July 24, 1934, to parents Sanford and Ella (Starks) Ellingson. Ellsworth grew up as a farm boy in Dexter, Minnesota and later becoming a turkey farmer in Byron and Pine Island. After attending diesel mechanic school in Chicago, Ellsworth worked for Frazier Construction and Rochester Sand and Gravel Construction.

Al married the love of...

Gary Larson

Apr 30, 2024

Gary Owen Larson, 64, of Rochester, MN crossed the finish line of that great marathon of life on April 30, 2024 of pancreatic cancer. He is now resting peacefully in the lap of Jesus, rejoicing with those who have finished ahead of him, and eagerly anticipating the joyful arrival of those who follow behind.

Gary was born on September 20, 1959...

John Fibison

Apr 29, 2024

John David Fibison, age 87, of Rochester, MN passed away on April 29, 2024 at Cottagewood Senior Community in Rochester, MN.

John David Fibison was born March 24, 1937 in Takoma Park, Maryland the son of John and Martha (Zian) Fibison. He graduated from Johnson High School in St. Paul, MN and attended the University of Minnesota. David...

Corey Krohn

Apr 28, 2024

Corey C. Krohn, age 55, of Rochester, MN passed away on April 28, 2024 as a result of an automobile accident.

Corey Christopher Krohn was born April 2, 1969 in St. Peter, Minnesota to Wade Krohn and Kristy (Volk) Krohn Fredrickson. He graduated from St. Peter High School in 1987 and attended Mankato State University. He worked a short...

Gene Clement

Apr 23, 2024

Gene Leslie Clement passed away on April 23, 2024.

Gene was born on March 4, 1948 to parents Leslie and Stella Clement. Gene spent his life living in Rochester and West Concord, Minnesota.

Gene worked his last 24 years for Braun Sod Farm. Gene said he loved the family he had there: "You couldn't find a better place to work,...

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

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Smaranda Coralia Teodorescu. An avid lover of physical fitness and beautiful stubbornness, she gave cancer a run for its money for over 7 years, despite being snared by a second, even more aggressive cancer on Christmas of 2022. Thirsty for achievement, she pursued medical treatment, psychology, spiritual understanding, and...

Judith Ann Ballard

Apr 20, 2024

Judy Ann Ballard, 75, passed away on April 20th, 2024 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Judy was born to Harold and Marion Radspinner on May 23, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI. She is survived by her loving husband Rich, Tara (Darik) Steinbach, Jeff (Kristin) Ballard, grandchildren Bennett, Harrison, and Brooks, and sisters Debbie (Dave) Kowenstrot and Patty (Mike) Lanko.

Judy...

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...

Danna Ihrke

Apr 8, 2024

June 6 1937-April 8 2024Danna Ihrke entered heaven on April 8, 2024, at the age of 86. Some may know her as "Punky” Koop from Springfield, MN, or Danna Ihrke from Rochester, MN. Her friends from Sunrise Assisted Living of Minnetonka knew her as Danna Banana.Being around Danna felt like a warm hug - she was accepting, loving, supportive, and...

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...