Obituaries

Patricia Maureen Wilson

Patricia Maureen Wilson

Mar 18, 2022

AN OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL WILL BE MISSED Patricia Maureen Wilson, 70, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 18, 2022 at the Seasons Hospice House. Born January 17, 1952 in Des Moines, Iowa to Norman and Francenia (Eaton) Wilson, Pat graduated Mayo High School, went on to obtain her bachelors from St. Olaf College in...

Mary Ann Johnson

Mary Ann Johnson

Mar 16, 2022

Mary Ann Johnson, 95, died on March 16, 2022, in Rochester Minnesota. Mary Ann was born in Princeton, MN to Andrew and Annette (Sorenson) Hanson on October 23, 1926. She was raised in Dalbo, MN where her father operated a hardware store. She attended the same two-room country school as her future husband, Marvin. She graduated from Cambridge High School...

Kenneth Duane Levos

Kenneth Duane Levos

Mar 16, 2022

Kenneth "Ken" Levos, 76, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2022 at his home in Rochester, MN. Ken was born November 16, 1945 to parents, Obed and Gerda (Remmereid) Levos in Tilden, Nebraska. He grew up on his parents' farm in Albion, Nebraska, where he attended school, graduating from Albion Public High School in 1963. After high school, Ken attended...

Arielle Balak

Arielle Balak

Mar 14, 2022

Arielle Wilhelm Balak, 88, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Saint Mary's Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born June 28, 1933 in Wheeling, WV, she was the daughter of Anthony Wilhelm and Mable Kindleberger. The family purchased a farm near West Alexander, PA when Arielle was a young girl -and she spent her formative years...

Robert Lee Miller

Robert Lee Miller

Mar 14, 2022

Robert Lee Miller, 86, of Rochester, MN, passed away on March 14, 2022, at his residence in Rochester, MN. Robert was born on July 19, 1935 to parents Ralph and Eva (Collins) Miller in Dayton, Ohio. He was one of 6 children. Robert attended Roosevelt high school, and later joined the Army, proudly serving his country for three years. Following...

Wilma Lorraine Walker

Wilma Lorraine Walker

Mar 13, 2022

It was with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Wilma Lorraine Walker, 96 of Rochester, MN. Wilma was born to Orrey and Esther Duhrman (Lee) on November 7, 1925. She was united in marriage to Robert James Walker, October 11, 1941. To that union came 11 children. In 1959, Bob and Wilma moved the family farm from...

David Lauson Perkins

David Lauson Perkins

Mar 13, 2022

David Lauson Perkins, 85, of Rochester, died of colon cancer on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at his home after a courageous fight. David was born July 13, 1936 in Wykoff, MN to Bernard and Helen (McDonald) Perkins. He graduated from Austin High School in 1954. He married Marlys White on November 3, 1956 in Northwood, IA. They made their home...

James 'Jim' Brott

James 'Jim' Brott

Mar 12, 2022

James R. Brott, 84, of Rochester, MN died Saturday, March 12, 2022. James Ronald Brott was born June 26th, 1937, to Bartlett and Barbara (Schneider) Brott in Rochester, MN. He graduated from Rochester Lourdes High School in 1955. On December 31, 1960, he married Helen Rausch. He worked for Rochester Public utilities for over twenty years in various positions. He...

Terry D Boysen

Terry D Boysen

Mar 11, 2022

Terry Dean Boysen, 61, of Lake City, MN, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2022 due to a ruptured brain aneurysm. Terry was born on October 22, 1960 to David and Bonnie Boysen in Rochester, MN. He raised his only son, Terry Boysen, with the love and support of his family. Prior to moving to Lake City, Terry lived in...

Jeanette D. Frutiger

Jeanette D. Frutiger

Mar 11, 2022

Jeanette D. Frutiger, 82, of Rochester, Minnesota took her journey to heaven to join family and friends on Friday, March 11, 2022. Jeanette was born on September 14, 1939 in rural Pine Island, Minnesota to Allen and Esther (Wanke) Fuchs. Growing up later in Douglas, Minnesota, she made lifelong friendships in the small communities of Douglas and Pine Island. Graduate...

Herbert Matthew Reiman

Herbert Matthew Reiman

Mar 10, 2022

Herbert Matthew. "Bert" Reiman, Jr., age 78, died on March 10, 2022, three weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was born January 25, 1944, in Riverside, CA before his father was sent to invade Okinawa. After his father's return, Bert was lucky to have a happy childhood in Louisville, KY as the big brother to two little sisters....

Maynard Elmer Salley

Maynard Elmer Salley

Mar 10, 2022

Maynard Elmer Salley, 90, of Rochester, MN, passed away on March 10, 2022, surrounded by the love of his wife and family at The Homestead in Rochester, MN. Maynard was born on September 5, 1931 to Martha and Ernest Salley in Rochester, MN. He grew up on a farm, just north of town, and graduated from Rochester High School. On...

Kathleen Petersen

Kathleen Petersen

Mar 7, 2022

Kathleen (Keeny) Petersen became an angel in Heaven on March 7, 2022 at the young age of 79. She left our earth peacefully at home, surrounded by caring staff and family. Keeny was born in Rochester, MN on November 13, 1942, and graduated from John Marshall High School. After graduation, Keeny and her family moved to Seattle, WA where Keeny...

Dorothy Lorraine Cooper

Dorothy Lorraine Cooper

Mar 7, 2022

Dorothy Lorraine Cooper, 95, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 7, 2022. Dorothy was born July 5, 1926 in Stewartville, MN to Everett and Alice (Bennett) House. She was a graduate of Stewartville High School. On August 17, 1945, Dorothy married Robert Cooper. Dorothy worked as an agent for the C.O. Brown Company for almost...

Milton Kaplan

Milton Kaplan

Mar 3, 2022

Milton (Milt) Kaplan, age 101, passed away on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 in Milwaukee, WI. Loving husband of the late Mildred Kaplan (née Mantel). Cherished father of Steve (Revelee) Kaplan, Vicki Lapato, and Judy (the late Robert) Hurwitz. Milt had 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Also survived by his brother Ben (Sandy) Kaplan and many loving nieces and nephews...

Richard Allen Berger

Richard Allen Berger

Mar 1, 2022

Rochester, MN- Dr. Richard Allen Berger, beloved husband, father, and brother and internationally renowned surgeon with the Mayo Clinic passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes on March 1, 2022, at the age of 67. Richard (or Dick, as he preferred to be called by family and friends) was born September 21, 1954, in Austin, Minnesota, the youngest of...

Joann Marie Engelbert

Joann Marie Engelbert

Feb 28, 2022

Joann Marie (Drazkowski) Engelbert, 84, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, at River Bend Assisted Living & Memory Care in Rochester, Minnesota. Joann was born on June 27, 1937, to Joseph and Irene (Kugler) Drazkowski in Fountain City, Wisconsin. She was the oldest of 12 children. Joann graduated from Cotter High School in Winona, MN, and St. Mary's School of...

Jeanne C Bartlett

Jeanne C Bartlett

Feb 28, 2022

Jeanne C. Bartlett, age 72, of Rochester, MN passed away February 28, 2022 in Rochester, MN. Jean was born on August 9, 1949 in Crookston, MN to Fred and Mary (Logan) Turk. She attended and graduated from Aurora High School where she excelled in swimming, earning a scholarship for her athletics. She attended Hibbing Community College and got her degree...

Harold Ernest Dewitz

Harold Ernest Dewitz

Feb 27, 2022

Harold E. DeWitz, age 90, of Rochester, MN died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Harold Ernest DeWitz was born February 8, 1932 in Haverhill Township, Olmsted County, MN the son of Arthur and Effie (Hunter) DeWitz. He attended Rochester High School. Harold served as a powerman and instructor in the United States...

Mary Hunter

Mary Hunter

Feb 25, 2022

Mary Ellen Hunter, 85, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minnesota, where she has resided since December of 2021. Mary was born in Rochester, Minnesota on April 10, 1936, the first child of Allen (Cy) and Esther (Wanke) Fuchs. Mary grew up on the family farms in the Pine Island and Douglas areas...