Obituaries

Allan J. D. Dale

Allan J. D. Dale

Jul 15, 2011

Allan J. D. Dale, MD, 75, of Rochester, died Friday, July 15, 2011 at his residence after a long and courageous struggle with cancer. Allan Dale was born October 22, 1935 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada to David and Erma (McLean) Dale. He graduated from Central Collegiate High School in Regina and completed his undergraduate schooling at Regina College, University of...

Arlene Evelyn Ferschweiler

Arlene Evelyn Ferschweiler

Jul 14, 2011

Arlene E. Ferschweiler, 94, of Rochester, MN died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Seasons Hospice. Arlene Evelyn Bateman was born July 18, 1916 in Spring Valley, MN to Howard and Gertrude (Loucks) Bateman.She married Leo Ferschweiler on September 22, 1937.She enjoyed the outdoors, crocheting, music, and her grandchildren. She was an avid reader and loved traveling with her sister.She lived...

Margaret Ann Heaberlin

Margaret Ann Heaberlin

Jul 14, 2011

Longtime resident, Margaret (Marge) A. Heaberlin, 83, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Fontaine Towers. Margaret Ann Lyon was born May 6, 1928 in Hinckley, MN.She graduated from Hinckley High School in 1946.She met John Heaberlin while working as a bookkeeper at an electronics company in Austin.They married on September 25, 1954 and lived in Owatonna until 1955 when they...

Ruth M. Wigmore

Ruth M. Wigmore

Jul 13, 2011

ROCHESTER, MINN:Ruth M. Wigmore, 95, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Charter House. Ruth Marie Ziska was born May 3, 1916 to Frank and Marie (Beals) Ziska in Cleveland, OH. She married Robert J. Wigmore on August 16, 1941 in Cleveland, OH. The couple lived in a number of different states where she made a warm and comfortable home for...

Gary Albert Turk

Gary Albert Turk

Jul 13, 2011

Gary A. Turk, 70, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011, after a long battle with liver disease. He was born May 22, 1941, to Al and Mildred Turk and grew up in Crosby, MN. He was hired by IBM as a software engineer after completing degrees in mathematics and physics at Mankato State College(University). He worked for IBM for 31 years...

Lois Amelia Schweitzer

Lois Amelia Schweitzer

Jul 11, 2011

ROCHESTER, MINN: Lois A. Schweitzer, 80, passed away peacefully Monday, July 11, 2011 at Golden Living West. Lois was born July 15, 1930 in Winona, MN to Louis and Edna (Blace) Kinnerup. She married Jack Schweitzer on June 12, 1950 in Winona, MN. She was a graduate ofWinona High School, attended Winona State University and was a member of Our...

Gerald "Jerry" Edward Bartholomew

Gerald "Jerry" Edward Bartholomew

Jul 11, 2011

Gerald (Jerry) Bartholomew, 77, died Monday, July 11 2011, at home in Maple Grove, Minnesota where he moved from Rochester in 2009. Jerry was born in West Catasaqua, Pennsylvania, on August 3, 1933, to Claude and Stella Bartholomew.He was the last of seven children.He graduated from Whitehall HS in Allentown, PA and Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA.He married Barbara Nothstein...

Dr. Jennings Oliver Johnson

Dr. Jennings Oliver Johnson

Jul 9, 2011

Rochester, MN: Dr. Jennings Oliver Johnson was born in Minneapolis on June 27, 1927 to Aagot and Hans Johnson. He was proud of his Norwegian Heritage and the traditions of Norwegian parents. He went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2011 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis in 1945...

Margaret 'Margo' Bernice Schuman

Margaret 'Margo' Bernice Schuman

Jul 7, 2011

ROCHESTER -Margaret Margo B. Schuman, 84, died on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester. Margo was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on August 20, 1926 to Fred and Mary Ann (Lukastik) Larson.She came to Rochester in 1939 and graduated from Rochester High School.Margo worked as a waitress at the South Crystal Restaurant in Rochester and then the...

Garrett Glenn Steiger

Garrett Glenn Steiger

Jul 4, 2011

A Memorial Service for Garrett G. Steiger, 20, of Rochester, Minnesota will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with the Rev. James Filbeck officiating.Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00 pm on Friday, July 8, 2011 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at the...

Charlotte Mae Walker

Charlotte Mae Walker

Jul 1, 2011

Rochester, MN - Charlotte Mae Walker, age 83,died at Central Towers on Friday, July 1, 2011. A memorial service for her will be held at a later date in Fairmount, North Dakota. Charlotte was born in Fairmount, North Dakota to Charles and Anna (Splittgerber) Thompson on December 18, 1927.She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1945.She was too young to...

Barbara Anderson

Barbara Anderson

Jun 30, 2011

A funeral service for Barbara Anderson will be held on Tuesday, July 5th, at 11:00 at Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 Third Avenue Southwest in Rochester. An inurnment ceremony will be held at the Zumbro Columbarium immediately after the service. Mrs. Anderson was born on March Fourth, 1950 and died at her home on June Thirtieth. She was sixty-one. Barbara attended...

Urla Marie Friedline

Urla Marie Friedline

Jun 29, 2011

ROCHESTER, MINN: Urla Marie Friedline, 79, of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Urla was born January 4, 1932 in Johnstown, PA to Harry and Kathryn (Gastley) Horner. She married Earl Friedline on June 6, 1953 in Johnstown, PA. Urla worked for Dayton-Hudson for over 20 years, was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, New Horizons Eastwood Bank...

William C. Voepel, Jr.

William C. Voepel, Jr.

Jun 26, 2011

Rochester, MN: William C. Voepel, Jr.77, of Rochester, passed away with his family by his side, June 26, 2011 at Sunrise Cottages from complications of Parkinson's and dementia with Lewy bodies. He was born August 9, 1933 in St. Louis, MO to William C. and Elynor (Hillebrand) Voepel, Sr. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree...

Louella Fay Nekuda

Louella Fay Nekuda

Jun 23, 2011

Rochester, Minnesota LOUELLA FAY NEKUDA Louella Fay Hesselgesser was born on June 22, 1942 in Riverton, Wyoming to Forrest and Hellen (Walker) Hesselgesser.She died on June 23, 2011 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester. Louella moved with her family to Burwell, Nebraska and she graduated from Burwell High School.On October 10, 1959, she married Donald Nekuda in Burwell, Nebraska.They moved to...

Cecelia Mae Weatherly

Cecelia Mae Weatherly

Jun 22, 2011

ROCHESTER, MINN:Cecelia M. Weatherly, 78, died at her home on Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Cececlia MaeWeatherly was born November 19, 1932 in Rochester, MN to Harold and Maxine (Barrone) Hetzel. She married Lloyd Weatherly at Bethel Lutheran Church in August of 1951. Cecelia worked at Dison's Cleaners, Carlton Hotel, Answer Plus, and Rochester Express. She loved Bingo at the Towers,...

Meyer Diamond

Meyer Diamond

Jun 20, 2011

ROCHESTER, MINN: Meyer Diamond, 83, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011. Meyer was born February 2, 1928 in St. Paul, MN to David and Ann (Stein) Diamond. On January 18, 1959, Meyer married Gael Knauer in Rochester. Meyer received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Minnesota and was a veteran, proudly serving in the US Army. He managed Snyder...

Evalyn Amanda Thompson

Evalyn Amanda Thompson

Jun 20, 2011

Evalyn Amanda (Dahl) Thompson, 101, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2011 at her home in Rochester. The second of 10 children, Evalyn was born January 15, 1910 in Twin Valley, Minnesota, to George and Kaia (Rogen) Dahl.Her family moved east a decade later to Coleraine, Minnesota, where they made their way through the challenges of the Depression and...

Shirley Jean Christopherson

Shirley Jean Christopherson

Jun 19, 2011

Rochester- Shirley Jean Christopherson, 81, died peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester where she has resided for the past five years. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Avenue SW in Rochester with the Reverend Michael Wuehler officiating.Burial will be in Grandview...

Rickie W. Slebiska

Rickie W. Slebiska

Jun 19, 2011

Rickie Wayne Slebiska Rochester Rickie Wayne Slebiska died on Sunday, June 19th, 2011. Rickie was born in Rochester on June 30th, 1962 to Nancy Rock who loved him dearly. Rickie spent half his life living in Saint Paul. Rickie Enjoyed selling and going to the flea market's, he was a collector. He loved birds, animals, and life it's self. Ricky...