Obituaries

Margaret Martin

Margaret Martin

Feb 2, 2013

Margaret Martin, 91, of Rochester passed away peacefully at Willows and Waters Senior Living, on Saturday, February 2, 2013. She was born March 21, 1921, in Fountain, MN to Minnie and Oscar Spelhaug. She graduated from Preston High School and then attended Winona and Superior State Teacher's College's. She taught school in Fountain, MN six years prior to her marriage....

Dr. Peter J. Hauri

Dr. Peter J. Hauri

Jan 31, 2013

Dr. Peter J. Hauri, PhD Dr. Peter Hauri, PhD, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of January 31, his death caused by a fall on the ice the day before.He developed bleeding in his brain, which caused the surrounding tissue to swell, severely damaging his brain. He passed away peacefully with his wife and youngest son present. Peter...

Donald H. Bergstrom

Donald H. Bergstrom

Jan 31, 2013

ROCHESTER- Donald H. Bergstrom , 97, of Rochester, formerly of Cushing, MN died January31, 2013, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Rochester.Donald Harry Bergstrom was born June 12, 1915, to Harry and Emma (Anderson) Borgstrom in rural Rail Prairie, Minnesota.He was raised in rural Rail Prairie.He was a graduate of Pillager Public School in Pillager, Minnesota.On June 10, 1939, he married...

Rev. Thomas Robert Anderson

Rev. Thomas Robert Anderson

Jan 29, 2013

ANDERSON ROCHESTER, MN: Rev. Thomas Robert Anderson, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. Thomas Robert Anderson was born May 18, 1927 in Minneapolis to E.T. and Mabel Anderson. He was a 1945 graduate ofOconomowoc High School and then served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946, during which time he attended Emory...

Stephen Francis Knox

Stephen Francis Knox

Jan 29, 2013

StephenKnox - Kasson Stephen Francis Knox was born on May 7, 1949 in LaCrosse, WI to Richard and Catherine (Linzenmeyer) Knox.He died on January 29, 2013 at Prairie Meadows Assisted Living in Kasson, MN at the age of 63. Stephen graduated from High School in Mabel, MN and the University of Chicago in Chicago, Ill.He worked at Associated Bank in...

Jack Joseph Griffin

Jack Joseph Griffin

Jan 27, 2013

ROCHESTER, MN: Jack Joseph Griffin, 85, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at his home. Jack was born September 30, 1927 in Spring Grove, MN to John and Vernie (Lane) Griffin. Jack's family moved to Waukon, IA where he attended and graduated from St. Pat's School. After High School, Jack attended Barber School. On January 31, 1950 in Waukon, IA,...

Richard Robert Boyd

Richard Robert Boyd

Jan 25, 2013

Richard R. Dick Boyd, age 67, of Rochester passed away on January 25, 2013 in his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with kidney and heart failure. Richard was born with several heart defects and had bravely and quietly battled health issues throughout his life. He was born May 11, 1945 in Chicago, IL the son of William...

Lawrence Jorgenson

Lawrence Jorgenson

Jan 21, 2013

KASSON -Lawrence Jorgenson, 92, died on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center. Lawrence was born at the family farm southwest of Mantorville on September 18, 1920 to Harry and Blanch (Olive) Jorgenson.The family lived there until approximately 1933 when Harry purchased the farm east of Kasson which is still family operated today.Lawrence completed country school...

Milton Frederick Bond

Milton Frederick Bond

Jan 20, 2013

PINE ISLAND Milton F. Bond, 82, died on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. Milton Frederick Bond was born in Peru, Indiana December 8, 1930 to Lyman and Laura (Culp) Bond.He was an educated man who worked hard at everything he did. He was a patriotic man who served in the US Army during the Korean...

Hertha Frieda Gertrude Lenz

Hertha Frieda Gertrude Lenz

Jan 19, 2013

ROCHESTER, MINN: Hertha Lenz, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Sunrise Cottages. Hertha was born June 9, 1924 in Elgin, MN to the Rev. Julius and Hedwig (Mueller) Lenz. She was a 1942 graduate of Elgin High School and worked at the Mayo Clinic as a desk clerk, retiring after 35 years of service. Hertha was a...

Gertrude Amelia Glarner

Gertrude Amelia Glarner

Jan 17, 2013

Gertrude A. Glarner passed away at 95 years of age on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the Samaritan Bethany Home on 8th in Rochester, Minnesota. Gertrude was the only girl among three boys, Palmer, Joyce and Herman, born to John and Rendie (Bremset) Bye on a farm in Roscoe Township, Minnesota.The date was July 16, 1917.In her mid-teens she moved...

Gale Levon Skrukrud

Gale Levon Skrukrud

Jan 16, 2013

ROCHESTER: MINN. Gale L. Skrukrud, 84, passed away peacefully January 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Gale was born January 9, 1929, in Pilot Mound, MN to Odin and Gunild (Odegarden) Skrukrud. He was a veteran of the US Air Force, proudly serving his country during Vietnam. He retired from the Air Force after 24 years of...

Kathryn "Kay" Mae Mathews

Kathryn "Kay" Mae Mathews

Jan 14, 2013

ORONOCO -Kathryn Kay M. Mathews, 78, died on Monday, January 14, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Kay was born in Genoa, MN on September 5, 1934 to Ted and Leona (Kelch) Jones.She graduated from Rochester High School.Kay worked at Mayo Clinic for three years.She then was a homemaker and helped on the family farm in Oronoco.Kay married Frank...

Donna M. Pycha

Donna M. Pycha

Jan 13, 2013

ROCHESTER, MINN: Donna M. Pycha, 83, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital. Donna was born January 13, 1930 in Moline, IL to Reuben and Mabel (Lindberg) Johnson.Donna graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.In 1952, in Rochester, MN, Donna married Richard L. Pycha.Richard and Donna moved...

Bonnell "Bonnie" Jean Distad

Bonnell "Bonnie" Jean Distad

Jan 12, 2013

Bonnell Jean Bonnie Distad age 71 of Burnsville and former Rochester resident, passed away Saturday January 12, 2013.She was born to Franklin & Bernice (Benedict) Bush and grew up in the Rochester area.On August 23, 1961 she married Jerome Jerry Distad and he preceded her in death on August 2, 1995. During their marriage they also had lived in Lincoln,...

Alma F.  Abolt

Alma F. Abolt

Jan 12, 2013

Alma F. Abolt Rochester, MN. Alma Frances Manning was born on August 31, 1926 in Rochester, MN to Jacob and Susan (Kester) Manning .She died on January 12, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Alma graduated from Spring Valley High School.She worked at the Central Appointment Desk at Mayo Clinic, retiring after 44 years of service.She married Robert D....

Lyle D. Ondler

Lyle D. Ondler

Jan 10, 2013

Lyle Douglas Ondler, age 90 of Rochester passed away January 10, 2013 at Golden Living Center West in Rochester, MN where he had resided the past year.Funeral services will be held 1 PM Monday, January 14, 2013 at Christ United Methodist Church 400 5th Ave SW with visitation beginning one hour before the services.Burial with military honors will follow at...

Royce Robert Reed

Royce Robert Reed

Jan 9, 2013

ROCHESTER, MINN:Royce Robert Reed, 77, of Rochester passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 9, 2013, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. Royce was born in St. Croix Falls, WI, on August 4, 1935 to Maurice and Dorothy (Nelson) Reed. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1953. Royce served in the Army from June 1955 to March...

Robert Wilbur Lewis

Robert Wilbur Lewis

Jan 8, 2013

Robert (Bob) W. Lewis, 89 of Rochester, MN, formerly of Park Rapids, MN and Austin, MN passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 of complications from Pneumonia and Congestive Heart Failure. Bob was born October 23, 1923 on the family farm in Berlin, ND to Grant E. and Nellie (Gates) Lewis. Bob married Shirley M. Cleveland on November 10, 1951 at...

Matthew Phillip Isaacs

Matthew Phillip Isaacs

Jan 7, 2013

ROCHESTER, MN: Matthew Phillip Isaacs, 29, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at St. Marys Hospital. Matthew was born January 6, 1984 in Binghamton, NY to Phillip and Rebeccah (Hansen) Isaacs. He was a 2002 graduate of Century High School and then went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in...