Obituaries

Jeffory Ralph Hanson

Jeffory Ralph Hanson

May 23, 2022

Jeffory R. Hanson, age 59, of Rochester, MN, passed away at his home on Monday, May 23, 2022. Jeff was born April 19, 1963, to Charles and Karen (Purinton) Hanson in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated from Pine Island High School in 1981. He continued his education at the Rochester VoTech, graduating in 1983 as an automotive technician. He worked...

Joshua Aaron Holmes

Joshua Aaron Holmes

May 20, 2022

Joshua Aaron Holmes, 47, died unexpectedly at home on May 20, 2022. The family is deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful man, husband, father, brother, uncle, and son. Joshua Aaron was born during a late spring snowstorm to David and Virginia Holmes in Rochester, MN. He graduated from John Marshall High School, St. Olaf College, and the...

Delores Betty Tiede

Delores Betty Tiede

May 18, 2022

Delores "De" Tiede was born in Rochester, MN on November 9, 1939 and passed on May 18, 2022. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1957 and worked at Bell Telephone and IBM prior to marrying Robert Tiede in 1958. They lived in Rochester until they moved to Oronoco in 1968. They raised their four children in what they referred...

Brian Glen Case

Brian Glen Case

May 18, 2022

Brian G. Case, age 53, of Rochester, MN passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Brian Glen Case was born August 28, 1968 in Duluth, Minnesota the son of Delbert and Jeanne (McMillan) Case. He was a 1987 graduate of Eveleth High School and excelled in sports. In 1991 he earned degrees in...

Linda Diane Sorensen

Linda Diane Sorensen

May 13, 2022

On May 13, 2022, Linda Diane Sorensen (Richards) gently left this world. Linda loved fiercely, cared deeply and welcomed everyone with a hug. Linda was born April 6,1949 in Minneapolis, MN. She is survived by Lance Sorensen, her spouse of 50 years; daughter Siri and her husband Bjorn Rolvaag (grandsons Espen and Halvor); son Neal; and siblings, Roger, Suzanne, Paul,...

Maurice Mulholland

Maurice Mulholland

May 11, 2022

Maurice Dale Mulholland was born May 31, 1926, to Claude & Annie Mulholland. He was born and raised at their rural home near Zumbro Falls, Minnesota. He attended school at Mazeppa High and graduated from St. Paul Bible College. He married Gladys Mulholland (Kolbe) and raised their four children, Sharon Andrews (Bob), Linda Brown (David), Steven Mulholland (Danice), and Lori...

Marilyn M Oney

Marilyn M Oney

May 9, 2022

Marilyn Lee Oney, age 71, passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota on May 9. The first of eight siblings, Marilyn was born to Richard and Marie (Lee) Charlson in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She graduated from Albert Lea High School and continued her education at Austin (Jr) Community College, starting a career in office work. She was...

Cindy Nell Vanhouten

Cindy Nell Vanhouten

May 9, 2022

Cindy Nell VanHouten, 62, of Rochester, MN passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Cindy was born July 6, 1959 in Rochester, MN the daughter of George and Dolores (Schoonover) VanHouten. She was a 1978 graduate of Lake City High School and enrolled in the horticulture program at Rochester Vo-Tech. Cindy worked at K-Mart in...

John Lee Colbert

John Lee Colbert

May 8, 2022

John Lee Colbert, 70, of Byron died suddenly at his home Sunday, May 8, 2022. John was born October 5, 1951 in Starkville, MS. Growing up in a military family, he lived in many places throughout the USA and abroad. He graduated high school in Virginia, earned his bachelor's degree from Mississippi State University, and received his master's degree from...

Laury Mcallister

Laury Mcallister

May 8, 2022

Laury Mae McAllister, 65, of Dover, MN passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 8, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Laury was born April 3, 1957 in Rochester, MN the daughter of Raymond and Lillian (Smith) Driscoll. She was a 1975 graduate of John Marshall High School. On February 28, 1977 she married Bruce McAllister. They resided...

Carol Jean Anderson

Carol Jean Anderson

May 7, 2022

Carol Anderson of Hayfield, Minnesota passed away on May 7, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Angela Whateley

Angela Whateley

May 6, 2022

On May 6th, 2022, Angela Robinette Whateley, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered the arms of the Lord at the age of 84 at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, MN. Angela was born on July 15, 1937, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Elmer and Ora (Beverly) Robinette. All her life, Angela marveled. In high school, she was enchanted...

Maryann Marie Schultz

Maryann Marie Schultz

May 5, 2022

Maryann Marie Schultz, 77, of Hayfield, MN passed away Thursday May 5, 2022 at her home after a long 4 year battle with cancer. Maryann was born June 24, 1944 in Mishawaka, IN. to parents Emil and Minnie Anderson. She graduated from Elkart High School. After High School she worked in accounting for a short period of time. Thereafter she...

John Charles Fritzke

John Charles Fritzke

May 3, 2022

John Charles Fritzke, 90, passed away May 3, 2022 at Mount Olivet Careview home in Minneapolis. John was born on June 30, 1931, to Henry and Alice Fritzke in St. Clair, Minnesota, and was the oldest of 7 children. John attended school in Minneapolis and was graduate of Roosevelt High school in 1949. He went on to attend design school...

Jeffrey Alan Sloan

Jeffrey Alan Sloan

May 1, 2022

Jeff A. Sloan was a lifelong proponent for Quality of Life research. Unfortunately, his QOL suffered in the last months, up until he lost his battle with cancer on May 1, 2022. Jeff passed away peacefully, yet much too soon at the age of 62, in a serene setting at Seasons Hospice House in Rochester, Minnesota. Jeff was born in...

Arthur Henry Folkert

Arthur Henry Folkert

Apr 30, 2022

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. We remember with thanksgiving what God has done for His servant Arthur. Arthur Henry Folkert Jr., 87 years, of Rochester was called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Art was born on July 5, 1934 to Arthur Sr....

Cheryl Ann Grant

Cheryl Ann Grant

Apr 28, 2022

Cheryl A. Grant, 70, of Claremont, Minnesota (formerly of Rochester, MN) passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at her home. Cheryl Ann Grant was born June 29, 1951 in Rochester, Minnesota the daughter of Norman and Betty (Flood) Grant. She was a graduate of John Marshall High School. She began her work career at Star Bulk Trucking then Fitzgerald Moving...

David Lloyd Steffenson

David Lloyd Steffenson

Apr 28, 2022

David Lloyd Steffenson, age 64, of Rochester, MN died on April 28, 2022. David was born on June 3, 1957 to Lloyd and Helen (Trausch) Steffenson in New Richmond, Wisconsin. David was baptized into God's Kingdom on June 16, 1957 at First Lutheran Church in New Richmond, WI. He was confirmed, married and ordained at First Lutheran. His firstborn son...

Donna Marie Ellefson

Donna Marie Ellefson

Apr 28, 2022

Donna Marie Skurat Ellefson, age 90, passed from peaceful sleep in the evening of Thursday, April 17. Donn Marie was born to Herman and Ella Skurat on a farm south of Starbuck, Minnesota in May, 1931. Soon thereafter, Donna Marie and her parents moved to a farm east of Glenwood, Minnesota. Donna Marie received her first four years of school...

Mary Jo Fossum

Mary Jo Fossum

Apr 27, 2022

Mary Jo Fossum, 78, of Stewartville and Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Mary Jo was born March 18, 1944 in Williston, ND to Elvin and Helen (Halldorson) Anderson. After graduating from high school, Mary Jo went on to obtain her Bachelors in Education from Valley City State University. On July 7,...