Nadine Aakre
Mar 18, 2025
Nadine Ann Aakre of Rochester, MN, passed peacefully on March 18, 2025. Nadine was born on September 30, 1941, in Owatonna, Minn. to Arthur and Margaret Boeke. Nadine grew up on a farm near Claremont, Minn. She graduated from Claremont High School in 1959. In high school, Nadine enjoyed having some of the leading roles in class plays. Nadine also...
Donna Schrantz
Mar 18, 2025
Donna Marie (Schaffer) Schrantz, 85, of Rochester, died on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025 at the Pillars of Lakeville.
Donna was born on July 29, 1939, in Linton, ND, to Ignatius and Emilia (Gabriel) Schaffer. When Donna was six, her father moved the family from rural ND to Bismarck to ensure his daughters had a good education. Donna started the...
Evelyn L. Grunklee
Mar 18, 2025
Evelyn Louise (Kracht) Grunklee, 99, a lifelong area resident was born March 5, 1926, in rural Mantorville, MN to William and Pearl (Farmer) Kracht. She graduated from Mantorville High School in 1943. She was employed as a clerk at several stores, Bell Telephone Company, Saint Mary's Hospital, and Water's Conley.
Evelyn married Reuben J. Grunklee on June 12, 1954, at...
Thomas Smith
Mar 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Thomas R. Smith, age 76, just after midnight on March 17, 2025 after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
Tom was born November 8,1948 in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Betty and Richard Smith. He was the oldest of eight siblings who spent their formative years in Neenah, Wisconsin, and Oswego, New York....
Larry Weringa
Mar 17, 2025
Larry Weringa, age 76, punched the timecard for his last shift on March 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He lived a life full of hard work, love, and just the right amount of stubbornness to keep things interesting.
A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Larry served his country with dedication-though he probably would have preferred if the Navy had...
Byron Edge
Mar 17, 2025
Byron Mark Edge April 16th, 1957- March 17th, 2025
With a steady hand and a patient heart, Byron, 67, of Rochester, MN cast his line one last time and drifted peacefully into eternal waters. Byron was a kind soul whose quiet charm and charisma lives on through his loving legacy.
While an avid fisherman at heart, Byron was many other...
Wayne Meyers
Mar 16, 2025
Wayne Leslie Meyers died at home March 16, 2025, at the age of 64. Wayne is the fifth son born to Harold and Doris Meyers on June 5, 1960. When Wayne was 6 months old, they bought a dairy farm near Potsdam, MN where Wayne lived the remainder of his life. He graduated from Elgin-Millville High School in 1978 and...
Harold Kullot
Mar 16, 2025
Harold Thomas Kullot, 82, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away on March 16, 2025, at St.
Mary's campus Mayo Clinic. Harold was born in Mankato, Minnesota on July 12, 1942, to Thomas and Magdalene (Latusek) Kullot. Harold grew up in the Mapleton, MN area, graduating from Mapleton High School in 1960. After high school, he began farming with his dad in...
Joyce Young
Mar 15, 2025
Joyce Elaine (Carlson) Young, age 89, of Rochester, Minnesota died peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Samaritan Bethany Home on 8th in Rochester, Minnesota.
Joyce was born May 13, 1935 in McLeod, North Dakota. She married John E. Young on June 6, 1954 and they were blessed with 66 years of marriage.
Joyce attended North Dakota State School of Science, majoring...
Dorothy 'Dottie' Staebler
Mar 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of an Extraordinary Woman, Dorothy "Dottie" Ilene Staebler.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of an incredible wife and mother, age 83. She touched the lives of many with her vibrant spirit, unwavering love, and boundless joy. Her legacy is one of strength, compassion, and an unfaltering commitment to family and faith.
Born with a...
Kevin Levos
Mar 11, 2025
Kevin Duane Levos, 60, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at his long-time residence, Rochester East Health Services.
Kevin was born on October 30, 1964, in Albion, Nebraska, to parents Kenneth and Karen (Fowler) Levos. Much of Kevin's life was spent managing his health, starting in infancy when he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Although...
Faye Sargent
Mar 10, 2025
Faye Ann Sargent passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on March 10, 2025, at the age of 79, following a 10+ year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Faye was born in Winona, MN, on April 17, 1945, to Leo and Della Krogh. The family then moved to Lake City, MN, where Faye grew up. Faye attended Mary...
Roger E. Knudtson
Mar 9, 2025
Roger E. Knudtson of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Spring Valley Nursing Home in Spring Valley, Minnesota at the age of 86. Roger was born Roger Earl Knudtson on November 14, 1938 in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to Archibald Knudtson and Gertrude (Smith) Knudtson.
Roger grew up in East Chain, Minnesota and graduated from East Chain...
Jeanette "Jan" Vilen
Mar 9, 2025
Jeanette Eleanor (Flesness) Vilen, age 100, died at home on March 9, 2025, with her family and their love surrounding her. Born October 5, 1924, in Minneapolis, MN to Ethel (Anderson) and Olaf Flesness.
Jan grew up in Minneapolis during the Great Depression and graduated from Central High School in 1942. Always a great adventurer, at 18, Jan traveled to...
Leslie Thronson
Mar 8, 2025
Leslie E. Thronson passed away Saturday March 8, 2025 at Cascade Creek Memory Care.
Les was born June 7, 1935 to parents Leonard and Ida (Mogen) Thronson on a farm in rural Hayfield, MN. He was baptized July 16, 1935 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield and was confirmed June 19, 1949 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kasson. He...
Marcia Latz
Mar 7, 2025
Marcia Jean Latz, age 73, longtime resident of Rochester, MN and formerly of Grand Marais, MN passed away on March 7th, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St Mary's Campus from complications of Type 1 diabetes. Marcia was born on November 22, 1951, in Grand Rapids, MN to Leon and Betty (Dowd) Latz. She graduated from Mayo High School in Rochester...
Elna Knutson
Mar 6, 2025
Elna Knutson, 97, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester.
A Celebration of Life service for Elna Louise Knutson, "GGEM" (Great Grandma, Grandma, Elna, Mom) will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 15, at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 2815 57th Street NW, Rochester, MN with Pastor Krista Strum officiating. Visitation will be from...
Sally Fiandt
Mar 6, 2025
Sally Marie Fiandt lived a beautiful 84 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who enjoyed going on walks and camping with her family. She was caring and compassionate to everyone she met and would take in anyone who had nowhere else to go. Her tender heart will be missed. Her loving husband Bill will be waiting for...
Jerald Werre
Mar 3, 2025
Jerald (Jerry) Wayne Werre, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Brainerd, MN.
He was born November 21, 1952, in Grand Forks, ND to Joseph W. Werre Jr. and Helen (Michelson) Werre.
After briefly living in St. Paul and Dover, MN - Jerry spent the rest of his life living in Rochester, MN. Jerry met his high school sweetheart,...
Joanne Dalin
Mar 3, 2025
Joanne Yvonne Dalin née Landers, 88, passed away in Rochester, MN on Tuesday, March 3, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John A. Dalin, her two children, John S. Dalin (Debra Dalin) and Sandra Aaby, and her grandchild, Alexis Aaby. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eleanore and Wallace, and her sister, Marlene.
Joanne was...
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