Obituaries

Fr. Michael Cronin

Aug 16, 2023

The Very Reverend Michael J. Cronin, IVDei, JCL, 57, a priest of the Diocese of Winona Rochester and former staffer for the United States Congress, died of complications post heart bypass surgery, on August 16, 2023, at 3:57 AM.

 

Born December 7, 1965 to Paul R. and Ann Marie (Puchner) in Rochester, MN, he attended St. Pius X Grade...

Russell Weinschenk

Aug 15, 2023

Russell J. Weinschenk, 81 of Rochester, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Hawarden Regional Healthcare in Hawarden, Iowa.

Russell John Weinschenk "Coach Weinschenk"

Russell was born in Osage, IA, five days before Christmas on Dec 20, 1941, to Melvin and Gertrude (Walstad) Weinschenk. He was one of 5 siblings and the last person in his family to...

Mary Kos

Aug 12, 2023

Mary L. Kos, age 80, peacefully passed away on August 12, 2023 at Boden Senior Living in Apple Valley.

 

Mary was born on September 7, 1942 in New Ulm, Minnesota to Arne and Lorraine Ouren. She grew up in St. James, MN along with three brothers and five sisters. She attended school in St. James, MN and three years...

Mitchell Tweed

Aug 10, 2023

Mitchell Edward Tweed, born June 19th, 1969, passed away Thursday evening, August 10th, at his home after a decades long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His family tried desperately to be there at his side.

Mitch was born at St. Mary's hospital in Rochester, MN and graduated from Mayo High School. He then attended and graduated from Southwest...

Nancy Bergerson

Aug 8, 2023

 

Nancy Ann Bergerson was born November 30, 1945. She was raised in Mabel, MN. She passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023. She was surrounded in love by her daughters and grandkids.Nancy was a talented floral designer for Bachmans / Carousel in Rochester. She then worked a full career at the Government Center and was also an election judge....

Nathanial Brewer

Aug 5, 2023

Nathanial Bryan Brewer, 45, most recently of Pine Island, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

He was born June 18, 1978 in Alamosa, CO to David and Mary Brewer. He spent his younger years in the San Luis Valley of Colorado and graduated from Sargent High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, briefly...

Wesley DeVries

Aug 5, 2023

Wesley "Wes" DeVries, age 69 of Rochester, passed away at Samaritan Bethany Nursing home on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Wes was born on March 24, 1954 to Dale and Loretta (Schultz) DeVries. He grew up in Rochester and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1972. After high school, Wes went to work for Red Wing Shoe Company in...

Dean Anderson

Aug 5, 2023

Dean Alan Anderson, age 66, formerly of Duluth, MN and of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully after an epic battle with melanoma on August 5, 2023 at his home in Rochester, MN.

Dean Anderson was born November 17, 1956 in Duluth MN. His parents, Howard and Doris (Broman) Anderson, were lifelong residents of Duluth. He attended and graduated from Central...

Ruth Squillace

Aug 4, 2023

Ruth E. Squillace, wife, mother, teacher, artist, opera lover, world traveler and adventurer died on Friday, August 4, 2023. Widow of Zanti D. Squillace with 65 years of marriage, they were a generous and loving couple with a strong sense of family. Theirs included five children and many others who were drawn to an atmosphere rich in thought and...

Shirley Casey

Aug 4, 2023

Shirley Ann Casey passed away on August 4, 2023 at River Bend Assisted Living in Rochester.

Shirley was born on May 10, 1934 in Grey Eagle, MN to Fred and Mabel (Guse) Klienschmidt. She grew up in the Grey Eagle area and graduated from Long Prairie High School. She married Allen Casey in Sioux Falls, SD on November 5, 1955....

Robert Anderson

Jul 31, 2023

Robert E. Anderson, age 82, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023 at Season's Hospice House in Rochester, MN.

Robert Edward (Andy) Anderson was born January 11, 1941 on the family farm near Grand Meadow, MN. He moved with his parents, Thomas and Genevieve (Griffing) Anderson and baby brother, Garry, to Austin, MN when he was 6...

Opiew Olagi

Jul 27, 2023

In loving memory of Opiew Obang Olagi

Born in Gambella, Ethiopia February 2, 2001, son of Obang Omot and Abejedo Gilo.

After the massacre in Ethiopia fled to Pochalla, South Sudan and to Nairobi, Kenya at the age of 4 in September 2005. Grew up in Daddab Refugee Camp in Kenya. Living there for around 12 years.

March...

Debra (Debbie) Balzum

Jul 27, 2023

Debra (Debbie) M. Balzum, age 61, died on July 27, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Methodist Hospital.

Debbie was born on September 21, 1961 in Harvey, ND to Reuben and Adelle (Nordstrom) Hagelie. Debbie attended Bowdon High School and later graduated from Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND. She moved to Rochester in 1986 and worked as an Assistant...

Joseph Kamath

Jul 25, 2023

Joseph (Joey) Sequeira Kamath passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2023. He was 75 years old. He was born on April 13th, 1948 in Mangalore (India). His parents were James and Fifine Sequeira.

 

After completing high school at St. Joseph's Jesuit Boys' School in Bangalore (India), Joey earned a Degree in Electrical Engineering at Bangalore University. He subsequently specialized...

Carol Mudderman

Jul 23, 2023

 

Carol Ruth Mudderman died July 23, 2023, in Rochester, MN, at her daughter's home in the care of her daughter and Seasons Hospice.

She was born December 10, 1928 in Fargo, ND to Edwin and Clara Sather and was named Carol because it was so close to Christmas. After graduating from Fargo Central High School in 1946, she worked...

Robert S. McClocklin

Jul 23, 2023

Robert "Bob" Samuel McClocklin, 80, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away on the evening of July 23rd, 2023, with his wife of 56 years, Susan (Deeg) McClocklin, at his side. Bob was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Lila (Johnson) and Samuel McClocklin.

Bob graduated from Owatonna High School and continued his education at the University of Minnesota. During his...

Duane Schmiedeberg

Jul 21, 2023

Duane Schmiedeberg, 79, of Rochester, MN passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023, at Mayo Clinic's Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN. 

Duane was born on June 10th, 1944 in Plainview, MN to parents Haven and Eleanor (Adler) Schmiedeberg. Duane attended Plainview High School, and after graduating, he proudly served in the Army, where he exemplified bravery and patriotism. On May 3, 1969...

Billie Cecilia Needham

Jul 20, 2023

Billie Buettner Needham, age 104, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20th, 2023 at Charter House in Rochester. Billie was born on April 7, 1919 in Nampa, Idaho, to Raymond and Francis (Rossen) Buettner. In high school, Billie played percussion in the orchestra and band, while Jerry played the trumpet. She would accompany Jerry on the piano when...

Michael Thomas Kelley

Jul 20, 2023

Michael Thomas Kelley, age 31 of Rochester, passed away on July 20, 2023. Michael was surrounded in peace by his wife Katlin and immediate family.

Michael was born in Rochester, MN to Mark and Maureen Kelley also of Rochester. Michael lived in Rochester most of his life graduating high school from Century in 2011. He then went onto the...

Eileen Larsen

Jul 19, 2023

Eileen Marjorie (Hansen) Larsen, age 88, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully at River Bend Memory Care in Rochester, MN on July 19th, 2023.

Eileen was born May 31st, 1935, in a home in rural Rochester, MN and grew up in Rock Dell, MN. She was born to Milford and Myrtle Hansen and grew up on the family farm. She...